Deciding whether to breastfeed or formula feed? This is likely one of the first and most important decisions many first-time parents will make. Consider this: breast milk is the best thing you can provide for your baby to nurture his growth and development. It is the most self-less thing
you can do for your baby and is vital to his health.
Benefits of Breastfeeding vs. Bottle Feeding
How babies benefit from breastfeeding:
Breast milk contains high levels of nutrients and antibodies that protect babies from numerous illnesses and diseases such as: type 1 diabetes, ear infections, and respiratory problems to name a few. In addition to fighting off infection, babies have a lower chance of digestive problems as breast milk is more easily digested than formula. Breastfeeding also reduces colic, gas, and spit up since less air is ingested.
How mom benefits from breastfeeding:
Looking forward to getting back into those pre-pregnancy jeans? Breastfeeding burns hundreds of calories as your body produces breast milk.
Warming milk is not necessary since breast milk is always the perfect temperature and there is no prep time. Your milk is always in stock since your body continues to produce it.
Breastfeeding reduces postpartum bleeding and can lower levels of stress. What’s more, it brings you and your baby closer. There is no stronger bond between a mother and her baby than that what comes from nursing.
Best of all, it’s free! You can spend approximately $60 to $200 on formula every month, but breast milk comes at no cost.
What Will I Need for Breastfeeding?
If you choose to breastfeed exclusively, there really isn’t much you will need. There are some optional supplies you may want to make breastfeeding easier. These items include: nursing pads, nursing bras and/or tops, lanolin-based cream, nursing pillow, breast pump, and breast milk storage containers.
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