You know, virtually all scientific research on the subject shows that breast milk is better for babies than formula. That is why breast pumps are an important item for new mothers to have in order to ensure a healthier child.

As a high school teacher, I have a number of students each year who become mothers. Indeed, a couple of years ago a pair of twins in my classes both became pregnant at about the same time. Neither was living at home -- they each had moved in with the family of their baby's father. This led to an interesting "side-by-side" comparison of the benefits of breast milk vs. formula.

Margarita had her baby first, and switched her little girl to formula when she returned to school about six weeks after giving birth. Maria had her baby two weeks later, and decided to breast feed her son. When it was time to return to school, her son's grandmother gave her an Electric Breast Pump so that she could continue to give him breast milk while attending school.

What happened? Well, Margarita's baby was colicky and became sick several times over the course of that semester. Maria's son was healthier, and she missed only three days of school during the same time period. I can't help but believe that the breast milk was at least a part of the difference, as it was one of the few differences in the upbringing of the two babies. After all, that breast milk is what nature intends for healthy babies to have during the first year or so of life.

One other thing I noticed about these sisters was the difference in their attitudes towards their children. Maria, who was continuing to feed her baby breast milk, had a much more positive attitude towards her son than Margarita did towards her daughter. Indeed, it is generally recognized that breast feeding promotes a stronger bond between mother and child.

Now what sort of breast pump is right for you? You can go here to find more information about different brands, including breast pumps from Avent and Ameda.

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