Breastfeeding is not always preferable or possible for every new mom. The decision to breastfeed or bottle feed a baby is based on the lifestyle of the new mom as well as her comfort level with the idea of breastfeeding her baby.
In my previous article, I talked about the benefits and limitations of breastfeeding your baby. In this article, I will be talking about the benefits and challenges of formula feeding your baby. Hopefully by the end of reading, this you will be able to make an informed decision about whether to breastfeed or formula feed…
Breastfeeding is natural. You don’t need to learn it. but you may face a few challenges along the way which can also compel mom to start with formula feeding. You can see many women who face problems during breastfeeding, but it does not mean that they stop breastfeeding their babies instead they try different positions…
Read and learn more about the pros and cons of both bottle feeding and breast feeding. One of the most debated questions in parenthood techniques is bottle feeding. Many mothers (and fathers!) are wondering if it is better to breast feed or use formula and bottles and the answer is not so black and white….
Ideally, breast milk comes from a baby’s own mother. But when this is not possible, you can search for human milk banks. You can give your baby breast milk from donors (other women’s breast milk), which provides the same precious nutrition and disease fighting properties as your own breast milk. If your baby has special…
Now a days, there are plenty of options available in market from breastfeeding clothing to pumping accessories. You can search online or shop in nearby store.
It is important to know the guidelines for storing breast milk properly so that you always give your baby fresh milk. Any container used to store milk should be clean and sterile. Always try to leave an inch or so from the milk to the top of the container since frozen milk expands. After pumping…
Breastfeeding is a unique experience for each woman and her baby, and each woman has to find her own routine, setting, and positions that work best. Today, many mothers return to jobs outside of their homes after their babies are born, and the breastfeeding routine that they’ve set up while on maternity leave has to…
Some babies are born with conditions that may interfere with or make breastfeeding more difficult. However, in all of the following special situations, breastfeeding is still best for the baby to thrive.
A nursing strike is when your baby has been nursing well for months, then suddenly loses interest in breastfeeding and begins to refuse the breast. How to tackle such challenge. A nursing strike can mean several things are happening with your baby and that she or he is trying to communicate with you to let…