negativity towards breastfeeding

newmummy_5newmummy_5
edited December 2011 in Breastfeeding
i just cant beleive how much negativity there is towards breastfeeding. i beleive everybody has a choice and whether you choose to breastfeed or not its up to you but it makes me really cranky when people say that breastfeeding is gross or that it is incest. i also hate when people expect bf mothers to pump evertime they go out (do they realise how time consuming this would be?) or feed their baby in the toilet ( does anuybody else perch themselves on the toilet in the morning with a bowl of cereal and do a poo?) i exclusively breastfeed my 4 month old dd and when in public use a thin blanket over my shoulder so that my breast is not exposed and some of the looks i get are discusting!! srsly who else does this agitate?
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  • CaptainMorgaineCaptainMorgaine
    Me!!! The incest comments ESPECIALLY piss me off.
  • musicmommamusicmomma
    I totally agree with what you're saying concerning breast feeding. I think it's great no matter where it happens. But I also think there's a lot of negativity and condescension towards those that formula feed their babies. Every baby's different. Every person is different. We all have our opinions but we should all respect everyone's decisions with how and where we feed our little ones. I don't have any negative thoughts towards breast feeding no matter where it happens. I think it's a great thing to take care of our wee ones! :)
  • Bahamamama4828 Bahamamama4828
    Me!!! But I support any way a baby is fed. :)
  • Bahamamama4828 Bahamamama4828
    I'm bfing too as I type this. Lol its hard
  • CaptainMorgaineCaptainMorgaine
    There shouldnt be negativity either way! And moms who formula feed dont get comments about being child molesters.
  • Mommyo4Mommyo4
    I hate the way I am made to feel...like I have to pray he doesn't get hungry when we're out. At the mall there isn't anywhere to go except the bathroom. I was finally able to nurse him in a dressing room at motherhood while bra shopping. I usually go to my car and nurse him...but its so frustrating!
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  • newmummy_5newmummy_5
    @CaptainMorgaine i know there must be something wrong with them to even think of it that way
    @kristaf22 @musicmomma i agree mothers should be able to feed there babies however they choose without being judged
  • musicmommamusicmomma
    @CaptainMorgaine TRUE. That allegation is completely absurd. People can be so harsh. It's unbelievable. 8-|
  • newmummy_5newmummy_5
    lol @jdensma it was just an example :P
  • LaLa21LaLa21
    If it weren't natural and we weren't meant to BF we wouldn't be designed to produce milk. But we are so there's no argument :D
  • musicmommamusicmomma
    @jdensma Ha! Hilarious!
  • newmummy_5newmummy_5
    @Mommyo4 i know i used to feel that way too but eventually i just got over it and decided that if people didnt like me feeding my daughter that was there problem and maybe they should consider going somewhere private to eat thre lunch
  • Steph_Due_101611Steph_Due_101611
    The mall by me has quiet breast feeding areas with low lighting. Its peaceful.
  • LilSugarsMommaLilSugarsMomma
    :O people seriously think breastfeeding = incest?! Wtf!!
  • newmummy_5newmummy_5
    @LilSugarsMomma yeah they do i was as shocked as you its just messed uppp
  • MichelleBelleMichelleBelle
    I really hate when people compare bf in public to peeing, pooping, or having sex in public because its all natural. Not the same thing!!!!
  • CristinaLynnCristinaLynn
    I support a baby not going hungry!! :-) I've been all of the above with my kids, breast and formula fed. They are all equally healthy!
  • mommahadababymommahadababy
    To avoid confrontation,when i bf in public,i get him to latch in the bathroom& throw a blanket over me. I STILL get stares! I want to whip out a t!t& squirt them with my liquid gold!
  • newmummy_5newmummy_5
    lol @mommahadababy
  • TxMommy93011TxMommy93011
    I don't breastfeed BUT I support 100% I tried I really wanted to :( but anyways I was telling a pregnant cousin she should try it & she was like eww gross & I explained the benefits & she's gonna give it a shot & someone said y'all better go to the restroom when your breastfeeding in public. I was likee wtf do you eat where you shit?
  • newmummy_5newmummy_5
    @TxMommy93011 like lol wish i could like comments like on facebookkkk!!!
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  • JuliansMommyJuliansMommy
    I agree bf is the best for your LO but on this forum there's always been negativity towards formula fed babies and it was always the same people. As long as my lo is fed and not starving I'm doing my part:) Now that the forum has opened to new members I don't see that as often. Thank god.
  • JuliansMommyJuliansMommy
    Sorry but that was MY personal opinion if you don't like my comment don't read it:)
    @ta2edblondie
  • JuliansMommyJuliansMommy
    This is a forum and everyone is entitled to their OWN opinions.
  • Bahamamama4828 Bahamamama4828
    I love the breastfeeding category. I haven't heard any negative comments out in public yet except my mil saying it has no vitamins in it lol how did bf babies survive then lol. @newmummy_5 vent away lol
  • Mommyo4Mommyo4
    This is #4 for me...I breastfed with all of them to different ages depending on circumstances. I don't know why I worry about what people think about me bf in public...I think its more I don't like confrontation. But when my son needs to eat I will try to find a quick place to discreetly feed him. But I refuse to sit on a toilet to feed him. On the other hand I do respect other people and keep covered. While I think its natural I also believe that its a different world today and I need to do my best to respect others. It doesn't hurt my baby to be covered with a light receiving blanket to nurse. This is just my feelings on it and I am not judging how others choose to nurse in public.
  • JuliansMommyJuliansMommy
    edited December 2011
    Where the hell was I judging bf mom's? I was strictly stating how you and others would always make negative posts regarding formula feeding. If you want to support bf do it but there's no need for all the ff negativity.
  • Mommyo4Mommyo4
    In @juliansmommy defense...there did used to be several moms on here who criticized formula feeding moms. And while I agree and all the proof out there says breast is best its not always best for everyone. And some moms try and for one reason or another it doesn't work. My 7 year old had to be put on formula because he couldn't tolerate my breastmilk...found out later he was lactose intolerant and because I was consuming dairy products it was hurting him. I had to stop nursing him at 5 months and I was heart broken. Felt like a failure...but I know that he did great on formula when we found one that worked.
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