Ayla
15-01-09, 09:05 AM
In my course materials on lactation (I'm studying to become a lactation counsellor this year) they cover the effects of formula feeding. This is the rundown on how a formula-fed baby's quality of life can be affected, and they are referenced. I'm happy to dig out any references you're interested in.
Formula feeding increases the mother's risk of developing breast cancer
Formula feeding increases baby girls' risk of developing breast cancer in later life
Formula feeding increases the mother's risk of developing ovarian cancer
Formula feeding increases the mother's risk of developing endometrial cancer
Formula feeding increases the baby's risk of developing childhood cancers such as leukemia
Formula feeding increases the baby's risk of developing Hodgkins disease (lymphatic cancer)
Formula feeding increases the risk of a baby developing Crohn's disease (a lifelong condition)
Formula feeding increases the risk of a baby developing insulin-dependent (Type 1) diabetes
Formula feeding increases the risk of the baby developing allergies
Formula feeding increases the risk of the baby developing asthma
Formula feeding increases the risk of the baby developing ear infections
Formula feeding increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS, or cot death)
Formula feeding increases the risk of the baby developing bacterial meningitis
Formula feeding increases the risk of the baby's susceptibility to infections causing diarrhea
Formula fed babies have higher rates of respiratory infections
Formula fed babies have an increased risk of developing juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Formula fed babies have an increased risk of obesity in later life
Formula feeding increases the risk of osteoporosis in both women and their children
Formula fed babies and babies who are weaned early have a higher risk of speech-language disorders
Formula is difficult for babies to digest
Formula feeding is associated with lower IQ
If you need support with breastfeeding, please contact the Australian Breastfeeding Association (http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/), join Joyous Birth (http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/), and hire a postpartum doula if necessary.
Formula feeding increases the mother's risk of developing breast cancer
Formula feeding increases baby girls' risk of developing breast cancer in later life
Formula feeding increases the mother's risk of developing ovarian cancer
Formula feeding increases the mother's risk of developing endometrial cancer
Formula feeding increases the baby's risk of developing childhood cancers such as leukemia
Formula feeding increases the baby's risk of developing Hodgkins disease (lymphatic cancer)
Formula feeding increases the risk of a baby developing Crohn's disease (a lifelong condition)
Formula feeding increases the risk of a baby developing insulin-dependent (Type 1) diabetes
Formula feeding increases the risk of the baby developing allergies
Formula feeding increases the risk of the baby developing asthma
Formula feeding increases the risk of the baby developing ear infections
Formula feeding increases the risk of Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS, or cot death)
Formula feeding increases the risk of the baby developing bacterial meningitis
Formula feeding increases the risk of the baby's susceptibility to infections causing diarrhea
Formula fed babies have higher rates of respiratory infections
Formula fed babies have an increased risk of developing juvenile rheumatoid arthritis
Formula fed babies have an increased risk of obesity in later life
Formula feeding increases the risk of osteoporosis in both women and their children
Formula fed babies and babies who are weaned early have a higher risk of speech-language disorders
Formula is difficult for babies to digest
Formula feeding is associated with lower IQ
If you need support with breastfeeding, please contact the Australian Breastfeeding Association (http://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/), join Joyous Birth (http://www.joyousbirth.info/forums/), and hire a postpartum doula if necessary.