Episode notes
On this week's episode of Sense, by Meg Faure, we explore the complex topic of milk feeding for babies. Meg Faure, an OT infant specialist and author, invites Kath McGaw, a pediatric dietician, to discuss the various methods of feeding babies milk. This episode aims to help parents navigate the challenges and benefits of breastfeeding, formula feeding, and combination feeding. Breastfeeding Benefits and Tips Breastfeeding is presented as the preferred method for feeding babies. Kath emphasizes that breast milk is dynamic, changing daily to meet the baby's needs. It provides essential immune benefits, with antibodies transferring from mother to baby. Breast milk also offers the right balance of nutrients, including high-fat content necessary for energy. Kath advises moms to ensure proper hydration, nutrition, and rest to maintain a good milk suppl ...