2007-04-25 07:10:30 · 32 answers · asked by Jennifer M 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
Some women are too self-conscious to breastfeed. If the mom is extremely uncomfortable about it then it doesn't really help the baby. Some women are worried that they will lose their figure. Some women have to go back to work and are unable to pump. Unfortunately some women just don't consider it. I personally breastfed my children and I can't imagine not at least giving it a try.
2007-04-25 07:15:39 · answer #1 · answered by kat 7 · 2⤊ 3⤋
Breastfeeding is an quite very own selection. I even have 3 infants. My first (who's now 6) grew to become into nursed yet I supplemented with a bottle (i'm very inner maximum) and supply up thoroughly at 7 months. My daughter basically breastfed till we've been given abode from the scientific institution because of fact she grew to become into in simple terms complicated and that i did not have the time to combat that conflict with a 17 month previous at abode, to boot. My third breastfed till he grew to become into 8 months yet returned, I extensively utilized the bottle. everybody has their very own opinion, yet that fact which you even tried merits appreciate. If it wasn't for you, than that's that. What have been you uncomfortable with? The exposure of it or in simple terms the approach as an entire? the two way it incredibly is a sizable dedication and in case you're happy then forget approximately all something. If others apprehensive greater approximately what is going on of their existence than the way you're feeding your toddler the international may be a greater amiable place.
2016-10-30 06:43:43 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
not sure if you consider this a medical reason or not but some women who have been sexually abused in the past as children or as adults feel unable to breastfeed because of the abuse and the negative feelings that it brings with it. I always laugh at the breastfeeders who call anyone who doesn't breastfeed selfish, there are often circumstances that they don;t know about and honestly have no right to know about.
2007-04-25 07:25:17 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 6⤊ 0⤋
Has to work at a job long hours or not condusive to pumping. Family pressure - not everyone supports breastfeeding b/c they are ignorant of the benefits.
Breastfeeding is not easy. It's exhausting, you have to feed the baby EVERY two hours when they are first born, doesn't leave you much time for anything else, especially sleep. The two week growth spurt is the worst. Many women try and give up. Also, if it's not done right, it hurts.
2007-04-25 07:17:44 · answer #4 · answered by lawmom 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The main reason why I chose not to was because of the type of medication that I am on. But I know plenty of women (including my mother with my brother and I) who chose to bottle feed and they turned out just fine. My mom wasn't producing enough milk and I had a cleft pallate which didn't allow me to "suck" correctly.
2007-04-25 09:16:53 · answer #5 · answered by jessicafletcher25 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about other women, but mine was a comfort issue. I cannot stand for my breasts to be touched even by my boyfriend, it makes me uncomfortable, and the thought of breastfeeding a child would freak me out. After lots of thought about it, I decided that I just couldn't do it, and I chose what was best for my children and I. I have nothing against breastfeeding, I admire women that feel comfortable enough to do it, especially out in public, but it just wasn't for me.
2007-04-25 07:42:01 · answer #6 · answered by ef261126 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I didn't choose not to breastfeed my son, he chose not too. I couldn't get him to latch on, but i was able to breastfeed my daughter and it was great. So every situation is different
2007-04-25 07:23:53 · answer #7 · answered by Hi 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I currently have no children, but when I do I am planning on not breastfeeding them. Here's why:
After 9 months of being very careful with what I eat, drink, etc. for the sake of the fetus, the last thing I'll want to do is spend another 6-8 months avoiding alcohol, caffeine, and spicy foods so it doesn't end up in the breast milk.
I wasn't breastfed, and yet I have an extraordinary immune system, very few allergies, and a great bond with my mom, which are all the things proponents of breastfeeding say will come of breastfeeding. Clearly, it doesn't always have anything to do with it.
I really hate having to see women with their boobs out all over town with babies clamped onto them. I'd much rather just see women with bottles everywhere.
I plan on going back to work not long after Junior is born, for financial reasons, and I think that having to pump all the time, as well as having leaky boobs, is both inconvenient and a lilttle gross...
And also, I don't like the idea that with breastfeeding, you have absolutely no idea how much milk the baby is actually drinking each feeding. With a bottle, you can see how many ounces he/she has had, but it's not like there's a see-through meter on your breasts to figure that out. What if you're underfeeding/overfeeding Baby on accident?
2007-04-25 07:23:43 · answer #8 · answered by fizzygurrl1980 7 · 8⤊ 4⤋
It wears the body down. When I breastfed I stayed heavier longer than when I weaned.
Also, if the mother has "inverted" nipples, breastfeeding is almost impossible.
Know this, Just because a mother doesn't breastfeed, has nothing to do with her love or care for the child, it's all about choice, and upbringing.
2007-04-25 07:20:31 · answer #9 · answered by ? 5 · 8⤊ 2⤋
I decided to breastfeed my child but I know lots of moms who didn't because it hurt, they had to work, and/or it was too uncomfortable.
2007-04-25 07:16:19 · answer #10 · answered by Mom of two boys 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋