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Breast-feeding vs. formula-feeding: What's best?
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How long should I breast-feed my baby?
Is any additional nutrition necessary?
What can I do to promote successful breast-feeding?
Can I use only bottles and still breast-feed?
What if breast-feeding isn't going well?
Does infant formula pose any risks to a baby?
Can I combine breast-feeding and formula-feeding?
If I choose not to breast-feed, how should I handle the resulting emotions?
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Breast-feeding provides the best nutrition for your baby and is the most widely recommended way to feed a newborn. However, some factors might lead you to consider formula-feeding.
Here, Jay L. Hoecker, M.D., an emeritus pediatrics specialist at Mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minnesota, answers important questions about breast-feeding and formula-feeding.
