Baby Formula, Breastfeeding, and Nutrition

Introduction:

Evidence of breastfeeding the newborn are well-supported in research to possess innumerable health benefits for infants and is associated with incidence of fewer diseases. The breastfeeding rate according to the Centers of Disease Control was 76.9% of births in 2009, but unfortunately, not all mothers breastfeed. If there is no strong contraindication, breastfeeding should be done for a minimum of 6 months, but ideally one year or longer. According to the Centers of Disease Control (CDC) children who are not breast-fed are at higher risk for diabetes, eczema , obesity, lung infections, ear infections, and require more clinic visits, medication, and admissions to the hospital. The information expressed here should disperse a mother’s hesitation to breastfeed a newborn. We cover baby nutritional needs.