besides being sick y do some people refuse to breast feed?

Question

Okay, im prego with my 1st child. I am about 4months. I plan on trying to breastfeed my child because breastmilk outweighs formula by the millions. All the benifits of breastfeeding or so good and I want to give my baby the chance to recive that, but some girls my age will not breastfeed. When I ask them they look@me like they saw a ghost! THey are not sick or anything where they cant breastfeed. They just wont do it. Its disgusting to them! WHy is that? Let me know because I would only do it just so the baby can get the out of this world nurtirents of breastmilk.

Answer 1

You see how you are entitled to make a decision for yourself~ all parents are entitled that right~ whether they decide to breastfeed of bottlefeed.... it's really none of your business.

I actually tried to breastfeed but my baby wouldn't latch on~ therefore I bottlefeed. I will bottlefeed the rest of my future children~ it's what I choose to do:)

Answer 2

I'm happy you are at least going to try it if you are determined you will suceed very few 10% of women do not produce enough but a lot of women say that is why they give up it is actually the fact that they can't believe that a baby can eat so often!! breastmilk is digested very quickly so my advice offer the breast often even if you swear there is NO WAY the baby can be hungry!! after all if they accept the breast they are hungry! A lot of people in todays society fall into the norm trend of formula feeding and hey whatever............ it's up to them but I personally find breastfeeding very satisfying and I think it makes me all the more sexy to my hubby b/c I am very dedicated to our lil man!!

Answer 3

I am pregnant with my second son and I do not plan on breastfeeding this time. I did with my first for 6 weeks. It just wore me out. I felt like that was all I was doing. I know that it is way better for the baby but it almost seems impossible this time around. My first son just turned one year this past week. Our boys will be about 15 months apart. Dad will have to continue to work so I will be home alone with a 1 year old and a newborn. I just don't see breastfeeding being an option this go around.
I would suggest giving it a try, you will know if it is going to work for you. don't feel bad if things don't work out with the breastfeeding. Babies can be healthy even if they just have formula.

Answer 4

well im my OPINION. cause I am allowed my opinion. Its is the womens choice. Yes some younger women are immiture and becuase men make breast to be sexual things, some women dont want to do it becuase they think its kinda grosse I guess. I dont think its grosse, I tried breast feeding my first but couldnt becuse of a sickness with my 2nd. Yes breastmilk i somewhat better then formula But I actually did much research on how its really almost the same now becaue of technology. The first breastmilk is the best. But then again let women have their opinion on it, I dont think women who choose not to breastfeed should be looked down upon, I dont think they should be talked about. I think its their baby their choice. Leave it at that. And bring on those thumb downs becuase god forbid once again, anyone have their own opinion!!

Answer 5

Some women have to work and/or have other kids to care for as well and just find it more draining and stressful, others don't like the whole idea because they believe breast are purely sexual. I'm not justifing why, those are just some reasons I've heard. What is stupid, is your breast enlarge during pregnancy, so there goes the perkiness right there!

I had a horrible time breast feeding my daughter, and after two months of hell for both of us, went to formula. I think that in a situation where both the mother and child are stressed, it is better to do whatever needs to be done to eliminate the stress, and if that means formula, don't bash them.

I do plan on trying to breast feed this time, wish me luck!

Answer 6

I totally agree. Am not sure why they have this attitude, I breastfed my son until he was around 4 months and I was quite young. I admit it was quite hard at first but some people wont event give it a try. As long as you are doing the right thing for your baby, thats all that matters. Im sure they really know that breastfeeding is the best for their baby...maybe they don't like the idea of having a child attached to them 24/7. With a bottle, it's easy to pass the baby to someone else? Good luck and stick to what you indent to do x

Answer 7

I pumped for my son for a month....he then refused, but it was a hard decision to make b/c i have seen that the breast isnt always best....my mom breast fed my sister for 6wks then HAD to stop, my brother and i were never breast fed....my sister was always the one who missed school from being ill...i have a friend who breast feeds her son and he has been in and out of the hospital many times for pheomonia, bronchites, rsv....he has also had roseola (sp) and is always sick when i speak w/ her.....I feel that formula these days is very comparable to the breast! I was a very healthy baby, kid and now adult...my brother who is 14 is very smart and never sick....so I know that for some babies breast feeding is not the most important thing....I am sorry that others may not understand my point, but if you breastfeed and you dont adhere to a perfectly healthy diet then the baby isnt getting the nutrients it needs....and w/ formula its getting all the right nutrients no matter if the mother has a "bad food" day! I did pump exclusivly for about 4wks then my son refused my milk and scarfed the formula...it was his decision to stop, not mine! But i am not one of those people who go around sites like this and make moms feel bad for choosing formula over breast....its not always a selfish decision...my decision to pump was more selfish than choosing formula b/c i thought it would help burn calories...but it didnt help me any!

Answer 8

A good number of people do not believe in the benefits of breastmilk.

Bottlefeeding is easier for most people.

Bottle feeding allows someone else to feed the baby, and the mother then doesn't have to be up constantly.

Formula fills the tummy quicker and some babies stay full--and asleep--longer at night with formula then with breastmilk.

A lot of women simply do not have the support and encouragement around them to nurse. If no one suggests it, encourages, and offers to help in other ways, it can be overwhelming.

Answer 9

I think it is just embarrasing for them. I had my first child when I was nineteen and I had a hard time breastfeeding. I lived with my parents and brother/sisters and I was uncomfortable feeding in front of them or leaving to feed when they knew what I was doing. I did however breastfeed my second child and will any future that I have.

Answer 10

I have a medical reason why I did not breast feed. I have 3 children, all very healthy and they were formula feed babies. Some women chose not to breast feed because they are not comfortable with it. Its a choice ............ I see not reason to put down women either way..... its her choice.

It doesnt make you a better mother if you breast feed, it doesnt mean you love your child less if you dont.

I get really tired of women putting down women that dont, and vice versa......... its your child you can do either and there is nothing wrong with the choice you make. The important issue is that you are a loving attentive mother that takes good care of the baby.

No one likes to be pressured to do what they dont want to with their own body

Bottle feeding is easier for many reasons especially if you work or are in school.

Answer 11

Oh love, I understand where you are coming from. Some ppl are so selfish with thier breasts and thier time. It takes alot of time and patience at the begginning. It is such a wonderful esperience. Yes nursing outweights formula. I nursed till my little one was 1 1/2. I absolutely loved it and cannot wait to do it again. Sure it does take time, and you have to sit and nurse if you choose not to give a bottle(my little one never took the bottle) I never minded since I knew it was the best for her. And yes, your breasts will never be the same, they change but, that is what GOD gave them to you for orgianlly and the world has made them such a sexual organ. You would be surprised of how many children I see at night(i work at a pediatric office) and the little ones that come in sick--most of them have NOT been nursed. It is amazing how healthy nursed children are. They have less ear infections and I can tell you more about that if you care to know(just mail me). Now, there are some children(few) but some that will not latch on, or the milk and the baby do not go together or the mother does give up. this happens . the latch on takes time but if the hospital knows that you are going to nurse they will have a lactation specialist come show you. it is easy. but takes time. it is not the most comfortable feeling but, that will pass. your breasts have to get used to this. there are several things to get your breasts geared up for nursing.
Some women are just not cut out for nursing and yes some think it is discusting because thier view of nursing is tainted by the world making them a sexual organ when that is not what they were orginally made for. If you want to, stick to it, dont let anyone change your mind. It is the Best but not everyone can or wants too. I would get in touch with your local le latche group or call the maternity ward of the hosp. and get a support group or the le letche group phone #. they can help greatly. I could talk about this all day. Like i said feel free to contact me.