tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22510834.post8852324401196363154..comments2024-01-05T02:32:37.862-06:00Comments on A Mom for All Seasons: What?!!!!Jennahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11127805139670663774noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22510834.post-83434081275222790312007-05-11T22:05:00.000-05:002007-05-11T22:05:00.000-05:00No offense, don't worry.To clarify, I was referrin...No offense, don't worry.<BR/><BR/>To clarify, I was referring to The Lactivist (the blog) at http://www.thelactivist.blogspot.com/. It is on my blog list on my blog. Sorry for the confusion.<BR/><BR/>I agree that women should support each other and that guilt should not be thrust upon those who cannot or choose not to bf. However, I think bfing is the best and is the most natural feeding choice for infants. And I think society should encourage moms to breastfeed (e.g. policy, media, more (free) lactation consultants--fyi Carle Breastfeeding Clinic rocks! and is available 24/7 for anyone, not just Carle patients). I had an easy time with 2 out of 3 kids...the second was extrememly challenging...but I worked through it (with lots of support). (you can see my blog for my soapbox opinion on bfing).<BR/><BR/>Best of luck bfing your new baby (soon!).<BR/><BR/>As for that couple...what I think would have been innate was putting that child to the breast to feed him...and him searching for it. Her breasts would have been full and leaking.Jennahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11127805139670663774noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22510834.post-60299902890823307672007-05-11T14:23:00.000-05:002007-05-11T14:23:00.000-05:00Actually, most formula *is* made from cows milk, w...Actually, most formula *is* made from cows milk, which would be out of the question for vegans. BUT, they do make soy formula. And I think most vegans would agree that breastmilk is not an animal product to avoid.<BR/><BR/>And I have to disagree with you a little about breast feeding being innate. Its easier for some than others. I had a really difficult time with my first: low production, tongue thrust, poor latch, extreme fatigue. I did the best I could but had to supplement and eventually went exclusively with formula. And I felt an incredible amount of guilt. I am hoping that things go better with our son who will be born next week. But if I have to supplement, I will, with NO guilt this time.<BR/><BR/>I find it to be horrible all the articles and pressure out there for women to breastfeed exclusively. This propaganda usually comes from women who have had an easy time with it. I think you just have to be the best parent you can be, whether you give your newborn your breast, a bottle, or both. Women should be more supportive of eachother.<BR/><BR/>I think these people were just complete idiots. Probably didn't have health care coverage because any doctor should have seen the problem. Obviously read no child rearing books.<BR/><BR/>Maybe they lived on a mountain without access to the internet or other intelligent people (that's a joke).<BR/><BR/>Who feeds their baby soy milk and apple juice?<BR/><BR/>I am a vegetarian and I probably think *more* about what I feed our family than people who eat meat (and lots of processed foods).Leighann of Multi-Minding Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01887411464033643026noreply@blogger.com