Is it anybody’s business if a mum decides to bottle feed their baby expressed breast milk instead of breastfeeding? Well, apparently the answer is a big YES!!!
News that exclusive pumping is on the increase has ignited a whole new wave of judgement on new mums. Mums are now being vilified and accused of being selfish, more interested in maintaing a flexible lifestyle than being a mum.
There are many valid reasons for expressing and bottle feeding. Some are deeply personal and a result of childhood abuse, domestic violence and emotional issues. Other mums find that expressing and bottle feeding is a compromise, a half way mark and their baby still gets the benefits of breast milk and their needs are met too.
There is a concern that milk supply will dwindle and there is also the argument that expressed milk has different nutritional values than milk accessed directly from the breast, but surely mums who put in the additional hours of work to ensure their baby’s get breast milk before reaching for the formula, should be supported and encouraged.
Have a read and have your say. Moms who opt for breast milk – not breastfeeding.
Tags: bottle feeding, expressing