I know some women can't breastfeed or don't want to, but what did they do before there was formula?
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on Jun. 29, 2007 at 3:53 PM
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on Jun. 29, 2007 at 4:03 PM
Quoting DanishDoll:because too many americans are lazy and we have too much else readily available to us.
I think there were less people that "couldn't" nurse. And those who truly could not used wet nurses. But I have to ask, if 99% of moms in Sweden breastfeed their children, how come only 30% of American moms do?
Lacey, married, SAHM of 2 girls
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on Jun. 29, 2007 at 4:03 PM
Quoting DanishDoll:Im not saying this to get into a debate with anyone- but I think a lot of Americans just dont try. Yes, there are a lot of Moms who try and it doesnt work out...but I think when there are NO options you somehow make it work, you perservere.
I think there were less people that "couldn't" nurse. And those who truly could not used wet nurses. But I have to ask, if 99% of moms in Sweden breastfeed their children, how come only 30% of American moms do?
I think a lot of Moms dont breastfeed by choice in America and you know, honestly, when I was pregnant with my first I thought breastfeeding sounded creepy and NO way was I going to do it. My husband begged me telling me it was healthier and blah blah blah, and NOW im so glad I did and am a HUGE advocate for breastfeeding. A lot of my friends "tried" but gave up after a few days--- I also think hospitals are to blame as a lot of them dont really help you- Yes, some do, but a lot of them around here my friends have questions and no one to help :( Thank god for good lactation consultants!!!
-Kristina-
Mommy to Carter (4.29.04) and Lane (10.02.06)
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on Jun. 29, 2007 at 4:17 PM
When I was born they gave a sheet to my mom saying that evaporated milk was cheap alternative to formula. I asked my mom about it and she said she and her sister were given evaporated milk when they were babies.... I guess its mixed with water and karo syrup. I cant imagine babies getting what they needed from that !
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on Jun. 29, 2007 at 4:21 PM
Quoting CarterLanesMom:I agree with you. I think not only do so few women even attempt it, but a lot "try" and then give up too quickly. "ouch, it hurts" "I want my boobs to myself" "I can just prop a bottle up to feed him/her". I've seen a lot of mom's do this. I have a friend who was defending herself for quitting nursing. *i'm not gonna judge, but I sure have my own opinion...* and anyway, she was like "well, I nursed for a week so she got all the good stuff anyway". I had to try not to laugh. Idk...they try to justify quitting by saying things like that bc truly they know breast is best.
Quoting DanishDoll:Im not saying this to get into a debate with anyone- but I think a lot of Americans just dont try. Yes, there are a lot of Moms who try and it doesnt work out...but I think when there are NO options you somehow make it work, you perservere.
I think there were less people that "couldn't" nurse. And those who truly could not used wet nurses. But I have to ask, if 99% of moms in Sweden breastfeed their children, how come only 30% of American moms do?
I think a lot of Moms dont breastfeed by choice in America and you know, honestly, when I was pregnant with my first I thought breastfeeding sounded creepy and NO way was I going to do it. My husband begged me telling me it was healthier and blah blah blah, and NOW im so glad I did and am a HUGE advocate for breastfeeding. A lot of my friends "tried" but gave up after a few days--- I also think hospitals are to blame as a lot of them dont really help you- Yes, some do, but a lot of them around here my friends have questions and no one to help :( Thank god for good lactation consultants!!!
-Kristina-
Mommy to Carter (4.29.04) and Lane (10.02.06)
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AHHH I forgot my pump at home!!
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on Jun. 29, 2007 at 3:53 PM