Why would any educated mother choose not to breastfeed? (With the exception of HIV/AIDS infected persons)
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Mini_kilt
ANSWERS: 16
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Because my husband shared this question with me, I decided to answer instead of him. Let's see why would a woman choose not to breastfeed? Well maybe the pain, frustration and cracked, bleeding nipples that come with this "bonding experience" may be just the tip of the iceberg. Considering new reports that have shown that the "benefits" of breastfeeding are not supported by actual results (ie. higher IQ, healthier children, etc.), may also be another reason. But most of all, a woman may not have a choice, believe it or not. I took the classes and prepared BUT I couldn't physically do it. My milk never came in. It was a hellish experience and one I would never choose to relive again. . . and all this comes from a woman who has a master's degree. . .
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When you discover that after 4 weeks of breast feeding your baby cries constantly and is not progressing you CHOOSE not to breast feed because you discover that formula milk satisfies your baby's hunger and helps him to develop. (not typed by me, but my wife)
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Breastfeeding is a very individual, personal choice. I am highly educated, however I chose not to breastfeed. Most of my friends didn't breast feed either but a few did. Has nothing to do with education, simply a very personal choice.
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In my case, my son had to be given supplemental water to help him to get rid of his jaundice. He refused the breast after that and I had to pump to get breast milk for him. My milk eventually dried up and I had to give him formula.
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Breast feeding reduces the risk of breast cancer up to a great extent.Educated mothers are really figure concious they should be health concious rather.The only way to get rid of such a dreaded disease is making their child suckle.you can at the same time maintain you figure by work out.Chlidren get immunized against many diseases by getting mothers milk.So i dont really find any good reasons why educated mothers choose not to breast feed.
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I think it is mostly for cultural reasons. There is very poor education and support out there. For instance most women don't realize that poor latching causes the pain and the cracked nipples. You really have to be shown how to do it right otherwise it hurts like nobody's business. I mean bad. Once I was shown correct latch it never hurt again. That is not to say it was 100% easy but I was committed. I was not breastfed and my mother was not supportive at first. Now she's a big supporter and really encouraged my sister to do it. Paid an LC for her an all.
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Because we live in a culture that has -- for generations -- been brainwashed by giant pharmaceutical companies. We've lost our deep connection to art of mothering and we no longer appreciate the true power contained in our womanhood. It's quite sad, really.
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I think that many women plan on returning to work shortly after giving birth, and breastfeeding just isn't practical when you're away from your child for 8 or 9 hours a day. And yes, I KNOW you can pump breastmilk - but honestly, who would want to? I've tried that, and it's torture! I think that also Dads are taking over more of the infant care, and that includes feedings so it makes more sense to bottle feed. Not to mention that it's easier to wean a child off the bottle than it is to wean them off the breast. I only breastfed my youngest for about three weeks before I gave up. Not that it wasn't going well, but he was constantly hungry and I felt like I was walking around in a sleep-deprived daze with an infant attached to my breast all day long. I was also ravenously hungry 24 hours a day. I'd eat a full meal and ten minutes later my stomach would be growling again. It just didn't make sense to keep putting myself through that.
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My wife answered this question a couple of days ago under my name and I hadn't looked at it until I received a comment to her answer from the questioner. At this point I read all the answers and comments and came to the conclusion that the question was deliberately placed to diminish the feelings of self-worth of mothers who, for whatever reason, had been unable, or had chosen not, to breast feed. It seems to me that the plan back-fired, as any such plan deserves to. I see that the questioner is an "expert" in breast feeding and infants. Thankfully not in personal relationshops or parenting.
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I don't know. Sometimes, I wonder if it means they might have breast implants. I suppose they may worry that it could be harmful to the child if silicone leaked out. Maybe they adopted the child. Maybe they are having postpartum depression requiring meds. Best not to judge. Most of us over 30 were not breast fed and we seem to be doing all rightl.
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Personal choice. Thankfully everyone has one.
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Because of the key word, "choose". That is whay they chose to do.
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it isn't convienient. some women don't enjoy it or are unable to do it & some infants aren't satisfied by it.
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Being educated doesn't mean you can breastfeed! not even the smartest woman may have problems with her milk and feeding. If the baby can't suck properly etc, what that got to do with being educated!!!!!!
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Some women experience pain while breastfeeding. Some babies are biters or chewers. Some babies need supplements beyond breastmilk. Some women can not produce enough breastmilk to feed. Some women either want to or need to return to work in a profession where it is inconvenient to walk around with drippy nipples. Some babies just don't want to breastfeed. Some women live lives where the convenience of formula is a necessary evil to accomodate their schedules. The wonderful thing is the freedom to do what you need to do to make things work for both you and your baby, whatever that may be.
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Why would any educated person ask such an ignorant question?
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