Breast Feeding vs Bottle Feeding Karen Johal Jensine
Breast Feeding vs. Bottle Feeding Karen Johal Jensine Yang
n What are the advantages of… breast feeding? bottle feeding?
Breast milk…where does it come from?
Breast milk…where does it come from? n n Prolactin Oxytocin n Colostrum n n Foremilk Hindmilk n Proteins n Carbohydrates n Fats n Vitamins n. Recommended for first 6 months
Benefits for Mom Delay in return of ovulation n Prolactin has protective qualities regarding breast cancer n Risk for Type II diabetes is decreased by up to 50% n Helps lose dangerous belly fat and other weight that was accumulated during pregnancy n
Benefits for Mom Important bonding time with child n Decreased mealtime conflict between mother and child in later childhood n
Benefits for Baby n Ideal food for babies n Provides innate immunity n Protection from infectious diseases n Better cognitive development
Benefits for Baby n Breast-fed infants don’t suffer from constipation as regularly as formula-fed infants n Compared to formula-fed infants, breast fed infants had proper growth and energy balance
Benefits for Baby n Breast-fed infants have a decreased risk for obesity
Study: Self-regulation and feeding mode Conducted from 2005 -2007 n 1250 infants studied n Purpose: What is the relationship between obesity and feeding mode? n Questionnaires used to collect data in first year of infancy and later childhood n If emptied bottle or cup in later infant life, considered unable to self-regulate n
Results of the exclusively breast-fed infants: 27% emptied the cup n of the mixed-mode fed infants: 54% emptied the cup n of the exclusively bottle-fed infants: 68% emptied the cup n Additionally, exclusively breast-fed infants emptied the cup later in life n
And so we can conclude…. n Breast-fed infants are better self-regulators, thus less likely to overeat and become at risk for obesity. n Thus breast feeding is possibly beneficial in the prevention of obesity.
Bottle feeding: Risks n Mothers limit their interaction with their babies n Formula preparation n Plastic baby bottles that leach BPA
Disadvantages of Breast Feeding n inconvenience n not everyone can feed the baby n lack of social acceptability n limited ‘safe space’ for mothers to breast- feed n discomfort n pain, tenderness, and inflammation of the breasts
Disadvantages of Breast Feeding n health of the mother n presence of drugs or alcohol n possibility of viral transmittance n presence of chemical and environmental contaminants n PCB, DDE n health of the infant n intolerances, deficiencies, weight n need for nutrient supplementation n iron, fats, folates
Advantages of Bottle Feeding specific to infant’s dietary needs n specialty formulas for babies that are born with metabolic conditions n n lactose-free formulas n lactose intolerance or galactosemia n pre-mature formulas n low-birth or premature infants n contain more proteins, vitamins, minerals n debatable - depends on the infant’s gestational age and overall health
Study Supporting Bottle Feeding compared folate content in human milk and casein-based and soya-based formulas n higher folate and lower t. Hcy in formulafed infants than human milk-fed infants at 5 months n infants fed on human milk consistently had the lowest folate intake while infants fed on soy-based formula had the highest folate intake n
In Conclusion… n Breastfeeding: n gives baby innate immunity n provides a good balance of nutrients n positively impacts mother’s health n difficult in today’s society
In Conclusion… n Bottle feeding: viable alternative n provide baby with as much nutrition when prepared correctly n independent of the mother’s health n be mindful about the bottles used n know how to prepare and heat the formula n
Decision? n personal choice n consider medical conditions n be informed about whatever method you choose to use!
Thank you! Questions?
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