What are the pro's and Con's of breast feeding?

Question

Does it hurt?....What does it taste like?..things like that. Any info would be appreciated.

Answer 1

IMO there is nothing better than breast milk for your baby. Whether that is breast FEEDING or pumping and BOTTLE FEEDING I don't think there is a huge difference, so long as it is breast milk. My wife only pumps and bottle feeds our baby and she chose that b/c it's faster and waaaay more convenient than breast feeding. She has a special bra that holds the funnels to her breasts so she can pump both at one time, hands-free. She usually feeds the baby a bottle at the same time and the entire process is completed in 10-12 minutes (versus 30-45 for breast-fed babies). When feeding a baby every 3-5 hours that extra 20-30 minutes at every feed - plus the freedom of having others who can feed the baby with her expressed milk - is worth more than can be imagined for a new mom.

Answer 2

breast feeding is the BEST food you can give your child from birth and through the first year. the world health organization recommends that all mothers breast feed their babies for the first full year and for as long as the mother and baby want there after. they recommend pumping the milk and feeding it in the bottle as a second choice. the third choice is giving donor breast milk to newborns if the baby's own mother cannot breast feed. the forth choice is to give formula.
breast feeding if done correctly does NOT hurt. it feels odd at first but if the baby is latched on correctly it does not hurt. it actually feels good. it causes hormones to be released that increase the bonding of the mother and the baby.
i am not sure what breast milk tastes like, but, it smells way better than formula!! and, the baby's poops don't smell as bad either.
there are no cons to breastfeeding....
breast feeding does not cause the breasts to sag--genetics and weight gain cause breast tissue to sag.
breast feeding is not time consuming...washing bottles, driving to the store to buy formula, and mixing formula is.

Answer 3

Pros:
1. Breastfeeding your child makes your child the healthiest he can be.
2. The mother and baby bond more.
3. Your breasts will feel relief after breastfeeding - they won't be all hard.
4. You have bigger breasts when youre breastfeeding
5. You lose weight faster - it burns calories everytime.
6. You don't have to massage your uterus as much after delivery because it shrinks by breasfeeding.

Cons:
1. your breasts will be kind of saggy after you stop breastfeeding completely.
2. It does hurt to breastfeed at first, sometimes your nipples can bleed.
3. You need to feed your baby every 2 hours and your back hurts sometimes because you can be feeding for up to 30 minutes.
4. You have to eat right or milk wont come in.

Answer 4

Breast feeding is great for your child. The first milk is called Cholostrum. It looks kind of yellowish. It is filled with nutrients and immunities that a mother can pass on to her child to help fight infections. It has been scientificly proven that it makes your child smarter. Your child will be less likely to be overweight later in life because you cannot measure how much they eat from a breast, they stop when they are full. With a bottle- once they start eating so much you will expect them to eat the same every time and may start trying to "force feed" them. Also... you never have to wait for a bottle to warm... and never have to worry about forgetting one when you go out.

Also... The mom will lose weight faster by breast feeding.

Answer 5

Pros:
1.Doesn't cost extra money like formula.
2. No better nutrition for a baby than breast milk.
3. Many people claim that it helps mother and baby bond.

Cons:
1. Sometimes inconvienient because Dad can't do it for you in the middle of the night.

Pros:
1. No better nutrition for a baby than Breast Milk.

Answer 6

Pros:Good Nutrition
Convenient
Antibodies for you baby
Cons:Not Convenient when in public
Can Be Painful
Unless pumping the mommy has to do all the feedings

The milk taste like warm milk with sugar in my opinion.
(Yes I tryed my own even if people think it's gross)
Didn't bother me to feed but I pumped and that wasn't a good feeling.Hope this helps

Answer 7

Breastfeeding doesn't hurt the mother. For grown ups, it is not a delicious drink.
Pros- Babies bond more with their mom when they are breastfed. Breastmilk is the best formula for babies if the mother nourishes herself properly.

Cons- Breastfeeding has to be done throughout the day or the milk supply decreases. It interrupts the mother's sleep, and can be very inconvenient.

Answer 8

Breastfeeding is a very rewarding thing. Nothing is easy about it, but the proven benefits for your child are endless. I suggest giving it a try no matter what. Your child's immune system will thank you... It tastes very much like sweet cantaloupe juice, just a little thicker. It however is very beneficial for the baby!!

Answer 9

One of the favorite pros my wife and her friends agreed on back when... was that they could eat all they wanted and not gain any weight while they were continued with it....