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...breast feeding is one of those things that is a religious belief for many people. its about faith and believing.
In what faith is breastfeeding NOT encouraged?? I understand about modesty but that doesn't mean no breast feeding.
My ex wife had a horrible time trying to breast feed. She simply couldn't produce enough. Then she got depressed about it and produced even less. So, my son was mostly a formula baby from day 2 of his life. That combined with many GI issues, I was spending over $100/month just in formula.
In what faith is breastfeeding NOT encouraged?? I understand about modesty but that doesn't mean no breast feeding.
My ex wife had a horrible time trying to breast feed. She simply couldn't produce enough. Then she got depressed about it and produced even less. So, my son was mostly a formula baby from day 2 of his life. That combined with many GI issues, I was spending over $100/month just in formula.
I was saying it was a faith of its own. im not saying any religion discourages it.
well i would agree with that. why don't poor people just breastfeed. if they stay home then that is a valid question. if they work then there is your answer.
I was recently in a Rite Aid that had deodorant locked up. Go figure.
At my local Rite Aide they're under their a plastic flap. When you lift it, it makes the most annoying sound. The non prescription cold medicine is in a similar casing. I guess baby items, deodorant, and meds are getting stolen.
Theft of infant formula is not new, it has been going on for years and organized crime is behind much.
Yes, the stuff is stolen for resale to those that cannot or will not pay full retail cost, but infant formula is also used to cut heroin and methamphetamine.
That explains why it's under lock and key in most places.
Also, I think a lot of this theft is employees. Almost everyone I know who worked at Shop Rite, and stole, took baby products. I think fruit is common for employees to steal.
At my local Rite Aide they're under their a plastic flap. When you lift it, it makes the most annoying sound. The non prescription cold medicine is in a similar casing. I guess baby items, deodorant, and meds are getting stolen.
Have seen persons walking out of local Rite Aid or Duane Read shops with diapers or infant formula. Sometimes store security is in hot pursuit, others the thief makes a quick get away undetected.
Think those that have not been through it have no idea how expensive diapers and formula are, also how fast those costs mount. Top five item on any baby show/registry wish list I've seen for years now is diapers, and perhaps formula. Heaven help a new mom/family if the baby requires a special type of formula, for they usually are expensive.
In our family/circle of friends everyone will usually club together to help with one or the other if required.
Back in the day hospitals, pediatrician's office and a few other places were good sources for freebies, but today much of that has been cut back. Those huge going home kits for new moms that hospitals used to give away often have dwindled.
well i would agree with that. why don't poor people just breastfeed. if they stay home then that is a valid question. if they work then there is your answer.
Breast milk is only as good as the source. If the mother is not eating a healthy diet and or engages in risky health behavior (smoking, drinking, drugs, etc...) then formula may be a better choice.
Then there is the living situation overall, anyone who saw the film "Precious" knows where one is going on that score.
Finally breast feeding does take a physical toll on women. Just look at the often worn out women of our grandmothers, and great grandmothers days (as well as before) of females with bodies literally worn out from repeated childbirth and breast feeding. The production of breast milk requires resources from a woman's body; if they are not replenished she will suffer.
Have seen persons walking out of local Rite Aid or Duane Read shops with diapers or infant formula. Sometimes store security is in hot pursuit, others the thief makes a quick get away undetected.
Think those that have not been through it have no idea how expensive diapers and formula are, also how fast those costs mount. Top five item on any baby show/registry wish list I've seen for years now is diapers, and perhaps formula. Heaven help a new mom/family if the baby requires a special type of formula, for they usually are expensive.
In our family/circle of friends everyone will usually club together to help with one or the other if required.
Back in the day hospitals, pediatrician's office and a few other places were good sources for freebies, but today much of that has been cut back. Those huge going home kits for new moms that hospitals used to give away often have dwindled.
I've noticed it, too. I think it's tacky. Um, I don't have any children. I'm not buying your child diapers. That's part of being a parent. Also, how do they know what brand/size will fit them? Same as you said for formula. I've never seen that a registry (yet). What's next a college fund being on the baby shower registry? I mean, if you can't afford a child it's not your guest's responsibility. I'm a bit jaded, because I have a lot of friends and family members who have a baby shower for every baby. I'm not talking clothes or things. Asking for a new crib when the first/previous child is not using the old one.
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