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OB, PEDIATRIC & FAMILY CARE
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PEDIATRIC, FAMILY & LACTATION CARE
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PEDIATRIC & FAMILY CARE
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FEEDING CHOICES
LISTED FROM FAR SUPERIOR TO MOST INFERIOR
1.Breastmilk via your breast is the Far Superior way to feed your baby.*
2. MOTHER’S BREASTMILK VIA A BOTTLE.
3. BREASTMILK FROM A MILK BANK.
4. BREASTFEEDING AND FORMULA FEEDING.
5/6. IRON-FORTIFIED FORMULA ALONE FED VIA A NURSING
SUPPLEMENTOR AT YOUR BREAST OR LASTLY VIA A BOTTLE From 0-3 months 24-32 oz is normal. (low iron formula is not only deficient in the fatty acids needed for proper brain, nerve, and eye development but also in iron which can Even Further affect your child’s IQ )
Mom’s can eat whatever they like BUT you have a family history of severe allergic reactions in your family (like to peanuts) then talk with your health care provider or refer to the breastfeeding and diet handout.
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BREASTFEEDING vs .
FORMULA -FEEDING
Exclusively BREASTFEED for a minimum of 6 months to Optimally protect your child against COLDS, DIARRHEA, EAR INFECTIONS, SIDS, BRONCHITIS, chronic diseases, and to provide full cognitive benefits. (Breastfed children can have up to 8 more IQ points.)
DISADVANTAGES:
There are no disadvantages for the infant from breastmilk.
FORMULA ADVANTAGES:
There are no advantages for the infant from formula.
FORMULA DISADVANTAGES:
RANGE FROM ILLNESS AND HEALTH ISSUES FOR BOTH MOTHER AND CHILD TO INCREASED COSTS AND PREPARATION TIME.
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RECOMMENDATIONS
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WE RECOMMEND THAT YOU EXCLUSIVELY BREASTFEED YOUR INFANT FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS.
THEREAFTER CONTINUED BREASTFEEDING ALONG WITH THE ADDITION OF SOLIDS IS RECOMMENDED A MINIMUM OF ONE YEAR.
AAP RECOMMENDATIONS
THESE RECOMMENDATIONS ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE 1997 AAP BREASTFEEDING POLICY STATEMENT.
PRENATAL BREATSFEEDING EDUCATION PROGRAM
To assist you in learning and following the above recommendations we have implemented a prenatal breastfeeding education program .
You will be given a handout at each prenatal visit that covers important information about breastfeeding your baby.
Read and learn as much as you can about breastfeeding to foster your success.
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