Its not for everyone (The Breastfeeding Debate)

Member Name: xjenniex2008

Product:	The Breastfeeding Debate
Date:	20/11/08 (31 review reads)
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Advantages: It is best for babies

Disadvantages: Guilt

I am not ashamed to admit that I didn't breastfeed my daughter. I did think about it and it made me feel uncomfortbale - even though its supposed to be the most natural thing in the world.

I completely understand the reasons why breast is best, and I would never judge someone who does it. But formula feeding mums get judged by the Breast feeding ones.

For me, my body is something thats for me and for my husband. I have dedicated my body to growing my baby the best I can got 9 months and I would gladly do it again for our next child. I wanted to be able to take flu tablets when I was poorly and have a couple of drinks and not have to worry that what I eat may give my child tummy ache. I am a mum and I am the best mum I can be, I would never do anything to harm my child and do my best to protect her from harm (although those who are mums will know how much mischeif a 10 month old can get upto).

My reasons may sound selfish to some and during my pregnany I expressed my concerns over breastfeeding on a forum and was upset by the response I got. My aunty tried to bribe me into it by saying she would by us a steriliser. So we asked my husbands brother to get it us instead (he offered we didn't just ask).

I expected a lot of grief from midwives whenever I was asked but I just said I hadn't decided. Whilst in labour I was asked a few times and only one midwife got a bit shirty with me but still didn't give me grief so to speak.

I have felt guilty about it when she's had a cold as I think "Would she have this if I had breast fed her?" but I know I am being stupid. I have even tried to make up for it by making all her food for her myself but by 9 months I was struggling to keep up with the amount she was eating so now she has jars aswell.

If formula was so bad for babies they wouldnt sell it and I dont think the choice should ever be taken away from a mother over breastfeeding or formula feeding.

Summary: A happy mum makes a happy baby