I mean, at least a baby should be breastfed (as in a balance between formula and breastmilk) while there are those who solely use formula as their main means of feeding the baby but later in life that child has issues with their immunity like being susceptible on illnesses that are typically not fatal for most people.
That’s because breastmilk has all the nutrients to strengthen immunity later in life for a child. There is a difference between breastmilk and powdered milk: since formula is composed of numerous chemicals (it’s made from compounds) while breastmilk is from the mother. Is breastmilk healthier than formula?
Fed is best.
If you can breastfeed, that’s fantastic! But don’t be ashamed if you’re struggling to produce milk, it’s quite common and you shouldn’t avoid formula out of fear. It’s far worse for a baby to go hungry!
This is the answer. A fed baby is the goal. My wife exclusively pumps, and we supplement with formula when she gets sick or something comes up. The biggest reason I can give you to breastfeed instead of formula is that formula stinks. If you don’t clean a formula bottle up in time it reeks. A half empty bottle of breast milk can sit out a whole day and doesn’t smell much worse.
I produced enough milk for the entire country but the midwife winced when she saw the cracks. Yes, nipples can crack, people.
I nursed my son and got Mastitis. The doctor told me not to stop nursing with that boob, and to keep using so it didnt reduce supply! I can still wince at the pain. Holy moly
It’s like a baby tooth. Put it under your pillow and you’ll have a suprise in the morning!