The Breastfeeding Debate

I have two children and the general motto that was relayed to me, through antenatal classes and clinic appointments is 'Breast is best'. however after trying to breast feed both my children I don't know if I am fully converted to this view myself. Yes im not denying that the nutrients and general goodness of the mothers milk is 'the best' the baby can get in the first few months of life. However the formula milks which are now on the market are constantly being improved and are of excellent nutritional value too. What concerns me more is the psychological implications of breast feeding. Whilst society today is pushing the 'Breast is best' band ...  Read the complete review

Breast vs Bottle is such an old debate, and such an emotive subject. Look on any Mums forum and you will find massive debates going back and forth, and people get very upset about the whole subject, to the point that there are tears and tantrums. I am one of four children, and we were all bottle fed, so this may have influenced my descision to bottle feed my first son. I was determined, and I suppose a little niave at 17 but I didnt want to get my breasts out in public, and the idea of a baby feeding on me felt a bit unnatural to me if im honest. My Mother-in-law was an extented breastfeeder and so she was absolutely horrified. I remember telling her I needed ...  Read the complete review

I am a mother of 2 children and having a mother in law who is a breast feeding councilor for the La Leche League I had lots of information on brast feeding. I am fully aware of all the extra benefits of breast feeding, breast fed babies are in the whole more healthy and have less illnesses later in life, breast feeding helps strengthen the bond between mother and baby, it helps the mother lose her baby weight and helps the body back to its pre pregnancy state. Breast milk has by far the better neutriants for your baby so is by far the best choice when having a baby. For working mothers or simply to share the night feeds expressing milk is a good ...  Read the complete review

I was in the great position of using both methods so I've experienced both sides of the argument. During my pregnancy I was for breast feeding because it's natural, it's free, it would be easier I thought. But I did get some bottles, formula and a steriliser just in case. After giving birth to my son I was determined to breastfeed and perservered in the hospital. The midwives in the hospital and the community were great with helping me to try and do it correctly. Not all that easy considering I really couldn't sit down lol. But when my son was 3 weeks old I had to crack open the formula one night I couldn't do it solo any more. I confessed to my midwife and ...  Read the complete review

To feed or not to feed? Thats a question posed to so many new mum's nowadays, and is always up for debate. Personally I am pro-breastfeeding, but appreciate the reasons why alot of women don't go down this road, however, in todays society it does get increasing difficult to maintain it. From experience I breastfed my 1st child for about 6 months, being a 1st time mum, everyone kept telling me breast was best, I just felt that breast would be easier (who really wants more jobs to do with sterilising bottles), but was slightly convinced with the arguement for less allergies etc (I suppose I should add that my child now does have ezcema - does this ...  Read the complete review