“Why should I be breastfeeding my baby? Bottle feeding will be more convenient as anybody can help with the feeding. My friends told me that newborn baby feeds every hourly. That will be too tiring for me.” Carol, 21 years, 34 weeks pregnant
Dr Stork says: Breastfeeding is generally the IDEAL food for your baby. Breast milk is a wonderful gift that only mother can give to a baby. You are right in saying that ‘anybody can help with bottle feeding’ but it may not be true that this translates to ‘convenience’. Have you ever thought of the ‘obvious advantages’ of breastfeeding? – No bottles to clean, no formula to prepare and mix, and it’s always at the right temperature when the baby drinks. So, “why breastfeed?” The answer, simply is breast milk is better for your baby, and it can be extremely satisfying for a mother, especially a first time mother like you. It’s also cheaper, and it’s convenient just as what I’ve mentioned earlier.
Even if you breastfeed your baby for only a few days, you’ll give him extra protection against illness. Your breasts don’t produce milk for two to three days after delivery. Instead, they produce colostrums, a yellowish substance which will help your baby fight off cough and colds and other illnesses. Isn’t that a good start you can give to your baby?
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