Infant Feeding: Breast or Bottle?
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Karen Schroeder Kassel, MS, RD, MEd You are a new mother or are anticipating the birth of your child. As you prepare for your baby's arrival, there may be many questions you may have. One might be: Should I breastfeed? Here are some points to consider when deciding to breastfeed or bottle-feed. Benefits of Breastfeeding for the Baby
Benefits of Breastfeeding for the MomWomen who breastfeed their babies experience the following health benefits:
Both parents will likely appreciate the convenience of breastfeeding, including:
Drawbacks of Breastfeeding
If you are unsure as to whether you want to breastfeed, you can try it for a few weeks and switch if it does not work out. Any amount of breastfeeding is beneficial for the baby. Once bottlefeeding is started, though, it is difficult to switch back to the breast. The Benefits of Bottlefeeding
The Drawbacks of Bottlefeeding
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