Formula-feeding may confer immune benefits in relation to food proteinsCatherine FieldNews
A Guide to the Safety of CNS-Active Agents During Breastfeeding must weigh the benefits of maternal treatment against the potential harm to the breastfeeding mother of withholding medication which may improve her illness... CA Chisholm,JA Kuller - 《Drug Safety An International Journal of Medical...
Although formula feeding has become increasingly popular and its composition is quite close to breast milk, however, it cannot replace the real thing. Breastfeeding’s purpose goes beyond just feeding the baby’s appetite and helps in bonding and attachment. Mothers who are not too keen on the...
long-term effects, infections, child health, BreastfeedingBreastfeeding is superior to formula feeding because it has specific and non-specific factors that have long term consequences for early metabolism and disease later in life. Human milk enhances the immature immunologic system of the neonate ...
It is important to educate women of childbearing age, their families, and society of the benefits that breastfeeding has over bottle-feeding and formula-feeding. The benefits of breastfeeding are in three main categories. First, the developmental, physical, emotional, and spiritual benefits of the...
baby. Having the conversation aboutbreastfeedingbefore the delivery allows you to make an informed decision post-partum if switching between breastfeeding and using formula.4Additionally, notifying your physician about your decision will allow them to provide you with the assistance needed to be ...
Obstetricians play a major role in guiding the infant feeding choices of their pregnant patients. The world literature continues to swell with reports and studies of the short- and long-term benefits to both mother and infant of breastfeeding. These benefits include protection against acute illnesses...
Breast milk, its importance, composition and benefits of breast milk, predisposing factors for formula use, better package of practice for breast feeding and the advantages of breast milk over milk formula are stressed in this section.
Current recommendations by Health Canada and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) are to exclusively breast-feed for the first 6 months of life with human milk being the primary source of milk [1–3]. Formula feeding is recommended for those who choose not to breast-feed. The consumption...
Breastfeeding is superior to formula feeding because it has specific and non-specific factors that have long term consequences for early metabolism and disease later in life. Human milk enhances the immature immunologic system of the neonate and strengthens host defense mechanisms against infective and...