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by Gontle Tongwane 5 years ago

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Breastfeeding vs Formula milk

Breastfeeding and formula feeding are two primary options for infant nutrition, each with its own benefits and challenges. Breastfeeding offers numerous health advantages, including providing essential nutrients, protection against infections, and aiding in maternal weight loss.

Breastfeeding vs Formula milk

Breastfeeding vs Formula milk

Disadvantages of both feedings

Formula milk is costly
Waking up at night
Overweight
Breastfeeding in public
shaming women for breastfeeding in public
HIV
Feeding a child for more than 2 years

What is formula feeding

Babies take a long time to latch
Cost of formula
contains vitamin D

Not found in breast milk

Social grants

Advantages of both feedings

Good for mothers on the go
Child can bond with other family members
Burns pregnacy fats
Reduce risk of breast cancer
Always ready for feeding
Exposed to different tastes
Breastmilk doesnt cost a cent

Nutritional benefits of breastfeeding

Oxytocin
protects against infections

diarrhea and ear infections

few trips to the doctor

Helps mother lose weight

What is breastfeeding

Mother's decision
Benefits of breasfeeding