With a Side Of: Random Thoughts on Cesarean and Formula.

With a Side Of Random Thoughts on Cesarean and Formula.

Hello, dear readers. Thanks for joining me on this highly controversial topic. I wish to talk (well type) about c-sections and formula feeding in regards of the immunological benefits.
Let me get this out of the way first: There are times and places for both of these things and, while they have negatives, they are both greatly help mothers and babies in certain situations.

Now. Here's my problems with them. When they are used too much and too often, they lower societies resistance to disease. I'm talking about the fact that about 30% of all babies are being born via section now (give or take depending on your area). Babies born via section have a lower immune system because they are not put through the stress and bacteria that vaginal birth gives. (IFL Science just did a piece on this). Add that with the fact that it's harder to start breastfeeding after a section (though not impossible) with the number of babies who are fed formula for whatever reason by six months and BLAMO! Societal declines in immunology.

Err... After thought: I am in no way an expert in any of the aforementioned subjects. These are more or less random thoughts that are based on some stuff I read about. Google the topics and you'll find loads of stuff. If this wasn't just ramblings, I totally would do proper research and stuff.

Thanks for reading :)