Despite all the scientific evidence that shows that breast milk is better than formula, why do women still choose not to breastfeed?
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I was told by one gal that breastfeeding wsa painful. She was this skinny, black woman around 30 years of age. I never heard this from anyone before or after cause it's usually not a topic I discuss since I have no children myself.
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they are too busy. they have nannys. its all about convenience. and inconvenience.
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My wife did, and the nurses at the hospital did not like that. They did not ask why we chose that way. We had complications in the pregnancy (Like the way I said "We"? LOL) and as a result, my wife couldn't produce her own milk. So it was either formula or death by starvation. What does science have to say about that? Survival of the fittest, natural selection, something like that?
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Some do not have the patience (mentality), some don't have the milk, some don't have a lifestyle that can accomodate. I had cows milk (no treatment to it, right out of the cow) with kayro syrup in it. My brother had condensed milk. This was in 1938 and 1942.
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As a mother of three who nursed each baby, I'm a strong proponent of it, but there are many reasons why other mothers choose formula: Need to return to work (or college) and schedule will not accommodate milk pumping and storage Expressed breast milk requires special storage and preparation to preserve nutrients Efficient breast pumps are quite costly Improper positioning on the breast can lead to painful, cracked and even bleeding nipples Structural problems with baby's palate can interfere with successful nursing Premature babies cannot adequately suckle the breast to induce lactation (without the assistance of a pump) Desire to have father or other caregiver help with feedings Need for mother to take medications that aren't safe for baby to ingest via breast milk Breastfeeding does require a greater commitment from the mother to not be separated from her baby for long periods of time Poor milk production or multiple babies requiring more than mother can produce
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I suppose its quiet a perosnal thing myabe they feel they cant go anywhere if they have to breastfeed baby, you cant always plan your day between feeding baby. My ex SIL just wasnt the maternal kind and made her mind up before having her baby she didnt want to do it , also not producing enough milk. WHen I had my second I had to breast and bottle feed after 6 weeks I couldnt do both anymore so she went onto the bottle fully at least I knew she had a few weeks of getting my antibodies.My first wouldnt take to the breast as they gave her a bottle as soon as she was born as she had low blood sugar and after that I just couldnt get her to latch on, missing that breast milk she was a very sicky kid.
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I would have loved to breastfed. I tried but found out that I was starving my child. I was lactating, but i was lacking the nutrients to feed my baby. I had to go to formula, a two week old shouldn't drink more than 2 oz he drank 4 oz. He was soooooo hungry.
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Disinformation, stigmatization, and propaganda.
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After the third week of breastfeeding my husband woke to find me on the couch crying.The baby went from one breast to another ALL NIGHT LONG.I was exhausted.He said "Babe,I can't help.You need to stop breast feeding because you are going to hurt yourself and the baby." sigh A perfect husband.
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i guess that formula is just as good today it has all the nutrients needed to help thr groth and development of a new baby. I breast fed my first child but cause i had my second close after i bottle fed for convience and my little boy is chubby and healthy.
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Some drink... Some smoke... Some take medications that can be passed through breast milk... Some are worried about what they eat, drink, or take that can be passed... Some would like to get back to sex, and if breastfeeding, hubby's not supposed to - You know...
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some women don't have the choice while others choose not to for various reasons. We shouldn't judge women on the choice that they make.
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My son wouldn't latch on, I tried so hard.. my daughter, well, I had a 2.5 year old when she was born, so we formula fed her. It was just what I wanted. My kids are healthy, smart and very well.
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Breast is best if both mother and child have no health problems and no problems latching on.
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Because it hurts!!! And your breast leak everywhere.I wanted to breastfeed my daughter.that lasted for about a week.My boobs were really engorged and hurt really bad.I finally stopped.SHe is now 19 months old and is perfect.
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For me i b/f my baby for 3 months, i loved the bonding but i was so drained non stop, i found it hard knowing that i was always the only one who could look after her, its a massive deal to breastfeed. Parents to be dont get enough support or information about how full on breastfeeding really is. Any woman who choses to do it i wish them the best of luck and not worry about what people say if you cant for some reason do it for the "12 months"... Any amount of time is commendable :-)
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Sometimes, as in my case, we dont produce enough to feed our children properly and they suffer weight issues for it. So its best we give them what they need to actually thrive. I tried all the tricks and it didnt help my supply at all. Id rather them have formula then suffer for months with my insufficient supply. BTDT.... And sometimes, shocking, mothers arent comfy doing it. Really shouldnt be that big of a deal to others. If the babies are happy and healthy and thriving...thats what should matter.
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Some can't do it for physical reasons, others are brought up in families where bottle feeding is the norm and can't get good advice from their rellies if breast feeding presents problems. I was told I would probably have to bottle-feed but had my heart set on breastfeeding. I fed my first child for 7 years and my second for nearly 3 (they both weaned in the same week one Christmas). My older daughter is now breastfeeding her 3 week old but she does find it tiring as bubby wakes up hungry several times a night.
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Well a lot of woman are selfish! I'm talking about the Mom's who don't have any problem with their milk. They wanna smoke or go do what they want. They think it's to much work. But it's actually a ton easier! When the baby wakes up in the night just to plop that boobie out! It beats having to make bottles!!
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