Alimentar a su bebé puede generar muchas preguntas y, a veces, muchas opiniones. Desde familiares y amigos hasta las redes sociales y consejos bien intencionados, es fácil sentirse presionado por lo que «debes» hacer.En Bluebird Kids Health, creemos que las decisiones de alimentación son personales. Lo que más importa es que su bebé se nutra y crezca, y que usted se sienta apoyada durante todo el proceso.
La lactancia materna es una opción para alimentar a su bebé y, como muchas partes de la crianza temprana, puede conllevar una curva de aprendizaje. Estos son algunos datos útiles que debes conocer:
Amamantar o extraer leche con regularidad ayuda a indicarle al cuerpo que debe producir más leche con el tiempo.
Para muchos padres, la producción de leche aumenta durante los primeros días y semanas después del nacimiento.
Muchas familias sienten inquietudes, incomodidades o preocupaciones por el suministro y no reflejan esfuerzo ni capacidad.
Los bebés amamantados pueden comer cada 2 a 3 horas, incluso durante la noche, especialmente en las primeras semanas.
El apoyo a la lactancia y la orientación pediátrica pueden ser útiles, y siempre está bien hacer preguntas o explorar opciones.
Try not to watch the clock! Babies often don’t get on a schedule in terms of eating and sleeping until 12-16 weeks.
La alimentación con fórmula es una forma segura y saludable de alimentar a su bebé. Estas son algunas cosas importantes que debe saber:
En los EE. UU., las fórmulas deben cumplir con estándares nutricionales estrictos para apoyar un crecimiento saludable.
La fórmula proporciona una nutrición completa y apoya el desarrollo normal.
Puede permitir que otros cuidadores ayuden con la alimentación y apoyen el descanso y el equilibrio de los padres.
Si surgen dudas sobre las alergias y los ingredientes, el pediatra puede ayudarte a elegir la fórmula.
Las familias eligen la fórmula por muchas razones, y puede ser la opción correcta tanto para el bebé como para los padres.
Muchas familias se dan cuenta de que mezclar la lactancia materna y la fórmula es lo mejor para ellas.
La alimentación combinada puede tener un aspecto diferente para cada familia:
Amamantar durante los primeros meses y luego hacer la transición a la fórmula.
Extraer algunos piensos y complementar con fórmula para otros.
Amamantar durante el día y usar fórmula por la noche
Siempre estamos aquí para ti.
Bottles can be part of many feeding journeys — whether you’re using pumped breast milk, formula, or both.
Some trial and error is normal. Finding what works for your baby takes time.
Es posible que desee considerar lo siguiente:
No hay una única respuesta correcta, solo la opción que mejor funcione para su familia en este momento.
I decided to combo feed my son from the beginning because I wanted my partner to be able to participate in feedings. It was important to him to bond with our son in this way, and I really appreciated the break and the ability to take an extended nap if I wanted to. It was a great way to feel like I was giving my son healthy nutrition while also feeling the freedom a bottle offers.
I believe that any amount of breastmilk is a gift to babies. I'm lucky enough to have been able to nurse my daughter throughout her first year. My workplace (Bluebird Kids :) ) made that possible by providing me time and space to pump. I know this isn't possible for everyone and I'm always talking to moms to find the right plan for them." - Madison Szar, MD
With my first baby, I definitely struggled with postpartum anxiety and depression and this makes you question everything you're doing as a new parent — especially how you feed your baby. At our first appointment, our son's pediatrician said he was losing too much weight and we'd have to supplement with formula. I felt like a failure. Then again when I had to go back to work and I wasn't able to pump enough to maintain my supply and we had to supplement again, I fell back into that mindset of not being enough for my child.
It's so easy to attach self-worth to ability to breastfeed as a new mom, but trust me when I tell you that you are the best possible parent for your child when you care enough to feel this way and that there is nothing wrong with needing help, needing supplementation, or even needing to wean and feed formula entirely.
By the time I had my second child, I was combination feeding from the beginning and there was so much less stress and pressure involved. I wish I was gentler on myself the first time around.
I decided to combo feed my son from the beginning because I wanted my partner to be able to participate in feedings. It was important to him to bond with our son in this way, and I really appreciated the break and the ability to take an extended nap if I wanted to. It was a great way to feel like I was giving my son healthy nutrition while also feeling the freedom a bottle offers.
I believe that any amount of breastmilk is a gift to babies. I'm lucky enough to have been able to nurse my daughter throughout her first year. My workplace (Bluebird Kids :) ) made that possible by providing me time and space to pump. I know this isn't possible for everyone and I'm always talking to moms to find the right plan for them." - Madison Szar, MD
With my first baby, I definitely struggled with postpartum anxiety and depression and this makes you question everything you're doing as a new parent — especially how you feed your baby. At our first appointment, our son's pediatrician said he was losing too much weight and we'd have to supplement with formula. I felt like a failure. Then again when I had to go back to work and I wasn't able to pump enough to maintain my supply and we had to supplement again, I fell back into that mindset of not being enough for my child.
It's so easy to attach self-worth to ability to breastfeed as a new mom, but trust me when I tell you that you are the best possible parent for your child when you care enough to feel this way and that there is nothing wrong with needing help, needing supplementation, or even needing to wean and feed formula entirely.
By the time I had my second child, I was combination feeding from the beginning and there was so much less stress and pressure involved. I wish I was gentler on myself the first time around.
No matter how you feed your baby, you’re doing important work. And we’re honored to support you along the way.
I decided to combo feed my son from the beginning because I wanted my partner to be able to participate in feedings. It was important to him to bond with our son in this way, and I really appreciated the break and the ability to take an extended nap if I wanted to. It was a great way to feel like I was giving my son healthy nutrition while also feeling the freedom a bottle offers.
I believe that any amount of breastmilk is a gift to babies. I'm lucky enough to have been able to nurse my daughter throughout her first year. My workplace (Bluebird Kids :) ) made that possible by providing me time and space to pump. I know this isn't possible for everyone and I'm always talking to moms to find the right plan for them." - Madison Szar, MD
With my first baby, I definitely struggled with postpartum anxiety and depression and this makes you question everything you're doing as a new parent — especially how you feed your baby. At our first appointment, our son's pediatrician said he was losing too much weight and we'd have to supplement with formula. I felt like a failure. Then again when I had to go back to work and I wasn't able to pump enough to maintain my supply and we had to supplement again, I fell back into that mindset of not being enough for my child.
It's so easy to attach self-worth to ability to breastfeed as a new mom, but trust me when I tell you that you are the best possible parent for your child when you care enough to feel this way and that there is nothing wrong with needing help, needing supplementation, or even needing to wean and feed formula entirely.
By the time I had my second child, I was combination feeding from the beginning and there was so much less stress and pressure involved. I wish I was gentler on myself the first time around.
