Have you ever breast fed your child?
How long have you breast, and did it work for you?
Yes, I tried with both of my kids -- and no, it didn't work. Both times I just didn't get the supply I needed. My son (first baby) had failure to thrive after two months, so we switched him to formula with as much breast milk as I could produce (which wasn't much, and it was sadly lacking in calories). For my daughter, I didn't let it go that long. I was in better health and thought I might be able to breastfeed this time, but after a couple of weeks she, too, started to lose weight, so she gets formula now too.
No, I do not yet have children of my own so that is something I haven't done. I do plan to breastfeed my future children when the time comes.
I have witnessed my friends breastfeeding their children and most have done it until the baby was at least 6 months to 1 year of age. It seemed that most were successful even though it was difficult in the beginning. Once they got help and kept working at it, I was told things got better. I just had one friend who seemed to try everything and eventually had to turn to formula as the primary source of calories and nutrients for her baby.
I breast fed my first child for 2 1/2 years, the second one had some health problems so was formula fed.
Yes, my dauggter is fifteen months old and i still breastfeed her. The Immune ability is good for the breastfeeded children. It is women's right that god gives women. No man can do this.Just enjoy it.
by Silver Fish 13 years ago
How long should a woman breastfeed her child?
by Peeples 13 years ago
How long is too long to breastfeed?
by Daniella Lopez 10 years ago
How long did you breastfeed your child?I'm working on an article about breastfeeding across the globe. Since Hubpages has an eclectic mixture of cultures, I'm wanting to see how long some breastfeed and if it is reflective of their culture.
by InsightPost 4 years ago
At what age moms should expect their baby to stop breastfeeding?There are a lot of mums who are worried about the fact that their baby who is getting older everyday but still not stopped breastfeed. What is the ideal age of baby to stop breastfeed and go for other healthier foods etc?
by alexandriaruthk 12 years ago
Is it ok to breastfed in public? Why or why not?A woman in Applebees was told to breastfed in the bathroom and another one, a college professor was the talk of the whole campus when she breastfed while in the class.
by danielleantosz 14 years ago
Breast feeding in public bans?What do you think about breast feeding bans? I think mothers should cover themselves, but not be banned or forced to go to restrooms (gross-would you want to eat sitting on a public toilet?)
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