Sentences with phrase «mothers feeling guilty»

Everyone seems so obsessed about not making mothers feeling guilty about formula feeding as opposed to those who want to breastfeed but are undermined by free formula.

(The late Frank Oski, M.D., perhaps the most prominent physician breastfeeding advocate of the twentieth century, once alluded to this same useful tactic, stating that «if the truth makes mothers feel guilty and they develop some anxiety, perhaps the discomfort will tip the scales in favor of breastfeeding.»)

by Jack Newman, MD, FRCPC One of the most powerful arguments many health professionals, government agencies and formula company manufacturers make for not promoting and supporting breastfeeding is that we should «not make the mother feel guilty for not breastfeeding».

Even some strong breastfeeding advocates are disarmed by this «not making mothers feel guilty» ploy.

You may remember the public uproar at the proposed law suggesting mothers sign a waiver before the hospital gives the baby a bottle, because the form might make mothers feel guilty.

It is so offensive and the very reason that mothers feel guilty about not being able to breastfeed.

Often new mothers feel guilty if their babies do not take to eating with ease... perhaps their baby doesn't usually want anything but milk, or refuses to eat the purees she spent hours preparing.

Many argued that Bloomberg's tactics would make mothers feel guilty, and as blogger Lenore Skenazy put it, «suck the choice out of parenting.»

Baby ‐ Friendly is not about making a mother feel guilty; it is about preventing her regret for decisions made without the proper information.

Many mothers feel guilty for breastfeeding their baby for comfort or as they drift off to sleep.

And they would have no problem at all making that mother feel guilty for feeding her baby cow's milk, and then pressuring her to feed the baby formula.

I have often been asked, «do you think you could be making mothers feel guilty by being such an advocate of breastfeeding?

It's just sad that the «breast is best» mantra has made so many mothers feel guilty and inadequate.

I do think rather than criticize the government for making mothers feel guilty for feeding with artificial milk, society as a whole must make major changes in thinking and policy, so that more mothers and babies can actually avoid the use of artificial milk in the first place.

This is simply due to hormonal changes — which can make new mothers feel guilty and shameful.

Not exact matches

Your friends should not feel guilty because they have less than «loving»» feelings for their mother's at all times.

You have been fantastically honest — so much so that I am going to print off your responses and give them to two friends of mine whose mothers have severe Alzheimer's and they are feeling so guilty about the emotions they are having.

I sometimes feel like a prisoner because I could not even attend my son's law school graduation and then I feel guilty because at least I can walk and my mother can't, she is a prisoner of her bed.

Mothers day is coming up and there is no better way of saying I love you mom than giving her chocolate, especially homemade chocolate that she can indulge in without feeling guilty.

I don't feel at all guilty about it because my mother, who lived in Louisiana all of her life, used quick grits.

Moms are so often made to feel guilty for taking care of themselves, but I truly believe that it will make you a better mother to your very lucky kids.

She probably felt guilty leaving her four week infant, was constantly concerned, and devastated when something was wrong, feeling like a very bad mother for leaving you all.

I'm convinced that the apology came because my mother was visiting and he felt awkward and guilty — or perhaps both.

The boy «has come to feel ashamed and guilty about breastfeeding as a result of his being removed from his mother's care due to their nursing.

Regarding the pressure to breastfeed, Tuteur says the movement makes mothers who have difficulty feel unduly guilty — and the supposed long - term health benefits that motivate women to breastfeed are not definitive.

Even though most of the mothers rejected the media - generated picture of the «perfect and self - sacrificing» mother, they said it infiltrated their psyche nonetheless and made them feel pressured, guilty, and judged.

In one oddly worded article, Dr. Jack Newman, author of The Ultimate Breastfeeding Book of Answers, writes that the concept of mother guilt is just another ploy of breastfeeding detractors; that we should not stop promoting breastfeeding just because it makes women feel guilty.

She told us this made her feel guilty, like she was «not a good mother».

I want to live in a world where the word «choice» isn't used to make mothers feel less guilty about a medical system that failed them.

All too often I notice mothers talking about feeling guilty about not getting housework done, worrying about «bad habits» relating to where their baby or child sleeps or how they fall asleep.

I'm still angry with the CNM that delayed it and tried to block it, and I'm furious that her mother tries to make her feel guilty for having it and not birthing at home.

This is because fathers just don't seem to feel as guilty as mothers do.

Or we feel guilty for not being a good enough mother.

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.

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.

But, instead, I saw them as a chore — something I had to do to be a good mother — which made me feel even more, you guessed it, guilty.

We all feel guilty about things, we are mothers after all and we are our own worst critics.

Chris feels guilty because part of him wanted to get rid of Joey and regain his special position with his mother, but he also loves his little brother.

As women, we're made to feel guilty if we don't want to become mothers.

This is a really practical book which gives advice to a breastfeeding mother about how to get more sleep and doesn't make you feel guilty for using your instincts.

«There's so much discussion about bonding with a new baby that mothers often feel guilty if they don't feel some incredible attachment to their new baby immediately,» says Edward Christophersen, a pediatric psychologist in Kansas City, Missouri.

If you are a working mother and you feel guilty for leaving your newborn baby to the babysitter, you might consider leaving your work temporarily, if you can manage it financially.

We can combine mothering through breastfeeding with all of these work activities but we will always feel guilty about it, so you mine as well stay positive, look in the mirror and pat yourself on the back.

I write this to any other mother out there who feels terribly guilty that her child won't sleep on his / her back.

The authors stress, however, that the findings are not a call to blame mothers who do not breastfeed or make them feel guilty.

Or, the OB may have been compassionate and said that so the mother didn't feel guilty and become depressed.

No mother should feel guilty for how she feeds her baby, unless she's feeding her baby mocha frappuccinos and mai tais.

Also, what about the mothers who need to give formula for medical reasons but feel guilty anyway?

It foists on women a particular paradigm of what a mother «should be» in such a way that a) can make her feel guilty for not conforming within those parameters b) limits her ability to figure out her own version of motherhood that would better benefit everyone in the family unit because she's so busy handling everything on her own.

Further still, some publications have accused breastfeeding advocates of forcing breastfeeding onto families, causing mothers to feel guilty, leading to post-partum depression.