Breastmilk vs. Formula Milk: Weighing Baby Milk Options
Is breastfeeding or formula milk feeding better for my baby?
Breastmilk is uniquely tailored to the needs of the infant, they explain. The nutrients in breast milk are constantly changing to meet the baby’s developing needs. It also contains factors that promote the development of the baby’s immune system, helping to protect the baby against infection and inflammation. Breastmilk is also easier to digest.
Additionally, breastfeeding helps to promote bonding between mother and child. It is also economical and convenient.
However, if breastfeeding or feeding breastmilk is not possible, eg. due to medical reasons, infant formula milk is a reasonable alternative.
Formula milk has the known nutrients of breastmilk added to its contents. Its overall composition is not the same as breastmilk, although it is enough to meet the normal nutritional needs of non-breastfed infants.
How long are mothers encouraged to breastfeed exclusively?
Mothers are encouraged to breastfeed babies exclusively for at least 6 months, and longer if possible. Breastmilk is the best for babies. Only when breastfeeding is not possible due to medical reasons, would mothers advised to supplement with formula milk.
Mothers experiencing difficulty breastfeeding are encouraged to consult a lactation consultant or doctor for advice. This also helps to determine whether there is a need to introduce formula milk.
Parents should monitor their baby’s growth คาสิโนออนไลน์ UFABET ฝากถอนรวดเร็ว เริ่มต้นเล่นง่าย and consult their doctor or dietitian for advice on feeding.
How does a lactation consultant help new mothers in terms of breastfeeding and formula feeding?
A lactation consultant is a health professional specialised in breastfeeding and trained to teach mothers how to feed their baby.
A lactation consultant can teach mothers how to hold and latch their baby to the breasts. Latching the baby well will avoid nipple sucking or sore nipples, and ensure. That breastmilk is adequately transferred to the baby.
A lactation consultant can also teach mothers to tell if the baby is feeding well and taking sufficient breastmilk, as well as advise mothers on problems they may encounter.
Mount Elizabeth Hospitals offer ParentCraft services where lactation consultants are available to guide and teach mothers how to breastfeed and care for their newborn baby. Support and follow-up advice also given after mother and baby discharge.
Are there differences between formula milk brands?
The contents in regular milk infant formula are similar among major brands, says Natalie Goh and Loh Lee Lian.
In certain brands, some nutrients may be present in greater amounts. For example, most brands contain the nutrients docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) and arachidonic acid (AA or ARA). Which thought to be important for brain development. Although the amount of these nutrients may vary across brands.
Show that certain milk formula brands are better for the child’s development than others, as long as both brands comply with food regulations.
All infant formula sold in Singapore must meet the standards and requirements of the AVA Sale of Food Act and Food Regulation guidelines. This includes the minimum and maximum nutrient composition in an infant formula. This ensures that all infant formula sold are safe and nutritionally adequate to meet the normal requirements of infants who are not breastfed.