Yes, I will breastfeed my baby, breast is best.
No, I will not condemn others for not doing the same.
I've seen things on here where people are condemning people trying to wean at 4 months. I say, congratulations on lasting that long!
Breast is best, and support from other mommy's, not condemning, is appropriate and important.
Breast is best, formula is next. Don't tell me I'll have saggy boobs someday, and I won't tell you about the immunity your baby is missing out on.
DEAL?
2007-12-12 17:21:02 · 7 answers · asked by Me 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Whats funny is moms who formula feed will also have saggy breasts. their milk still comes in, then goes away.
(Im directing this toward moms who said "breast feeding moms will have saggy boobs" .... and they dont think they will)
2007-12-12 17:26:26 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 1⤋
Hey, I've seen old women who were never were pregnant with saggy breasts. Some old guys too.
To everyone, as long as you are doing what you think is best that you can do for your baby, why criticize someone else?
I am an RN and have worked newborn nursery and mother-baby care. Both types of feeding provide good nutrition. In general I would like to see more moms breastfeed, because I think it is better for digestion and immunity among other things. There are good formulas and I would never criticize that good choice either.
How you feed your baby does not determine how much you love your baby. Both breast and bottle fed babies have grown up to be fine people and terrible people, geniuses and the rest of us.
Enjoy that little gift that God gave you, and let the other moms do the same no matter what feeding choice they make.
2007-12-13 02:08:16 · answer #2 · answered by hamrrfan 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Amen you said it well! I breastfed until she got teeth and then I just couldn't handle it (about 5 months). I enjoyed the bond that bf provided and I felt empowered to feed my child but formula is quick and easy and she took to it quite happily. So I enjoyed the best of both worlds. I think the women who choose one way or the other just want to feel proud of their decision. BF is HARD work in the beginning and very physically demanding so being able to make it through for a long time deserves a badge of honor. However, those who FF want to validate their decision and not feel bad about it. so it creates an all-out war. That's what I think.
2007-12-13 01:39:59 · answer #3 · answered by NIKKI C 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I agree!!
I think there are a lot of parents out there that like to prove what great parents they are by constantly criticising other mothers over every little thing. Breastfeeding is best, but just because you (not YOU personally, but a collective you) breastfed your child, it does not make you Mother Earth. Teaching your child tolerance is important too, and if you are not able to sympathise with a mother who is struggling to breastfeed, chances are you are a pretty intolerant mother.
2007-12-13 01:33:05 · answer #4 · answered by Chimera's Song 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Well, I get worked up because I tired of Moms judging me because I COULDNT breastfeed. I had a rough delivery. And there were complications with me and my son. I am lucky he is even here right now. They took him away as soon as he was born from complications, so the first 2 times he was fed was formula. I worked with 3 different lactation consultants for 3 weeks, then I dried up. I tried, but he wouldnt breastfeed. It killed me that I couldnt. I cried and cried. And I have gotten alot of ignorant comments from breastfeeding Mothers who judge me before they would even take the time no understand. So yes, it gets me worked up. Im so tired of women bad mouthing and judging formula feeding Mothers, when they dont know their situation. Yea I know its better, its not like I dont know that, but what was I supposed to do?? Starve my son???Im very lucky he even made it.
2007-12-13 01:41:39 · answer #5 · answered by RAVEN 3 · 3⤊ 1⤋
I agree.
I am bottlefeeding and my reasons are my business.
I agree that breast is best, but not everyone can do it.
As Mums we should support each other no matter what choices we make when bringing up our children..
And breasts do not necessarily sag just because you breastfeed.
Nature does that all by itself lol.
But thanks for pointing out that my child has missed out on some of my immunity....like I didn't aleady know that!!
2007-12-13 05:11:42 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
I think that its good to at least try and quit if you dont like it. I just think that some people have strong opinions on it just like abortion.
2007-12-13 01:24:46 · answer #7 · answered by moon_star_black 3 · 4⤊ 2⤋