Sentences with phrase «shamed for breastfeeding»

Women are shamed for breastfeeding all the time, but too often we forget that formula feeding moms take just as much shit.

Another day, another story of a woman shamed for breastfeeding... only this time, the mom was shamed by her own parents.

For every story out there about a woman being shamed for breastfeeding in public, there is a person who insists they don't have a problem with it, yet follows that statement with «but why can't she just cover up?»

In the 1960s my mother was shamed for breastfeeding me past infancy.

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Even today, you will still hear stories about moms being shamed for breastfeeding their children.

Not exact matches

If we advocate for more support for breastfeeding mothers, does that equate to shaming every mother who used formula?

Articles like Assadourian's only add to the guilt and shame that new mothers feel when they have to let go of breastfeeding for reasons out of their control.

It's a shame that this has been a tough week for breastfeeding... considering all the BS that gets relayed the other 51 weeks of the year.

Kaidel claims she is breastfeeding publicly not just for her and her child's sake, but for all the other moms who have been shamed at one time or another.

If a mother is more comfortable covering herself because SHE feels better doing so, then I totally support that.With that being said, the reason I post these types pictures is for the mother that tried breastfeeding uncovered once and she got shamed, she got stared and pointed at, she got nasty comments, she got asked to leave the room, she got asked to cover up.

Name: Crystal Lives in: Jersey City, New Jersey Breastfeeding experience: Stressful, disappointing, and upsetting Main challenges: Lactation failure; took time to diagnose the problem; felt shamed by lactation consultants Breastfed for: Tried for 5 weeks before finally giving up

As for number 3, it is ethically suspect to exaggerate the benefits of breastfeeding, pretend that that breastfeeding is a matter of life and death in the US, mislead women on the state of the scientific evidence and above all, to shame and scare women about formula feeding.

As far as breastfeeding goes, what this blog does is advocate for women to make sane, rational, evidence based choices that are best for themselves and their families, without being shamed by lactovists and «natural» advocates who put their misinformed, unscientific agenda above the physical and mental well being of mothers, babies and families.

It's funny because lactivists try to sell breastfeeding as easier and more convenient for women yet at the same time shame women who don't breastfeed as lazy and selfish.

Breastfeeding is not an easy task in itself and it really is a shame that it is not made more easy for a woman to comfortably feed her baby while in public.

I know others have been ridiculed, shamed, or judged for choosing to breastfeed, formula - feed, or «option C.» I am a firm believer that «fed is best,» and for me, that meant exclusively pumping.

Women and other parents with breasts shouldn't feel forced to breastfeed or shamed for using formula.

If mum feels overwhelmed and needs to stop breastfeeding for any reason she should feel free to do so without shame or concern that she's causing harm to her baby.

It's unfair to expect people with breasts to do something with their bodies that they don't want to do, or to make them feel guilt and shame if breastfeeding doesn't work for them or their babies for whatever reason.

Unfortunately, while the the BSA's argument may be rooted in what's «best» for all parties, shaming moms for breastfeeding is more common than you would expect and always detrimental.

I don't think the point of this policy is to shame moms and starve babies, I think it's to try to turn the tables on existing policies that undermine breastfeeding efforts and make it MORE difficult for even the most motivated moms to begin a successful breastfeeding relationship.

That means no nurses pushing formula, lactation support in the hospital, support for moms in the workplace, cultural norms that allow women to breastfeed in public places without being shamed, and more support among women for dealing with the challenges.

Baby Center - shame on you for not addressing actual, BIOLOGICAL limitations that prevent some women from breastfeeding.

If you or she, or anyone wants to forward the cause of breastfeeding, work on making it easier for women who want to do it and who CAN do it, stop the shame campaign, stop demonizing formula and stop these silly «protests.»

I understand the push for breastfeeding in recent years, but I don't understand when it is wrapped up in shaming moms who use formula.

Starvation is a very real possibility when it comes to breastfeeding issues, so there is no shame in making the best decisions for you and your baby.

Like it or not, our views and opinions and even beliefs are shaped by the media we consume, and I just can't help but think that if we had a better representation of breastfeeding, the decision to breastfeed (or not to breastfeed, for that matter) would be used as a reason to judge and shame mothers.

Furthermore, can we talk about the fact that Sofia is essentially shamed by her husband for breastfeeding openly and unapologetically?

These 15 stories go even further than the public shaming of moms about their breastfeeding; these particular cases escalated to the point where these moms were either arrested or threatened with arrest for feeding their babies while out in public!

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Honestly, I am totally in favor of breastfeeding if that's what's right for the mom and the family, but I think it's unfortunate that there is this shame associated to formula feeding, like it's some kind of personal parenting failure.

While there's no denying that women are shamed for unapologetically breastfeeding (especially in public without a cover) mothers are also judged for formula feeding their babies, too, sometimes regardless of the reasons why formula feeding worked for them.

All of these choices are valid, and all of these choices are something to stop and think about, before anyone even contemplates shaming a woman for not breastfeeding.

While there are plenty of women who have experienced judgement for openly and unapologetically breastfeeding their kids, there are just as many (eh, arguably even more) women who have been judged and shamed for formula feeding their kids.

If a mother has been raised in an environment (or is currently living in one) that shames women for breastfeeding, or shames their bodies in general, she might not feel comfortable or supported in her decision to breastfeed.

Remind yourself that your decision to breastfeed is what's best for your baby and that doing it openly, publicly, and without shame paves the way for other moms to do the same.

They will shame a new mom for being too fat, too skinny, breastfeeding or formula feeding.

I am not into shaming other women who have made a different choice, but I personally do not believe there is a good substitute for breastfeeding.

While extended breastfeeding has been a source of controversy in the past, shaming a mother for her parenting decisions, especially when it comes to feeding her children, is not cool.

«It's their job to protect my legal right to breastfeed, not to shame me for doing that.»

When we focus on choice, we can risk being quick to judge, shame or pity a person for not choosing to breastfeed.

And though formula - feeding moms should never feel shame for their decision (or for having no other option if they couldn't breastfeed), Brazil banned advertisements that promote formula feeding.

I told whomever would be listening that it is important to normalize breastfeeding and that people should not be shamed for feeding their babies.

A friend of mine was unable to breastfeed and felt like she received a lot of shame and guilt for it.

While many mothers who formula feed their babies often say they've been shamed by breastfeeding mothers (which isn't a very kind move, people: knock it off) breastfeeding mothers are in the minority and many of us make up for our smaller numbers by being super-vocal and passionate about our right to nurse and the benefits of breastfeeding.

Most of all, we need to shed light, and bring awareness to, this issue so that health care professionals and others who care for postpartum moms know about it so that no mom ever feels any shame in bringing up the issue, and all moms get the treatment they need to make breastfeeding the positive experience it has the potential to be.

«Apparently the hospitals are designated «baby - friendly» only if they promote exclusive - breastfeeding,» Chen wrote, adding moms who opt for formula milk should not be shamed as bad parents.

Erin Esteves:..., on those few occasions that I have, which only re-enforces my..., I don't want to say, shame, but I'd rather say «Modesty», for breastfeeding in public and when people find out that I'm still breastfeeding my son, as I said, he's 11 months old.

Providing a comfortable, shame - free environment for breastfeeding mothers means that more families are able to have the freedom to be away from home and enjoy their communities.