So I never thought I'd say this, not now, not for awhile, but, I'm ready to have a baby. Don't worry, you're not the only one freaking out. And I'm not saying I'm going to anytime soon (NO WAY), due to financial constraints and emotional stability and whatnot...so maybe I should rephrase it.
Let's start all over.
I'm well-informed about having a baby. (Much better) Working for WIC for almost a year now, I have learned a lot about nutrition during pregnancy, problems during pregnancy, breastfeeding, various types of formula, frequency of feedings, hunger cues, how to prepare formula, how long one should store formula, THE WORKS! It's been pretty overwhelming, but it's comforting to know that I have the answers to any questions moms may have about their babies.
So Rule #1 in my Book of Success would have to be: Learn everything about anything. Even when you think it's irrelevant. Because in more cases than one, you will be asked, and you will be expected to know the answer.
And because August is around the corner and because it is Breastfeeding Month...
BREASTMILK VS. FORMULA...THE BENEFITS!
Let's start all over.
I'm well-informed about having a baby. (Much better) Working for WIC for almost a year now, I have learned a lot about nutrition during pregnancy, problems during pregnancy, breastfeeding, various types of formula, frequency of feedings, hunger cues, how to prepare formula, how long one should store formula, THE WORKS! It's been pretty overwhelming, but it's comforting to know that I have the answers to any questions moms may have about their babies.
So Rule #1 in my Book of Success would have to be: Learn everything about anything. Even when you think it's irrelevant. Because in more cases than one, you will be asked, and you will be expected to know the answer.
And because August is around the corner and because it is Breastfeeding Month...
BREASTMILK VS. FORMULA...THE BENEFITS!
Formula
- Minerals
- Vitamins
- Fat
- DHA/ARA
- Carbohydrates
- Protein
- Water
Breastmilk (all the above, plus what's below!):
- Antibodies
- Hormones
- Anti-Viruses
- Anti-Allergies
- Anti-Parasites
- Growth Factors
- Enzymes
Notice the difference! In addition, formula-fed babies have a greater risk of ear infections, diarrhea/constipation, pneumonia, SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome), obesity, diabetes, asthma, allergies and cancer.
So the next time having babies crosses your mind like I just did...research like crazy before making a decision.
Source: California Department of Health Services WIC Department
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