Mama needs support: Hi. My daughter is 5 1/2 months old now and EBF. Ive always wanted to breastfeed until she weans herself at whatever age that be. Im uncomfortable feeding in public as Im very self conscious but thankfully in Australia there are nursing rooms for mothers everywhere with everything we need at our convenience. I have very close friends that support breastfeeding and commend me for it and have breastfed all their children themselves. In the last month I have had four people including my mother make a comment about women breastfeeding until up to 3 years old and beyond and two of my friends make comments of disgust. This makes me so uncomfortable and no matter what research I quote or the health benefits involved they think its wrong to feed from breast after 2. I suppose what Im trying to say is that if it comes to it and my daughter doesnt wean before 2 i know I will be made to feel ashamed and I will be one of those mothers that they talk about behind their back. I try not to worry or care what anyone else thinks but unfortunately I do and it really hurts me. Would it be okay if I pumped and fed my child through a sippy cup instead and just not tell people? Will it still have the same nutritional value? I dont want my child to think its something to be ashamed of but when everyone around me acts like it is maybe it is best to transition without making a big deal of it to not negatively impact on her. My SO tells me I should breastfeed her until 4+ and stuff what everyone else says but Im the self conscious one. Obviously I will do the best for my child no matter what but I dont really know how to do that and not end up victimised. Aimee
Posted on: Fri, 25 Apr 2014 02:19:06 +0000
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