2601 E. Main Street Ventura, CA 93003
Phone: (805) 643-7500 | Fax: (805) 643-7510

The Benefits Of Breastfeeding

Your pediatricians in Ventura, CA, can help your child stay healthy.

When you have a baby, it’s a wonderful event. Having a baby also comes with a lot of responsibilities and decisions. One important question is whether you are going to breastfeed or feed your baby formula in a bottle. Your pediatrician is an expert at newborn care and can help you decide what's best for you and your baby.

The pediatricians of Surfside Pediatrics in Ventura, CA, offer comprehensive pediatric medical services to help your child stay healthy.

When you make your decision about whether to breastfeed or feed your baby formula, you need to have all of the facts. Let’s take a look at how breastfeeding stacks up against formula, according to the American Pregnancy Association.

Breastfeeding offers a high level of nutrients that are balanced and digested easily. Formula nutrient levels are not consistent, and they are not absorbed as efficiently as breast milk. In fact, some babies experience digestive issues with formula.

There is no cost to feeding your baby breast milk, however, formula can cost anywhere from $60 per month to $200 per month, depending on which brand you choose.

Breast milk doesn’t require any preparation and is always at the right temperature. Formula requires preparation to get the correct consistency and temperature.

Breast milk contains important substances like immunoglobulins to help ensure your baby develops a healthy immune system. Formula does not have these substances, so formula does not help your child develop immunity.

When you choose to breastfeed, it helps promote a strong bond between you and your baby because oxytocin is released.

Your baby deserves to enjoy great health, and breastfeeding provides important benefits for your baby. To find out more about the benefits of breastfeeding and other children’s healthcare topics, talk with an expert. Call the pediatricians of Surfside Pediatrics in Ventura, CA, at (805) 643-7500 now!

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Monday
8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tuesday
8:30 am - 7:30 pm
Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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