If you’re unable to breastfeed for any reason but want to raise your baby on a
whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet, there are several options—including
plant-based baby formula—that can provide a nutritionally complete diet for your
baby.
Not all mothers are able to breastfeed. Illness, previous breast surgery, and
conditions like polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), hypothyroidism, or
underdeveloped breasts can make it difficult to produce enough milk.[2] Some
medications unsafe for babies can contaminate breast milk.[3] And not all
employers provide sufficient maternity leave to allow for a full six months of
breastfeeding.
If you’re unable to breastfeed for any reason but want to raise your baby on a
whole food, plant-based (WFPB) diet, there are several options—including
plant-based baby formula—that can provide a nutritionally complete diet for your
baby.
If breastfeeding problems persist or you have a condition that makes
breastfeeding difficult, you can try a baby formula made with plant-based
ingredients.
This gets a little tricky if you’re looking for something WFPB. Most infant
formulas contain processed sweeteners, isolated nutrients, and extracted
proteins. That’s because the FDA’s standards for formulas are based on the
specific combination of nutrients that babies need to thrive. Fortification
is necessary for formulas to meet these standards.
Avoid homemade plant-based baby formula
Whatever you do, don’t turn to the internet for baby formula recipes. Breast
milk contains a balance of over 30 nutrients, and it’s difficult—if not
impossible—to match that balance in your kitchen.
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