It’s one area where many people seem to
have very strong opinions: breastfeeding. While it is entirely true that many
women cannot breastfeed due to medical or other reasons, many women are placed
under pressure. In fact, some women find that they are placed under pressure to
use formula to feed their babies even if they don’t want to. Add this to the fact that many
friends and family members seem to have a strong opinion and the waters become
quite murky and deep.
It’s Your Decision
As a new mother, if you are able to
breastfeed, the decision is entirely up to you. Though many baby formula
companies might talk about the health benefits of their specific brand, the
simple truth is that breastfeeding is perfectly natural and
provides a wide range of health benefits for your baby. This should never be
ignored and should always be a part of the decision.
What Are the Health Benefits?
So, what are some of the benefits of
breastfeeding? Consider the following:
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Illnesses: Studies show that when babiesare breastfed, they are
less likely to suffer from some illnesses, such as pneumonia and ear infections. We also know that breast
milk contains important antibodies that help to fight many illnesses and
infections. These important antibodies are not contained in formula-based milk and this is a distinct advantage of going
natural.
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Weight Control:
Studies
also conclude that when babiesare breastfed for at least six months, they are less likely to
become obese. This may be due in part to the different formulation of
artificial milk powders.
●
Higher IQ: Though many of these studies are still in
early stages, there also seems to be a strong correlation between breastfed
babies and performing better at school later in life. IQ measurements also tend
to show that children who were breastfed for a good length of time when they
were babies also score higher on tests.
●
SIDS: Sudden Infant Death Syndrome affects many
families and devastates them. The good news is that we now know a lot more
about how and why it happens. Breastfeeding reduces the risk of it happening.
How Can You Be More Discreet When You Feed Your Baby?
If you’ve decided to breastfeed due to the
many benefits, you’re going to want to ensure that you do it discreetly. Your
baby will get hungry even when you’re out of the house so making sure that you
have one of the Bebitza Breastfeeding Covers means that you
can still feed your baby in privacy.
A good-quality breastfeeding cover
provides the following benefits:
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Discretion when you’re in a public area
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Protection for your baby during a time when he or she is bonding with
you
The good news is that breastfeeding covers
now come in a range of fashionable patterns and colours. In fact, it won’t even
feel as if you’re wearing a breastfeeding cover because they look
just the same as a shawl.
