Melissa Martinez Breast Feeding, English 120 Introduction • Is breast feeding better than processed milk? • Is there a significant amount of difference? • What are the pros and cons? • Is one better than the other? Thesis Breast feeding is better than processed formula because it provides a significant amount of benefits that bottle feeding does not. Is breast feeding better than processed milk? • There are many reasons to support the statement that breast milk is better for a baby than processed formula. According to John Wilson, M.D., “The antibiotics and hormones in most cow’s milk can be passed to your baby and might be harmful. For that reason I recommend a mothers humans breast milk which carries a lower effect of passed hormones and indeed a very higher percent of nutrients.http://www.cyberparent.com Is there a significant difference between both? • There are far greater amounts of positive and important factors about breast milk than processed formula. According to Kathryn Dewey, Ph.D., a professor in the Department of Nutrition at the University of California, “You still need many vitamins that can be received only through direct contact of breast milk.” http://www.cyberparent.com To list a few: *Vitamin D *Vitamin C ( Immunity) *Vitamin B6 *Calcium ( Bones) *Zinc ( Blood) *Magnesium ( Digestive system) FYI- The levels of these vitamins in breast milk is directly related to the amount of vitamins in the mothers diet. http://www.cyberparent.com What is the difference? Processed formulated milk carries an amount of vitamins, but are not as concentrated and pure as given through breast milk. Formula does not provide vitamin B6, magnesium nor high concentration of immunity ( vitamin C) Pros….. • • • Breast milk is natural; meaning it is perfectly suited for your baby's nutritional needs Breastfed babies have fewer allergic reactions Breast milk contains maternal antibodies ammunities to help baby develop an immune system Breastfed babies are less likely to be overfed Breastfeeding is inexpensive; no bottles and formula Stools are less offensive to the sense of smell Breastfed babies are less likely to have diarrhea Breastfeeding provides direct mother-to-infant contact Breastfeeding often satisfies sucking urges http://www3.health-center.com Factors of Cons if not breast feeding: • Lack of natural vitamins. • Child carries a lower level of immunity, and this makes it harder to recover from colds, flu, and diaria. • Need to purchase and the high cost of formula. FYI- A can of formula is in average price of 4 to 5 dollars. This only makes 2 ½ servings. • Less one on one time with child. http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/895_brstfeed.html Is there better aspects in one than the other? If a mother chooses to breast feed, she is giving the gift of better health to her child. The child benefits from needed vitamins that will allow better growth and health in the future. Conclusion In conclusion, breast milk in deed is the best choice between formula and breast milk. There are many reasons to breast feed a child. The benefits are far greater and healthier. Moreover, breast feeding allows a sharing time that is taken away if bottled Work Cited • Martinez, Melissa. “Is breast feeding better than non breast feeding?” Interview with Mayte Camacho. Discussion. 2001. 14 Oct. • Health-Center. “ Pros and Cons of breast feeding”. Retrieved October 16, 2001, from the world wide web. http://www3.health-center.com • Williams, Rebecca D. “Breast feeding Best for Babies”. Retrieved 15 Oct. 2001. http://www.fda.gov/fdac/features/895_brstfeed.html • Clark RN, Lisa. “Breast feeding advice and Breast feeding benefits for baby”. Retrieved 15 Oct. 2001. http://www.cyberparent.com/bfeed2/
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