Describe the advantages and disadvantages of breast feeding compared with bottled feeding using formula milk
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Advantages:
1- baby receives antibodies from the mother (not provided by formula milk)
2- baby gets the best mix of nutrients
3- babies are not allergic to breast milk (some are allergic to formula milk)
4- breast fed babies do not become overweight
5- helps form a strong bond between the mother and the baby
6- breast milk is free and does not need to be sterilised
7- breast milk has a suitable temperature
Disadvantages:
1- difficulty in producing milk
2- breast feeding can be embarrassing to the mother
3- HIV can be transmitted by breast feeding
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