Pregnancy & Parenting's
Bottlefeeding Message Board
A key factor in mother-infant bonding is meeting the needs of both baby and mom. If you have weighed the pros and cons of breastfeeding and bottle feeding and concluded that, for whatever reasons, breastfeeding is wrong for you, then it cannot be right for your baby. If you are uncomfortable breastfeeding, your baby will experience your tension. Ongoing tensions surrounding breastfeeding can decrease your milk supply, creating a vicious cycle which can affect not only your bond with your baby, but your self esteem as a mother.
The most critical aspect of feeding, beyond nutrition, is that it is an enjoyable experience for both mother and child. On the Bottle Feeding board, you'll get encouragement from other moms who will answer your questions and give you the support you need.
If you've never participated in message board before, you'll be surprised by how easy it is to get answers to your questions from experienced moms. You don't need to be an iVillage member to read messages, but if you want to post, just click on the "join now" link at the very top right hand corner of the message board page. Membership is free and it just takes a few minutes to sign up.
Bottlefeeding board |
Resources for Bottlefeeding
• Do you need to sterilize bottles?
• Choosing a formula: Powdered or Ready-to-Feed?
• Formulas: Are there nutritional differences?
• Why formula instead of cow's milk?
