Saturday, March 4, 2017

Why am I against artificial feeding

 Why am I against artificial feeding  In the early 20th century, the invention of infant formula has saved the lives of many babies whose mothers went to work on the production and were forced to leave their children to nannies and wet nurses. The infant mortality rate fell sharply from 70 to 30%. Artificial mixture became almost "manna from heaven" for the children of those distant years. But now, our contemporary, is not obliged to give the child to the nursery immediately after birth, he thinks: "Is it really useful to the artificial breast milk? I want my baby got everything you need. But I feel very insecure from all these worries and inconvenience associated with breastfeeding. My childhood infant formula fed from a bottle with me and everything turned out fine. "

Breast milk   - A healthy natural diet, created by nature, and the mixture - a substitute man-made for cases where, for some reason, my mother can not feed themselves. Let's look at the major components breast-feeding   - GW : Nutrition, suckling, hepatitis B as part of the life of my mother - in comparison with a mixture of artificial feeding.

Milk - it is, above all, the child's diet. Breast milk - a healthy (ie, natural) food, which differs from the composition of the mixture, of the functions they perform and the effect on the child's body. Breast milk contains all the nutrients in the right amounts. The composition of breast milk adapts to the needs of the individual child. It contains a unique set of enzymes that help the child to digest is the most milk and facilitate the work of the intestine. Milk nourishes the child and protects the body from disease, provides growth and development.

Breastfeeding provides emotional and psychological support to the child, making him calmer and more balanced.
GW As part of the life of my mother, in fact, created by nature itself, to make life easier for moms and make it more comfortable. When properly organized breastfeeding   Mom comfortable and pleasant child. It is also useful to the health of mothers process: breastfeeding - a rapid recovery after childbirth (the influence of the hormone oxytocin on the contraction of the uterus), natural contraception, prevention of cancer, helps to lose weight, because It consumes more energy, saves from postpartum depression (morfepodobnye lactation hormones relax and soothe the mother involved in the formation of attachment and feelings of adoration for his crumbs). To successfully breast-feeding mother only needs to know some things done right, especially the behavior of mothers in different situations, to have information support.


Composition breast milk and is unique to the latest studies, it contains more than 400 compounds, many of which can not be reproduced in the mixture (e.g., hormones). The composition consists of milk fat, protein, carbohydrates, minerals, vitamins, mineral salts, anti-infective agents - leukocytes, immunoglobulin and even bacteria that contribute to the protection of the gastrointestinal tract.

The whole composition of the milk is perfectly balanced. Moreover, it has the ability to change with the growth of the child during the day, and even during a feeding, adapting it to the needs of your child. Milk passes through the digestive tract faster and better absorbed, so they can not overfeed the child. It contains substances that protect against allergies. Special fats contribute to the growth and development of the brain, provide energy, essential fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins (A, D, E, K). Proteins are very important for the development of the nervous and immune systems. And this is not all the useful properties Breast Milk .

Recent research psychologists confirm that calms the child at the breast, it is easier to endure pain and illness, feels protected, feels the connection with his mother, her credibility and to the world. Moms who breastfeeding They say that it is not just feeding - this is the first education. Breastfeeding also contributes to the proper development of the maxillofacial unit.


Breastfeeding moms in your life does not cause inconvenience when the mother knows

the basic rules of successful feeding:

  • how to properly put to the breast,
  • what it means to feed on demand
  • public attitudes can be fed,
  • how to organize a dream
  • How to care for breast,
  • What are the main problems may arise, and what is their prevention,
  • where to find the information you need and where to find help.

In contrast to the blend, breast milk is always at the mother is available, the right temperature, requires no special training, which is especially useful outside the home, on the road, in the event of disruption of electricity and water. Hormones of lactation promotes relaxation. During feeding mother rests and calms down, she can not even sleep.

 Why am I against artificial feeding  But what gives the artificial feeding?

Artificial mixture - this is only artificial nutrient. Of course, that industrial production can not take into account the specific features of the child (age, health status).

  •   The mixture has many drawbacks. When feeding a mixture of completely missing the emotional component and a positive impact on the health of mothers.
  • Feeding mixture - not the most comfortable process, as It requires special training every time (dosage, sterilization of bottles and other feeding schedule.).
  • The mixture requires careful selection, as it can cause allergies.
  • The mixture does not vary in composition from feeding to feeding and does not take into account the needs of a particular child at a time.
  • It has such a rich composition of breast milk.
  • The mixture is hard to digest.
  • It is expensive and requires regular trips to the store.
  • When artificial feeding of breast milk substitutes are often problems with a chair and overweight in children.
  • The mixture may be contaminated with harmful bacteria in the manufacture.
  • Thus there are no anti-infectious agents and hormones necessary.


Doubts about the difficulties associated with breastfeeding, understandable and quite natural. But the more information will be my mother, the easier it will be to make a decision.
Here are some tips to feel confident:
1. Read specialized literature.
2. Talk to the woman in his entourage, find out how they opted for a particular type of feeding their children, the difficulties encountered, how to solve problems.
3. Just try it begin to feed - this will give you the opportunity to experience to see and feel what GW.


But whatever method of feeding you choose, you, in any case, a good and loving mother! It is proved that a child who is loved and taken care of, will be happy and will grow well, even though it be fed breast milk or artificial formula. Remember, please, that the most important thing for a kid to a home atmosphere was warm and friendly, and he felt the presence of a loving mother!



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