Size, Breast Feeding, Formula Feeding, and More.

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What determines the size of my baby? Size is determined by the environment as well as genetics! There's an old-wives tell that claims the size that the mother was at birth is the size her baby will be. This hasn't been proven to be true but is not considered a myth since it is common! The environment plays a role on the babies size in various ways. If a pregnant woman smokes, drink, or does drugs then she may deliver a smaller than average baby. Women who have high blood pressure are also at risk for delivering "small" babies as well as women who do not maintain good eating habits.

Breast Feeding vs. Formula Feeding

(Editor's Note: This is just for education purposes. I am not on either side of the fence since I have done both. Ultimately, it is up to what you feel is right and whatever decision you make, I am sure will be a great one for your baby.)

The advantages of Breast Feeding:

1) Breastfeeding gives time for a bond between the mother and baby

2) Breastfeeding has been associated with a higher I.Q

3) Breastmilk is always available

4) Breastfeeding drecreases the mother's risk of breast cancer

5) Breastfeeding will help the mother lose weight after birth

6) Breastfeeding decreases the risk of the baby developing diabetes

7) Breastfeeding decreases the risk of SIDS (sudden infant death syndrome)

8) Breastfeeding means more sleep for mom, dad, and baby

9) Breastfeeding saves money on expensive formula

10) Breastfead babies get fewer cavities

The advantages of Formula Feeding:

1) Formula feeding can offer more freedom and flexibility for mom

2) You may feed your baby less using Formula feeding because it takes longer to digest formula milk

3) With Formula feeding, it's easier to feed the baby in public

4) Someone else can help with the feeding other then the mother

5) Baby may sleep longer between being fed with Formula

6) Formula has added Vitamin K in it

7) You will know exactly how much formula your baby has had

8) A formula feeding mother can back to taking medications she might have had to take during pregnancy. During breast feeding the mother still may not be able to take any specific medication due to the possibility of it getting into her breast milks and getting to the baby.

9) You can pre-make the bottles

10) Breastfeeding can lead to sore nipples, so if you're not breastfeeding, your breasts will return to normal soon after giving birth.