♥ Breast milk does not always come in right away. Many new moms feel discouraged when they attempt to breast feed and aren't producing sufficient milk right away. Don't give up! It can take up 7-10 days. If you still do not produce much milk, you can breast-feed as much as you can and supplement the rest.
♥ WHO recommends that breast-feeding begins within an hour of birth, and that the baby is ideally breast-fed on demand to encourage a good supply of milk.
♥ Many hospitals and clinics offer classes to women to learn to breast-feed. More often than not it is a learned skill. The biggest fears of new moms regarding breast-feeding? Not producing enough milk, and the pain associated with breast-feeding.
♥ Those who choose to or have to formula feed should be aware of the quality of water used to mix the formula, and should not "stretch the supply" of formula by using less formula and diluting with more water (it can lead to malnutrition). Formula also does not provide the taste variations or antibodies that breast-milk provides, so a real effort to breast-feed for at least some length of time should be made.
♥ Breast milk provides perfect nutrition for babies (newborn to six months) as their sole source of food.
♥ Babies that are breast-fed have increased immunity against illnesses and infections. Breastmilk contains antibodies that strengthens a baby's immunity. Breastfed babies are less likely to get ear infections, lower respiratory tract infections, UTI's, and may even be less likely to die from SIDS.
♥ Breast-feeding encourages bonding between the baby and parent (dad can bottle feed baby, so he isn't left out! There is no reason why dad can't get up at night to feed baby, or take turns with mom during the day while she pumps~ be happy if your husband wants to get involved and let him help).
♥ Breast-feeding expedites a return to your previous weight, by helping shrink the uterus and burning lots of calories (about 500 a day~ that's the same as stair-climbing or vigorous biking for a whole hour every day!)
♥ Breastfeeding encourages baby-holding and touching, which in turn promotes self-esteem, feelings of security, and happiness in your baby. Lifelong benefits include scoring higher in exams later in life, and having lower risks of certain diseases and cancers.
♥ Women who breast-feed have a reduced risk of breast cancer, by 59% in high risk women (women who have family history or breast cancer) according to a long-term study of 60,000.
♥ Breast milk is a ready supply of food for your baby...no powder, mixing, storage supplies, or ice packs needed.
♥ WHO recommends that breast-feeding begins within an hour of birth, and that the baby is ideally breast-fed on demand to encourage a good supply of milk.
♥ Many hospitals and clinics offer classes to women to learn to breast-feed. More often than not it is a learned skill. The biggest fears of new moms regarding breast-feeding? Not producing enough milk, and the pain associated with breast-feeding.
♥ Less than half of women who breast-feed their baby from birth continue to do so until six months (even though it's recommended to nurse your baby for 12 months for the greatest benefits). About 75% of babies are breast-fed before supplementation is added or attemped.
♥ Those who choose to or have to formula feed should be aware of the quality of water used to mix the formula, and should not "stretch the supply" of formula by using less formula and diluting with more water (it can lead to malnutrition). Formula also does not provide the taste variations or antibodies that breast-milk provides, so a real effort to breast-feed for at least some length of time should be made.
♥ Breast milk provides perfect nutrition for babies (newborn to six months) as their sole source of food.
♥ Babies that are breast-fed have increased immunity against illnesses and infections. Breastmilk contains antibodies that strengthens a baby's immunity. Breastfed babies are less likely to get ear infections, lower respiratory tract infections, UTI's, and may even be less likely to die from SIDS.
♥ Breast-feeding encourages bonding between the baby and parent (dad can bottle feed baby, so he isn't left out! There is no reason why dad can't get up at night to feed baby, or take turns with mom during the day while she pumps~ be happy if your husband wants to get involved and let him help).
♥ Breast-feeding expedites a return to your previous weight, by helping shrink the uterus and burning lots of calories (about 500 a day~ that's the same as stair-climbing or vigorous biking for a whole hour every day!)
♥ Breastfeeding encourages baby-holding and touching, which in turn promotes self-esteem, feelings of security, and happiness in your baby. Lifelong benefits include scoring higher in exams later in life, and having lower risks of certain diseases and cancers.
♥ Women who breast-feed have a reduced risk of breast cancer, by 59% in high risk women (women who have family history or breast cancer) according to a long-term study of 60,000.
♥ Breast milk is a ready supply of food for your baby...no powder, mixing, storage supplies, or ice packs needed.
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