Should I breastfeed my baby like my fiance wants or go ahead and bottle feed from the start like I want to?

(1) On September 4, 2009 at 6:05 pm Phatcharapimon [3] said:

I think you should breastfeed your baby as there are a lot benefits as described as follows :

* Breastfeeding is your baby’s perfect nutrition.

Breastmilk is a living substance that changes to meet your baby’s nutritional needs, both during individual feedings and as he or she grows. Plus, you never have to worry about breastmilk being recalled for contamination.

* Breastfed babies have higher IQ’s.

Formula feeding is associated with lower IQ’s and cognitive development. A recent study found, on average, children who were breastfed to have a three to five point IQ advantage over their formula fed peers.

* Breastfed babies (and mothers!) are healthier.

Breastfeeding is proven to reduce risk of infection and disease by aiding in immune system development. Breastfed infants have lower incidences of asthma, gastrointestinal illness, diabetes, cancers, and are less likely to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). They are additionally better able to absorb ingested nutrients, and receive greater immunity from childhood immunizations. Breastfeeding also lowers a mothers lifetime risk of many cancers.

Good luck and congratulation for your new baby!

Reference: http://my-baby-toy.blogspot.com/2009/06/breastfeeding-101-nursing-basics-for.html

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