Were you breastfed and how do you feel about it?

December2012 · 22-07-2013 01:55PM #1

I'm not asking this in Parenting because I'm interested in the opinions of non parents that were breast fed.

How do you feel about it?

Do you feel anything about it?

Does it feel weird or not?

I wasn't myself, although I've breastfed my kids, girls. is it different for lads?

And if you are a parent did your opinion change when your kid was born?

I don't want this to be a breast fed vs formula fed thread. I'm just interested in the opinion of those who were breasted themselves.

jester77 · 22-07-2013 01:57PM

Can't remember that far back.

petes · 22-07-2013 01:57PM

Bitty!

I actually don't know if I was, presume so!

Downlinz · 22-07-2013 01:57PM

I don't know and don't want to find out

Dj Stiggie · 22-07-2013 01:58PM

I wasn't. Now that I have a lot of friends with babies it seems weird that I wasn't.

PizzamanIRL · 22-07-2013 01:58PM

Yet another thread about a perfectly natural thing that society makes out to be embarrassing for some reason. Porn threads, topless sunbathing and now this.

iMac_Hunt · 22-07-2013 01:58PM

Do you honestly believe that us adults are going to remember sucking mamas titties?

TouchingVirus · 22-07-2013 02:00PM

I was breastfed for a time but then swapped to formula. I can't remember that far back though so I've no opinions on it apart from it's not weird, it's perfectly natural.

Meangadh · 22-07-2013 02:01PM

I wasn't. My mother found it way too difficult and was extremely stressed so it wasn't for her. Don't think it had any adverse effects on me or any of my siblings.

I don't see how anyone could feel "weird" about being breastfed though. It's not like you'd even remember it and it's a perfectly natural thing to do. But immature I think if anyone finds that weird.

Each to their own. I'd like to think mothers would give it a try in that it is proven to be best for the child and it is cheaper. But I also think the mother's mental health is important too and so if it's resulting in stress and major discomfort then I'd say do what works best for your individual situation. Too many people judge either way.

wp_rathead · 22-07-2013 02:02PM

How do you feel about coming out of your mothers vagina OP?

Breastfeeding is as natural as that imo

SuperGrover · 22-07-2013 02:02PM

"Were you breastfed and how do you feel about it?"

(1) I have no idea and (2) ambivalent tending towards it's natural so probably for the best where possible.

Micky Dolenz · 22-07-2013 02:02PM

I got breast fed over the weekend. Does that count?

becost · 22-07-2013 02:03PM

I'm obsessed with women's tits and I put it all down to breastfeeding.

December2012 · 22-07-2013 02:12PM

iMac_Hunt wrote: »

Do you honestly believe that us adults are going to remember sucking mamas titties?

No. Which is why I'm asking you do you have any thoughts on it as adults.

old_nick · 22-07-2013 02:13PM

the things some people wonder about

Nemeses · 22-07-2013 02:13PM

I wasn't breastfed.

No other comments.

December2012 · 22-07-2013 02:14PM

PizzamanIRL wrote: »

Yet another thread about a perfectly natural thing that society makes out to be embarrassing for some reason. Porn threads, topless sunbathing and now this.

I don't think it's embarrassing! if did I wouldn't have done it for so long when I had the choice.

It's just asking people's opinions.

kylith · 22-07-2013 02:14PM

1) Yes

2) It doesn't weird me out at all, why would it? Breastfeeding is the best for the child, convenient, and cost-free; why would anyone not at least try to breastfeed?

Czarcasm · 22-07-2013 02:33PM

I never asked my mother but I know my youngest brother was breastfed so I presume I was too.

My wife tried the whole breastfeeding thing but it just wasn't working for her, too sore, frustration, etc. I don't know were they around in my mother's time but at least these days there are breast pumps and all sorts of options available. The idea of wet nursing, cross nursing and breast milk banks for me does raise an eyebrow though.

Seeing women breastfeed in public, well it's just not the same as a woman with her breasts on display, particularly because there's a baby dangling off them!

KeithM89 · 22-07-2013 02:35PM

Micky Dolenz wrote: »

I got breast fed over the weekend. Does that count?

No, that was a tittywank.

OldNotWIse · 22-07-2013 02:36PM

No.

Think I'd be a bit grossed out by it. Though I plan to do it myself lol

martinedwards · 22-07-2013 02:52PM

yes

never thought it was weird, why should i?

My wife breast fed all 4 of our kids.

Breast is best and all that.

positron · 22-07-2013 02:54PM

I am a parent. If that doesn't disqualify, here's what I think.

I was breast fed until I was 3.5 years old, and I have fairly faint memory of being breastfed, and something my mom did to stop me from breast feeding (like applying bitter gourd juice to her nipples). As an adult, I love breasts. I don't think these are related, but even if it is, I have no problem with it. My older brother was only breastfed for 6 months and my mom reckons that why he has various allergies and issues (compared to me), but that could be just old wives tale she heard from her mom etc - I don't know, I have no proof for or against it.

My two daughters are breastfed even though my wife was not as a child. She loves it to be honest - she finds it incredibly relaxing, bonding even and of course we believe it's great for our children. Unfortunately first one couldn't be breastfed past six months because wife had some hormonal issues, and second one is only 2 months old now, but we are hoping to breastfeed her as long as we can - perhaps a year, two if possible. I personally find that just seeing my wife breastfeeding my daughter incredibly caring and of course 100% natural. I am sure formula are good as well, but just knowing that mother's body is reacting to whatever bugs are around and is giving that to my daughter thru breastmilk - it's like individually tuned, customized milk that... you just can't beat that.

I suppose it's no surprise then if I say I have absolutely no problem (in fact more respect) if anyone chose to breastfeed their child in public, in full view or under the top.

Micky Dolenz · 22-07-2013 02:56PM

3 and a half?

Once a child can chew steak, they have no business on the breast IMO.

22-07-2013 03:02PM

I was breastfed, I have no thoughts on it at all in the same way that I have no thoughts on my parents using disposable nappies.

I appreciate it is probably a very big part in helping form my sturdy immune system, but I would expect breastfeeding as the default, and bottlefeeding as a backup plan if things don't work out. I have no emotional response to the knowledge, but I'd probably be upset if for some reason I couldn't feed my future kids myself.

Matt_Trakker · 22-07-2013 03:19PM

positron wrote: »

I was breast fed until I was 3.5 years old

.....OK, that's not weird.

OP.

Yes, I was and no it's not weird. It's proper order.......but prob not for 3.5 years. Sorry Pos.

positron · 22-07-2013 03:26PM

Sure, but can someone tell me what is actually wrong is breastfeeding your child for first say 3 or 4 years? Try and avoid the presets created by society etc - something rational or logical?

PS: Apologies if that's hijacking the thread... may be we should stick with OP's question.

Matt_Trakker · 22-07-2013 03:35PM

positron wrote: »

Sure, but can someone tell me what is actually wrong is breastfeeding your child for first say 3 or 4 years? Try and avoid the presets created by society etc - something rational or logical?

PS: Apologies if that's hijacking the thread... may be we should stick with OP's question.

Maybe I'm wrong to think it's wrong, but I don't think I'm wrong about thinking it's wrong.
AFAIK, it's recommended for the first 12 months (when you can stop if you wish) and then for the following 12 months as a complement with solid food.
There are no rules to this, but I think once the child has completely moved to solid food there's no need for breastfeeding.

positron · 22-07-2013 03:44PM

Matt_Trakker wrote: »

There are no rules to this, but I think once the child has completely moved to solid food there's no need for breastfeeding.

Perhaps. I think it still depends on a lot of factors. I suppose the key is that brestmilk is not just food - it's not just nutrition for your child - although that is it's main reason. Breastmilk is nearly medicinal to the child, like I said earlier it has all the antibodies specially formulated for the child by the childs mother, based on whatever is attacking them both in the environment. But sure, we all know there are dozens of good reasons for breastfeeding, I just haven't found a reason to say you shouldn't after a year or so. That's all. I personally believe breastfeeding should stop when mother's body stops producing milk, or when the child naturally grows out of it.

vitani · 22-07-2013 03:48PM

I was breastfed but it's not something I tend to think about, tbh. In the same way I don't think about my parents changing my nappies or giving me baths.

Sauve · 22-07-2013 03:56PM

positron wrote: »

I personally believe breastfeeding should stop when mother's body stops producing milk, or when the child naturally grows out of it.

Breastmilk will continue to be produced as long as the demand is there.
I had a neighbour whose 5 year old used to breastfeed every night before bed. That's just plain odd imo.

Were you breastfed and how do you feel about it?

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