Many new mums have a lot of questions when it comes to breastfeeding. Although it is scientifically proven that breastfeeding is better for your baby than formula, it is not an easy thing to do.
Breastfeeding is time consuming, uncomfortable and can be seen as a chore for many tired mothers. It is something that is often abandoned after a while because it is much too intense.
Luckily, you can combine breastfeeding with using formula. This is not bad for the baby and can give you a lot more options when it comes to keeping your baby fed. Alula newborn formula and others are very good for your baby so you can supplement your breastfeeding.
In this article, we will go over several reasons why you may want to do this.
Are you going back to work?
Obviously, you won’t be bringing your baby to work with you so you won’t be able to breastfeed for many hours during the day. You do have the option of pumping your breast milk and keeping it in the fridge for whoever is on feeding duty while you are at work.
However, this is complicated and sometimes you don’t pump enough milk for it to be enough for an entire day. Not to mention some pumps are very uncomfortable. If this is your case, then you can make up a formula to use while you are away from home for the day.
Multiple feeders?
If you have twins then you are going to have a hard time breastfeeding Of course you can try to get them on different schedules so you don’t end up with a baby on each breast. The problem even when that is successful is that you will be breastfeeding for the bulk of the day and won’t be able to do much else.
You may even have two babies that are close enough in age that both are still breastfeeding in which case it is just like having twins.
Make up some supplement so somebody else can help you out with feeding the baby or babies.
Form a bond with dad
Many dads feel left out of the bonding time that mothers get with their newborn. And many mothers are very tired and need a break from feeding duties. Nce again, you could always pump breast milk and have your partner use that, but when it isn’t an option then making up a bottle with formula for him to use is going to be just as good.
This gives them some intimate time with the baby so they can form a strong bond with their father too.
Baby not gaining weight
It is important to be checking if the baby is gaining weight. If the baby is losing weight then this is a problem and many doctors will recommend going with a specialized formula for them to gain some weight back. Some babies fuss after feeding but for some reason are happier with formula.
