About Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding Facts and Myths

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About Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding Facts and Myths

Breastfeeding Myth: It is important to teach a child how to hold the bottle and be independent.

Breastfeeding Fact: There are several reasons why mothers opt for bottle. But it’s advisable to sporadically offer the bottle after four – six weeks of breastfeeding.

Breastfeeding Myth: It is okay for the baby to consume formula as it is better than breast milk with added nutrients.

Breastfeeding Fact: Even if you’re using the best formula for your baby it may not contain antibodies, living cells, enzymes or hormones. Granted these formula foods contain more aluminum, manganese, cadmium, lead and iron than breastmilk; this is why a combination of breast milk and formula milk at different feeding times might work. Each baby is different and has varying nutrient requirements. Both, formula and breast milk have their own benefits. Therefore, a combination is often suggested.

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