Breastfeeding may be best, but a bit of formula could help prolong it

Giving small amounts of formula to babies in the first few days following birth can help relax mothers and increase the length of time they end up breastfeeding, according to a study. Academics claim that giving babies who are losing weight in early days after birth a little 'early formula' may ease parents' concerns and enable them to feel confident continuing to breastfeed. By Sally Peck 10:03AM BST 15 May 2013 Comments In the first study of its kind, researchers at the University of California, San Francisco, found that supplementing the relatively small volume of milk produced by new mothers with limited amounts of formula helped the mothers to relax, allowing them to go on to...