10 Reasons a Breastfeeding Mom Might Want to Use a Bottle
Breastfeeding doesn’t have to be all or nothing.

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Breastfeeding doesn't have to be all or nothing. Sure, feeding directly at the breast has many benefits – from passing on evermore antibodies to baby to fostering good oral-motor development. But nursing full time can be a lot to handle, inconvenient or simply impossible. Giving your breastfed baby a bottle, whether it's to fuel him with a little formula or to give your breast a break, is perfectly normal, and it doesn't have to indicate the end of your nursing days. With the right guidance and the right bottle, baby can in fact move from boob to bottle (and back) without suffering from the much-dreaded nipple confusion.
While many experts say that babies are born and wired to eat at the breast, bottle feeding is not without its advantages. Here are 10 reasons breastfeeding mamas should use the bottle to feed baby.