An Alternative to Breastfeeding

 There is agreement among healthcare professionals, infant food manufacturers and mothers that breastfeeding is the best choice for feeding infants during their first four to six months of life.

But, there are several reasons why a mother may not breastfeed her baby:

• • Medical or other health reasons may prevent a mother from breastfeeding.
• • Working outside the home makes it more difficult to breastfeed exclusively, especially if there is no support at her workplace for her to either bring her baby or to express and store her milk.

Tips on Breastfeeding

 Healthcare professionals, infant food manufacturers and mothers agree ... breastfeeding is the best choice for feeding infants during their first four to six months of life. It provides complete nutrition and helps to support the infant's immune system until it begins functioning on its own.

Breastfeeding is a natural process that enables each mother to nourish and nurture her baby. But breastfeeding is not always simple or easy. Learning the "whens" and the "hows" of breastfeeding will ensure a good start to a healthy relationship.