"Human milk is for human babies and cow's milk in for baby cows."
Both of my children Rashida my daughter whom I gave birth to my son Raymond who I adopted when he was seven months could not drink cows milk. When I was pregnant with my daughter Rashida I could not keep any dairy down such as milk and cheese I also could not keep down anything with chocolate, or tomatoes in it. My doctor told me to breastfeed her as long as I could to keep her healthy. I just wish that we could bottle breast milk up and sale it in stores. Because I could not keep it up for long and both my children had very unhealthy childhoods. Both had food allergies and outdoor allergies. I do believe if they drank human milk vs. cow's milk they would not had so many allergies. Something my doctor said to me made a lot of since "human milk is for human babies and cow's milk in for baby cows."
Both of my children Rashida my daughter whom I gave birth to my son Raymond who I adopted when he was seven months could not drink cows milk. When I was pregnant with my daughter Rashida I could not keep any dairy down such as milk and cheese I also could not keep down anything with chocolate, or tomatoes in it. My doctor told me to breastfeed her as long as I could to keep her healthy. I just wish that we could bottle breast milk up and sale it in stores. Because I could not keep it up for long and both my children had very unhealthy childhoods. Both had food allergies and outdoor allergies. I do believe if they drank human milk vs. cow's milk they would not had so many allergies. Something my doctor said to me made a lot of since "human milk is for human babies and cow's milk in for baby cows."I found a great article about breastfeeding that I want to share with the class. I hope you all enjoy it and get value information from it.
Making the choice to breastfeed your new baby is one of the most important and far-reaching decisions you will make as a new mother. Both the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) and the World Health Organization (WHO) recommend breastfeeding as the preferred method of infant nutrition for the first year of life.
As acknowledged by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the exact chemical make-up of breast milk remains unknown and cannot be duplicated. Each year, synthetic baby milks are found to be nutritionally deficient as scientists expand their knowledge of human milk.
Some of the known benefits of breastfeeding are:
· Breastfeeding is your baby’s perfect nutrition.
Breast milk is a living substance that changes to meet your baby’s nutritional needs, both during individual feedings and as he or she grows. Plus, you never have to worry about breast milk being recalled for contamination.
Breast milk is a living substance that changes to meet your baby’s nutritional needs, both during individual feedings and as he or she grows. Plus, you never have to worry about breast milk being recalled for contamination.
· Breastfed babies have higher IQ’s.
Formula feeding is associated with lower IQ’s and cognitive development. A recent study found, on average, children who were breastfed to have a three to five point IQ advantage over their formula fed peers.
Formula feeding is associated with lower IQ’s and cognitive development. A recent study found, on average, children who were breastfed to have a three to five point IQ advantage over their formula fed peers.
· Breastfed babies (and mothers!) are healthier.
Breastfeeding is proven to reduce risk of infection and disease by aiding in immune system development. Breastfed infants have lower incidences of asthma, gastrointestinal illness, diabetes, cancers, and are less likely to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). They are additionally better able to absorb ingested nutrients, and receive greater immunity from childhood immunizations. Breastfeeding also lowers a mother’s lifetime risk of many cancers.
Breastfeeding is proven to reduce risk of infection and disease by aiding in immune system development. Breastfed infants have lower incidences of asthma, gastrointestinal illness, diabetes, cancers, and are less likely to die from Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). They are additionally better able to absorb ingested nutrients, and receive greater immunity from childhood immunizations. Breastfeeding also lowers a mother’s lifetime risk of many cancers.
Preparing to Breastfeed
Even though breastfeeding is a completely natural way of feeding your baby, knowing how to do it properly is a learned skill and takes practice. How can you prepare for a successful nursing experience?
Even though breastfeeding is a completely natural way of feeding your baby, knowing how to do it properly is a learned skill and takes practice. How can you prepare for a successful nursing experience?
· Take a class.
Most hospital’s and birthing centers offer a variety of classes to new mothers on parenting, birthing and breastfeeding. Check your local offerings and sign up in advance. Classes often fill up rapidly, so don’t wait.
Most hospital’s and birthing centers offer a variety of classes to new mothers on parenting, birthing and breastfeeding. Check your local offerings and sign up in advance. Classes often fill up rapidly, so don’t wait.
· Read good books.
Many excellent titles are available to answer all the questions you forgot to ask your health care provider (and those you were too embarrassed to). Consider, “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding,” by Gwen Gotsch, Anwar Fazal, Plume, and Judy Torgus.
Many excellent titles are available to answer all the questions you forgot to ask your health care provider (and those you were too embarrassed to). Consider, “The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding,” by Gwen Gotsch, Anwar Fazal, Plume, and Judy Torgus.
· Think about what you’ll need to make life easier.
Breastfeeding has the advantage of being the most simplistic way of feeding a baby—no bottles to wash and carry or formula to buy. But that doesn’t mean a few well chosen accessories can’t enhance the experience. Will you want others to be able to help with feedings, or do you have plans to return to work after your baby’s birth? A hospital-grade breast pump might be in order. Might you be more comfortable during long nursing sessions having a nursing pillow or foot stool? How about breastfeeding in public? Consider the options of a sling or nursing cape for discreet public feedings—and don’t forget to be sized for a properly fitting nursing bra.
Breastfeeding has the advantage of being the most simplistic way of feeding a baby—no bottles to wash and carry or formula to buy. But that doesn’t mean a few well chosen accessories can’t enhance the experience. Will you want others to be able to help with feedings, or do you have plans to return to work after your baby’s birth? A hospital-grade breast pump might be in order. Might you be more comfortable during long nursing sessions having a nursing pillow or foot stool? How about breastfeeding in public? Consider the options of a sling or nursing cape for discreet public feedings—and don’t forget to be sized for a properly fitting nursing bra.
Birth and Beyond
Your baby has arrived and you’re ready to put all your months of preparation to the test. Remember:
Your baby has arrived and you’re ready to put all your months of preparation to the test. Remember:
· The lactation consultant is your friend.
Many hospital’s and birthing centers (and pediatrician’s offices too!) have lactation consultants on staff that will be happy to get you and your baby off to a healthy start in your nursing relationship. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with a consultant for practical, hands-on advice about the mechanics of breastfeeding.
Many hospital’s and birthing centers (and pediatrician’s offices too!) have lactation consultants on staff that will be happy to get you and your baby off to a healthy start in your nursing relationship. Don’t miss the opportunity to meet with a consultant for practical, hands-on advice about the mechanics of breastfeeding.
· Keep score.
Unlike bottle-feeding, you can’t measure how much milk your baby is getting through breast milk, so keep count of your baby’s wet and dirty diapers to make sure he or she is receiving adequate nutrition. Although it is very rare a mother does not produce enough milk to feed her baby, if you have any questions, be sure to contact your pediatrician.
Unlike bottle-feeding, you can’t measure how much milk your baby is getting through breast milk, so keep count of your baby’s wet and dirty diapers to make sure he or she is receiving adequate nutrition. Although it is very rare a mother does not produce enough milk to feed her baby, if you have any questions, be sure to contact your pediatrician.
· Give it time.
Nursing your baby is a dance that takes time to learn. Though some babies are champion nurses from the beginning, many new moms find it takes some effort to perfect the skill. The first few weeks are often the most difficult, but if you experience problems, don’t give up. Given the right assistance, the vast majority of woman can successfully breastfeed their babies. Meet with a lactation consultant or attend a local La Leche League meeting. Utilize the support of other nursing mother’s.
Nursing your baby is a dance that takes time to learn. Though some babies are champion nurses from the beginning, many new moms find it takes some effort to perfect the skill. The first few weeks are often the most difficult, but if you experience problems, don’t give up. Given the right assistance, the vast majority of woman can successfully breastfeed their babies. Meet with a lactation consultant or attend a local La Leche League meeting. Utilize the support of other nursing mother’s.
Most of all, pat yourself on the back for making the choice to give your baby the best start in life you can offer, and health benefits that will last a whole life through.About The Author
Barbara Eastom Bates is the author of the upcoming release, “Basic Training for Brides-to-Be,” and editor-in-chief of Operation Military Spouse (http://www.operationmilitaryspouse.com/).
Barbara Eastom Bates is the author of the upcoming release, “Basic Training for Brides-to-Be,” and editor-in-chief of Operation Military Spouse (http://www.operationmilitaryspouse.com/).
I also want to know why in the USA we have such a problem with mother breastfeeding their babies in public areas?
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