To the women, have you ever breastfed your children?

Yes, both my daughter and son. My daughter was exclusively breast fed the first month, then I gave her bottled milk once a day. I think I stopped breastfeeding her at 8 months, when her teeth started growing in.

I breastfed and gave my son bottled milk as well (1:1 ratio) becasue he had a big appetite and my breast milk was insufficient. I stopped at 6 months because that's when his teeth started growing in. After I stopped breastfeeding, my nipples were noticeably darker, and I think my breasts became flatter.

I didn't "predict" these consequences, but I don't regret breastfeeding them. It was a wonderful experience:).

I wish I could have breast fed at least one of my two children, but I was ill during both pregnancies, which resulted in early births..so I did not have my milk come in. Both of mine were formula fed-and both are as perfect as can be...

I did. The first one for 2 1/2 years and I finally had to say, "STOP! " The second one had health issues at birth so was bottle fed.

Both are happy and healthy now. Breastfeeding was a wonderful experience.

I have breastfeed all my children. Depending on the child, depends on how well it goes for you. With my first, I lost my milk pretty quickly.

With my second, it lasted a little longer. My son was the only one that truly grasped on to the concept. I had to use a lactation consultant.

I guess it doesn't come naturally to all of us and it really is hard work. However, my son also needed to be supplemented with formula because he wasn't gaining the weight they wanted to see. I commend you on your successes.

I think breastfeeding is a beautiful thing. It is the best thing for your child to have and it is a great bonding experience. Kudos for your success and not letting people talk you out of it.

I have had many that have looked down at me for my decision to breastfeed. It is natural. It is about human life.

But there are too many people that can't get away from the sexualness of the breast to realize breatfeeding is a good decision.

Breastmilk is the most perfect food on the planet. There is no substitute. Chilkdren not breastfed also tend to develop psychological issues ...oral fixation according to Freud.

To breastfeed is a great attempt, no matter how long the process last for each child. And at times we may have to breastfeed and formula feed, shifting back and forth with both.

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