Every once in awhile I get an email asking about introducing just one bottle of formula. This can be because of pressure from family members or friends or a mother might be worried about her supply or hoping that a bottle of formula will help her baby sleep longer. The reality though is that although formula can be crucial and life saving in some circumstances, I feel as though it is important for it to be seen as a medicine which is only used in certain situations. For those who cannot access donor milk and either do not want to breastfeed or are having trouble breastfeeding or producing enough (and do not have good breastfeeding support). This is because introducing an occasional bottle of formula actually changes the gut health and digestive system of a baby quite dramatically. This affects their immune systems which can then affect many other areas of their health. Formula is needed sometimes, yet it is also important to recognize that women deserve to know the information out there about the possible risks of doing an occasional bottle so we can all make informed decisions on how to go about feeding our babies. Click here for more info on this: themilkmeg/just-a-few-bottles-of-formula-here-or-therewhats-the-big-deal-breastmilk-and-gut-health/
Posted on: Sun, 28 Dec 2014 03:29:47 +0000
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