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I told a brand new mom tonight.......

Posted by Anonymous

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HOW you feed your baby is completely up to you. As long as you hold him/her and feed him/her and love him/her, you are a great parent. Do not let anyone tell you how to feed your baby. Agree?

Posted by Anonymous on Jan. 25, 2013 at 4:34 AM

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Hierophant85

on Jan. 25, 2013 at 4:41 AM

I agree. It's just not my place to say otherwise.

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by Anonymous on Jan. 25, 2013 at 4:51 AM

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While I do agree, I think breast feeding should be supported and encouraged. A lot of new moms just need help learning how to do it, not people telling them its ok to give formula.

by Anonymous - Original Poster on Jan. 25, 2013 at 4:59 AM

If a mom mentions breastfeeding I do let her know if she wants to breastfeed I am all for it and will spend all the time I have trying to help her. I have 5 kids, I breastfed 3 and formual fed 2. I based my decisions on many many different personal reasons.

MrsCountryMama

Platinum Member on Jan. 25, 2013 at 5:00 AM

Agreed

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Mrs.Pedro

Gold Member on Jan. 25, 2013 at 5:01 AM

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The choice is theirs no matter how you feel about it anonapussy.

Quoting Anonymous:

Sure. As long as they TRY nursing first... Then the choice is theirs.

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teal_phoenix

Ruby Member on Jan. 25, 2013 at 5:03 AM

Quoting crumpy_gat:

Agree.

pattya925

Bronze Member on Jan. 25, 2013 at 5:04 AM

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Agree. I am a HUGE supporter of breastfeeding, but everyone has the right to make an informed personal choice without being made to feel guilty.

doodIebugs

on Jan. 25, 2013 at 5:06 AM

Yep!

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MrsErdos2011

Gold Member on Jan. 25, 2013 at 5:12 AM

Agree. I try to educate on breastfeeding if they want the help and are willing to listen but I don't generally force the issue. Well once I did but that was because a doctor told a friend of mine she couldnt breastfeed because her boobs were too small and she wouldnt produce enough milk