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27-8-2009 - it's a choice to breastfeed

My mood while writing this blog: Ok

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is it just me or are pro-nursing mothers giong a bit over board with how berating they are to those of us who choose not to nurse? i read in my american baby magainze some of the things the mothers are saying about formula feeding mothers were horrible. stating that we obviously don't care for our children's health because if we did we would understand that if mother nature had intended us to feed our children processed and powdered formula that the baby would be born with a can attached to it and that we're selfish for choosing not to put effort into nursing. i just thought all of these things were incredibly rude. not all of us can nurse. dont get me wrong i pumped for 6 weeks with peyton with a formula bottle once in awhile then stopped lactating and she was more fussy after she was on all formula but i would never say those things to people. it's their own choice. just like co sleeping is for some people and not for others. my best friend didn't even have a choice. even after she had her baby, hunter, she wanted to nurse but literally made no milk for him. some women even went so far as to say that even pumping mothers are selfish to a degree because bottles aren't natural. are you kidding me? i'd much rather pump because then i know exactly how much my baby eats at a time. i understand one choice probably isn't right for everyone but please, i don't think you need to be so rude about it if i don't choose the same options as you.

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7 Comments on it's a choice to breastfeed


tylersmommie08 - Monday, 31 Aug
i tried to breastfeed right after my son was born, he woulnt latch on for anything. so i tried to pump. it worked for bout 4 wks and my milk just stopped coming. i think its the parents choice. everyone has an opion, but in the end its up to parents.

sweety198622 - Friday, 28 Aug
Hun not all bfing moms do that,yes some are overly harsh and 'forces' formula feeding moms to breastfeed,some go overboard but dont let it get to u.Another lady said its difficult to publicly bf coz ppl look at u funny but its not only with bfing mums,ive been looked at and talked behind my back coz i formula feed.I say bugger all the other ppl,its YOUR baby and u can DO whatever u want as long as u are not endangering ur babys life.:-)

christinaswar - Thursday, 27 Aug
You also have to remember that people who breastfeed are also often made to feel bad about their decision. There is a comment on my page from someone who think I am a horrible mother for nursing my daughter... look for yourself!

xylina - Thursday, 27 Aug
but doesn't being able to breast also has to do if your drinking enough water instead of sodas and eating right and with a extra 500 calories thats what i heard

yorkc39 - Thursday, 27 Aug
i'm a pro-nurser myself but couldn't do it bc of my medication i was on. I understand as well if people cannot nurse, or choose not to. It is their right not to nurse, it may seem berating that we as pro-nursers try to get mothers to nurse bc it is best for their children, but most will understand if a mother can't nurse or choose not to. It would be great if you did though!

ilovemylittleprince - Thursday, 27 Aug
hey you tried. i tried too. i pumped for a month, its just not for everyone. i dont like that some women are over the top holier than thou because they breastfeed, i have NO respect for breastfeeding women who act like that.

mommy-ofa-boy - Thursday, 27 Aug
i dont agreewith being mean and i understand some woman literly cant bf but i do encourage everyone i come across to atleast try it for the stay at the hospital because of the help they give and you never can know if its for you or not.