Opinions of breast feeding, please. ?
by admin on Thursday, December 11th, 2008 | 15 Comments
Hoping #2 is a girl!! asked:
With my first I planned to all through the pregnancy, but couldn’t due to him having pallet issues. I did pump a little to try and relieve myself, and the uterus pains were just too much at the time, so I gave up.
Now, this time around I do plan to (even though my mother is disgusted by it????) and am really scared.
It’s not like I don’t have time to “practice” or learn (I’m only 6 weeks LOL), but I’m super afraid – mostly about the pains in the uterus after wards – WAY painful. and last time my Dr. didn’t give me any medication for BF. anyway, any uplifting stories/experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Also, why are some so opposed to others breast feeding? It’s the best thing a momma can do for their child, right??
With my first I planned to all through the pregnancy, but couldn’t due to him having pallet issues. I did pump a little to try and relieve myself, and the uterus pains were just too much at the time, so I gave up.
Now, this time around I do plan to (even though my mother is disgusted by it????) and am really scared.
It’s not like I don’t have time to “practice” or learn (I’m only 6 weeks LOL), but I’m super afraid – mostly about the pains in the uterus after wards – WAY painful. and last time my Dr. didn’t give me any medication for BF. anyway, any uplifting stories/experiences would be greatly appreciated.
Also, why are some so opposed to others breast feeding? It’s the best thing a momma can do for their child, right??
*no rude answers – you will be reported*
I agree Rad-Tech, I do not plan to BF for longer than 6 months or so, then completely weining them off. Just long enough to get baby healthy, and also help me lose some baby weight LOL.
I have seen mothers who BF until like 5 or 6 and although I agree they are doing something good for their child, I think that is a little overboard – personal opinion — not saying these are bad mothers, just saying I don’t agree with that thinking.
Ethel – his mouth wasn’t “fully developed” I was induced well before my due date due to having Preeclampsia and his mouth and lungs weren’t fully developed, hence his mouth couldn’t attach!
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Gas Barbeque
I didn’t breastfeed for several reasons, so I can’t really help you. But you are right in saying it is definitely the best thing a mother can do for their child! Anyone who is opposed to it is just plain crazy. Yes, I am opposed to doing it to like, a 3 year old. But not a baby!
Fish Tank Aquariums
I have been BFing since my child`s birth, and he is now 9 months old. He has never had an ounce of formula.
It has been a great bonding experience and I love every minute of it.
It was difficult at first because you have to feed constantly, but you get used to it. Also the uterus pains are a good thing. You can take a little Tylenol or Advil to relieve the pain after birth, but the uterus contracts with breastfeeding, so you will be back to normal even sooner!
I would recommend bfing to anyone, it is fantastic!
Down Sleeping Bags
Hey, could you explain pallet issues? Because I know a lot of things but I have never heard of that.
I think many folks equate breasts with sex, and some are just too ashamed of their body to nurse becuase they haven’t seen nursing your infant modeled enough. Being scared will make it harder too – just do what you need to do for your child, you’d dive into the ocean after them right? You’d run into a burning building? Why not bare that chest and nurse them? It, to me, is essentially the same thing – well. It’s easier then those things, but just as vital and life saving – although at first it was hard to feel comfortable baring my chest…
Nurse for yourself, nurse for your child. If someone bothers you, give ‘em the finger and remind them about the laws – most states it’s every where you are allowed to be you can nurse your child.
Billiger tanken
Listen, hun: whatever YOU choose is right for your baby. Breastfeeding is the most natural thing in the world and there is nothing disgusting about it. However- it is also painful and sometimes frustrating. I breastfed exclusivley for 3 months, and then I introduced formula. I did 50% breastfeeding and 50% formula up until he was months old and then just did formula. I cannot believe your mother is disgusted by it. This is YOUR baby and you should do whatever feels right. Try it out for a while and then make a decision. Don’t listen to what anyone else says. You are obviously a great mom since you are so concerned. Maybe speak with a lactation consultant for some tips on breastfeeding…. keep your options open and I wish you the best of luck sweetie!!
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I breast fed both of my girls and there are several reasons I would do it again. First, of course its the best thing for your child. Second, it creates a really special time for you and the baby. Third, it saves cost of formula. Fourth, the uterus contracting is a really good thing; that’s what helps you lose weight and it helps your body return to normal and it’s just good for you all together. I had some very painful moments as well but I just stayed focused on my baby girl and remained as calm as I could. You go into Mommy mode and forget that it’s painful, it’s the most unselfish thing a woman could do for her new born.
Fish Tank Aquariums
Breastfeeding is the very best thing for mother and baby. Formula is not a close second, it should be a last resort. When my son was born we had to feed him with a medicine dropper for a week to avoid nipple confusion. He just couldn’t seem to latch on so I would pump 15min every 3 hours and feed him. It was horrible! I was exhausted but determined. After a week we tried a nipple shield and he nursed great with that. Of course that was a pain in the butt to always be cleaning and have nearby etc but at three months he latched on without it and has done beautifully ever since. There is nothing that compares with the bond breast feeding creates. Seeing him sleeping in my lap, nursing and content is magic. As for people who don’t like it, that’s their hang up. A lot of older women were raised believing it was disgusting. Try to educate her and if that fails just ignore her, you are doing a great thing for your baby and yourself. If you are really looking for advice go to Le Leche League and be sure to buy The Womanly Art Of Breast Feeding! It is a must have
Handtaschen
give bf a try – it was such a wonderful experience for me -
Vivarium Reptiles
Those uterine cramps stop after a few days. Just remind yourself that it is your uterus contracting, which is going to give you a flatter stomach!
Vivarium Reptiles
Its great that you are considering this, and its great for your little one too. I dont understand why your mother would think this is disgusting. That is odd. ?!!? I planned on doing this as well for about 6 months, and really only lasted about 9 weeks. Its best to atleast try for a little while, I think. It also helps mom lose weight, and helps the little one’s immune system and i read somewhere that it is linked to having a more weight-balanced child.
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Handtaschen
All the other answers said what I was going to say mostly, I think you should go for it!
I just wanted to add with regards to your addition, that breastfeeding is recommended for the first 6 months by health organisations as that’s the most crucial stage of bfeeding, BUT there are still many health benefits way beyond that up to 2 years, for both you and the baby.
If you email me , Ill gladly send you a full list (as there are many!)
Altersvorsorge
You need to read up on breast feeding it is recommend to breast feed until 12 mths or beyond. But if you don’t like the idea 6mths is better then nothing. Don’t listen to your mum I can’t believe she thinks that way. If its so wrong why does our body’s make MILK.
Well all the best for your new baby hope all gos well.
Gas Barbeque
My MIL and husband’s grandmother didn’t breastfeed and are always putting me down for it. Telling me how much “easier” it would be to bottle feed. Yeah— getting up in the middle of the night to mix bottles, plus washing them all day long, not to mention how freakin’ expensive formula is… sounds much easier. Whatever.
Breastfeeding has been an awesome experience for me!! It’s always available, always the right temperature, plus I know exactly what is going into my baby’s body! That toxic formula in China scared the crap outta me. The bonding is amazing, too. Not that bottlefeeding mommy’s can’t bond with their babies, but I do believe it’s different. I say give it a try. If you only want to do it for 6 months, that’s still great. I thought I would start weaning at 6 months too, but now that I’ve been doing it for 3 I plan to start weaning at 12 months. Good luck to you!
Sleeping Bags for Kids
Definitely breastfeed.. My son is 5 1/2 months old and everywhere I go people comment on how healthy he is… people say they can tell he’s a breastfed baby without even having to ask. He’s also developmentally always been ahead of the other babies I know who are not breastfed and stronger too. I almost feel bad for the other parents when our babies are together because their babies are so obviously behind. I know all babies grow at their own pace, but my sister breastfed all four of hers and they all seemed healthier as well. Plus he has never been sick… he has caught a little of a cold a couple times but it went away within a day or two, and his symptoms were barely noticeable. And as for me… I am thinner than I was before I even got pregnant. I actually have to try to eat more because people tell me I’m too skinny! I have the freedom to eat whatever I want when previously I had to watch every calorie because I tended to gain easily. In the beginning it was hard… just make sure your baby isn’t given a pacifier in the nursery. Write it on a sheet of paper and tape it to his bassinet… I’m not kidding, when they change shifts the new nurse needs to know right away because they WILL give a pacifier without even asking you. My son had nipple confusion because of this.. and there were 2-3 weeks after this that nursing was a challenge.. several times I ended up crying and feeling like I was failing.. but I had a great lactation counselor who gave me nipple shields and these cups that made the nipple protrude more and these both really helped. When my milk came in, it was another challenge because he would choke on it, but I started having him latch on while i was sitting up in the recliner and then reclining it all the way back so that gravity was working against him and that worked great! My sister-in-law quit for that reason but I don’t think she really needed to. Eventually your baby WILL get it, you just have to persevere and you will never be sorry. I said before that I would bf until he was 6 months, but now that he’s almost 6 months I’m saying I’ll stop at a year!
Also: I’m not saying that if you bf you can never give your baby a pacifier, my son has a Nuk paci now but we waited about 8 weeks to give it to him to make sure the nipple confusion wouldn’t be an issue. Babies don’t really need one in the beginning anyway because all they really do is eat and sleep.