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Choosing whether to breastfeed or bottle feed (Formula feeding) their baby is one of the biggest decisions expectant and new parents will make. But what do we mean by bottle feeding and breastfeeding? According to MedicineNet, Bottle feeding is the practice of feeding an infant a substitute for breast milk. While Breastfeeding is the feeding of infants with milk from a woman's breast. It is recommended that babies be breastfed exclusively for the first 6 months. Beyond that, breastfeeding is encouraged until at least 12 months, and longer if both the mother and baby are willing. For more information on Exclusive Breastfeeding, just click on the link below; Exclusive Breastfeeding; An Imperative Form of Adequate Nutrition for Infants Breastfeeding has also been recommended as the best choice for babies but, choosing to bottle-feed your baby does not mean that you can’t feed them your breast milk. Mothers can use a breast pump to pump and store the breast milk in baby bottles for f...

Research has shown that two-third of everyone experiences mental health problems in our lifetimes, and stress is a key factor. This year's Mental health awareness week (14th - 20th May) is focused on stress, with the theme ['Stress: Are we coping? ']. What is Stress? Stress is a feeling of strain and pressure, it is a form of psychological pain. Stress is a period of being under abnormal pressure. Small amounts of stress may be desired,  beneficial, and even healthy. Causes of Stress? This pressure can come from different aspects of one's day to day activities. Such as divorce, loss of jobs, increased financial obligations, chronic illness, emotional problems etc. Symptoms of Stress? It differs ranging on the physiology and character of individuals.  Someone people tend to exhibit levels of headaches or eczema. While there may be emotional, physical and behavioural changes. Effects of stress? Prolonged stress makes people Ill,  it has been known to contrib...