Helpful and informative. Homebirth by Alice Gilgoff - Rich with current research, personal accounts and practical advice on preparing for a homebirth. Breastfeeding Whether to breastfeed or bottle-feed is a question most expectant parents ponder as to the pros and cons of each. The disruptions of electricity and clean water likely in the year 2000 will affect this decision. These disruptions will affect the safety of bottle-feeding a newborn.
Newborn babies are extremely vulnerable to unsanitary conditions.
Attempts to bottle feed in third world countries contribute largely to the high infant mortality rates in these countries. Unclean water, lack of refrigeration and difficulty in cleaning the bottles and nipples are the conditions that cause the problems in the world's poorest countries. These are problems that may be facing us next year. It would be wise to read up on breastfeeding and attend breastfeeding classes such as those offered by La Leche League International. Research has shown that mothers who attend breastfeeding classes are much less likely to experience difficulties nursing their babies.