Guest guest Posted October 28, 2008 Report Share Posted October 28, 2008 I breast fed my sons who are now 34, 33 and 26. I really didn't breast feed that long, but I think it is important, not only for the bonding, but for the extra nutrients they receive, and this is the only way to get them. I usually breast fed for 6 months. Alas, the nurses weren't that helpful clear back then!! ________________________________ Susie <autumn745 Sunday, October 26, 2008 9:00:16 PM << >> Re: Anyone in favor of breastfeeding? I breastfed both my girls who are now 25 and 20. The oldest for 3 years and the youngest for a year when she weaned herself off. I had always thought it was the natural way to go and is much easier...no mixing, no heating...no bottles to get ready to take when you go somewhere and no headache trying to find a place to heat a bottle when the little one gets hungry. My grands were bottle fed but I blame a lot of that on the nurses at the hospital who made my daughter feel very insecure when she tried to nurse (I ran the nurses out of the room when they tried to coach me the first time). Glad to see so many FOR breastfeeding here. Alternative- Medicine- Forum@ s.com, " Shelly Bradley " <nothinglikeamomslo ve wrote: > > I am just curious how many in here are in favor of breastfeeding. > > I was talking with a friend recently as I made a observation that I > previously overlooked. It appears, at least when I had my baby, a few > years ago, that hospitals worked against you breastfeeding. They were > very unprofessional with me and did terrible things with me and my > child. > > I was just wondering what other people's opinions were. > > Thanks. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted October 30, 2008 Report Share Posted October 30, 2008 It is a woman's choice. Some woman do not feel comfortable breast feeding, others feel bonded with there baby. I am for breastfeeding it is healthy natural mothers milk, but always eat a healthy diet. I breast fed my 2 children. Diane In a message dated 10/29/2008 6:59:19 P.M. Eastern Daylight Time, dsdollman writes: , " Shelly Bradley " <nothinglikeamomslove wrote: I am just curious how many in here are in favor of breastfeeding. I was talking with a friend recently as I made a observation that I previously overlooked. It appears, at least when I had my baby, a few years ago, that hospitals worked against you breastfeeding. They were very unprofessional with me and did terrible things with me and my child. I was just wondering what other people's opinions were. Thanks. **************A Good Credit Score is 700 or Above. See yours in just 2 easy steps! (http://pr.atwola.com/promoclk/100000075x1211625659x1200715650/aol?redir=http://\ www.freecreditreport.com/pm/default.aspx?sc=668072 & hmpgID=82 & bcd=emailf ooter) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hi I have a 9.5 mos old baby; breastfed full time until 6 months and loved it. I still breastfeed mostly mornings and before she goes to bed. I would encourage everyone to breastfeed. It's convenient, no worries about germs, warming up bottles in the middle of the night... I live in Arizona. The BFing friendly law was passed recently. It was pushed forward by a woman who breastfed her baby in a restaurant and was asked to leave!!! When my baby was born, I was strongly encouraged to breastfeed; I also attended a BFing class at the hospital I was delivering. BREAST IS THE BEST --- On Wed, 10/29/08, dsdollman <dsdollman wrote: dsdollman <dsdollman << >> Re: Anyone in favor of breastfeeding? Wednesday, October 29, 2008, 3:17 AM I breastfed both of my children. 27 years ago, I encountered a great deal of prejudice at the hospital and some of the nurses were outright bullies about trying to discourage breastfeeding. My mother in law, who was head nurse on the floor above, finally came down and intervened, told them to back off. The pediatrician, who was also my husband's pediatrician, tried to tell me I wouldn't be able to make enough milk for my son because I was so tiny and he was so big (7 pounds is big?). My daughter is now breastfeeding her second breastfed child. I went with her to a well-check for the baby and imagine my surprise when I learned that Colorado has now passed a law supporting breastfeeding! The law states that any mother is allowed to breastfeed anywhere that she is allowed to be. I was very pleased, and surprised. I remember when my son was young and I was working at a restaurant in Colorado. One day, a young woman at a lunch table covered herself with a blanket and started breastfeeding at the table. The restaurant owner walked up to her, told her in a loud voice that she was offended and asked the woman to leave. The woman started to cry. Shameful. Alternative- Medicine- Forum@ s.com, " Shelly Bradley " <nothinglikeamomslo ve wrote: > > I am just curious how many in here are in favor of breastfeeding. > > I was talking with a friend recently as I made a observation that I > previously overlooked. It appears, at least when I had my baby, a few > years ago, that hospitals worked against you breastfeeding. They were > very unprofessional with me and did terrible things with me and my > child. > > I was just wondering what other people's opinions were. > > Thanks. > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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