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BREASTFEEDING VS. BOTTLE FEEDINGYou be the Judge
BREASTFEEDING: THE ADVANTAGES
Infection – fighting Ear infections Diarrhea Respiratory infections MeningitisDevelop baby’s immune system For premature baby’s, breast milk can also
protect against: allergies Asthma Diabetes Obesity Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)
BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS CONTINUED…
Nutrition and ease of digestion Called the “perfect food”
Lactose Protein Fat
All vitamins and minerals that newborns require FREE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Breast milk doesn’t cost a cent Infants receive antibodies from the mother and are sick less
often Fewer trips to the doctor Mother’s taking fewer days off work to care for a sick child
Easily digested by newborn’s immature
system
BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS CONTINUED… Obesity Prevention
Cannot be over-fed Reduces chances for obesity later in life
Convenience Always fresh Always available No bottles to wash and sterilize No warming bottles in the middle of the night
Smarter babies Recent studies suggest that children who were
exclusively breastfed for 6 months have IQ’s 5 to 10 points higher than children who were formula fed
BREASTFEEDING BENEFITS CONTINUED…
Skin – to – skin contact Nursing mothers enjoy the bonding experience Can enhance the emotional connection between
mother and infant
BREASTFEEDING GREAT FOR MOM Burn more calories Mom can return to “pre-baby” weight faster Helps shrink the uterus
Lower the risk of premenopausal breast cancer May decrease the risk of uterine and ovarian
cancer
BREASTFEEDING…THE DRAWBACKS
Personal Comfort Time and Frequency of feedings Limiting Caffeine Maternal medical conditions, medicines, and
breast surgery
FORMULA FEEDING: THE ADVANTAGES
Convenience Either parent or caregiver can feed the baby a
bottle Mother can share the feeding process and the
boding that goes with it
FORMULA FEEDING: THE ADVANTAGES
Flexibility No need to…
Use a breast pump (can be very time consuming for working moms)
Schedule work or other obligations Find a private place to nurse
Time and Frequency of Feedings Formula digests slower than breast milk Formula fed babies need to eat less often
Breastfed baby: Every 2-3 hoursFormula fed baby: Every 3-4 hours
Bottle fed baby: often a better sleeper
FORMULA FEEDING: THE ADVANTAGES
Diet Women who opt to formula feed do not have to
worry about the food or drinks they consume affecting their baby
FORMULA FEEDING: THE CHALLENGES
Organization and Preparation Enough formula on hand at all times Bottles must be made Formula must be prepared Bottles and nipples need to be sterilized Prepared bottles only last 24-48 hours Must be warmed
NEVER heat a bottle in the microwave
FORMULA FEEDING: THE CHALLENGES
Lack of Antibodies None of the important antibodies found in breast
milk can be produced in formula Formula lacks extra protection
This is most true in the beginning when the colostrum is in. The “newer” formulas that are available are much better than those of the past and some are very close to breast milk.
FORMULA FEEDING: THE CHALLENGES
Expense Formula can be costly
Powdered Formula
Concentrated Formula
Ready to feed
$ $$ $$$
http://www.breastfeeding.org/bfacts/costs.html
FORMULA FEEDING: THE CHALLENGES
Possibility of producing gas and constipation More gas Firmer bowel movements
MAKE AND INFORMED DECISION
Read the Following Articles: “Breast is Best’ until mom, baby are ready”Use the information from this PowerPoint, from the
Jimmy Kimmel video clip, from the articles, and any information you may have prior to this to form your opinion…
Write 2 paragraphs describing your opinion:If you had to make the decision to breast feed or not, which would you choose? Take into consideration career choices (full time job and other commitments) that might influence your choice. Also, consider personal comfort with breastfeeding.