We now know that many
breastfeeding mothers choose to bed - share precisely because they get more sleep, manage their milk supply better, and attach more intensely with their babies.
Many
breastfeeding mothers choose to avoid all common medications, as they did when they were pregnant.
Becoming Mothers «staff is committed to helping
each breastfeeding mother choose the equipment that best suits her unique needs.
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I will chime in here and say that I, too, assume that the decrease in likelihood of a
mother neglecting her baby if her baby is
breastfed must come in part from the type of
mother who would
choose to
breastfeed at all.
That was my thought as well - that it's not so much that
breastfeeding prevents a
mother from neglecting her child, but that the type of
mother who
chooses to
breastfeed her child is less likely to be the type of
mother who would neglect her child.
For
mothers who can not or
choose not to
breastfeed, there is limited evidence that hydrolyzed cow's milk formula has a preventive effect against atopic dermatitis compared with intact cow's milk formula.
It's interesting that whoever admins the page has
chosen Facebook as their medium, since Facebook is notoriously (and needlessly, in my opinion) difficult about
breastfeeding photos, but it doesn't look they've had any trouble displaying images of actual
breastfeeding mothers, although the page has been reported as offensive a number of times.
If you
choose to
breastfeed, there are a lot of things that can make your life as a
mother a lot easier.
The Daily Mail (always a bastion of good faith when it comes to women's issues) is currently proclaiming that «
Mothers who choose not to breastfeed are «twice as likely to get postnatal depression because they miss out on mood - boosting hormones released by the process»», while the Telegraph is announcing that «Failing to breastfeed may double risk of depression in mothers&
Mothers who
choose not to
breastfeed are «twice as likely to get postnatal depression because they miss out on mood - boosting hormones released by the process»», while the Telegraph is announcing that «Failing to
breastfeed may double risk of depression in
mothers&
mothers».
I was media - savvy enough to understand that the pro-
breastfeeding pamphlet included in my Similac - sponsored gift was just lip service, but obviously they were sending
mothers a mixed message by offering free formula samples along with a small booklet of advice to help with all the potential problems we might face if
choosing to
breastfeed:
Breastfeeding is hard.
However, if a
mother does
choose to get a tattoo while
breastfeeding, she would be exposed to the normal dangers of the tattoo process.
We've reported on this law before, in regards to Gisele's comments, and the potential legal consequence for
mothers who
choose not to
breastfeed.
When making the switch to bottle, it can be very helpful to
choose a nipple that is specifically designed for
breastfeeding mothers.
The American Hospital Association, in a statement, said its members drafted policies based on
mothers» preferences and that while
breastfeeding was best, «having information and resources available for
mothers who
choose not to
breastfeed is a responsible and supportive approach for the hospital.»
Unfortunately, in their zeal to fight the uphill battle, most nursing
mothers have to face, some of my fellow nursing proponents have become... well... they've gotten to kind of be a ** holes to our fellow mamas who
choose, for whatever reason, not to
breastfeed.
I could not get my mind around why an educated well adjusted
mother would
choose not to
breastfeed.
She believes that
mothers who
chose to smoke occasionally should not give up
breastfeeding.
You are invited to take part in a survey exploring why
mothers formula feed compared to
breastfeeding, and what influences caregivers to
choose one brand of infant formula over another.
Mothers who
choose to continue to use marijuana for health purposes while
breastfeeding need to weigh the benefits versus possible risks.
As a caring
mother, you probably
choose to
breastfeed your baby just like millions of other
mothers.
I'm glad she's a strong baby and fought hard for her life so we can enjoy her presence =)
Mothers should have a choice and not feel guilty if they
chose other alternatives besides
breastfeed exclusively.
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Because more and more
mothers are
choosing to
breastfeed.
Speaking as a
breastfeeding mother, I can assure you that being physically tied to either a baby or a breast pump 24/7 for however long you
choose to nurse (in my case, about a year and a half per child) can get old.
Many
mothers choose to
breastfeed their child because of the healthy and natural process that it offers babies.
The Daily Mail implies
mothers choosing not to
breastfeed and that more should be done to persuade them to.
Would everyone's time not be more effectively spent providing support for
mothers who want to
breastfeed but who are struggling than trying to make life as difficult and expensive as possible for those who have
chosen / had to formula feed?
Somehow the thinking seems to be that if we don't talk about it,
mothers who apparently «
choose» not to
breastfeed will not feel guilty,, and healthworkers who don't know how to help
mothers breastfeed can continue to suggest formula - feeding as an easier alternative.
With all the good things known about
breastfeeding, why doesn't every
mother choose to
breastfeed?
Apparently,
breastfeeding creates anxiety in some
mothers, thus they have
chosen to feed their infants exclusively pumped breastmilk.
Choosing to
breastfeed is one of the best things a
mother can do for the...
So whether we
choose to
breastfeed our babies for 2 years, 2 months, or not at all, we should respect each
mother's choice, feel confident in our own, and most importantly, be honest with each other about both the gift and the sacrifice that comes with deciding to breast feed (or not).
They now have formula with wording on the can such as — «For
breastfeeding mothers who
choose to introduce formula.»
In this comprehensive list of the best nipple creams for
breastfeeding and breast pumping
mothers, we have
chosen creams according to their ingredients and effectiveness.
You can certainly listen to all of the suggestions for
breastfeeding mothers, or sift through it and
choose what's right for you.
But those studies compared
mothers who
chose whether or not to
breastfeed - so they and their kids could have been different in other important ways, researchers said.
Ask any
breastfeeding mother why she has
chosen to
breastfeed and she is likely to tell you about the benefits to her baby, family and herself, as well as the joy and satisfaction of being able to meet her baby's needs for food, protection, and security through
breastfeeding.
Despite the clear advantages of naturally nursing their child, even
mothers who come into pregnancy with the decision to
breastfeed struggle with some part of the process or another, and some
choose to
breastfeed for a short time or not at all.
Since the benefits of
breastfeeding are small, it is really no one else's concern what method of infant feeding an individual
mother chooses.
The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends the continuation of
breastfeeding for at least one year and then as long as each
mother and child
chooses to continue after that.
Despite the naysayers objections that stem from an overly sexual view of
breastfeeding that nursing beyond age one or two can turn your child into some kind of sociopath dependent on his or her
mother, there are plenty of moms who
choose to nurse their child until they decide to stop on their own.
For this reason, many
mothers choose to stop taking strong medication, such as Xanax, when they are pregnant and through
breastfeeding.
Generally speaking,
mothers who
choose rooming - in are more inclined to
breastfeed.
As an alternate spin, I could just as easily say how good it is that formula companies send samples to have them available to
mothers who find
breastfeeding unworkable, and gives them something readily available to use if they
choose.
When
mothers choose not to
breastfeed, and generally for very good reasons, they deserve all of our support.
Breastfeeding is simply one of the ways
mothers choose to feed their babies and if someone has a problem with that then remember it is them who's in the wrong, not you.
Mothers that
chose extended
breastfeeding have been enormously understanding and helpful to me.
Are
breastfed babies doomed to be the shorter members of their classes, simply because of how their
mother's
choose to feed them?
Mothers can ask healthcare providers about
breastfeeding support practices, if there is a baby - friendly designation when
choosing a hospital, and how to get help or additional resources.
Choosing to
breastfeed is a personal matter that unfortunately has become another way for women to compete and make each other feed bad about thier
mothering.