? About not breastfeeding

[Schmoo1022]

Hello,

I am not looking for a big debate or anything. I just want to know if nurses, in general, look down on moms who choose not to breastfeed. Not because of a medical reason, just because mom chooses not too.

My friend had a negative experience and feels so guilty for not breast feeding now. In my opinion, I think she is more guilty about not even trying , but she keeps mentioning a comment one of the nurses made.

Just a general question

Thanks!

[SuperFlyRN]

You must be one of those nurses... as for moms being too lazy to breast feed, I think that is a judgement on your part. Are you going to be the one going home with that baby -- NO! Breast feeding does have benefits far above those of formula, but as for it being the best thing for the baby I truly believe that is relative to individual patients. I would further like to add that I was formula feed and I formula feed my daughter. She is a perfectly healthy 2yr old. I can count on one hand the number of times she has been sick. I don't know where you get off thinking that just because something isn't the very best it isn't acceptable at all.

I think it was misinterpreted what StuNurseUp was saying was mom's that are too lazy to breastfeed annoy her. Not judging them, but makinga statement. I have had mom's say that they do not wish to BF because she does not want sole responsibility of feedings. I don't think she was judging them and saying they are lazy. Some moms outright admit it-they cannot be bothered. Mom's that choose not to breastfeed can get very defensive because I am sure they have heard it all and, after all, it is their child, their decision. Some pro-breastfeeders can be very accusatory and manipulative which is very unfair to an emotionally drained, hormonal new mom.