When It Comes to Breastfeeding, We Can't Handle the Truth

*Fluffy Bunnies - posted on 06/09/2010

This was meant for encouragement not debate. Yes, there are women who can't breastfeed although it's rare. It's funny how some people think that giving milk from a cow is better than mom's milk. If you don't want to breastfeed past one year, then don't. I love cow's milk and all milk products, but I'm going to continue to feed my 13 month old my milk because it's better for her (not to mention made JUST for her). At 6 months babies can start solids if they're ready. That in no way means they should stop breast milk. Breast milk or formula should be their MAIN source of nutrition until they are one. Breast milk continues to be a good source of nutrition (better than water and juice) for babies beyond a year if mom and baby choose to continue. The WHO recommends breastfeeding a minimum of 2 years and to continue as long as mom and baby desire.



This blog is directed at women who are told a lie. They're told they have supply issues or they can't breastfeed when really they can. That's her point. It happened to her with her first child. She didn't want to give formula, but she was made to feel that she couldn't breastfeed. She educated herself and found out she was lied to. She successfully breastfed her next child. She's not (and neither am I) bashing women who cannot breastfeed. Just because something is posted that's pro-breastfeeding (in a breastfeeding group) does not mean it's bashing moms who don't breastfeed.

Chantalle - posted on 06/09/2010

I just read the blog, and I wouldn't say I agree with what she is saying. Some women simply can't lactate, due to their breast, cell tissues ect they can't do it, just the same way the some women simply can not have children!! There is a real condition, granted the numbers of women with the condition are low, but it does exist.



EDIT: I understand what some are saying about it taking a long time for milk to come through, I'm not talking about it taking a while, i'm talking about NO lactation or colostrum. My son is 1 year and 9 days old now, and I can say I have NEVER had any colostrum, no breast enlargement, no wet patches no nothing, as I said above this actually happens to people, and I am soooo sick and tired of people ridiculing people who can't breastfeed or choose not to, more so when they wanted to and they couldn't!!!



Re: breastfeeding past 1 year old: Honestly guys, I think it's a little strange. At 6 months a child should be started on solid foods, and by 1 should be eating 3 meals plus snacks a day, and you can ween them onto cows milk at 1 year old, and they can offered water at anytime and juice over 6 months so honestly I think it's quite strange, and I don't blame people for thinking so. Honestly if that was me, I would feel strange publicly feeding my over 1 year old in a department store!



You said that your 5th daughter hated formula and you tried 2 different brands, but how long did you try before breastfeeding, it takes time for children to get used to one brand, and if you switch to often you can actually bind her up (as in constipated) or can result it stomach aches. Children have an inbuilt reflex to suckle, they don't discriminate against breast or bottle as long as they get something to nourish them. And they also love the cuddly closeness from being swaddled against there mothers chest, which you can do with bottle of breast. when I was feeding my son I would hold the bottle in my right hand, hold my son close to my chest with my left hand, and feed him that way, as to imitate suckling from the breast

Laura - posted on 06/08/2010

Love this! Kudos to her for writing this and to you for sharing! Hooray for breastfeeding!

Erin - posted on 06/05/2010

love it, great blog! thanks for sharing!

Heather - posted on 06/02/2010

Love this!

Ashley - posted on 06/02/2010

I believe this has just became my favorite quote!!! I love this thanks for sharing it

Lesley - posted on 05/31/2010

LOVE this. I'm a huge advocate in the BF department.
AMAZING statement!

Christina Marie - posted on 05/30/2010

This is great. Finally! :) Thanks for sharing!!

Bershelle - posted on 05/29/2010

Love it! Thanks for sharing

Sheena - posted on 05/28/2010

yep im still brestfeeding my daughter and she is 16months old,my mates look and me strange but hey i bet they didnt experience it like me oh well breast is best and my daughter loves it and she dont get sick as much as bottle fed babies????yeahh

Djrianna - posted on 05/27/2010

great blog!

Meggan - posted on 05/26/2010

If only we as a society looked at women's bodies as the miracle workers they are! We need to encourage this type of thinking when it comes to respecting ourselves, our daughters, sisters, and friends...

Natasa - posted on 05/24/2010

love like love ...

Maggie - posted on 05/23/2010

I dont really know why the issue even comes up after pregnancy but, I think about this idea alot after 17 months of exclusive breastfeeding and trying to ween currently. Women lack confidence. Our motherhoods have been stripped from us by advertisements of what we should be doing instead of what our bodies have evolved us to do as mothers. Thats scares me for my daughter.

Christina - posted on 05/19/2010

Caedyn didn't want to have anything to do with formula- it was funny tried it as a supplement but he really didn't like the flavor of the formula so there's another arguement for why moms milk is best LOL. I've even tasted the formula and it's nasty! YUCK!!!

Brittany - posted on 05/18/2010

LOve this blog. Thank you for sharing!

Elizabeth - posted on 05/18/2010

I love this!

Tanith - posted on 05/17/2010

Perfectly put. My son is 8 months - still breastfeeding and people look at me funny. I have a "friend" who's grossed out about breastfeeding - she doesn't know what she's missing.

Fanchon - posted on 05/15/2010

I love Kellymom! thanks for sharing

Eve - posted on 05/13/2010

the best part is that my husband was soooo for me breastfeeding. He says he only wants the best for us ( my son and I) even if it meant for awhile he wouldnt be able to feed him. Ofcourse now my supply is great and he will be home again in 1 week! totally daddy n baby bonding time

Megan - posted on 05/13/2010

That is awesome!! I love it Thank you for sharing

Eve - posted on 05/12/2010

Isnt this the truth!! It took me about 2 weeks to get milk. They say it was because of the c section. I couldnt imagine not breastfeeding my lil boy. I may even hold out for the full 2 yrs. Depending on how much he bites me. .

Tempestt - posted on 05/11/2010

Soooo true, well put. Definitely adding this blog :-)

Kelly - posted on 05/11/2010

That's a really great way to think about it!

Mandy - posted on 05/10/2010

Nice!

Susan - posted on 05/08/2010

breastfeeding is a exsperience that after having 5 children i only truely got right with number 5 with lots of support but a lot of people got offended after 6 months and got isolated but i still continued because my baby hated formula and we tried two diffrent brands and diffrent teats and bottles.my baby girl knew what she needed and when she needed it it was always hard when she was ill or teething which people dont tell you .

Emma - posted on 05/06/2010

love it

Jesi - posted on 05/05/2010

love love love

Leslie - posted on 05/02/2010

I couldn't have said it better myself, I love this lady.

Sheena - posted on 05/01/2010

LOVE IT! thanks!!!!!!!!

Lindsay - posted on 04/30/2010

I agree, I love it! :D

Shelly - posted on 04/27/2010

love it!!!

Kathleen - posted on 04/26/2010

LOVES THIS!!!!

*Fluffy Bunnies - posted on 04/25/2010

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Lisa - posted on 04/25/2010

can't find kellymom on facebook

Marline - posted on 04/25/2010

AMEN!!!

Christina - posted on 04/20/2010

I have two children, my oldest is 13 going on 21 and I tried and failed at breastfeeding with him, of course it didn't help that I had no pump and a house full of formula! I was also 21 when I had him and breastfeeding wasn't highly supported. I now have a 15 month old and he's my champ nurser! We're down to 2x's a day 3 when I don't have classes. My mom was seriously convinced I would fail nursing this time too. Didn't happen, now I'm debating to start weaning or to continue until he's two or I have another baby on the way, I heard that is a natural way to wean as the flavor of the milk changes and nursing babes come to not like it.

Ashley - posted on 04/19/2010

they won't starve, they'll just line up n front of us ;)

Ellen - posted on 04/19/2010

I like this woman!! :)

Amanda - posted on 04/19/2010

and if there is a natural disaster...such as hurricane Katrina...that powdered crap is gonna have a shortage but us breastfeeding mothers will not be phased and the women who feed their children powder will likely starve.

Amanda - posted on 04/19/2010

perfectly stated!! This should be framed at every WIC office!!

Tashina - posted on 04/19/2010

really good quote~!

Sheila - posted on 04/18/2010

thats awesome!

Melissa - posted on 04/18/2010

well said!

Emma - posted on 04/18/2010

I'm breast feeding my 3rd baby now and have breast fed the others as well. I've heard some ridiculous things said about breast feeding such as its perverted. Its the most natural way to feed your baby and never let anyone put you off breast feeding.

Emma - posted on 04/18/2010

Very true! So inspirational!

Karen Aminah - posted on 04/17/2010

oh that is beautiful and perfect; i am finally breastfeeding and this is my fourth child but this time i am in france away from all the friends and family that told me i could not do it; but i am doing it and my baby is thriving i just regret i lacked the confidence and support to have breastfed my other three kids

Stephanie - posted on 04/16/2010

Thank you, this is so interesting, and TRUE! It's a shame that so many women feel "uncomfortable" breastfeeding. When I asked my neighbor if she was going to breastfeed, that was her reply, "No, I feel weird and uncomfortable doing that"! Weird?? I'll tell you what I think is weird lady, I think it's WEIRD that you want to put some man-made powdered milk with ingredients you can't even PRONOUNCE into your precious newborn baby's body!

Stephanie - posted on 04/16/2010

awesome.

Cheri - posted on 04/16/2010

Very nice! :) I find it interesting how people will spend thousand on trying to have a baby. And some people will spend thousands on formula. But, when it comes to spending money on learning to breast feed so a baby can have the best life possible some people won't do it... I don't understand how they can say they want the best for their kids, it's actually a pet peeve of mine...