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What considerations are undertaken by a mother regarding which method to use to feed her newborn, and how does breastfeeding and formula feeding effect the health of both the mother and the infant?
Introduction
Breastfeeding is the biologically natural method of feeding an infant, generally considered by paediatricians and health experts as the best possible feeding technique as a result of the nutritional content.
“The World Health Organisation recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first 6 months for all babies. “In Australia, the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) recommend breastfeeding exclusively until around 6 months of age, and continued breastfeeding after the introduction of solid foods until the
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Choosing to Breastfeed
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Cost and Simplicity Breastfeeding is entirely natural and free. The process of preparing milk through breastfeeding is significantly simpler and faster.
Convenience Human milk is convenient because not only is it everywhere you go, but it also doesn’t require bottle sterilising every time the baby needs a feed. This also makes travelling much easier for the whole family, whether it be a trip to the shops or a long distance drive into the countryside, the baby’s food is always ready to go. You also don’t have to lug around a heavy bag of feeding equipment.
Health Relations Assists with post-pregnancy weight loss, and exclusive breastfeeding delays the return of the mother’s menstrual periods.
Effect on Mother Breastfeeding releases different types of hormones causing the mother to experience fulfilment and joy while feeding. The first hormone released is prolactin. This produces a peaceful, nurturing sensation, allowing the mother to relax and concentrate on the baby. The second hormone released is oxytocin, which creates a strong sense of love and attachment to the child, forming a strong bond. Oxytocin helps with recovery from childbirth by returning the uterus to its normal size.
Sustainability Breastfeeding is good for the environment and sustainable as there are no bottles to wash or cans to throw away.
In the same survey, many mothers claimed they purely ‘Didn’t want to use formula’,
breastfeed agree that they feel a closer bond with their children after breastfeeding and are able to better understand their child’s wants (Newman and Pitman 14). In The Surgeon General’s Call to Action to Support Breastfeeding the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services reports that breastfeeding can reduce risk of postpartum depression, a condition that affects 13 percent of mothers, causing them to be upset and even angry at their child for crying, as well as other serious symptoms that can affect the mother’s mental state (3). They also found that a
Breast-feeding is nutritionally, emotionally and physically superior for a mother and her child. “Human breast milk is not standard nor is it interchangeable with cow’s milk. It is a dynamic fluid that changes in composition to meet the needs of the baby as it grows” (“Giving your Baby... Diet.” par. #10). Breast milk contains growth factors and antibodies which stimulate the growing baby and protect it from illness such as diarrhea, ear infections, rashes, allergies, asthma, skin problems, pneumonia, respiratory illness and other serious illnesses. Breast-feeding also improves a baby’s chance of remaining healthy. These antibodies are not found in formula. They can not be sustained. Breast-fed babies are also neurodevelopmentally more
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This essay is about the breast feeding vs bottle feeding controversy. Are you depriving your infant of nutrients they need if you chose to bottle feed? Will your child be unhealthy if you chose not to breast feed? Some women feel like breast feeding is always better, some women feel like bottle feeding is just the same. Breast feeding is usually always best when available; however bottle feeding is just as good these days.
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Every year, approximately 4 million babies are born in the United States. This means that every year, approximately 8 million breasts are swollen with Mother Nature's own ambrosia, ready to start our children down the path to a healthy and well-adjusted life. Having a child is the most natural thing in the world to most women. Breast feeding is the the most healthy food for a newborn child. It prevents a wide range of illnesses as well as helps the mother feel better after birth. So why not breastfeed your new born? Although many people believe that breast feeding puts undue stress on a new mother, ultimately, as a mother, you will be responsible for every single feeding that your child experiences. Sure, it is true that you can pump the
Breast feeding has been in practice for a very long time, as early as 2000 BC. Before the invention of formula, bottles, and pumps this was the safest most common way for a mother to feed their infants. In fact, for 99% of human history breast milk was the sole source of nutrition for children until the age of two. In today’s society there are many different and opposing personal stand points on where or not a mother should breast feed their children. It is a very controversial topic with many variables. In breast feeding there are several benefits, reasons, and cultural effects that go into making the decision to engage or stay away from breast feeding. There is also historical causes and cultural differences that lead influence a mothers
Breastfeeding provides unique nutrients for the baby, protects from disease, has health benefits for the mother, and provides a unique bond between mother and baby.
Breastfeeding saves everyone money. According to Opposing Views "A conservative 2001 report estimates that at least $3.6 billion in health
Whether to breastfeed or to formula feed is one of the many decisions parents have to make when caring for a newborn baby. The decision may seem simple in which parents base there decision on comfort, convenience and finance but little do most parents know the decision being made can have damaging long term effects than that of the present. There is plenty of research that state the significance of breastfeeding that go far beyond the extent of bonding between mother and newborn. Although, that too is important. Breast milk is known to contain antibodies which can help the newborn in developing a strong immune system which influence all the body systems. Research has shown that breast-milk can help prevent long term diseases such as
Breastfeeding in public is one of the most controversial issues in society today. Breastfeeding has been around since before the 15th century. It is a bond shared between a mother and a child. Research shows that breastfeeding is the best choice over formula because breastfeeding provides the infant with essential nutrients, helps with recovery from childbirth, and protects the infant against a number of chronic conditions. Breastfeeding is abnormal, healthy, natural and need not be disguised, explained, or apologized. You should be able to breastfeed your baby wherever or whenever your child is hungry. Breastfeeding is not a choice it’s a responsibility. It may not be the right choice for some parents, but it’s the best choice for every baby.
Because of all the healthy components to breast milk, there is significant research showing that children who are breastfed have reduction in diseases, healthier bodies and mouths, and long-term health benefits as well.
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According to the World Health Organization, if breastfeeding were scaled up to near universal levels, about 820,000 child lives would be saved every year. Globally, only 40% of infants under six months of age are exclusively breastfed.