At gatherings I always knew to stay away from discussions about politics and religion and now I will add breastfeeding to that list!
I truly cringe at some of the phrases above like "moral issue based solely in a selfish decision" and "women have a personal responsibility".
Susan-I'm proud of your response to the women who asked you to breast feed in the bathroom, if a women is comfortable breastfeeding in public then she should be allowed to do it. We are so prudish in this country and fear any glimpse of a body part.
Kristin-I think it is criminal that you felt so persecuted by the hospital staff for not breastfeeding your baby-it was ultimately your decision and it was wrong they tried to make you feel bad about it. Giving birth is already a very traumatic event and given some of the medical circumstances going on, it's not like you did not already have enough on your plate.
For the record, I breastfed my daughter for 6 weeks. I would of done it longer if I could. That being said I would not judge or think poorly of any one who did not choose to breastfeed. Although there have been many studies showing positive benefits I don't think the lack of breastfeeding will doom your child for eternity and some of the information out there does start to sound a bit "propaganda like"
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At gatherings I always knew to stay away from discussions about politics and religion and now I will add breastfeeding to that list!
I truly cringe at some of the phrases above like "moral issue based solely in a selfish decision" and "women have a personal responsibility".
Susan-I'm proud of your response to the women who asked you to breast feed in the bathroom, if a women is comfortable breastfeeding in public then she should be allowed to do it. We are so prudish in this country and fear any glimpse of a body part.
Kristin-I think it is criminal that you felt so persecuted by the hospital staff for not breastfeeding your baby-it was ultimately your decision and it was wrong they tried to make you feel bad about it. Giving birth is already a very traumatic event and given some of the medical circumstances going on, it's not like you did not already have enough on your plate.
For the record, I breastfed my daughter for 6 weeks. I would of done it longer if I could. That being said I would not judge or think poorly of any one who did not choose to breastfeed. Although there have been many studies showing positive benefits I don't think the lack of breastfeeding will doom your child for eternity and some of the information out there does start to sound a bit "propaganda like"
January 4, 2009 - 3:05pmThis Comment
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