Feeding with mixed mother's breastmilk and milk, pros and cons?

After giving birth safely, some of the mom's physical condition might be unstable and they are worried that they will not be able to breastfeed. Some moms feed their babies only with breast milk, others only with milk, and others with mixed breastfeeding that uses breast milk and milk in some cases.Isn't childcare with milk supposed to be bad?After the pros of breastfeeding has been reviewed in recent times, and there are even sayings that "Breastfeeding is the basis of childcare!" Under such circumstances, people who raise children with milk may be worried, "Is feeding with milk bad then?" Whether it's breast milk or milk, it's still a good way to raise a child. Therefore, this time, we will introduce the advantages and disadvantages of mixed childcare, which includes breastmilk and milk.Benefits of mixed childcare

1. Dad will be actively raising childrenIt's a good idea to have the dad feed your children milk once a day and take care of them. Especially if he gets involved immediately after giving birth, he will become aware of himself as a dad. Only moms can breastfeed, but mixed feeding parenting allows dads to feed the kids and increase their chances of actively participating in childcare. It is very convenient because you can leave it to the grandparents as well as the dad. Occasionally, you can leave your baby with your husband or you parents, and moms can easily enjoy going out to take a break from childcare.
2. Easy to respond when a disaster occursIf you are raising a baby in a mixed method, you can also choose the feeding method that suits your situation. For example, if you are staying in a shelter after a disaster and you don't have access to powdered milk right away, you can breastfeed, if you don't have a breastfeeding space, or if stress makes it difficult for you to breastfeed. The baby can be fed milk.
3. Smooth graduationBabies who are raised by mixed feeding often have no attachment to breast milk, so it is easier for them to graduate smoothly to other foods. Even a child who is obsessed with breast milk can graduate relatively easily because it is OK to gradually reduce the breastmilk and increase the milk when graduating.

Disadvantages of mixed childcareAs mentioned above, mixed childcare has many advantages, but it also has some inconveniences. Let's also check the disadvantages of mixed childcare.

1. It takes money, effort, and timeCompared to breastfeeding, mixed parenting requires more milk and cleaning bottles, which is more expensive and laborious. In addition, time taken may be longer in breastfeeding because breastfeeding + milk may be given any time during milk feeding.
2. Breast milk care is neededIf you only use milk all day and don't breastfeed, your breasts may become stiff and you may have mastitis if the cycle is different than usual. Whether or not you have mastitis depends on your constitution and eating habits, but on days when you don't breastfeed often, look at your breasts, and if it seems to be taut and hard, milk or cool it. Breastfeeding care is required.
3. Your baby may have nipple confusionNipple confusion is a problem for moms in the process of mixed childcare. Nipple confusion is when a baby prefers to bottle-feed and dislikes breastfeeding. Many baby bottle artificial nipples are designed to allow milk to come out naturally, and babies who are accustomed to this will not know the correct way to suck or suck patterns to drink milk directly from mom's breasts. They may not be able to drink breast milk well.

Let's do mixed childcare within a reasonable rangeAlthough it is mixed childcare that can take advantage of breastfeeding and milking, it also has disadvantages such as difficulty in cleaning up after breastfeeding and the possibility of nipple confusion in the baby. There is nothing that can be said to be right in childcare, so moms should not pursue perfection, but try and error to find a method that suits their child. If things go wrong, you may want to consult with a midwife or pediatrician. Whether breast milk or milk, your baby will grow faster if you have a mom's love for your baby. If moms and babies can smile, that's the best way to go.