Research Project: Breastfeeding Vs. Formula

Breastfeeding vs. Formula

       There are many decisions one has to make when having a child. A common one of that nature is the choice of either breastfeeding or buying formula. Both have strong evidence to back both claims, but what really is the best choice? One easily knows that breastfeeding is all natural, while the creation of formula is almost artificial. However, many times people who have children are not able to produce sufficient breast milk for their newborn. This could easily cause a dilemma for any parent and hopefully the information I give you will help back up your decision.

       

      Breastfeeding is an all-natural action that many species have been practicing for many years. It's simplistic availability from the mother makes it easy for the parent to nurture her baby. Along with the fact that breast milk develops as the baby develops gives it a clear indication that breastfeeding would be an ideal choice. The mother's body develops an early staged milk and, "This milk is very rich in nutrients and (contains) antibodies to protect your baby. Although your baby only gets a small amount of colostrum at each feeding, it matches the amount his or her tiny stomach can hold." (http://www.womenshealth.gov/breastfeeding/why-breastfeeding-is-important/) It is comfortable for many to think that the bodies of both the mother and the baby are connected through this breastfeeding action. This is another reason why mothers enjoy breastfeeding because it creates a "one on one" time with their new child. However, nursing your baby can be very time-consuming and, "the mother can often feel quite fatigued." (http://breastfeeding.about.com/od/breastfeedingbasics/a/proscons.htm)

       Breastfeeding in general can often lead to anxiety of many sorts. And depending on how busy of a person you are, you must choose on how much you can actually spend time with your baby either pumping thew milk or directly breastfeeding. "A breastfed baby needs to be fed every 1 1/2 - 3 hours. This can definitely be inconvenient during the daytime." (http://thehumbledhomemaker.com/2013/09/4-disadvantages-of-breastfeeding.html) If you are a very driven women and you need to work to keep your baby, I would highly recommend buying formula or using a pump to save the breast milk for later. Breast milk helps fight against many future problems such as heart diseases and is statistically proven to give the baby better skin. Every mother would love to enjoy knowing that they are doing the healthy choice for their baby, but sometimes many are just not able to have the capability of breastfeeding.

       Formula is another alternative to breastfeeding and usually used in practice when the mother can't breastfeed or does not have the time.

 "For many women, the decision to breastfeed or formula feed is based on their comfort level, lifestyle, and specific medical considerations that they might have. For mothers who are unable to breastfeed or who decide not to,infant formula is the alternative. Some women feel guilty if they don't breastfeed. You'll still bond with your baby just fine. After all, whether with breast milk or formula, feeding is an important time of connection between mother and baby." (http://kidshealth.org/parent/growth/feeding/breast_bottle_feeding.html)

      A mother shouldn't feel guilty for not being able to breastfeed. Just because you are not able to breastfeed, does not mean that your baby will not be healthy. Formula feeding is very time manageable and very convenient for mothers. Many mothers are uncomfortable with feeding on a given notice and with the inevitable necessity for the baby to have food, mothers are often scared to do such an action in public.



     However one very substantial benefit that breastfeeding has over formula is that it is entirely free. On estimate in our classroom research, we achieved that in one year, formula would cost around $2000. For new parents, that is a very costly measure that would take sometime in dealing with. In an article about the price of baby formula, it states, "So, if we do a straight multiplication here, we find that over the first year of life, average formula to feed an average baby costs $1,733.75, while the cost of breast milk is $0." (http://www.thesimpledollar.com/how-much-money-does-breastfeeding-really-save/)
 
     Overall, we can see the multiple differences that breast feeding and formula obtain. Most doctors tend to recommend breastfeeding because of its simplicity and proven statistics of healthier children. However, formula is a very safe alternative for those who cannot breast feed or those who wish not too. Time is a very crucial factor when having a baby and breastfeeding takes "one on one" time that is very crucial in developing a bond with your new baby. With formula, other people are able to use the bottle other than you, and you are able to have more free time yourself. Many mothers enjoy the time with their newborn when breastfeeding and overall breastfeeding is a very good option. In the long run,  breastfeeding overcomes formula, but depending on the factors of the family life at home, they may choose to do either or; or sometimes even both.

The Spring Break: Man It Was Dope

Spring Break and the Memories We Made,

Arthur and I had a wonderful time in Tahoe. We went skiing and it was quite joyful. I got some pictures and we had quite a bit of fun. Here, I will add some pictures here of Arthur trying on his ski boots.

The Fifth Day: Tis Good

Good Day Fellow Friends,

Today has so far been pretty good. I have a tennis game today and it also is a minimum day at school so it's been pretty good. Last night, Arthur and I had a good cuddle session. Yes, it was quite enjoying for the both of us. He is just the cutest little thing when he sleeps.
Today we had some fun with some friends of his. Arty got a little naughty in A.P. English with Elisa's baby and he knocked him down. I got a picture of it right when he did it and I was sure to punish him. It's been a while now and me and Arthur have been getting really close. I love him a lot <3

P.S. I have noticed some of my fellow parenting classmates and they are not exactly doing good things with their babies. For example, a fellow peer named Erik Miller just put on a new face for his baby. The picture that he used was Mila Kunis. Erik is really fond of Mila Kunis and I fear that there might be some sort of unusual activity with he baby later this night. Just today Erik used his baby as a phone carrier and placed his phone right on top of his head. Speaking that the baby doesn't even have clothes, I fear that it will be cold every night it sleeps. Who knows where it actually sleeps.

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Thank you for reading my posts and I hope we get to see where our lives take us.

The Fourth Day: The Time to Dance

Hello Again,

Today I woke up and I was extremely tired due to my new personal goal of not inducing any caffeine for a while. I'm very tired now. Today we had an extended lunch and I ate two tri-tip sandwhiches and they were pretty dang good. Me and my little Arty had some fun during the lunch for we danced a lot. I held him in my arms and we did some boogying when some good songs came up. I now have to do some other stuff like my research project. Goodbye and thank you for following me and Arthur's adventures.

The Third Day: It's Been a Long Day

Good Evening Friends,

Today has been a long day. My baby was crying this morning. Not really, but in my head I imagined he was. He was crying until I started to comfort him. If I were to start this baby project with a whole bunch of students I would try and be more strict and hire spies that follow those students. Other than that this project is pretty nice.

Spending this time with my baby has really made me grow fond of him. Arthur is such a delight to have in my arms and when I carry him I know he likes it. The time has come for me to do some baby research. Here's a picture with one of Arthur's friends that is from Compton.

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P.S. I don't exactly agree with the parenting of the other child in the picture, but I will try and do my best in taking care of it myself when it is in my possession. The parent of that baby can be found at erikbabylife.blogspot.com

That Second Day Though: Rainer Than Rain Can Be...

Hello Dear Follower,

The second day of my baby's life has now dawned upon us. He's chilling rather well, but when I looked outside this morning I noticed it was going to be very cold and rainy. I looked through my house for some sort of comfort for my baby during the harsh weather. I noticed that there was this baby sling that my mother uses for our little dog. Pretty sweet I may say myself. With it I can be hands-free and have the baby comfy and protected from the rain above.

He now is wearing a nice warm beanie that is covering his head from any cold weather... We have been having some good fun times. Here's a picture of that beautiful little baby.
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P.S. I seem to have gotten some negative criticism for my new baby. These critics are being developed by a man named Erik Miller. You can see his blog on erikbabylife.blogspot.com to see his mistreatment of his baby.

P.S.S. Thank you for following me up and watch Arthur and I go through our lives and fight the wonders of the world.

My First Day as a Parent

Hello and Welcome,

This is where I will be discussing who my new flour baby is and what they are doing. As you may or may not know, my name is Kyle Schmidt and my new baby's name is Arthur Schmidt. He's a nice boy and he loves wearing his new ninja turtle shirt. He hangs out with me everywhere I go, whether it be at my computer or in my classes.
I did a nice worksheet a while back where I asked my parents, "What would you do if I got someone pregnant?" I was quick to assume that my mother would love to support me, however, I got a sort of negative connotation between our dialogue. Not that I plan in getting someone pregnant, but it is somehow nice to know that my mother would somewhat support me.
I believe that this project was well put together. However I feel like I should have put a little more effort into decorating my baby. I'm looking forward to the time when we have to email our teacher at 2 a.m. to simulate us waking up for the baby because it was crying. Stuff like this will really make me get the feel for having a baby and the time it will eventually take from my spare time.
What really shocked me upon my research in my baby costs project is the amount of money it takes for diapers and formula. Alone they are both $2000. together that accumulated $4000. That doesn't even include any other costs. To be honest that is quite a bit of money. I believe it really opened my eyes and shed some light in if I ever should have a baby.

I plan to see where this new parenting life will take me. Follow me up and see how me and my little Schmidt deal with the wonders of life.