My friend and I are both pregnant with our first babies, I plan to breastfeed and she does not want to be breastfeed at all. She says breastfeeding is "yucky" and "gross", and that she doesn't even want to pump because even her friends say breastfeeding is nasty.
I was pretty shocked that she said this, I have three younger brothers and I watched my mom breastfeed all of them. I think breastfeeding is natural, beautiful and a great way for a mother to bond with her baby.
Everyone has their own opinion on breastfeeding and that's fine with me because its a personal choice. I just don't understand how something that is the most natural thing for a mother to do is considered "gross" and "yucky."
Any opinions? How do you feel abou this?
2007-02-06 08:23:24 · 27 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Pregnancy
Unfortunately some people forget that the sole reason women have breasts is to be able to feed her young...people have forgotten that and now only see breasts as sexual organs. It's very unfortunate. Don't let them bother you...breastfeeding is wonderful. And if they don't feel comfortable breastfeeding, that's ok too. Everyone woman is different.
I agree though...breasts can be sexual...but more than that, they are first and foremost methods of feeding ones young....women wouldn't have breasts if they didn't have this function!
2007-02-06 08:30:22 · answer #1 · answered by LittleRoo 4 · 10⤊ 2⤋
Not comfortable with breastfeeding can mean many different things. I know that when I chose not to breastfeed because of being uncomfortable had nothing to do w/ the clothes I chose to wear or being sexual. Some women just have VERY sensitive breast, and maybe even exzema there like I have. In my normal day to day life even a blanket or shirt rubbing against my breast makes me cringe. Besides that point, if a woman has been abused in some way or is just uncomfortable... wouldnt that do more harm than good to the child...I believe the baby could feel her being uncomfortable and would not be a good bonding experience.
2016-05-24 00:36:22 · answer #2 · answered by Clararose 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I, too, am pregnant with my first child (8 weeks!) and I don't find breastfeeding gross. Like you, I think it's a very natural process and a great way to bond with the baby. ("after the morning sickness, backaches, and all the other stuff you go through, you realize how beautiful the whole process is when that little baby smiles up at you for the first time" a quote from my wonderful mommy, who is like the smartest person on earth. She breastfed me and my 3 siblings, and i think we all turned out okay...lol) So go ahead and breastfeed, it's as natural as you're gonna get.
2007-02-06 08:30:38 · answer #3 · answered by hott_momma_2_be 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
She was likely raised without experiencing any breastfeeders in a positive way. Perhaps she herself was not breastfeed and has some kind of aversion to it as a result.
Whatever the case, it is a personal choice, and if she does not want her child on her boobie, I think that is completely her call. As natural as it is, it just is not for everyone's lifestyle.
2007-02-06 08:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by Susan 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I do not agree with your friend. She is crazy to think that breastfeeding is nasty when it is the most nartural thing you can do for your baby besides giving birth. This is like saying I want a c-section because vaginal birth is gross and nasty. It is natural. There really isn't anything you can do to change her mind other then telling her and supporting her in the desicion she will make of feeding her child. Maybe after she sees you (if you have your baby first) she may even change her mind on the whole subject. My family did not breastfeed any if the kids but my sister and I are strong on wanting to breastfeed our own children. It is NATURAL.
2007-02-06 08:37:21 · answer #5 · answered by mommy of two 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I am all for breastfeeding. I also think it is beautiful, nautral and a good bonding experience. I have a cousin that finds breastfeeding disgusting and won't do it at all. I think she is being stupid because that baby is missing out on all it's nutrients. I for one and for breastfeeding, I just think it's gross when women pull out their breast in public and start to breastfeed. I find that gross. I plan to breastfeed where no one can see.
2007-02-06 08:34:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 3⤊ 1⤋
Some people are just uneducated and raised with the idea of it being gross and yucky...I was equally dunbfounded a couple of months ago when I met someone who didn't want to consider breastfeeding for the same reasons- I really don't understand this train of thought!
2007-02-06 08:32:03 · answer #7 · answered by ♥Pamela♥ 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Breastfeeding is a wonderful bonding experience for mother and child. I support it 100%. I fed my first son for 6 months until he got his first teeth and started chomping on me. I am planning on breastfeeding second son as well. I do however have this to say about breastfeeding. I think it is disgusting when a mother and child are breastfeeding in public and are not covered. Personally, I don't think its right to exposed yourself like that. Cover up...cause I don't wanna see somebody elses boobs.
2007-02-06 08:33:48 · answer #8 · answered by angie 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
DO NOT let stupid people affect you- I too am a breastfeeder, my first daughter for 18 months and I am expecting for April and plan to nurse again. You are making the right choice, and the research ANYWHERE you look will tell you there are a million benefits. Ignore people like that, I'm sure she'll just toss the kid in a day care the second it hits 6 weeks and then forget she even had it until the 18th birthday comes and she helps it move out.
2007-02-06 08:33:10 · answer #9 · answered by ♥Klara♥ 3 · 0⤊ 3⤋
how does she clarify yucky for gooddness sake, what is more youcky having a newborn suckling on your breasts (which is what they are there for) ofr the act that made the nnewborn?? (someone elses body part (that they toilet through) inside your body and releasing bodily fluid into you, that causes your body to change and expand etc??) i personally think both the above are wonderful experiences but categorized as such you can see which one sounds yuckiest so if she hadnt done the yucky yucky one she wouldnt need to worry bout the yucky one, also people have their opinions about breastfeeding, i think its spot on but others dont like the idea but ive not yet met one whos excuse was "yucky and gross" its usually"bottles more convenient as im going straight back to work" etc
maybe your friend is from a different planet i dont know
2007-02-06 10:07:40 · answer #10 · answered by 0000 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
I am 32 wks pregnant with my first baby and I am one who is totally against breastfeeding. Dont get me wrong its okay for some people but its just not for me. Its totally a personal choice. I think its "unnatural" but thats just me.
One thing I want to say is that I hate when pro breastfeeders try to shove it down my throat. Alot of people grew up on the bottle (I for 1) and turn out fine. Its my choice and no one has the right to talk down to me about it
2007-02-06 08:38:37 · answer #11 · answered by Oops! 6 · 5⤊ 1⤋