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Breastfeeding..the plain truth.
- Jun 5, 2008 at 8:37 PM
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I'm a strong supporter of Breastfeeding. I think anyone who can, should. I hate the phrase "I was formula fed, and I'm fine." Well since when is "fine" good enough. Let's strive for better or as good as possible. Formula is a factory processed subsitute for the real thing. Not only as it not nearly as good, it also adds to the waste on our earth and costs the government millions every year through WIC. WIC is great..don't get me wrong, but if you can BF and save money and waste and help your kids be as healthy as possible, do it. Its time for us to go back to nature and start doing it the natural way and be PROUD of it and be more invested in our babies and what's best for them. I hate the whole "I didn't want to be tied down" line too. When I had kids, I realized their needs, whether it be nutritionally, emotionally, or deveopmentally come first. If I can't take as many naps or go out as much for awhile while I'm nursing, then so be it. I also hate the whole "It hurt too bad" line. Yes your nipples can be sore for a good week or so, but the pain is temporary and we are strong enough to deal with it. If we can go through a pregnancy and give birth, we can suck it up. I know there are some women who truly can't BF because of medications, health issues with them or the baby, or things like a low milk supply, etc. I'm talking about women who can easily BF and have plenty of BM. Even BF for the first 6 months or switching between formula and BM is better than nothing. If problems with latching or pain do arise, there are so many resources for help, such as WIC, Le Leche League or a local hospital's lactation consultant. Also, if you BF, do it anytime and anywhere (if you are comfortable.) Don't worry about what other people think A baby has just as much right to eat as we do, especially at a restaurant. Everyone else is eathing, so why can't they? We need to start helping others not so ignorant about BF and how good it really is. Here is a link to a website that lists powerful and undeniable reasons why we as a society need to start being more invested in our children and what's best for their future. Remember, BM fights agains cancers, illnesses and BF babies are overall, smarter and healthier. Every baby deserves that.
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I love this post :) I am proud to still be breastfeeding my 10 month old son, I know I am doing whats best for him. Thanks for writing such an awesome post!
I love this post as well! With my first I had supply problems and BF as long as I could, I am DETERMINED to make it last longer with my baby boy on the way! Plus I absolutely love the bonding aspect of it, too! 
I was formula fed...
And I'm FINALLY finding it in my heart to forgive my mother ; )
Awesome post. I did not get to breastfeed my son and I COMPLETELY blame the nursery at the hospital where I delivered. My son's birth was an emergency c-section where I was put under general anesthesia and did not wake up until 2 hours after my son was born. The nursery took it up themselves to bottle feed my son TWICE before I woke up. I then struggled for 3 weeks to breastfeed, but he just would not take it. He dropped from 5lbs 12oz to 5lbs 1oz and at that point his ped. thought it would be best to just stop and feed him formula. I was crushed and I hate the fact that I have missed out on something that I really wanted to do and something that I know is better for my son. I know for sure that w/ my next children I will demand that no bottle is presented to my child.
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