tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102141287849407838.post8701437982667045770..comments2023-10-28T08:22:06.196+01:00Comments on Analytical Armadillo: Oi Media Bullies, Stop Making Formula Feeding Mums Feel Bad! Analytical Armadillo IBCLChttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03829027807809292649noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102141287849407838.post-37638149415925664232015-03-20T15:10:17.554+00:002015-03-20T15:10:17.554+00:00The support to new parents can make all the differ...The support to new parents can make all the difference. I tought an NHS class as an NCT student and the class started out very negative. On my feed back i was told by quite a few mums to be that the class made a difference and they were at least going to give it a try. The difference? I found out what they already knew, WE talked about pros and cons, benefits for mum and baby.They told me they were so happy to be seen as people who already KNEW something and was giving them a chance to talk about it and a choice. They felt that they were told that "Breast is Best" but that it is very hard and most people give up. What kind of encouragement is that? With such a negative projection only those bullheaded enough would succeed. Would it not be better to be realistic and teach people to overcome potential problems? No one should feel guilty, but we all do at times. The problem is you are damned if you do and if you don't. Hannelorehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04277167326003686791noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102141287849407838.post-58031735025315232692015-03-20T14:50:30.690+00:002015-03-20T14:50:30.690+00:00Sharing information about the positives of breastf...Sharing information about the positives of breastfeeding is not meant to make formula feeding moms feel bad, it is made to give information to future moms. When formula feeding moms get mad it just makes them look like they feel guilty and are getting mad that someone has pointed out that in the case of feeding for ONE year they did not do their best. Relax bottle feeding moms. No one is saying you are not good parents. Fact, fact, is, mammals are named mammals because of mammary glands, mammals are meant to feed their milk to their species and formula is not as good. But, it does not mean you are a bad parent if you fed formula. If you beat your child or neglect it you are a bad parent, if you abandon it or kill it you are a bad parent, if you fed formula you are still a good parent. Just like a parent who sometimes feeds their kid crappy food, or doesn't always take time to check homework, you're still a good parent. No one is perfect. Formula feeders don't HAVE to read about how great breastmilk is, the studies are done to support and encourage new and future moms.<br /><br />Relax :)NE Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11254914608925997973noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3102141287849407838.post-77510093863118276572015-03-20T10:21:53.955+00:002015-03-20T10:21:53.955+00:00Thank you! You've just reiterated everything t...Thank you! You've just reiterated everything thought that has been swirling around in my head for the past week! Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02012667285365009003noreply@blogger.com