Feeding a new life
Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed a baby. Typically breastfeeding is done in the early years of childhood, after the mother gives birth, her breast begin to produce breastmilk. It provides babies with the necessary nutrients. “While breastfeeding may not seem like the right choice for every parent it is the best choice for every baby.” (Amy Spangler). The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months. Breastfeeding is an essential step in the process of a healthy growing baby.
While there are many pros to breastfeeding, many people continue to focus on the few cons. For the mother it can …show more content…
Losing the weight gained during pregnancy is always one of the first things mothers want to do after birth. “Breastfeeding is the best diet. I want to eat healthy for her, so it’s easy to say no to pizza.” (Nancy O’Dell). At minimum breastfeeding burns about 500 calories a day. “People say, ‘You’re still breast-feeding, that’s so generous.’ Generous, No! It gives me boobs and it takes my thighs away! It’s sort of like natural liposuction. I’d carry on breast-feeding for the rest of my life if I could.” (Helena Bonham Carter). After pregnancy breastfeeding helps the uterus contract and it helps stop post pregnancy bleeding. It has also proven to lower the risks of ovarian and breast cancer in women. “Women who have many children and breastfeed each baby for a long time seem to be at somewhat lower risk of breast cancer than women who have smaller families and breastfeed for a shorter time.”, said Debbie Saslow, PhD. Many mothers find it easy to take a cat nap during feedings because the baby will wakes the mother when they are finished. The convenience of breastfeeding is a giant plus because forgetting the bottle or formula at home will not be a problem. Many mothers do not feel comfortable about feeding their baby in public with no coverage which isn’t a problem because many companies are providing rooms attached to most women …show more content…
Most formula on the market are cow milk based(Hamon). Cow milk for children under the age one is highly discouraged for the reasons being that babies cannot digest the high concentrations of minerals and nutrients which can vastly affect the immature kidneys in a negative way. Choosing to give children cow’s milk instead of breastmilk will affect the baby in the long run. “Imagine that the world had created a new 'dream product ' to feed and immunize everyone born on earth. Imagine also that it was available everywhere, required no storage or delivery, and helped mothers plan their families and reduce the risk of cancer. Then imagine that the world refused to use it.” (Frank A. Oski). A 2009 article from ABC news stated “A study by government researchers released Thursday tested 15 different brands of formula and found a chemical -- also found in rocket fuel -- contaminating every single one.” No parents know for sure what is in formula but they do know that breastmilk is the most natural food for them. “People need to understand that when they’re deciding between breastmilk and formula, they’re not deciding between Coke and Pepsi…. They’re choosing between a live, pure substance and a dead substance made with the cheapest oils available.” (Chele
Breastfeeding is the most natural way to feed a baby. Typically breastfeeding is done in the early years of childhood, after the mother gives birth, her breast begin to produce breastmilk. It provides babies with the necessary nutrients. “While breastfeeding may not seem like the right choice for every parent it is the best choice for every baby.” (Amy Spangler). The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) strongly recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life and that breastfeeding continue for at least 12 months. Breastfeeding is an essential step in the process of a healthy growing baby.
While there are many pros to breastfeeding, many people continue to focus on the few cons. For the mother it can …show more content…
Losing the weight gained during pregnancy is always one of the first things mothers want to do after birth. “Breastfeeding is the best diet. I want to eat healthy for her, so it’s easy to say no to pizza.” (Nancy O’Dell). At minimum breastfeeding burns about 500 calories a day. “People say, ‘You’re still breast-feeding, that’s so generous.’ Generous, No! It gives me boobs and it takes my thighs away! It’s sort of like natural liposuction. I’d carry on breast-feeding for the rest of my life if I could.” (Helena Bonham Carter). After pregnancy breastfeeding helps the uterus contract and it helps stop post pregnancy bleeding. It has also proven to lower the risks of ovarian and breast cancer in women. “Women who have many children and breastfeed each baby for a long time seem to be at somewhat lower risk of breast cancer than women who have smaller families and breastfeed for a shorter time.”, said Debbie Saslow, PhD. Many mothers find it easy to take a cat nap during feedings because the baby will wakes the mother when they are finished. The convenience of breastfeeding is a giant plus because forgetting the bottle or formula at home will not be a problem. Many mothers do not feel comfortable about feeding their baby in public with no coverage which isn’t a problem because many companies are providing rooms attached to most women …show more content…
Most formula on the market are cow milk based(Hamon). Cow milk for children under the age one is highly discouraged for the reasons being that babies cannot digest the high concentrations of minerals and nutrients which can vastly affect the immature kidneys in a negative way. Choosing to give children cow’s milk instead of breastmilk will affect the baby in the long run. “Imagine that the world had created a new 'dream product ' to feed and immunize everyone born on earth. Imagine also that it was available everywhere, required no storage or delivery, and helped mothers plan their families and reduce the risk of cancer. Then imagine that the world refused to use it.” (Frank A. Oski). A 2009 article from ABC news stated “A study by government researchers released Thursday tested 15 different brands of formula and found a chemical -- also found in rocket fuel -- contaminating every single one.” No parents know for sure what is in formula but they do know that breastmilk is the most natural food for them. “People need to understand that when they’re deciding between breastmilk and formula, they’re not deciding between Coke and Pepsi…. They’re choosing between a live, pure substance and a dead substance made with the cheapest oils available.” (Chele