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featuring Parenting Advice, Child
Care and Child Raising Advice. Sara
not only has children and grand
children, but also has a degree in
Psychology, a masters degree in
Family Counseling and was a family
specialist in Lousville, Ky for more
than 10 years.
featuring Parenting Advice, Child
Care and Child Raising Advice. Sara
not only has children and grand
children, but also has a degree in
Psychology, a masters degree in
Family Counseling and was a family
specialist in Lousville, Ky for more
than 10 years.
Dear Sara answers parenting and child raising
questions from readers, new columns are
posted on Mondays and Thursdays, this column
was published July 6, 2009
Dear Sara,
I am 8 months pregnant with my
first baby. I am really looking
forward to holding my baby. My
problem is that I don’t think I want
to breastfeed.
I am really in the minority here.
Both of my sisters breastfed their
babies and I’ve watched my friends
as they breastfed their babies. They
are really enthusiastic and are more
than encouraging (pushing) me to
breastfeed. What can I say to them?
Hannah
Dear Hannah,
There are lots of women who have
really enjoyed the experience of
breastfeeding. It seems to be the
popular method of feeding baby now.
For quite a few years back in the 50’s,
60’s and 70’s, it was very popular to
bottle feed baby.
There are pros and cons to either
method. Breastfeeding seems to be
nature’s way of feeding baby and
after you and the baby learn how
(which can take a while) then you
have a ready supply of food for your
little one. Feeding on demand is
recommended and this involves
feeding baby 8-12 times every 24
hours. Getting up every 2 hours all
night could be wearing but when it’s
your baby, it’s all worth it.
If you decide to bottle feed your baby,
you still have to get up every 2 hours
during the night if your baby is hungry
but maybe hubby can take a turn
once in a while to give you a break.
Letting him take turns gives him a
chance for that bonding experience
that only you would have if you
breastfed your baby.
If you want to try breastfeeding for a
month or so, it sounds like you will
have lots of women to support and
coach you. You can then decide if this
is good for you or not. However, it
sounds like, for whatever reason, that
this is not what you want for you and
your baby. You have the right to
make that decision. Let friends and
family know that even though they
have had a good experience, it’s just
not right for you. You can hold your
baby when he or she takes the bottle
and enjoy cuddling and rocking while
doing things your own way.
Good luck.
Sara
questions from readers, new columns are
posted on Mondays and Thursdays, this column
was published July 6, 2009
Dear Sara,
I am 8 months pregnant with my
first baby. I am really looking
forward to holding my baby. My
problem is that I don’t think I want
to breastfeed.
I am really in the minority here.
Both of my sisters breastfed their
babies and I’ve watched my friends
as they breastfed their babies. They
are really enthusiastic and are more
than encouraging (pushing) me to
breastfeed. What can I say to them?
Hannah
Dear Hannah,
There are lots of women who have
really enjoyed the experience of
breastfeeding. It seems to be the
popular method of feeding baby now.
For quite a few years back in the 50’s,
60’s and 70’s, it was very popular to
bottle feed baby.
There are pros and cons to either
method. Breastfeeding seems to be
nature’s way of feeding baby and
after you and the baby learn how
(which can take a while) then you
have a ready supply of food for your
little one. Feeding on demand is
recommended and this involves
feeding baby 8-12 times every 24
hours. Getting up every 2 hours all
night could be wearing but when it’s
your baby, it’s all worth it.
If you decide to bottle feed your baby,
you still have to get up every 2 hours
during the night if your baby is hungry
but maybe hubby can take a turn
once in a while to give you a break.
Letting him take turns gives him a
chance for that bonding experience
that only you would have if you
breastfed your baby.
If you want to try breastfeeding for a
month or so, it sounds like you will
have lots of women to support and
coach you. You can then decide if this
is good for you or not. However, it
sounds like, for whatever reason, that
this is not what you want for you and
your baby. You have the right to
make that decision. Let friends and
family know that even though they
have had a good experience, it’s just
not right for you. You can hold your
baby when he or she takes the bottle
and enjoy cuddling and rocking while
doing things your own way.
Good luck.
Sara