tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post138039502636419729..comments2024-03-10T21:11:45.692-04:00Comments on Thoughts of a Sojourner: Breast-feeding & FacebookMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12218349188104332410noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post-42985363259591744772009-01-04T08:44:00.000-05:002009-01-04T08:44:00.000-05:00Julie, I guess I should have been specific with th...Julie, I guess I should have been specific with the disadvantages: from being around breast-feeding women, I think there are a few. One being, if they want to leave the child with anyone for any extended amount of time, they have to use a pump and go through all that. Another, sometimes it isn't convenient to find a place to do it, and I think it is out of place for a woman to do it in public, even if she is covered. Another: I personally enjoyed feeding my nieces and nephews and know others in the family, even their fathers, enjoy doing that too. That can't happen when the mother breast-feeds, again unless she uses a pump all the time, and I can see how they want the bonding experience, but its nice for other family members to be able to have that too. Kids that are bottle fed can be fed anywhere, anytime, by anybody, which is pretty convenient.<BR/><BR/> I was in no means saying the kid is inferior, etc, if they are breast-fed. The disadvantages I refer to are for the sake of convenience. Those are the disadvantages I see, and even the women in my family have commented about the same, so it isn't just my opinion as a man. MarkMarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12218349188104332410noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post-4658153406015269262009-01-03T09:35:00.000-05:002009-01-03T09:35:00.000-05:00Mark, I agree that pics of breastfeeding are inapp...Mark, I agree that pics of breastfeeding are inappropriate for public viewing.<BR/><BR/>However.... your statement that there seems to be serious disadvantages to breastfeeding could not be further from the truth. And, unlike the subject of homeschooling, that is NOT an opinion. It is pure and simple medical fact. Add to that the fact that it coudlnt' be more obvious that God plain and simple created women with that capability, leads me to beleive that it was His ultimate plan for a baby. <BR/><BR/>I am also aware that it is not easy for some women to breastfeed and when they encounter problems some are led to believe that they need to stop. I can tell you from experience that 99% of women who experience difficulties could work through them if they had proper encouragement and support. <BR/><BR/>Since you are a man, I really don't feel it is appropriate to get into specifics but suffice it to say that I am planning to being a lactation consultant and have spent literally hours and days and weeks on this subject (not to mention that I have breastfed 4 of my own children). <BR/><BR/>So, I have heard all the reasons as to why breastfeeding isn't the feeding method of choice but I can tell you based on medical fact that breastfeeding is easier, more convenient and by far healthier for both mom and baby. Women who breastfeed have far less chance of getting breast cancer as well.<BR/><BR/>But, at any rate.... as always, you are entitled to your opinions on any subject - and again, I agree that FB is no place for such pics but someday when you get married, please don't tell your wife that there are serious disadvantages to breastfeeding. You'll be doing a serious disservice to your future children!! LOL<BR/><BR/>JulieThe Pastor of a Small Rural Churchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10012775517307384010noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-422519585523562932.post-91222258940116177892008-12-31T09:05:00.000-05:002008-12-31T09:05:00.000-05:00Good for Facebook! I totally believe in breast-fee...Good for Facebook! I totally believe in breast-feeding, but see no reason whatsoever to post pictures on the web!Cindyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12121162571713364243noreply@blogger.com