It doesn't make you anything other than a woman who chose to
breastfeed her children because YOU think it is awesome.
Many mothers choose to
breastfeed their child because of the healthy and natural process that it offers babies.
While research ha not yet been able to explain why this is, there are two theories: First, the baby might refuse the milk because of the taste or lack of sufficient milk supply; and second, the mother might not be as interested in
breastfeeding her child because of the conflict between smoking and nursing.
Not exact matches
I will not stop
breastfeeding my
child when she is hungry
because you can not control your adolescent libido.
I know people with these conditions who struggled significantly with
breastfeeding their first
child, but were able to successfully
breastfeed their second
child because they were more informed and more prepared.
I agree with Meagan,
because I read someplace that women with higher IQ are
breastfeeding more than others so it might also be related with not neglecting their
children and being more concerned for their welfare.
I bet you have had to give in hundreds of times in completely different areas of life... My 2 - year - old
breastfed child is very well - behaved and I do not give in whenever he wants anything... I let him have a cuddle and be
breastfed not
because he wants it but
because he needs it...
Often women with low supply are let down by the
breastfeeding community
because they rely on the idea that if your
child does not have enough milk it is
because you are not working hard enough.
I'll
breastfeed on an aircraft / park bench / train / chair etc. etc. etc. if I need or want to
because I parent my young
children using
breastfeeding as nourishment and comfort.
This has been a particularly difficult thing for Nell
because she struggled with
breastfeeding issues like tongue - tie and thrush with her first two
children and was determined that this time, with Dash, the
breastfeeding relationship would be different.
Sure, my infant
child gets nutrition out of the deal and stays alive, and that is a bonus — but the real reason I
breastfeed is
because I am an exhibitionist.
Because my mission here is to inspire, motivate, and help families travel with babies, toddlers, and young
children, I was delighted when Bravado Designs got in touch so we could talk about
breastfeeding and travel.
So now in Holland you are being told by the health - workers you do a poor job giving your
child 6 months exclusive
breastfeeding,
because you would risk food allergies.
I have a few qualms about his hunch that «The key difference is likely to come down to the demands of
breastfeeding following the birth of a
child — an activity that's energy - intensive, time - consuming, and quite difficult to integrate with paid work, at least as work is currently structured» —
because that assumes that all women who want a high status - high income partner plan to have
children.
But... but... but... I don't want other women to give up on
breastfeeding because they believe something to be true that really isn't true and I don't want you to be robbed of the opportunity to nurse your future
children (if you want to)
because you believe something that really isn't true.
I wouldn't leave that comment
because I applaud her commitment to
breastfed for those 6 weeks and if I tell her that she's a bad parent, what incentive does she have to consider
breastfeeding again with another
child or encouraging a friend or relative to
breastfeed.
Because of this, it may be best to stay away from sushi until your
child is finished with
breastfeeding.
Sure would make it easier instead of being judged by one group
because I
breastfed my 25 month old while pregnant and judged by another group
because I have to have a scheduled c - section and then judged by yet another group
because I dare to put my
child in a crib — never mind that each of these decisions has been in the best interest of my
children.
And
because many women have never seen another woman
breastfeeding before they attempt to
breastfeed their
child, according to Suzie, there's no wonder that women have unrealistic expectations, become overwhelmed, and simply give up
breastfeeding altogether.
And in 1987, the book How to Raise a Healthy
Child in Spite of Your Doctor became popular among many
breastfeeding families
because of its unabashed enthusiasm for
breastfeeding at a time when many doctors were still quick to recommend formula.
Yes, a
breastfeeding mother can go sit in her car, but a woman shouldn't have to hide away in her car
because she needs to feed her hungry
child.
The Canadian family practitioner came home one evening and found his wife in tears
because a lactation consultant she had called for advice had «essentially told her that she was endangering our
child's life
because she was not
breastfeeding properly, or
breastfeeding enough, [that] supplementing was harmful to our baby.»
She added: «In general, any contact between a sexual organ against the will of the
child constitutes abuse...
because it's
breastfeeding, it's a sensitive issue.»
In this case, as in many others, the parent and
child had to keep the continuing
breastfeeding a secret
because of societal disapproval.
In an exceptional case, Illinois
child protection authorities have taken a 6 - year - old boy from the custody of a Champaign mother
because she was still
breastfeeding him, allegedly against his wishes.
Just avoid items such as alcohol or caffeine while
breastfeeding because this will make its way into your milk and can negatively affect your
child.
Many moms think they have to restrict their diet while
breastfeeding to make sure their
child doesn't develop any allergies, but the American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology notes that
because breast milk has plenty of immune - boosting nutrients, it's already helping prevent your
child from developing allergies.
The cancer experts at AICR noted that
because carrying excess body fat is linked to increased risk for seven different cancers,
breastfeeding affords protection to both mother and
child.
Is your
child very sick all of the time (
because breastmilk is best for that), is your
child not growing at the rate expected (then there are tests which need to be done that have nothing to do with
breastfeeding), does your
child have some developmental issues that need to be looked at (again which will have nothing to do with the fact that they are
breastfeeding or not).
Actually, if you're considering weaning
because you've had enough of your boob addicted toddler, saying «No» may just prolong your
breastfeeding relationship with your
child and make
breastfeeding more enjoyable for everyone in the long run.
Your boobs are hanging just one inch above your shoes
because you
breastfed so many
children for sooooooo long!!
Whatever decision you make, be assured that the benefits of
breastfeeding don't diminish for you and your baby
because your
child reaches a certain age.
I was able to take my
children to work with me and
breastfeed on the job without fleeing into a bathroom or private room, but that was largely
because I was comfortable doing so and wanted to set a positive
breastfeeding example for the other mothers attending my preschool / playgroup.
It was
because of this image and
because of the ease with which my mother seemed to nurse her
children that I just didn't realize that
breastfeeding doesn't always just «happen» in some magical or mystical way.
Children love the first
breastfeeding session as well as the last one
because they want more support and comfort at those times of the day, so it's best not to substitute any of those two feeds.
Even if we're exhausted, depressed, in constant pain, our babies are losing weight, we resent our
child, or
breastfeeding is causing emotional flashbacks to previous abuse... none of that matters
because our baby is getting breastmilk and we're avoiding evil disgusting formula.
Dr. Amy — the older
children aren't a problem
because if you have the * right * kind of
breastfeeding relationship ovulation has been suppressed until those older
children are school aged.
People are saying that the LCs say «NEVER EVER even LOOK at formula
because even one tiny drop will ruin
breastfeeding forever and ever, amen, and you have to stick with it even if your nipples FALL OFF, or your
child is doomed.»
I literally have been
breastfeeding my baby and have my other
children standing around upset
because I didn't pour them a cup of koolaid and my husband POUTING
because dinner wasn't served exactly when he wanted it.
my husband thinks that i shouldn't
breastfeed because he thinks the
child will have a better bond with me and he will be left out.
It only made it to a magazine
because it is out of the mainstream, and that cover did nothing to «normalise»
breastfeeding bigger
children.
Reading whilst
breastfeeding will lower your
child's IQ points
because your milk will absorb the knowledge you gain instead of that wisdom magically transferring through the milk to your baby.
Even though I
breastfeed for as long as possible (
because I want to, not
because I am a sheep that is following the crunchy crowd) I am still waiting for these lactivist to explain to women what they are supposed to do when they are trying to
breastfeed, take care of other
children, and have no support taking care of the household.
I also happen to understand a mother's desire to
breastfeed because I'm a father of two beautiful
children and my wife experienced her own challenges with
breastfeeding.
I've had an interesting one from a facebook friend where she is delaying vaccinating her
children because she is still
breastfeeding.
Because so many
children die from
breastfeeding?
are being sent is more of a «if you don't
breastfeed you're a bad parent», than «if you are having trouble
breastfeeding, please try * this * before resorting to formula,
because breastmilk really is the best thing for your
child.»
In the end, what would you rather have — a
child that passed away
because you did your best to
breastfeed him?
Breastfeeding in public is great,
because it allows a mother to get back into the social life without interrupting
child's routines and... his lunch.
Some women
breastfeed on only one side at each feeding
because their
child refuses to take the other side.