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Breast-feeding vs. formula-feeding: What's best?
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How long should I breast-feed my baby?
Is any additional nutrition necessary?
What can I do to promote successful breast-feeding?
Can I use only bottles and still breast-feed?
What if breast-feeding isn't going well?
Does infant formula pose any risks to a baby?
Can I combine breast-feeding and formula-feeding?
If I choose not to breast-feed, how should I handle the resulting emotions?
Can I use only bottles and still breast-feed?
If your baby has trouble latching on to the breast or if you and your family have a preference for bottle-feeding, you can exclusively bottle-feed your baby breast milk. Pump as often as you would feed your baby from the breast. Using a double electric breast pump can help you collect more milk in less time.
If you're having trouble making enough milk or if you can't give your baby your breast milk for a medical reason, you can turn to a human milk bank and feed your baby pasteurized donor milk from a bottle. The Human Milk Banking Association of North America can help you find an accredited milk bank.
