Why do breastfeeding moms look down on formula feeding moms?
Really, What is the big deal. I don’t understand how anyone can look down on a mother who is trying to do her best just because she has chosen not to breastfeed. I have formula fed all 4 of mine and all 4 of them are PERFECT. They have no health issues, no immune disorders, no mental disorders, no weight issues.. My oldest 2 are actually both considered “gifted” and have scored extremely high on IQ tests.. SO WHATS THE BIG DEAL?? Do you think you are superior to non-breastfeeding mothers, Do you honestly believe your baby will be smarter and healthier because you have breastfed? Here is another one.. How many of you follow the perfect diet to make sure your child is getting 100% of what your child needs?
Ok, somebody made a point. Not every breastfeeding mother looks down on us formula feeders..I have had a few friends who didn’t..but for those who do.. please answer my questions..
I formula feed. Do I care what anyone else thinks? No. Do I wish that I was able to breastfeed? Yes. My son had a high palate which made it difficult for him to latch onto my nipples properly (which by the way are also flat). I had a lactation consultant come in to help me breastfeed. But, every time the lactation consultant or myself latched my son on he would only hit the end of my nipple. I went almost two weeks with cracked, bloody nipples, and caked boobs. I pumped and cried because I felt like a failure. Breast feeding became a high anxiety time for me and my son so I decided to switch to formula. I went from being angry with my body and the whole situation to depression because I was sad seeing other mothers be able to breastfeed. I was completely envious of other breastfeeding moms but now I have accepted that some things are out of my control and I did everything I could. I’m glad that I had the support from my family and the lactation consultant. I think that’s what every mom needs… breastfeeding or formula feeding is support.
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