The mother's milk is the best diet for a new baby. The mother's milk provides resistance against disease to the baby & it also protects baby for a life time. I always prefer that mothers should not avoid breastfeeding as it can have bad consequences on their child. I dont think cow's milk should replace it

Answered by daniel at Jan 17, 2010 03:33 PM

You wouldn't replace breast milk with cows milk. You replace it with formula which has all of the beneficial items that breast feeding does. Cow's milk does not get introduced until they are a year or older.

Answered by Mukluk4 at Jan 17, 2010 03:59 PM

Yes, it creates a special bond between mother and child.

Answered by Killa Kyza at Jan 20, 2010 02:21 PM

Yes it is but there are some cows that produce same kind of milk women produce. So I guess it doesnt matter if you can find that milk.

Answered by SV11bucksfan at Jan 17, 2010 03:19 PM

I dont think it is as important as it used to be. The milks from Similac and other companies have more nutrients than breast milk.

Answered by Kelly at Jan 17, 2010 06:34 PM

I disagree that most women are avoiding it. Some women can't do it, it can be very painful, and sometimes the babies just don't "get it" and are eating enough. Sometimes women just don't WANT to do it, for these or other reasons. Babies also wake up more often for feedings when you breastfeed (it's not as filling). Formula fills them up a bit more, and makes them less apt to wake up and want an exhausted mommy's boobie. This can be bad when they're newborns and need to feed every 2-4 hours, but wonderful is an older infant decides to slepp through the night! Formulas these days are so nutrient rich and similar to breastmilk it doesn't make a difference. Plus, if the new mom eats like crap, the baby eats like crap.

I didn't breastfeed, and I got hell for it from what I called "Milk Nazis" who think you're an awful mother if you don't breastfeed. It's not the only way to bond with your baby, and you're not a terrible person if you choose not to do it, but make sure you get a reputable brand of formula and

Answered by Katie at Jan 17, 2010 11:32 PM

Nope, I never breast feed either of my children and they are just as healthy as all the the titty babies out there...lol

Answered by TTnkentucky at Jan 25, 2010 01:15 PM

Not only does it create a bond between the mother and child, it help the child immune system. A few women I know can't breast feed, but they can use the breast pump. That at least helps with the child building his own immune system up.

Answered by Endgame13 at Jan 25, 2010 05:11 PM

Yes, it is. Breastfeeding is best for babies, and it has a good reaction on the growth of the babies unlike any other cow milks. http://www.pregnancyquickstart.com

Answered by Janice123 at Jul 13, 2010 08:04 PM