Breastfeeding Opinion Review

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mykatybug2002
Clinton, IN

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God gave women breast to feed their babies!

mom of 2, budget conscious, pro-breastfeeding, married, Experienced Parent, a woman, parent of toddlers, A fun Mom!

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Pros

It's natural, It's the most natural food for baby, It's why we have breasts!, There's no better bond!, It's CHEAPER

Cons

Sore nipples but it gets better!

MAR

2008

My first wouldn't take to breast feeding and I had inverted nipples. I had NO support and it was very hard to do, especially being a first time mom and not knowing what to do. I made it through 6 weeks before he literally ripped off one of my nipples. I switched him to formula and he is still alive and doing great. I was DETERMINED to bf my second child and he is now 14 months old and still nursing. When I was pregnant I would rub the purple Lansinoh Cream on my nipples after each shower and then more often as I got closer to term. I had NO problem at all this time, my nipples were conditioned to take the new baby. Now I just have to figure out how to get him off. He did develop Asthma just as his brother and even at a younger age. His weight has been better but he has been VERY sick. I understand it gives them anti-bodies and helps their immunity, but I had a very sick baby. I would recommend that every mother at least try. It is better for the baby since your body will produce what your baby needs. Best of all IT IS FREE! When formula is nearly $25 dollars a can and you go through a can a week, it adds up fast. The bond that a mother and child obtain is priceless. I feel sorry for my husband, but he gets to sleep more a night than I do, which is a pro, not a con. By the way, the babies still spit up, it just isn't as much. They still get gas, the poop is mustard yellow curdled milk where if you formula feed it is blue paste.