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Question

Would you suggest breastfeeding?

Answer 1

Absolutely!! There is nothing better than cuddling up with a warm baby to nurse!! You don't need *anything* special to nurse--it's free. It's much better for baby (she/he will be healthier *throughout* her/his life, including lower risk of diabetes and many types of cancer) and you (it reduces your risks of breast, ovarian, and cervical cancer and osteoporosis), and it's better for the environment (no waste packaging, fumes from trucks used to transport, etc). Baby gets fed when she/he is hungry, not 10-15 minutes later when you have the bottle ready. Human milk is not contaminated and has never been recalled (formula is recalled an average of once a year--often for possibly life-threatening manufacturing errors).

The World Health Organization recommends nursing for *at least* 2 years and even longer if mother and baby want.

Answer 2

Breastmilk is best. It is proven, no matter what the other delusional people may tell you. Hell, even the formula companies tell you breastmilk is best! What they fail to understand is, their one child should not be the example to go by.
When I was in the hospital, the Lactation Consultant for my Ob/Gyn office came to visit me, and check on our progress. My daughter had no problems latching on, she was a natural! I have good milk supply, and plan to continue as long as my daughter will let me! (Until age 2, at longest). I would never do it any different. I will not lie to you, it hurt like hell after about day 5, until apday 12. One week of pain was definitely worth it. I would, and plan to, do it again.
There is a bond that you develop with your child that is different from bottle feeding, no matter what anyone says. On occasion, my daughter gets a bottle, and it doesn't feel the same for me. I love breastfeeding my child. The WHO recommends breastfeeding until age 2, but some children will wean themselves sooner. Even if you can only breastfeed a short time, it will still benefit your child. Cow's milk should not be given to a child until 10 months of age. Their kidneys have a difficult time digesting all of the sodium, and it is not as beneficial healthwise, because cow's milk is catered to baby cows, not baby humans.
Ultimately, whether or not to breastfeed is a personal decision, regardless of what other people say and think. I just hope you make what is the best choice, for you and baby!

Answer 3

It is the best thing I can ever do for my daughter. So many people have posted great sites for you to get info on the nutritional benefits. For me there is something more than that. I feel like it really created a bond between me and my daughter. It is something that only I can do for her. My body makes exactly the right recipe of milk for one and only her. It can't be duplicated. I can pump it and my hubby can feed her too. It is a guarenteed quiet time we have together. It helps me sta in synch with her needs as a person.

Last week we had a big storm in StL. People in my area were without power for as many as 9 days. There was a boil water order too. If I wasn't breastfeeding, I would have had to boil water for bottles on the BBQ pit b/c the stores were w/out power too. The point is, my milk is the perfect food for her. It is the right nutrition, its the right temo, its always ready. I'm not very religious, but its God's perfect design. WHo wants to question that

Answer 4

Definitely. Breastfeeding is the best thing for you and your baby. Its more complete nurishment than Similac and Infamil, or any of the other man made milk products, and it makes your child healthier. I had a 10 pound boy, and a 9.5 pound girl, and I breastfed them both til they were 1.5 years old. That's when they each got tired of it, and required more. I stayed on the prenatal vitamins during the whole time, and I drank milk myself. (I'm usually lactose intolerant).I used Carnation instant breakfast that you mix with milk.
You must keep your health up, and your immunities are passed on to your baby. My children were healthy, and didn't catch colds, or any of the other illnesses that most babies got.
No ear infections either from propping a bottle for them to sleep with, that actually would rot the child's developing teeth. Also, the mother's belly goes down a lot faster, and the increase in bust size is awesome! It's cheaper too. You don't have to spend all of your money on milk for the baby. And when the baby cries at night, and you are dead tired, no boiling bottles and formula at 4am. You just get your baby, and go back to bed with him/her, pop a breast in his/her mouth, and you and the baby can get your rest. I would suggest breastfeeding to any mother.

Answer 5

I did not breastfeed with my oldest child, but I did with my youngest. After breastfeeding, I wish I had done it with my oldest. My oldest was on formula and ended up having colic and ear infection one right after the other. Her formula had to be changes several times. My youngest child had no problems, she didn't get sick until my daughter came home from school with a virus. Breastfeeding is so much better than formula feeding. Everything your milk contains, can not be duplicated into formula. I stopped breastfeeding at 9 months, because my daughter had 8 teeth and she was biting and it was starting to hurt.

Answer 6

I would suggest breastfeeding, however, I would never make someone feel bad if they chose not to. It's such a personal choice! I did for about 3 months, because I understood the extreme benefits my child could have from breastmilk. After 3 months, he went to formula, and did just fine. He's 14 months, and been sick only twice with a cold. Please do lots of research and make the best decision for both you and your baby. Never let someone tell you what's right.

Answer 7

Oh is this a huge issue for me! It is your choice! Personally I am a mother of 3 girls and breast fed all of them.The baby I actually nursed until almost the age of 2.Towards the end with her it wasn't all the time,just when she was sick or such.(She was diagnosed with pediatric migraines at about 2 months old).Okay let me climb up on that high horse..lol.Woman were given breasts to fed their babies,why else would we produce milk?Yes men like the play toys(breasts) too...lol.I think breast feeding is VERY important even if just for a little while.They get antibodies and such that formula cannot give them.I breast fed in public too.It can be done very discreetly.No you shouldn't hang out your breast in public,but I fed mine anywhere even in restaurants.I'm sure some people knew what I was doing,but I stayed covered.
As I first stated (I'm climbing of the horse...lol) It is a personal choice.It can really hurt at times.Benefits for you are that baby weight comes off faster,your period usually starts much later,and no bottle fuss.(I did feed mine water occasionally) Good luck!Congratulations on the new baby!♥

Answer 8

Yes I would, I tried to breastfeed my son but gave up too easy. The hospital provided a lactation consultant but I wasn't comfortable around her. Next time I'm finding someone who I'm comfortable with so I know how to handle the ups and downs.

I breastfed at night time and in the evenings but he nursed for a long time at each feeding. And was hungry within an hour. It was hard to pump that long or try nursing him while we were out in public, so I resorted to formula.

I never felt like a failure but it would have been nice to nurse him all the time.

He is a very healthy big 4 year old, so I guess I was doing something right =)

Answer 9

I do suggest breastfeeding, but it is a personal choice. It is better for the baby and better for you. It helps the baby with all of the antibodies it needs and helps you shred the pounds faster. I would suggest that you do a little more research on the subject try babyzone.com or americanbaby.com or breastfeeding.com.

Answer 10

If you want to and can, I would recommend it. However, if you choose not to, I want to tell you that I did not breastfeed and my kids are fine. My 11 1/2 year old was always sick way less than my cousins kids who were breastfed until 2. He also has won academic awards and is a straight A student. My 7 month old has never been sick, sleeps 11 hours at night, crawled at 6 months and is standing and beginning to cruise at 7 months. All with formula. So, make the choice that fits you and not what others tell you. Good luck in your decision.

Answer 11

I am definitely an advocate of breastfeeding. If you are looking for some good information about nursing, try www.kellymom.com

I wasn't a breast feeding advocate when I decided while pregnant to nurse my son. I thought I would BF until he got teeth, then until he was a year old, then I decided to nurse him until he was 18 months old.... I had to wean him at 15 months for medical reasons (I had back surgery), but I likely would have nursed him to at least 18 months and quite possibly a year. Up until I weaned him, he had only had one ear infection... after weaning, he was hospitalized twice for dehydration from a stomach virus. I honestly believe that would not have happened if he had still been nursing.

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends nursing until two years old.