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

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you should breastfeed ur baby coz it will give him more nutrients and i think he'll be ore smarter..!! dats wat my mom said coz shes a nurse..!! trust me
Whether or not to breastfeed is a very personal decision. IMO I think you should at least give it a try and see how you feel about it. Your breast milk is specifically tailored to YOUR infants needs and offers valueable protection to your baby especially in the newborn period. Breastfeeding doesn't only have benefits to your baby but you as well. Breastfeeding lowers your risk of cancer 4.3% for each year you breastfeed, and that's just one benefit. It also lowers your risks of diabetes, osteoporosis, arthritis, and heart disease. Your baby will have lower risks for SIDS, diabetes, cancer, asthma, obesity, allergies, and common childhood infections(ie ear & respiratory etc.) and diarrhea and stomach viruses. Breast milk is a living substance, plus there's no better feeling than knowing that you alone nourished your child! Seeing your baby grow and flourish on mom's milk alone is an amazing benefit in itself. Good luck with your delivery and with your decision on infant feeding! =)

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