Premature babies make up about 10% of the babies born in the US, which is very high for a developed nation. Probably because of high rates of obesity. 83% of mothers start out breastfeeding, but that number drops to 57% by 6 months. Why does this happen? Supplementing baby's diet with formula AT ALL will tell the boobs to stop producing so much milk. As the baby grows it needs more, not less. Going back to work and resorting to a pump can also cause the milk to dry up since skin to skin contact increases prolactin and oxytocin levels which is needed to make and release breastmilk.
If women were informed about these things maybe they would adjust their plans of returning suddenly back to work or supplementing at all with formula.
All babies should be fed breastmilk, but especially premature ones. It helps their cognitive development considerably.
Mothers also have the option of buying breastmilk.
Premature babies make up about 10% of the babies born in the US, which is very high for a developed nation. Probably because of high rates of obesity. 82% of mothers start out breastfeeding, but that number drops to 57% by 6 months. Why does this happen? Supplementing baby's diet with formula AT ALL will tell the boobs to stop producing so much milk. As the baby grows it needs more, not less. Going back to work and resorting to a pump can also cause the milk to dry up since skin to skin contact increases prolactin and oxytocin levels which is needed to make and release breastmilk.
If women were informed about these things maybe they would adjust their plans of returning suddenly back to work or supplementing at all with formula.
All babies should be fed breastmilk, but especially premature ones. It helps their cognitive development considerably.
Mothers also have the option of buying breastmilk.