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10 Reasons Why Breastfeeding Is So Much Better For Your Baby

Executive Summary About BreastFeeding by Terry Edwards

1.      Fat is vital to your newborn. Why? Because most all of the essential vitamins and nutrients that your baby needs, comes from fat. Breastfeeding gives your baby these vital nutrients to keep them healthy.

2.      Milk from a cow can often times create an allergic reaction in a newborn infant. Breastfeeding reactions are extremely rare.

4.      It's a fact that breastfeeding babies are healthier. They have lower risks of getting infections, illnesses and meningitis.

5.      Another important reason for breastfeeding your baby has to do with staying fit.

6.      Breast fed babies have also shown to be healthier than formula fed babies.

7.      Breastfeeding also creates a sense of security and bonding with their mother. A baby gets a sense of comfort, safety and joy by being nursed from their mother.

8.      A breastfeeding mother gets an added plus by being able to lose the extra pre-birth weight and regain their pre-pregnancy size. It's also great for fighting off the postpartum depression that can easily strike a new mom

9.      Breast milk is free. It gives your baby all the nutrients and vitamins an infant needs.

10.  When breastfeeding your newborn, colostrum is what your baby will first feed on. It gives your baby all the nutrients and vitamins an infant needs

How Often Should a Baby Breastfeed?

Executive Summary About BreastFeeding by Gallen Ho

Babies require plenty of nourishment so don't be surprised by the answer. A normal healthy baby will breastfeed 8 to 12 times each day. However, your baby may eat less often or more often than that.

You need to keep a good eye on the overall weight gain that your baby is making. How often a baby should breastfeed is going to depend on how they feel as well. You will get to know your baby's habits quickly though.

There are other ways to determine if your baby is consuming enough breast milk each day. Your baby can have any number of stools while breastfeeding. Talk to your doctor if chronic constipation seems to occur.

As your baby gets older they may be able to go six hours between feedings. Doing so will help you to learn about how often should I breastfeed my baby.

Keep in mind that there are basic guidelines but your baby is an individual. This information should give you the motivation and the encouragement to attempt to breastfeed your baby.