tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post8064153216882302082..comments2023-10-09T12:27:52.674-07:00Comments on Essential Mama Baby: Breastfeeding StatisticsEssential Mama Babyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15694699244953438018noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-87676872047617118092012-03-10T23:59:21.040-08:002012-03-10T23:59:21.040-08:00Hi Tiffany, nice to "see" you here! It i...Hi Tiffany, nice to "see" you here! It is great that you are still breastfeeding your first daughter. I breastfed mine until she was 30 months old and she is now almost five. The other day she told me that sometimes she dreams that is being breastfed and I was surprised. It is amazing how strong breastfeeding bond is. Congratulations on the new addition to the family!Essential Mama Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694699244953438018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-33869074050978517862012-03-09T16:00:28.817-08:002012-03-09T16:00:28.817-08:00I completely agree that support and normalization ...I completely agree that support and normalization of breastfeeding are so important. Critical, really.<br /><br />I am still nursing my 2 year old once a day, and I'm trying to up my supply now to nurse my newborn daughter. She came to us through adoption, so I'm having to work really hard to nurse her. She's mostly fed from bottles, but she comfort nurses a lot! I have so much compassion for women who work hard to breastfeed, but now that I'm actually experiencing troubles myself, I really understand how hard it is when there is no support. I'm thankful that I know enough (this being my second) to go out and find the support I need.Tiffanyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13846828882728819452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-25868698178960533052012-02-29T22:57:09.197-08:002012-02-29T22:57:09.197-08:00I understand what you say, I had to REALLY fight t...I understand what you say, I had to REALLY fight to be able to breastfeed my daughter after going through all the breastfeeding problems I went through. At the same time, I know that some mothers really want to do it, but they just don't know how. It can be really hard if they don't have any kind of help.Essential Mama Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694699244953438018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-28182110755774291882012-02-23T19:54:06.039-08:002012-02-23T19:54:06.039-08:00I had problems breastfeeding my #1 and had to stop...I had problems breastfeeding my #1 and had to stop at around 7mths. However for #2 I managed to breastfeed him for 2.5yrs and am still breastfeeding #3 who is 17mths old. I believe it's in the mother's mindset to make breastfeeding work.. if she is for it she will certainly find a way.Dominique Gohhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03597686512878262017noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-4565717196713504802012-02-23T12:41:37.568-08:002012-02-23T12:41:37.568-08:00I so agree that support really is key. It's no...I so agree that support really is key. It's not that easy to do for some and it requires so much of the mom that you really need help. I was lucky that my mom had nursed all three of us and that I lived across from my cousin who also nursed her child. One day she ran over to my house, helped me get the right latch and then sat with me. It was such a help. I nursed my first till he weaned himself at 10 months, I nursed my second for 5 months, but did supplement with her, and I only bottle fed my third. Each time I did what I could, and felt good about each choice. But, there was something very magical about the first baby and our lovely nursing sessions! Thanks for a great and informative post!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09107661365906909620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-47582697226324763262012-02-23T11:45:14.058-08:002012-02-23T11:45:14.058-08:00You said it all!
I also cried constantly and I th...You said it all! <br />I also cried constantly and I thought I wouldn't be able to exclusive bf my daughter (not a good feeling), but I was lucky to have the support I needed at the time. <br />What a great friend you have!Essential Mama Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694699244953438018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-35098804677657532822012-02-23T11:31:58.750-08:002012-02-23T11:31:58.750-08:00With my first son, I was overwhelmed by breast fee...With my first son, I was overwhelmed by breast feeding and not in an area where I got much support. I cried almost constantly about it. Perhaps the best gift I got was a conversation from a friend, who breastfed all four of her kids exclusively for six months or more, to stop. If it makes you miserable, just stop. He will be okay. He needs you happy more than anything. Truly, a blessing.<br /><br />Our second son was born in a different community where I had support. He breast fed until he decided he was done, about 10 months. He was just too busy to stay still that long. I enjoyed it immensely.<br /><br />Support and encouragement to do what's best given all the circumstances really is key.Karen Dawkinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07152492454336177536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-43282269845885455552012-02-18T10:59:06.589-08:002012-02-18T10:59:06.589-08:00I agree with you! Guilty is not a good feeling, sp...I agree with you! Guilty is not a good feeling, specially when we talk about our kids. All mothers want the best for their kids and every one should feel free to choose what they think is the best on each case. As you mention, sometimes, even with all the efforts bf is not possible. I have friends who formula fed their kids (for different reasons) from the beginning and the kids are health and happy!<br /><br />Having said that, I also think that bf campaigns and extended maternity leave are great to educate and support mothers who can breastfeed.Essential Mama Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694699244953438018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-27344416821777721572012-02-18T10:56:49.504-08:002012-02-18T10:56:49.504-08:00This comment has been removed by the author.Essential Mama Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694699244953438018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-54062802469404269432012-02-18T10:11:48.400-08:002012-02-18T10:11:48.400-08:00I think that breast feeding is great but, there ar...I think that breast feeding is great but, there are situations where breast feeding just doesn't work. I don't think that moms who are unable to breast feed should feel guilty because babies can still get the calories and nutrients they need from formula. I breast fed my daughter up until she was 6.5 months old but, then I found out that I was pregnant and my milk supply was almost non existent so I switched her to formula. My son was a whole different story. When he was born there was something wrong with him and they didn't want to give him ANY breastmilk until they knew what was wrong, so he was formula fed for the first 10 days. Once he was diagnosed I began pumping and he received breast milk through his NG tube until he was 4 months old. At 4 months old I tried breast feeding but he wasn't catching on so we switched completely to formula. Sometimes regardless of how much you try or want to breast feed it just doesn't work out. For many babies formula is a better option.The Anthony Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14863981071326571777noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-45522248332257789932012-02-16T12:11:53.265-08:002012-02-16T12:11:53.265-08:00You are right, the cultural difference is huge. Mo...You are right, the cultural difference is huge. Most of my Brazilian friends, exclusive breastfeed their children. The campaign is so big, that some mothers feel guilty when they can't do it.Essential Mama Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694699244953438018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-51425967105492608552012-02-16T11:56:54.090-08:002012-02-16T11:56:54.090-08:00Congratulation on keeping it up with breastfeeding...Congratulation on keeping it up with breastfeeding! It is really hard, but it is also worth. 13 months and still going is great!<br />Thank you for stopping by!Essential Mama Babyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15694699244953438018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-82744762086816430762012-02-16T11:15:49.031-08:002012-02-16T11:15:49.031-08:00I have a friend who lives in Brazil and the amount...I have a friend who lives in Brazil and the amount of help she receives from her extended family is way more than we see here in the states. I think if we went back to that kind of thing where mothers and sisters virtually moved in with a new mother we might see more success in breastfeeding. Not that I would want my mother to have moved in. It would have been great to have that extra help with the older children after I had baby to get the hang of breastfeeding and focus on that. I managed fine this last time around without help and we're still going strong at just over a year, but there's a huge difference culturally with families between here and Brazil.mom2natnkatncjhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05749438583515797641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8103327352718104978.post-50047794134491627962012-02-16T04:17:06.441-08:002012-02-16T04:17:06.441-08:00I agree, it is indeed not easy to keep breastfeedi...I agree, it is indeed not easy to keep breastfeeding for a long time. My first baby I breastfed for 8 months and with my second we are at almost 13 months now. I actually can't say that I like it a lot:) But my daughter just does not seem to like bottles. We'll see how it'll go..Olga Phttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08289185565375706640noreply@blogger.com