Breastfeeding vs Formula Feeding in Infant Development
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Authors
Gagnon, Courtnie
Molvig, Molly
Labrum, Samantha
Date of Issue
2025-04-25
Type
Presentation
Language
en_US
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Other Titles
Exclusive Breastfeeding Compared to Formula Feeding
Abstract
Infant growth and development throughout the first 24 months of life is crucial to their long-term health, and the type of nutrition they are receiving in this time period plays a significant role. A major subject in maternal and newborn care is recognizing how the growth and development of infants is impacted by exclusive breastfeeding compared to formula feeding. The problem lies in which method is more beneficial for the infant and their growth during this critical period of their life. This question is important because it discusses the components of breastmilk that provide better nutrients, vitamins, immunity, and growth benefits than formula feeding, which is often used to replace breast milk due to maternal health concerns or limitations. The population for this research is mothers of newborns. The intervention is exclusive breastfeeding, and the comparison is exclusive formula feeding. The outcome is infant growth and development. The time is the first 24 months of life for the newborn. The purpose of this evidence-based review is to evaluate academic research on how the feeding approaches of infants can impact their growth patterns and developmental milestones. Nurses and other healthcare professionals can use the information from this review to make evidence-based recommendations to mothers about the optimal infant feeding practices and how feeding can support prime infant health.