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Breastfeeding |
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Breast milk is the ideal food for newborns. Besides
providing the necessary nutrients in the most easily digestible
and absorbable form, breast milk contains antibodies and white
blood cells that protect the baby against infection. However, in
the presence of some illnesses, the mother must consult a
physician before administering breastfeeding. |
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Bottle Feeding |
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Bottle Feeding is the best substitute for breastfeeding for
the newborns. Commercial baby formulas containing a proper
balance of nutrients, calories, and vitamins are available in
ready-to-feed, sterile bottles, cans of concentrated formula
that must be diluted with water, and powder. During the first
week after birth, babies take 1 or 2 ounces at a time, gradually
increasing to 3 or 4 ounces about 6 to 8 times a day by the
second week. Parents should not urge newborns to finish every
bottle but, rather, allow them to take as much as they want
whenever they are hungry. |
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