In child custody dispute, breastfeeding mom is ordered to use bottle

[Anonymous]

https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/02/01/arleta-ramirez-breastfeeding-custody-dispute/ The father’s attorney said the mother is “weaponizing” breastfeeding. I’m sure he’s pro-life. /s

“Ramirez said she and her daughter’s father split shortly after the birth, and the father moved out of their Northern Virginia home. On Nov. 28, a Prince William County judge ordered that the father be permitted to visit the baby four days per week ahead of overnight visits slated to begin in February.

There was an additional condition. “Mother is to make every effort to place the child on a feeding schedule and use a bottle,” the order read.”

[Anonymous]

Ok, and what is wrong with this. It's not ok to deny parenting time over breastfeeding. Mom can pump, breastfeed and occasionally use a bottle to get baby ready for dad or other caretakers.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2023/02/01/arleta-ramirez-breastfeeding-custody-dispute/ The father’s attorney said the mother is “weaponizing” breastfeeding. I’m sure he’s pro-life. /s

“Ramirez said she and her daughter’s father split shortly after the birth, and the father moved out of their Northern Virginia home. On Nov. 28, a Prince William County judge ordered that the father be permitted to visit the baby four days per week ahead of overnight visits slated to begin in February.

There was an additional condition. “Mother is to make every effort to place the child on a feeding schedule and use a bottle,” the order read.”

Because?

Is he a Republican?
Wouldn’t a conservative want a woman to breastfeed?

[Anonymous]

Is it that wrong for a father to want spend time with his child? Sorry when you end up divorcing, this is a crappy reality. Formula fed kids are just as healthy as breast fed - I cannot tell the difference amongst my peers of who was breastfed and who formula (mid to late 30s)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ok, and what is wrong with this. It's not ok to deny parenting time over breastfeeding. Mom can pump, breastfeed and occasionally use a bottle to get baby ready for dad or other caretakers.

One of my kids wouldn’t take a bottle until she was almost 6 months old. We had a lot of motivation and tried 15 bottle types, but she was stubborn. She would have been dangerously dehydrated on this judge’s parenting plan.

[Anonymous]

That baby will be around 7/8 months old in February (born in July). I see no problem with this. It likely also eats some solids. It can certainly learn to take a bottle by that age. Mom is playing games.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Ok, and what is wrong with this. It's not ok to deny parenting time over breastfeeding. Mom can pump, breastfeed and occasionally use a bottle to get baby ready for dad or other caretakers.

One of my kids wouldn’t take a bottle until she was almost 6 months old. We had a lot of motivation and tried 15 bottle types, but she was stubborn. She would have been dangerously dehydrated on this judge’s parenting plan.

Then you bring in a specialist. Or, mom can drive out to dad's to breastfeed and leave and come back after feeding. Dad is not saying no to breastfeeding or pumped milk.

[Anonymous]

He can enjoy hearing his child screaming until she vomits while refusing a bottle. What a horrific parent I wouldn’t leave this man in charge of a dog.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That baby will be around 7/8 months old in February (born in July). I see no problem with this. It likely also eats some solids. It can certainly learn to take a bottle by that age. Mom is playing games.

At that age they can use an open cup, sippy cup and other things too.

[Anonymous]

That’s the reality of divorce. If breastmilk is important mom can pump and give it to dad. I don’t see the outrage about this. Dads time with baby is more important than breastmilk.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:He can enjoy hearing his child screaming until she vomits while refusing a bottle. What a horrific parent I wouldn’t leave this man in charge of a dog.

Oh pipe down drama llama. This isn't a 2 month old infant. Insisting on exclusively breastfeeding an 8 month old is ridiculous and not a reason to deny dad visitation.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He can enjoy hearing his child screaming until she vomits while refusing a bottle. What a horrific parent I wouldn’t leave this man in charge of a dog.

Oh pipe down drama llama. This isn't a 2 month old infant. Insisting on exclusively breastfeeding an 8 month old is ridiculous and not a reason to deny dad visitation.

A parent who would rather listen to their child scream in hunger than accommodate a nursing schedule should have no custody whatsoever.

[Anonymous]

I don't see why the mom has to do anything. If she wants breastmilk, she can provide it and dad can use a bottle. And a feeding schedule? Baby should be sttn but feeding on demand still.

As a breastfeeding mom I wouldn't want to pump and feed a bottle during my time with the baby. Plus, none of my kids would take a bottle from me, but took it from nanny.

[Anonymous]

Also love that evidence is that the baby is exclusively breastfed . . . by choice. How much money have these two wasted on attorneys? Really sad for this baby who will one day see how ridiculous her parents were and couldn't cooperate with each other.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:He can enjoy hearing his child screaming until she vomits while refusing a bottle. What a horrific parent I wouldn’t leave this man in charge of a dog.

Oh pipe down drama llama. This isn't a 2 month old infant. Insisting on exclusively breastfeeding an 8 month old is ridiculous and not a reason to deny dad visitation.

A parent who would rather listen to their child scream in hunger than accommodate a nursing schedule should have no custody whatsoever.

Oh, is that how it works in Fantasyland?