Comments on: Breastfeeding http://dagmarbleasdale.com making sense of motherhood * breastfeeding * attachment parenting * green and frugal living * decorating * social media Tue, 22 May 2012 05:49:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Sally http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-2/#comment-19042 Sally Thu, 15 Mar 2012 15:14:31 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-19042 Thanks for the response! I do like your blog and appreciate the answer! Thanks for the response! I do like your blog and appreciate the answer!

]]> By: Dagmar http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-2/#comment-19041 Dagmar Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:49:53 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-19041 Extended breastfeeding ends whenever the child or mom are done. You know that L is over 5 now, but I've heard about children who are 7 or 8. But that is very rare. At some point nature steps in and has the kids unlearn how to suck. Extended breastfeeding ends whenever the child or mom are done. You know that L is over 5 now, but I’ve heard about children who are 7 or 8. But that is very rare. At some point nature steps in and has the kids unlearn how to suck.

]]> By: Sally http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-2/#comment-19040 Sally Thu, 15 Mar 2012 13:20:46 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-19040 I was serious, but I do understand I probably won't get any answer. I have tried to figure it out. The oldest I found was six or so, so I would imagine beyond that age people aren't comfortable disclosing it-which I get. I was serious, but I do understand I probably won’t get any answer. I have tried to figure it out. The oldest I found was six or so, so I would imagine beyond that age people aren’t comfortable disclosing it-which I get.

]]> By: Dagmar http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-2/#comment-19033 Dagmar Thu, 15 Mar 2012 03:56:29 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-19033 I assume this isn't a serious question... I assume this isn’t a serious question…

]]> By: Sally http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-2/#comment-19018 Sally Wed, 14 Mar 2012 13:43:14 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-19018 Michelle, I do agree with you but am wondering about this. I just wonder what age extended bf'ing usually ends...Is it as a teen or older child?? Michelle, I do agree with you but am wondering about this. I just wonder what age extended bf’ing usually ends…Is it as a teen or older child??

]]> By: Michelle http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-2/#comment-17458 Michelle Wed, 29 Feb 2012 05:53:28 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-17458 I breastfed both of my children and I definitely see the benefits and the bond created, but by the time the children are walking and talking and fully grown toddlers, I think continuing past age 2 is obscene. IMHO, it has nothing to do with the health benefits of the child and entirely based on the neediness of the parent to feel like the caretaker and nurturer. Certainly by the time your child is in Kindergarten you should NOT be breastfeeding anymore! I truly believe children who are breastfed at this age are going to have some negative psychological impact from it! We breastfeed our children when breast milk is the only nutrition they need, its God's way, but once they are old enough to eat a full balanced diet, breast milk is not necessary anymore. Seriously when does it end? I breastfed both of my children and I definitely see the benefits and the bond created, but by the time the children are walking and talking and fully grown toddlers, I think continuing past age 2 is obscene. IMHO, it has nothing to do with the health benefits of the child and entirely based on the neediness of the parent to feel like the caretaker and nurturer. Certainly by the time your child is in Kindergarten you should NOT be breastfeeding anymore! I truly believe children who are breastfed at this age are going to have some negative psychological impact from it! We breastfeed our children when breast milk is the only nutrition they need, its God’s way, but once they are old enough to eat a full balanced diet, breast milk is not necessary anymore.

Seriously when does it end?

]]> By: Sally http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-2/#comment-16942 Sally Sun, 26 Feb 2012 18:43:29 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-16942 I was wondering is there a certain age to end it when you are doing extended breastfeeding...Curious is it like 8, 10, 16? I was wondering is there a certain age to end it when you are doing extended breastfeeding…Curious is it like 8, 10, 16?

]]> By: Dagmar http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-16625 Dagmar Sat, 25 Feb 2012 00:43:56 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-16625 Pina, it's great that you hung in there and pumped for that long! One year is amazing and so much longer than many mothers breastfeed their kids. Pina, it’s great that you hung in there and pumped for that long! One year is amazing and so much longer than many mothers breastfeed their kids.

]]> By: Pina http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-16285 Pina Fri, 24 Feb 2012 03:12:23 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-16285 I wish I had discovered your blog while I was breastfeeding my son. We had some problems early on and since I didn't get as much help as I should have ended up exclusively pumping from about week 10 to one year. I wish I had discovered your blog while I was breastfeeding my son. We had some problems early on and since I didn’t get as much help as I should have ended up exclusively pumping from about week 10 to one year.

]]> By: sarah http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-12992 sarah Mon, 16 Jan 2012 02:44:16 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-12992 One of the best things motherhood had given is the gift to breastfeed. It is very practical, accessible and a great bonding time with your babies. I can just imagine the saving I got when I breastfed, and the sleeping hours I had because you do not have to rise and get the bottle. You can actually feed your baby while lying down. In fact, i even encouraged my younger sister to breastfeed her kids and was very thankful that she did. It is best to continually promote breastfeeding at least on your baby's first 6 months. Now when one is working, one can at least wean him a bit, bottle fed in the mornings but breastfed in the evenings. But to each her own weaning styles. Because I was a sahm when my kids were young, I breastfed then until they 8 months old. And I am thankful and now share that experience,especially to starting mom's who just gave birth. You can do it. One of the best things motherhood had given is the gift to breastfeed. It is very practical, accessible and a great bonding time with your babies. I can just imagine the saving I got when I breastfed, and the sleeping hours I had because you do not have to rise and get the bottle. You can actually feed your baby while lying down. In fact, i even encouraged my younger sister to breastfeed her kids and was very thankful that she did.

It is best to continually promote breastfeeding at least on your baby’s first 6 months. Now when one is working, one can at least wean him a bit, bottle fed in the mornings but breastfed in the evenings. But to each her own weaning styles. Because I was a sahm when my kids were young, I breastfed then until they 8 months old. And I am thankful and now share that experience,especially to starting mom’s who just gave birth. You can do it.

]]> By: OurGrowingGarden http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-8510 OurGrowingGarden Fri, 08 Jul 2011 23:00:57 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-8510 My son is about to be one. Why would I wean him when he's not ready? To please society? Probably not. The advantages of breastfeeding don't just disappear when a child reaches a certain age. I think breastfed toddlers are more confident and secure because they know they have one constant that will be there as long as they desire. My son is about to be one. Why would I wean him when he’s not ready? To please society? Probably not. The advantages of breastfeeding don’t just disappear when a child reaches a certain age. I think breastfed toddlers are more confident and secure because they know they have one constant that will be there as long as they desire.

]]> By: OurGrowingGarden http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-8509 OurGrowingGarden Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:58:29 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-8509 You followed you instincts and extending breastfeeding him certainly did not hurt him! You followed you instincts and extending breastfeeding him certainly did not hurt him!

]]> By: OurGrowingGarden http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-8508 OurGrowingGarden Fri, 08 Jul 2011 22:57:24 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-8508 How awesome that you have collected all these resources together! I think as breastfeeding mothers the best support we have is from each other. I have received SO much encouragement through the breastfeeding community! <a / rel="nofollow">Our Growing Garden</a> How awesome that you have collected all these resources together! I think as breastfeeding mothers the best support we have is from each other. I have received SO much encouragement through the breastfeeding community!

Our Growing Garden

]]> By: Stephanie http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-4160 Stephanie Fri, 04 Mar 2011 15:12:37 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-4160 I think the Muslims have exactly the right idea on breastfeeding and when to wean. In the Quran it is a child's right to be BF until the age of 2 preferably by their mother or a wet nurse. Im not keen on wet nurses or milk banks with all of the diseases out there. However, Im of the opinion that a child needs to be off the breast or bottle around the age of two. I think the Muslims have exactly the right idea on breastfeeding and when to wean. In the Quran it is a child’s right to be BF until the age of 2 preferably by their mother or a wet nurse. Im not keen on wet nurses or milk banks with all of the diseases out there. However, Im of the opinion that a child needs to be off the breast or bottle around the age of two.

]]> By: Uyo http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-4044 Uyo Sat, 26 Feb 2011 20:04:02 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-4044 This is a great one-stop shop for breastfeeding resources! Thanks, girlie! This is a great one-stop shop for breastfeeding resources! Thanks, girlie!

]]> By: Savanna http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-3107 Savanna Fri, 31 Dec 2010 19:16:43 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-3107 Wow......I just made 17 months in BF'ing. I have to agree with the benefits 100 times over. My daughter has not been ill much. She has had the sniffles a few MONTHS back...but that's it. Happy New year of nursing! Wow……I just made 17 months in BF’ing. I have to agree with the benefits 100 times over. My daughter has not been ill much. She has had the sniffles a few MONTHS back…but that’s it.

Happy New year of nursing!

]]> By: Andrea http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-2473 Andrea Fri, 12 Nov 2010 04:08:48 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-2473 Those are great resources. It makes me so sad when moms give up. Especially mamas of twins. Thanks! Those are great resources. It makes me so sad when moms give up. Especially mamas of twins. Thanks!

]]> By: Tracy http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-2249 Tracy Thu, 21 Oct 2010 22:15:50 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-2249 The World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond. And I say Breastfeed as long as you & baby want. :) The World Health Organization recommends continued breastfeeding up to 2 years of age or beyond.

And I say Breastfeed as long as you & baby want. :)

]]> By: Rhonda http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-2229 Rhonda Tue, 19 Oct 2010 15:29:35 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-2229 Just a note to those who disagree with extended breastfeeding. I breastfed my autistic son until he was three and a half. I am grateful that I did so. I think it helped with his attachment disorder. He is now 21 and most are unaware of his diagnosis. I am not saying breastfeeding cured him, but as part of the attachment style parenting I did, I am sure it helped Just a note to those who disagree with extended breastfeeding. I breastfed my autistic son until he was three and a half. I am grateful that I did so. I think it helped with his attachment disorder. He is now 21 and most are unaware of his diagnosis. I am not saying breastfeeding cured him, but as part of the attachment style parenting I did, I am sure it helped

]]> By: MommaOf3Babies http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-1908 MommaOf3Babies Mon, 16 Aug 2010 12:56:36 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-1908 I was unable to breastfeed all three of my children because of my medical reasons. I feel that breast feeding a BABY is a wonderful thing and something all mothers should do the first year or so. I do have feelings and concerns when it goes beyond that. If there is no medical need or medical necessity (preemie baby or medical condition of child) then I think that it is more of a benefit for the mother then the child. When a child is old enough to look at the mother and ask for breast milk I think that it should be given to them in a cup if the child's doctor gives the okay to continue drinking it. In my opinion and feelings that when giving the actual breast to give breast milk to an older child will have more con's then pro's in some way or form. I have no proof or examples but a person opinion...I personally feel that when a Kid can say "Mom I need the boob...." (as an example) its time to step back and say... what other ways can I give him the same kind of benefits as he or she gets from breast milk and what other ways can I bond with my child. Sorry if this upsets anyone but its a personal opinion and from what i have seen being around others who have breast feed their BABY. I was unable to breastfeed all three of my children because of my medical reasons. I feel that breast feeding a BABY is a wonderful thing and something all mothers should do the first year or so. I do have feelings and concerns when it goes beyond that. If there is no medical need or medical necessity (preemie baby or medical condition of child) then I think that it is more of a benefit for the mother then the child. When a child is old enough to look at the mother and ask for breast milk I think that it should be given to them in a cup if the child’s doctor gives the okay to continue drinking it. In my opinion and feelings that when giving the actual breast to give breast milk to an older child will have more con’s then pro’s in some way or form. I have no proof or examples but a person opinion…I personally feel that when a Kid can say “Mom I need the boob….” (as an example) its time to step back and say… what other ways can I give him the same kind of benefits as he or she gets from breast milk and what other ways can I bond with my child.

Sorry if this upsets anyone but its a personal opinion and from what i have seen being around others who have breast feed their BABY.

]]> By: Anita Jamshidi http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-1849 Anita Jamshidi Thu, 05 Aug 2010 01:52:57 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-1849 As we are in Breastfeeding Awareness Month, it makes me so pleased to read comments about moms who persevere and believe in the benefits of breastfeeding. I, as an inventor of a product to help in nursing, wanted to encourage moms to keep these words of encouragement going. If we all realize that challenges will always be part of the process, but that the process/journey is one traveled with other women in our same situation...then the journey is an easier and exciting one to undertake! As we are in Breastfeeding Awareness Month, it makes me so pleased to read comments about moms who persevere and believe in the benefits of breastfeeding. I, as an inventor of a product to help in nursing, wanted to encourage moms to keep these words of encouragement going. If we all realize that challenges will always be part of the process, but that the process/journey is one traveled with other women in our same situation…then the journey is an easier and exciting one to undertake!

]]> By: Erin http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-1822 Erin Thu, 29 Jul 2010 19:17:36 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-1822 I'm a huge supporter of breastfeeding, for however long it lasts for any Mommy and baby. This post is great for breastfeeding Moms looking for support-- I retweeted it to my followers. Love it! I’m a huge supporter of breastfeeding, for however long it lasts for any Mommy and baby. This post is great for breastfeeding Moms looking for support– I retweeted it to my followers. Love it!

]]> By: lindsey http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-1603 lindsey Thu, 20 May 2010 13:40:23 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-1603 Great list! I really love the Milk Maid tea. I drank it religiously when I first started breastfeeding. I still drink it once in awhile if my son takes a little break for a few days. Great list! I really love the Milk Maid tea. I drank it religiously when I first started breastfeeding. I still drink it once in awhile if my son takes a little break for a few days.

]]> By: Suzanne http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-1487 Suzanne Mon, 26 Apr 2010 20:49:18 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-1487 Hi Dagmar! So nice meeting you last week at the Bread Art Project! I'm glad to have met a fellow breastfeeding fanatic. I forgot to ask if you're a donator too. I've donated over 3000 ounces for Haiti. Hope to run into you again real soon! Hi Dagmar! So nice meeting you last week at the Bread Art Project! I’m glad to have met a fellow breastfeeding fanatic. I forgot to ask if you’re a donator too. I’ve donated over 3000 ounces for Haiti. Hope to run into you again real soon!

]]> By: Freestyle Mom http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-1025 Freestyle Mom Mon, 28 Dec 2009 07:16:20 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-1025 The list of blogs is very helpful. I really didn't know there were so many specializing on breastfeeding. The list of blogs is very helpful. I really didn’t know there were so many specializing on breastfeeding.

]]> By: Samantha @ Mama Notes http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-814 Samantha @ Mama Notes Wed, 14 Oct 2009 04:25:44 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-814 Thanks for all these great links! Thanks for all these great links!

]]> By: Featuring Dagmar Bleasdale for Breastfeeding Awareness! - Colloquy Moms http://dagmarbleasdale.com/breastfeeding/comment-page-1/#comment-695 Featuring Dagmar Bleasdale for Breastfeeding Awareness! - Colloquy Moms Sat, 29 Aug 2009 15:45:32 +0000 http://dagmarbleasdale.com/?page_id=2547#comment-695 [...] More resources or links to other organizations and groups can be found on my blog. I also have a blogroll of mommy bloggers who write about [...] [...] More resources or links to other organizations and groups can be found on my blog. I also have a blogroll of mommy bloggers who write about [...]

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