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Agree.  Never ask on DCUM about breastfeeding as  99% of women on here are breastfeeding zealouts and love to shame those who choose not to BF.  A happy mother is best.   you should do what you think is best for you.[/quote]

I think it's really weird that you say that, because honestly this board to me is REALLY anti-breastfeeding and very pro-formula. Anyone who likes breastfeeding or sees value in it is mocked mercilessly, and every breastfeeding question is answered with a parade of "just do formula" responses. Just like this particular thread! I'm not saying it's bad but... no, dcum to me is not pro-breastfeeding AT ALL.[/quote]
Look at all the post on this thread. Almost all of them are saying the OP needs to try breast-feeding before using formula.[/quote]

No, they are answering OP’s question/request for info and advice with their own experience. And basically all have said do whatever works for you, good luck, all will be well, etc. [/quote]

No. This is what op asked:
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Did anyone else choose not to breastfeed? If so, what were your reasons? In retrospect, do you feel like you or your child missed out? Thanks for any thoughts.[/quote]

She asked for people who chose not to breastfeed to share and most people responded telling her to give it a shot. Two people I think said they
Chose not to and did not regret it. She posted in a public forum so fair game of course but 100% there is a pro breastfeeding bent here. It just doesn’t seem like it because in comparison to mommy Facebook groups there is more pushback from the pro formula contingent [/quote]

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