Can I just decide that I don't want to breastfeed?
Everyone says it is a "personal choice"
What if I don’t want to? What if I would rather not deal with sore nipples? What if I would like my breasts to go back to normal as soon as possible?
Is that what the "personal choice" is about, my self?
Why is this such a personal choice while excess health care costs totaling more than billion must be paid by the U.S. health care system each year to treat otitis media, gastroenteritis, and necrotizing enterocolitis–childhood diseases and conditions preventable or reduced by breastfeeding. When prevention of obesity, diabetes, and other chronic conditions is factored in, the potential economic benefits of breastfeeding are significantly greater.
Do significant disparities in breastfeeding exist, with non-Hispanic black and socioeconomically disadvantaged groups experiencing lower breastfeeding rates, because it is a personal choice?
Maybe more needs to be done to ensure the achievement of our national breastfeeding goals and to create an environment where women and their families can be successful in achieving their personal breastfeeding goals.
haha I think a couple of people didnt finish reading your question. At first I was thinking wow this chick is so selfish. But then I kept reading and got the point you were making. haha. Yes I agree with the point that you are making. And people can give me all the thumbs downs they want but I do think that it is selfish when a mother deprives her child of the best start in life because of reasons like ‘ I dont want to ruin my breasts’
Formula has its place in society and is wonderful for mothers who cant feed. My heart goes out to them. But when mothers are perfectly able to feed but choice not to for selfish reasons then I just think thats sad