The Positives of Breastfeeding

10 Reasons Why I Loved Breastfeeding

June 2, 2009

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You may wonder how I could miss breastfeeding when I had a list of reasons why I happily weaned my baby. While it was the best decision for me and my baby to move him to a formula diet, there are reasons I gave my children mother's milk to get them started in life.
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21 Comments

Noetje 1 year 50 weeks

There are plenty of things I find so much trashier than breastfeeding... Women with skimpy clothing for instance. Or men with their beerbellies hanging out. But apparently that's ok and breastfeeding isn't.

LaurenG22 2 years 47 weeks

wow, tmtstrong--you are SO right, it will be HARD to explain to a child that the lady is feeding her child. This is ridiculous, what could be EASIER to explain??? It's really not that hard, and honestly breasts are meant for feeding babies not for the sexual pleasure of men. Get over yourself.

2 years 47 weeks

im going to breastfeed when i have my baby in about three months and im going to be respectful and do it in privacy. it may be a natural thing but people shouldnt have to see someones breast hanging out...i mean if you can do it to where no one notices then go you. but i agree with ANNA 409 it is trashy to see some strange womans breast hanging out. and you could always pump your milk into a bottle so you dont have to breastfeed outside of your home..thats what i plan on doing because its just not right to have your child walk up to you and ask "hey mommy, daddy what is that lady doing?" because then you have to explain it or i guess you could lie but you shouldnt have to be in that situation anyway.

98769876 3 years 1 week

I just viewed the slide show while nursing my 21 M daughter. What a beautiful moment to share, particularly on a day like today. : ) As for people who are offended by nursing in public, pshaw, I feel sorry for your formula-fed child. Breasts are the best!

3 years 25 weeks

Anon: I did not in any of my posts say it was "dirty". I said it was "trashy". BTW: where are you eating where the bathrooms are "dirty"? Gross!

3 years 47 weeks

Anna409, It is because of people who think like you that formula feeding has risen and brestfeeding is at an alltime low. I think it is important to become educated and to understand that breastfeeding is a natural right both for the baby and the mother. It is heartbreaking to be told that you have to feed your baby in a dirty bathroom just so as not to offend. The breast is for feeding children and it is not "dirty" as you stated in your reply. Hopefully motherhood may change your viewpoint. Best of Luck.

3 years 48 weeks

I'm struggling with going to formula full time. I just don't produce enough milk anymore to keep up with my hungry baby, but I'm not ready to completely wean! It's breaking my heart! I only produce enough to feed her once a day and I feel like I'm totally letting her down! I know it has to happen eventually but I wasn't ready!

3 years 48 weeks

Anon: No, I am not ignorant, thank you. I do work in a restaurant and when I see women do this it makes people uncomfortable (not just me) Some parents dining out with their families don't want their children to see some strange woman's breasts hanging out- its just plain trashy. So if you're not going to cover up please go somewhere else to feed your child.

pinkpeonygirl 3 years 48 weeks

Breastfeeding has its ups and downs. Sometimes it was painful or my baby refused one breast but in a whole it was one of the very best things I ever did in my life. The joy, fulfillment, intimacy and alone time with the baby were priceless. And when the dopamine kicked in I got real cuddly and romantic. Loved those hormones! And never having to worry about sanitising bottles was a great plus. I breastfed for a little over one year.

3 years 49 weeks

Anna409: You sound painfully ignorant. If my daughter wants to eat while we DINE at a restaurant to do the very same thing (eat) then she's gonna eat. Regardless if that makes you uncomfortable or not...I shouldn't have to seek coverage in a car, or bathroom...it's the most natural and organic practice in the world...get over it.

3 years 49 weeks

I'm sorry, I still think its gross when I see a woman out in public proudly breastfeeding. No one needs to see that. Go in your car or at least away from people. The worst is when they do it in a restaurant- people are trying to eat, we don't want to see your breasts hanging out!

jmast 3 years 49 weeks

In other countries, where breastfeeding isn't frowned upon or thought of as disgusting or sexual, they breastfeed up until 4 years old. It's not uncommon and highly recommended.

3 years 50 weeks

I just finished weaning my one year old. I couldn't wait to wean but now that it's over, I miss it sooo much!

Chouette4u 3 years 50 weeks

runningesq, I just recently weaned my 2.5 year old. It's not weird and a lot more common than you might think. The World Health Organization recommends nursing until AT LEAST two years old.

3 years 50 weeks

I Loved nursing, I nursed my son for three years. He is almost five now, and I still miss it.

3 years 50 weeks

I'm on my 3rd baby. I've made it to 6mos with this one which is huge for us! I couldn't keep up production for the first 2. I'm loving it so much I would happily keep going until she wants to give it up, somewhere around 3 maybe, but that could also be because she'll be our last baby, so it's that much more special to me.

runningesq 3 years 50 weeks

Redsilk, you are still nursing your three year olds?

redsilkshoes 3 years 50 weeks

Ditto on all of them. I'm still nursing my almost 3 year old twins and wouldn't have it any other way.

KimBurnett 3 years 50 weeks

This is nice; it's also nice see breasts in this way and not just sexualized and for men. To realize how powerful and awesome we are as women.

macgirl 3 years 50 weeks

That's a really cute illustration :-)

FrankiLee 3 years 50 weeks

These are all of the reasons I love nursing :) I am currently weaning my almost 1-year old, and while I am happy to be done this phase, it's also sad that it's already going to be over!