Lactivists are just mean girls all grown up.

[Anonymous]

There. I said it.

Not all of them, of course. But the ones who insult and roll their eyes and formula shame are just hiding behind their profession as a means to be, well, mean. It’s the only power they have in life.

So the next time one of these Regina Georges makes you feel like a bad mom for wanting to do something other than exclusive breastfeeding, remember that she’s using the couple silly certifications she got to try and bring you down. And don’t fall for it.

[Anonymous]

Agree.

[Anonymous]

Mean women are just mean girls all grown up. Some are lactivists, many are not.

[Anonymous]

Formula is convenient. May not be the best for a kid but it is convenient for the mom. I don't know about activism because as a mom who EBF, I don't give a damn if other moms don't bf their kids. My kid gets the best I can give and that what matters, not what other kids are being fed. There is enough literature available about benefits of BF, and I do not need to educate anyone.

Mean girls are selfish. To BF is opposite of being selfish. So your assertion does not make sense.

Should corporations have accomodations for working moms to pump at work or at work daycare etc. Yes. Absolutely.

[Anonymous]

They are do gooders. Just like environmental activists. As environmental activism has failed and the Earth has gone to hell, similarly lactivism will fail, and the kids will not be the healthiest. Why should it matter? Too many people on this Earth. Maybe some kind of culling is needed.

[Anonymous]

I don’t see why women are so upset by breastfeeding women. If you can’t breastfeed just move on with your life. It doesn’t matter at all. Frankly the only people who ever bullied me were the ones who hated breastfeeding and stopped. They called breastfeeding gross, made rude comments about pumping, and lots of general comments about how pointless it is.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:There. I said it.

Not all of them, of course. But the ones who insult and roll their eyes and formula shame are just hiding behind their profession as a means to be, well, mean. It’s the only power they have in life.

So the next time one of these Regina Georges makes you feel like a bad mom for wanting to do something other than exclusive breastfeeding, remember that she’s using the couple silly certifications she got to try and bring you down. And don’t fall for it.

Must be a slow day for you.

[Anonymous]

I am delivering at a so-called "breast friendly" hospital (which I guess is all of them). This is what i plan to say to the L&D nurses if the pressure me: I just met you; you dont know anything about my life or situation. In 48 hours, maybe sooner, you will be gone from my child's life. It would be silly for me to make a decision that will impact months if not years of my life based on your opinions.

My friend who is an OB says I should say: Thank you for doing your job, I know you are required to provide information on this topic as part of the breast friendly initiative. I have heard what you have to say now I am going to do whats best for me.

My friends speech is better but if i get really pissed, Ill revert to mine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am delivering at a so-called "breast friendly" hospital (which I guess is all of them). This is what i plan to say to the L&D nurses if the pressure me: I just met you; you dont know anything about my life or situation. In 48 hours, maybe sooner, you will be gone from my child's life. It would be silly for me to make a decision that will impact months if not years of my life based on your opinions.

My friend who is an OB says I should say: Thank you for doing your job, I know you are required to provide information on this topic as part of the breast friendly initiative. I have heard what you have to say now I am going to do whats best for me.

My friends speech is better but if i get really pissed, Ill revert to mine.

Is this your first baby?

Your L&D nurse doesn’t care what you do. She really doesn’t. She will ask if you want pain meds and it’s not a judgment so much as a clinical question. When your baby is born, most will suggest putting the baby to the breast since that’s pretty common. If you don’t want to, just tell them you’re not planning to breastfeed. It’s extremely personal to you. They actually are just at work.

Maybe try to take things less personally and you’ll have better results.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Formula is convenient. May not be the best for a kid but it is convenient for the mom. I don't know about activism because as a mom who EBF, I don't give a damn if other moms don't bf their kids. My kid gets the best I can give and that what matters, not what other kids are being fed. There is enough literature available about benefits of BF, and I do not need to educate anyone.

Mean girls are selfish. To BF is opposite of being selfish. So your assertion does not make sense.

Should corporations have accomodations for working moms to pump at work or at work daycare etc. Yes. Absolutely.

Lol. Ok mean girl. Too bad you're too busy being selfishly self-righteous to give your kids something really worthwhile: a loving, kind person as their mother.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Formula is convenient. May not be the best for a kid but it is convenient for the mom. I don't know about activism because as a mom who EBF, I don't give a damn if other moms don't bf their kids. My kid gets the best I can give and that what matters, not what other kids are being fed. There is enough literature available about benefits of BF, and I do not need to educate anyone.

Mean girls are selfish. To BF is opposite of being selfish. So your assertion does not make sense.

Should corporations have accomodations for working moms to pump at work or at work daycare etc. Yes. Absolutely.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Formula is convenient. May not be the best for a kid but it is convenient for the mom. I don't know about activism because as a mom who EBF, I don't give a damn if other moms don't bf their kids. My kid gets the best I can give and that what matters, not what other kids are being fed. There is enough literature available about benefits of BF, and I do not need to educate anyone.

Mean girls are selfish. To BF is opposite of being selfish. So your assertion does not make sense.

Should corporations have accomodations for working moms to pump at work or at work daycare etc. Yes. Absolutely.

Your post is dripping with judgment, even though you claim you don’t care. You’re one of the bullies in disguise.

Signed,
A mom who EBF both kids

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Formula is convenient. May not be the best for a kid but it is convenient for the mom. I don't know about activism because as a mom who EBF, I don't give a damn if other moms don't bf their kids. My kid gets the best I can give and that what matters, not what other kids are being fed. There is enough literature available about benefits of BF, and I do not need to educate anyone.

Mean girls are selfish. To BF is opposite of being selfish. So your assertion does not make sense.

Should corporations have accomodations for working moms to pump at work or at work daycare etc. Yes. Absolutely.

You are a horrible person

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am delivering at a so-called "breast friendly" hospital (which I guess is all of them). This is what i plan to say to the L&D nurses if the pressure me: I just met you; you dont know anything about my life or situation. In 48 hours, maybe sooner, you will be gone from my child's life. It would be silly for me to make a decision that will impact months if not years of my life based on your opinions.

My friend who is an OB says I should say: Thank you for doing your job, I know you are required to provide information on this topic as part of the breast friendly initiative. I have heard what you have to say now I am going to do whats best for me.

My friends speech is better but if i get really pissed, Ill revert to mine.

Listen I agree that they can be pushy about breastfeeding but this makes no sense. You’re in the hospital because the people there have valuable expertise. That’s the point. Your OB friend’s response is much better.

[Anonymous]

I'm pregnant with my 3rd. I plan to BF on maternity leave and then transition to part-time breastfeeding and formula the rest of the time. I don't respond to pumps, so why bother? I'll pump once at work until the discomfort subsides. That's it.

And yeah, it's convenient for me. Formula rocks!