Breast-Feeding or Nursing is the optimal source of nutrition for your baby in their first year, nursing has obvious psychological benefits for both mother and child. When born, infants see only a closeup which is the distance between a nursing baby and its mothers face. Studies have found that infants as young as 1 week prefer the smell of their own mothers milk.
Multiple psychologists believe that a nursing baby enjoys a sense of security from the warmth and presence of the mother, especially when there is skin-to-skin contact during feeding. Most parents of bottle-fed babies may be tempted to prop bottles in the babies mouth. This lacks the human contact during feeding. It is important that a nursing mother cuddle and kiss her infant many times during the day. Nursing becomes more than a way to feed a baby; it’s a source of tenderness, warmth and comfort.
Studies have shown that when a baby is being fed and nurtured in this way, it’s natural for them to fall relax and fall asleep quickly. After you learn about your baby, you know how much he or she can consume in one feeding. If they fall asleep too soon, try to gently nudge them awake to finish the feeding. You can easily wake them with a little tickle on the bottom of their feet. If you do not they will get hungry sooner, then you’ll be feeding he or she off their schedule and make your life more difficult. This is one time in your life that you will want to get it right the first time.
Breast-Feeding is great for a new mother as well as for her baby. The bond that is created is once in a lifetime experience that one should never miss. This sets up the babies emotional support system for their future at this time. Studies have shown that a breast fed child is more emotionally secure than a child who is not a breast fed child.
The other side of breastfeeding is there are no bottles to sterilize. You don’t have to run to the store and buy formula that has to be mixed, measured and heated before feeding. Another benefit is the mother will start to lose the added weight that she gained during the pregnancy while nursing. This is natures way of added natural weight loss to compensate for the pounds gained during pregnancy. It burns calories and helps the nursing mother to lose the pounds of pregnancy naturally. Natural lactation stimulates the uterus to contract back to its original size.
A nursing mother must always get the extra needed rest. It is important she sit down, put her feet up and relax every couple of hours. This helps in the natural healing of the body to childbirth. The good thing is during breastfeeding at night, you do not have to go to the refrigerator for a bottle and warm it while the baby cries. Both you and the baby will also rest if you are breastfeeding and dozing while you nurse at night. It is important to have a comfortable rocking chair during this time period, money is no object for this luxury of rest.
In conclusion, if you suspect any problems with your breast milk, your child’s’ health or nursing, consult with your Pediatrician immediately. Remember, you are the sole source of nourishment for your baby and it is important you do not smoke or drink at this time. Eat organic food and live your life naturally during this time of your life. If you suspect your child has allergies, consult with your Pediatrician also.
Scott Fitzgerald is a consultant dealing with various products and Marketing. He can be reached at http://www.breastfeeding23.com or http://www.allergy-safehomes.com
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My wifes finding it hard breast feeding our 4mth old son and wants to put him on formula. she says she wants to combine feed him (breast & formula). is this advisable? i dont agree to do this as i think breast feeding is better for him… can anyone please offer me any advice?
What is it she’s having trouble with? If it’s a question of feeling like she’s nursing ALL the time, that’ll pass as he gets more efficient at draining a breast. Also he can start some solids at 6 months, which won’t cut out breastfeeding, but can replace some of it. At 6 months I started giving my daughter some rice cereal with pumped milk in it. If she’s tired from night feedings, consider cosleeping so she can nurse lying down and get some sleep. That saved me!! Perhaps she could be persuaded to pump sometimes and let you take some feedings. Breastmilk is far and away the BEST food ever, so point that out. Also, germs transferred to your baby enter the breast and come back out to him as antibodies, so it’s so good for their health. Good for you for realizing formula isn’t good enough! Be sensitive though, because I’m sure she’s exhausted and liable to be crabby!
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I am pregnant, and am planning on bottle feeding my baby. So far I have 2 125ml bottles and 3 160ml bottles. How many more do you think I will need? Also, I have bought Avent brand bottles, has anybody has any experience with these? Do you like them? Did you use the spare teats that came with the bottles?
How many you need to have, depends on how often you will be washing them. But, most babies need 6-8 bottles a day. This can vary depending on the baby’s individual personality. You will probably start with the 4 oz bottles and the move up to the 8 oz as the baby’s intake increases. Individual babies have individual patterns and preferences, but I used Avent with my son, and they seem to be the most popular at the child development center. I agree though with the other person, that maybe you should just get a couple of avent at first and see what your baby likes before you invest in a lot of bottles. Don’t worry too much. It will be a fun and wonderful time!
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