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The antibodies passed while breast feeding can help with ear infections, diarrhea, respiratory infections, and meningitis (DiSanto, 2012). Breast milk is easily digested by a newborns immature digestive system (DiSanto, 2012). Breast milk is always fresh, available and free (DiSanto, 2012). The skin to skin contact during breast feeding can enhance the emotional connection between mother and baby (DiSanto, 2012).
DiSanto states there are some disadvantages to breast feeding also. Breast feeding can be slightly painful or uncomfortable at first (DiSanto, 2012). Breast feeding is very time consuming as the baby needs more frequent feedings (DiSanto, 2012). Women who are breast feeding need to consume 500 more calories a day, and also need to watch what they eat and drink (DiSanto, 2012). Women who are breast feeding need to be careful about what medications they take, including but not limited to over the counter or herbal medication (DiSanto, …show more content…
The water mixed with the formula must be sterile and not too hot or too cold; once it is mixed the formula must be used within an hour or put in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours (DiSanto, 2012). Formula does not have any of the antibodies that breast milk has and therefore does not protect the baby against certain illnesses (DiSanto, 2012). Formula fed babies are more likely to be more gassy and become constipated (DiSanto, 2012).
The conclusion the authors came to was that there is no right or wrong decision when it comes to breast feeding or bottle feeding (DiSanto, 2012). It is up to the mother to decide if breast feeding or bottle feeding is the best way for her and her baby (DiSanto, 2012). A happy mother makes for a less stressful mother and experience with the baby (DiSanto, 2012). Whether breast fed or bottle fed, feeding time is a time to bond with the child (DiSanto, …show more content…
After doing the research I am still neither for nor against either way. When I got pregnant I was all ready to try to breast feed. After I found out I was having a boy I started to feel a little uncomfortable about it. I am not sure why I felt that way but I did, so I was going to exclusively pump. After my son was born six weeks early he had to be in the NICU and I was more worried about him then pumping, so I decided not to breast feed at all. My son was put on a preemie formula and he is advancing just as well as any breast fed baby his age.
Breast feeding is always a great option for any newborn and mother that is comfortable with it. However if breast feeding is not an option, formula is a great substitute. With all the advances that formula makers have added now days formula is just as good as breast milk for giving your child the nutrients they need. No mother should ever feel guilty for not breast feeding their child. It is always helpful to talk to your doctor to help you make the best decision for not only your child but also for you as the mother.
DiSanto states there are some disadvantages to breast feeding also. Breast feeding can be slightly painful or uncomfortable at first (DiSanto, 2012). Breast feeding is very time consuming as the baby needs more frequent feedings (DiSanto, 2012). Women who are breast feeding need to consume 500 more calories a day, and also need to watch what they eat and drink (DiSanto, 2012). Women who are breast feeding need to be careful about what medications they take, including but not limited to over the counter or herbal medication (DiSanto, …show more content…
The water mixed with the formula must be sterile and not too hot or too cold; once it is mixed the formula must be used within an hour or put in the refrigerator for up to 24 hours (DiSanto, 2012). Formula does not have any of the antibodies that breast milk has and therefore does not protect the baby against certain illnesses (DiSanto, 2012). Formula fed babies are more likely to be more gassy and become constipated (DiSanto, 2012).
The conclusion the authors came to was that there is no right or wrong decision when it comes to breast feeding or bottle feeding (DiSanto, 2012). It is up to the mother to decide if breast feeding or bottle feeding is the best way for her and her baby (DiSanto, 2012). A happy mother makes for a less stressful mother and experience with the baby (DiSanto, 2012). Whether breast fed or bottle fed, feeding time is a time to bond with the child (DiSanto, …show more content…
After doing the research I am still neither for nor against either way. When I got pregnant I was all ready to try to breast feed. After I found out I was having a boy I started to feel a little uncomfortable about it. I am not sure why I felt that way but I did, so I was going to exclusively pump. After my son was born six weeks early he had to be in the NICU and I was more worried about him then pumping, so I decided not to breast feed at all. My son was put on a preemie formula and he is advancing just as well as any breast fed baby his age.
Breast feeding is always a great option for any newborn and mother that is comfortable with it. However if breast feeding is not an option, formula is a great substitute. With all the advances that formula makers have added now days formula is just as good as breast milk for giving your child the nutrients they need. No mother should ever feel guilty for not breast feeding their child. It is always helpful to talk to your doctor to help you make the best decision for not only your child but also for you as the mother.