With the arrival of new born baby, there rises many questions about the feeding, whether to use breast feeding or bottle feeding, what are the advantages or how the men can help their partners. Here are some important key information and aspects to keep in mind.

 New Born: breast feeding and its benefits 

Breast feeding the new born baby is very crucial not only for the healthy growth and development of a baby but for the mother’s health too.  Breast milk is considered as an ideal source of macronutrients such as water, carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, Micronutrients such as vitamins, minerals and other components such as antibodies, hormones and enzymes. It helps in reducing the chances of bladder and kidney infections, respiratory tract and ear infections, allergies, diabetes and even SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome.) 

Breastfeeding is also beneficial for the mothers as it promotes faster weight loss after pregnancy, lesser chances of ovaries and breast cancer and lesser risks of type-2 diabetes and high blood pressure. It is also a convenient and free source of feeding and will also help in forming a bond with the baby. 

The men can also help their partner in this process by proving the support and enthusiasm and comport, while she’s trying to adapt. They can also help by - carrying and holding the baby in a sling or a carrier, soothing the baby in case of fussing and crying bottle feeding the expressed breast milk. They can support their breastfeeding partner by doing the household chores, encouraging her eat healthy and drink plenty of water and through various other means.

New born: Bottle feeding and its underlying aspects

It is always not possible for mothers to breastfeed their baby for variety of reasons. In that case they can choose the bottle feeding with expressed breastmilk or baby formula feeding, which is considered as a best alternative to breastmilk. 

There are few things to keep in mind when bottle feeding such as – properly cleaning and sterilising the bottle-feeding equipment, which includes bottles, rings caps and teats, after every feeding so to avoid germs. Never leaving the bottle in baby’s mouth as it can increase the risk of chocking, ear infections and tooth decay. Never forcing the baby to finish the bottle in case the baby shows the signs of fullness as it can lead to overfeeding and throwing away leftover formula or breastmilk after one hour to avoid the risk of contamination.