For years there has been debate about the best way to feed a baby. Many women during pregnancy struggle with the right decision for them because, ultimately, it is a natural behavior for our species and for those like us. There are two options to choose from when deciding how to feed a baby after birth. The first is breastfeeding with a bottle or at the breast and the second is bottle feeding the baby. This article will be a review of the two options and comparison between the two, the politics involved and finally the arguments involved on both sides. Breastfeeding is the natural process by which a woman nurses a baby from the breast. Other names for this process are Lactation or Lactation. The American Academy of Physicians releases the following policy statement on breastfeeding: “Breastfeeding is the physiological norm for both mothers and their infants. Breast milk offers medical and psychological benefits not obtainable from human milk substitutes (Breastfeeding (Policy Statement), 2014)” Feeding a baby from a mother's breast is a natural phenomenon that many mammals like humans do to provide for their young . Before the scientific technology of formula milk came along, the breast was the only way to feed a baby immediately after birth. The first liquid produced by the breast after the birth of the baby is colostrum. This is a yellow substance produced during pregnancy and is rich in nutrients and antibodies that are said to protect the baby. This colostrum is how the baby is nourished for about three to five days and will provide enough nutrients that the baby needs. After this period of time, this is when the disappointment occurs and the actual milk will arrive and the breasts will be ready… middle of the paper… significant differences in the selected age groups (Belfield & Kelly, 2010 ). The downside of breastfeeding is the time it takes, society's negative opinions about public breastfeeding, and the effort it sometimes requires from mothers. There are also positive sides to bottle feeding which include convenience, increased ease, in the United States, especially today, breastfeeding is becoming more common than it used to be due to the awareness of the health benefits, yet many women still choose bottle feeding. due to personal beliefs, personal situations or difficulties for the mother or child. 75% of women breastfeed their baby at some point in their life (AAP Reaffirms Breastfeeding Guidelines, 2012). Regardless of the benefits that come with it, there will most likely always be a choice as scientific research and technology advances on formulas..