Positives for the Bottle Feeding Mother
So, when searching the internet these days it seems very easy to find positives for the breastfeeding mother but what about the women that chose to use a bottle? Well I have done a little research and here are some BIG positives for the bottle.
First, when you use a bottle it is easy to tell the exact amount of formula your baby is receiving. For many mothers this is a big source of stress especially in the beginning. You can tell your baby is hungry because they show signs like sucking on their first, crying, or turning their heads. It is much harder to make sure they are getting enough. This is a big help especially when your baby needs to gain weight.
Another huge plus for a bottle feeding mother is the flexibility she has. She can run to the grocery store or go back to work without having to stress about pumping milk for her child or trying to figure out a place to breastfeed modestly. This makes it much easier to get back into a normal routine. Also, the mother will often be able to get more rest since she won’t be the only person able to get up in the middle of the night for a feeding. The nursing mother has to either get up or make sure she has pumped enough for someone else to help.
The next plus that goes along with the mother having more flexibility. If Mom is not doing the feeding that means Dad or maybe a responsible sibling can step in and do the job. This is a great way for the Dad or sibling to bond with the new baby. It’s a very special experience to feed your child and it is great when others get to experience it too especially the baby’s father.
As any mother knows a new born baby is hungry and they can be hungry often. As often as every two hours. The plus about formula is it isn’t as easily digested by the baby which allows the baby to feel satisfied for longer periods of time. It is very common for a formula fed baby to sleep for 3 or even 4 hours at a time. This again is very helpful especially in the beginnings weeks because Mom is able to get some much needed rest for longer stretches at a time. It also allows the baby to get some much needed rest for longer stretches of time.
And lastly, probably the most vein but still an important point is fashion. The mother doesn’t have to worry about what she wears out and about. It is often hard for a breastfeeding mother to pick an outfit that will be convenient for her to breastfeed discretely in public. So, as a bottle feeding mother you are free to wear whatever is comfortable that day because you will be able to feed your baby regardless.
So, as you can see though it may not be as prominently discussed there are many positive aspects to bottle feeding your child. Stay tuned for the positives for breastfeeding mothers.