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To Breast Feed or Not to Breast Feed?
I'm not talking about in public. I'm talking about whether you think it is important to breast feed or not. I've been talking to a few parents that did not breast feed their children and have noticed some major "differences" that these children have compared to those who opted for breast feeding.
I know that there are a handful of 20sb moms out there... what is your take on the breast feeding situation? And also 20sb moms to be, it may not be for a couple of years, but for those of you considering having children, how do you feel about it? And guys too, although I don't see any logical reason a guy would be against breast feeding... but who knows, maybe there are!
Ok, go!
I know that there are a handful of 20sb moms out there... what is your take on the breast feeding situation? And also 20sb moms to be, it may not be for a couple of years, but for those of you considering having children, how do you feel about it? And guys too, although I don't see any logical reason a guy would be against breast feeding... but who knows, maybe there are!
Ok, go!
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Permalink Reply by Lexi on -
I'll probably go with the breast feeding route when I have kids (one day). There's so many anti-bodies and such in breast milk that you won't be able to give your child using formula. Formula's fine for on the go when you don't have any pumped if you don't like to feed in public but I don't think it's ever as good as mothers milk. After all, there's a reason women lactate and even create milk- its there to feed and nourish their child. It's a natural source of nutrition. Why not use it? Other than my cousin, I'm pretty much certain there isn't anyone in my family who wasn't breast fed. It's just the way we do things.
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Permalink Reply by Barbara on -
If I ever had a kid, I would breastfeed, but only to a certain age. I used to work at a portrait studio and saw kids all day. I always thought it was really weird when women would breastfeed kids over one year old. Just my opinion, but it seemed odd to me since at that age they can start eating actual food.
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Permalink Reply by Margarita on -
I have not heard a single person say in my experience that breastfeeding or not breastfeeding shows differences in their child. A good friend of mine has three children, the first two breastfed, the last one she had problems with bfing and didn't do it. She noticed NO differences (the kids are now 9,7, and 5) in development or anything.
I think there is no right or wrong answer here - it's all personal preference. And I think it sucks to be a woman who chooses not to breastfeed or CAN'T breastfeed and is made to feel guilty about it. I breastfed, but it's all personal choice.
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Permalink Reply by Shinxy on -
I would not breastfeed. But before you get all uppity at me, I would still probably give my kid the breast milk (I'd pump it out or whatever you're meant to do). I just don't want my child performing a sexual act upon me in order to get nourishment. I find that incredibly disturbing.
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Permalink Reply by leilani on -
a sexual act? why do you see it that way?
i mean that very sincerely because to me, i see breasts as being primarily biological things and secondarily sexual things...? don't you think they were made for feeding infantS?
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Permalink Reply by Shinxy on
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Why do I see it that way? I don't know. I guess I've always seen breasts as a more sexual thing.
But if you saw it the same way as me, would you not also find it incredibly disturbing?
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Permalink Reply by Sara Nipples on -
It might just be something that changes after you have kids, you know? Maybe after you have a child, you won't view your breasts as sexually as you viewed them before?
I don't have kids so I'm just guessing here.
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Permalink Reply by Shinxy on
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No way man. That shit's disturbing. Besides, I don't think I'm having kids.
I think it's more the fact that they CAN be viewed sexually, that bothers me enough.
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Permalink Reply by Sam Huizinga on -
I can't say that I would. Maybe for the fact that I wasn't fed from the tit as an infant. I will how ever give it a try, and possibly pump. I wouldn't want my kid on for very long. Not sure. I can't really say because I'm not preggo, or plan to be anytime soon. We'll see for sure when the time comes. But as of now I'm 50/50 with it.
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Permalink Reply by leilani on
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also... as for guys... i had a patient whose husband was very anti-breastfeeding because he felt it 'discluded' him. he said it made the father an outsider to bonding, etc. it was pretty strange.
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Permalink Reply by Dianne R. on -
I will definitely breast feed. The benefits are astounding. The Mr. is super pro-breast feeding. He's awesome. We're gearing up to try to have kids in the next few years and he's already reading all the information he can get his hands on about what's best for me and the baby.
I have noticed the difference in my friends babies. Two of my best friends had babies at the same time, one breast fed and the other did not. The baby who wasn't breast fed has been sicker and isn't as active as the other baby. They're both around 9 months old now. The breast fed baby has such a sweet disposition and is super playful/out going. The other baby just seems a little bit more reserved.
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