10 things breastfeeding advocates should stop saying

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Hmm. Well I read the title and opening post as if it was TO breastfeeding advocates. Not that it was just ABOUT breastfeeding advocates

If you don't want breastfeeders to read or respond or even learn something from it, then perhaps the title of the thread should be changed because as far as I'm aware it is inviting advocates in to learn to watch what they say.

As far as I can see everyone agrees that the comments in the 1st article are out of line. So what's the argument about?? I think the 'breastfeeding advocates' have been quite gracious in response to an article that lumps them all in with the hard headed 'advocates' that don't put thought or respect into what they say. I can only begin to imagine the response to a similar article being written about 10 things formula feeders shouldn't say. I dare say it wouldn't be received well.. Yet breastfeeders need to butt out of this one and just cop it on the chin?

You know, the question of where the thread belongs or what the title is irrelevent.

Judging from the sheer volume of PM's and rep I've received supporting this, I think this article is exactly what FF mums needed - a long time ago.

This article has voiced the concerns of FF mothers everywhere. We've all heard these comments, we've all been hurt by comments like these. Every time one of these things are said it's like another kick in the guts. How a mother feeds her baby (whether it be BF of FF) isn't a choice taken lightly. Most of the time it's because our bodies have failed us, just as some mothers who have had cs feel guilt over their bodies being unable to do what is the most natural thing.

I'm glad I posted this article. It has shown that FF mothers are shunned, yes, even right here on BB. It helped me find that the FF forums were closed to the public while the BF ones were open. It has opened these forums to the general public, proving that FF is nothing to be ashamed of and that there is a support network out there for mothers who feel this way. If this article has helped even 1 FF mother find peace with her choice and 1 BF mother to watch what she says in future, my job is done.