“Formula is just easier than breastfeeding.” “Formula will help babies sleep longer.” “Breastfeeding will make your boobs sag.” Aunt Nan has a lot of opinions about breastfeeding that are not true! Check out our new page at www.ckpublichealth.com/auntnan to find out the truth.
Aunt Nan says: “You might not have enough milk to breastfeed.”
Only 2% of mothers are unable to breastfeed for medical reasons. Breasts make milk on a supply-and-demand basis. As your baby takes milk, your body tells your breasts to make milk – so you will never run out, no matter what size your breasts are. If a mother feels she is having problems with her milk supply, she should contact … Read More
Aunt Nan says: “You might not have enough milk to breastfeed.”
Only 2% of mothers are unable to breastfeed for medical reasons. Breasts make milk on a supply-and-demand basis. As your baby takes milk, your body tells your breasts to make milk – so you will never run out, no matter what size your breasts are. If a mother feels she is having problems with her milk supply, she should contact … Read More
Aunt Nan says: “Big babies need more than just breastmilk.”
The World Health Organization, UNICEF, Health Canada, and The Canadian Pediatric Society all agree that breastmilk is the only food and drink a baby needs for the first six months of life – no matter what size they are. Breastmilk contains exactly the right nutrition for your baby – it even changes in composition as your baby grows, in order … Read More
Aunt Nan says: “You can’t eat what you want if you breastfeed.”
Did you know that breastmilk contains the exact perfect nutrition for a baby, no matter what the mother eats? You could eat at a fast food chain 3 times a day (not that we recommend it), and your body will take from your nutrient stores to make breastmilk that is still 100% perfect for your baby. Making healthy food choices … Read More
Aunt Nan says: “Formula is just easier.”
Feeding a baby with formula means boiling water, preparing formula, and cleaning and sterilizing bottles multiple times a day. Since some formula can contain dangerous bacteria for the baby, it is very important that it is prepared properly to lessen the risk for the baby. It can also be a hassle to lug around a diaper bag with formula, water, … Read More
Aunt Nan says: “Breastfed babies are too clingy.”
Babies need to feel safe and loved in order to have confidence to explore their world around them. During breastfeeding, a mother and her baby have an opportunity to bond. The mother’s body releases oxytocin, which is sometimes called the “love hormone” – it gives her feelings of attachment to her baby. As she smiles, sings, coos, strokes, and nourishes … Read More