Sudden Infant Death Syndrome

Advantages of breastfeeding include higher nutrition values than formula, lowers the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, and gives newborns additional antibodies to fight off bacteria and viruses. Formula can be very expensive depending on the quality, but even the most expensive might not have all the nutrients needed for a healthy baby. The risk of SIDS is decreased by almost 50% for babies who were breast fed, and illnesses such as pneumonia are decreased significantly. Additionally, the connection between mother and baby is deeper.

On the other hand, there are some disadvantages. For women, who live in poverty and can't get a well balanced diet or enough food, can cause the baby to be malnourished as well. The mother's not getting the

need vitamins and nutrients pass it onto the breastfeeding infant. Medications also play a dangerous role in breastfeeding. The medication can be passed through the milk to the child causing severe effects on the child's development.

I would rather breastfeed than bottle-feed, because the advantages out way the disadvantages in my opinion. I want to do everything in my power to make sure my child is getting the best possible necessities. Breastfeeding obviously is the best because of the health benefits for both me and my baby. Bacterial illness and viruses and SIDS are decreased remarkably.