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Release time: 2021-12-07 09:00:00 Update time: 2021-12-07 09:00:00
Released on December 7, 2021 at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time
Author: Kathryn Dunn, Nourishing Lair
Raleigh, NC — Moms, sympathize: Why does feeding a newborn feel so messy? This feeling should be natural-well, sometimes it is not. Most importantly, we live in an age of paradox around feeding new humans.
Think about it: We were sent home from the hospital with ready-made formula, but we were told that breastfeeding is the best. Don't even let me start our maternity leave policy: how should those receive information that we should breastfeed until 1 year old? My mother self and the self advocated by my mother just think of it and it feels coming out of my ears.
Therefore, today I want to provide you with some middle ground for your consideration. Of course, it will not suit every family. But this is a topic that has not received much attention in the doctor's office, mother group or lactation consultation, and I think it should do it. We will listen to the opinions of knowledgeable Kelly Rutan, co-owner of Raleigh Doulas, ProDoula certified postpartum and baby care Doula, ProDoula certified postpartum placenta specialist and ProDoula certified infant feeding specialist.
get ready? Let's talk about supplementing breastfeeding with formula milk and how it can support your breastfeeding success.
The reason why there is no more and more open talk of supplementing breastfeeding with formula milk is clear: it is because breastmilk has robbed the limelight. Kelly said: "There is no doubt that breast milk is the best biological food for human babies. It is tailor-made for this little character; it's a superhero!"
No wonder nurses and lactation consultants rave about breast milk. In short, this is amazing. But those voices praising it? They are noisy. In fact, the sound is so loud that the nuances of choosing exclusive breastfeeding may be overwhelmed by the noise.
"This is more complicated than'I have a breastfeeding body, so I have to feed this baby'," Kelly explained. "We need to take a family approach-not only the best for the baby, but also the best for the mother's mental health."
Feeding a baby doesn’t have to be either one or the other: you can breastfeed your baby — all of which is well deserved — and formula milk, which has its own benefits. Think about it, Mom: This is a rare moment in life that has the best of both worlds!
If you have not been involved in feeding newborn babies, you may be wondering why new mothers mix breast milk with formula milk.
There are two real reasons why you might consider mixed feeding-this is the technical term for feeding infant breast milk and formula at the same time:
Kelly provides some practical tips for moms considering a combined feeding route.
You may not hear it from your OB, your pediatrician, or your lactation consultant. But feeding babies is not necessarily an all-or-nothing situation. You can provide breast milk and formula for your baby and feel 100% good.
"Every family should feel capable of making the choice that best suits their family," Kelly concluded. "We shouldn't judge. On the contrary, we should tend to support all mothers. Did you make the best choice for your family today? Then you did a good job. You did a good job."
The Nurtured Nest is building a confident family, one class at a time. They are located in Raleigh, North Carolina and provide on-demand courses for parents of children aged 0-6.
This blog was originally published on The Nurtured Nest's blog.
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