Breastfed baby risk investigated

[Wobbles]

How touchy some got over it is obvious.

An of course Toria everything on this topic (the study that is) should be tiptoed around and not portrayed in any other way

I'm looking forward to any outcome from this study but I doubt it will be one we get quickly ...shame.

 

[clairebear]

my thing is there are so many studies that make mummys worry. Its important to know the risks but sometimes they do really scare you espically when they release the details with out gaining really evidence x (the mmr jab for example not wanting to open a can of worms)

Lets all kiss and make up

 

[Serene123]

Don't see the point in scaring people It's not common, people DO need to be aware, but not scared.

 

[Wobbles]

Personally I just hate the comments like there should be more support to encourage breastfeeding rather to bottle/formula feeding etc like people don't have their own minds. I do read more an more than breastfeeding has stopped being pushed onto Mums and tbh GOOD so its should be. Bloody adults ffs can make our own decisions and there is always leaflets and information available in the doctors, MW rooms & bounty packs leaving decision with Mum to be. I don't like pressure I tend to go the opposite way.

I also hate the 'I am better than you' because I breastfeed *insert all the reasons here*' and a small handful do that on here but there does tend to be a dig or 2 from these people thats what I hate about any discussion on either or ...noticed most people ignored the reality of it can happen like it or not (post from Tam). God forbid anyone throwing in a negative.

I didn't mean more support to encourage people to breastfeed, just more support available if you want to breastfeed, have problems and need help - we had all sorts of problems to start off with but the only advice I got was that I was doing it wrong (as I was in pain) and that I should give him bottles. It would just be nice to have people you can go to for help if you do need it in the hospital, but not have them pressuring people to bf from the start.

I do agree that people should be made aware of anything that could potentially affect their baby's health, however rare it might be. It wasn't something that I'd thought about when I was feeding Sam (but we were told to watch for all the signs of dehydration). Funny that if it was relating to anything other than feeding, people would welcome the research x

Ohhhhhhh I wasn't nit picking any of your post in fact it didn't even register lol Was a general comment as I read back a little bit to refresh.

I agree with what you say about any research being welcomed about anythiung but ...imo theres a pro and con about everything in life just hate the cons on this topic being pushed at and some have been damn right out of order in time - that being the only thing that gets my back up personally.

I think its rare btw because it can go un-noticed ...well that could be why its rarely heard of (like Tam mentione din her case).

Do most areas not have support groups btw? I thought everywhere did!

 

[Wobbles]

Don't see the point in scaring people It's not common, people DO need to be aware, but not scared.

You do make me laugh all things considered that you have to add to all these type of discussions this is a cracking ending. Uh oh Toria huh?

If they don't make it public knowledge how do they make people aware? FFs should they tiptoe round the possible con? Should they stop studying it, sweep it under the carpet incase a little fact a little awareness scares the breast is best comments?

I'm off this topic now me thinks I find some peoples responses to this highly amusing.

 

[oOKayOo]

This happens in all discussions a debate always seems to take place about FF and BF.
As wobbles said once a con is pointed out about BF is like poeple are trying to prove that point wrong because they BF. There a cons about both. No need to prove its true or not , accept it and go on.

If a FF con came out , i read it and take it in. Doesnt bother me at the slightest , but why is it when a study has come out about BF it just feels as though women that solely BF are ready to have all this explanation and keep on about it. Im not going on JUST about here but in general.

Hell last year i remember a report that eating fry ups gave you cancer then the week after they were good for you ??

These things should be taken with a knock on he chin tis all im saying

 

[Wobbles]

Just wish people would stfu hey me included

 

[oOKayOo]

Just wish people would stfu hey me included

Hey i was late with this thread so i had to sneak in with a comment

 

[Wobbles]

Erm I didn't mean you lmao

I meant these topics in general

Sorry

 

[clairebear]

Erm I didn't mean you lmao

I meant these topics in general

Sorry

i agree as long as babies are fed who gives a toss x

 

[oOKayOo]

Erm I didn't mean you lmao

I meant these topics in general

Sorry

 

[babezone]

quick now close it whilst its on a good note lol xx

 

[sam's mum]

Personally I just hate the comments like there should be more support to encourage breastfeeding rather to bottle/formula feeding etc like people don't have their own minds. I do read more an more than breastfeeding has stopped being pushed onto Mums and tbh GOOD so its should be. Bloody adults ffs can make our own decisions and there is always leaflets and information available in the doctors, MW rooms & bounty packs leaving decision with Mum to be. I don't like pressure I tend to go the opposite way.

I also hate the 'I am better than you' because I breastfeed *insert all the reasons here*' and a small handful do that on here but there does tend to be a dig or 2 from these people thats what I hate about any discussion on either or ...noticed most people ignored the reality of it can happen like it or not (post from Tam). God forbid anyone throwing in a negative.

I didn't mean more support to encourage people to breastfeed, just more support available if you want to breastfeed, have problems and need help - we had all sorts of problems to start off with but the only advice I got was that I was doing it wrong (as I was in pain) and that I should give him bottles. It would just be nice to have people you can go to for help if you do need it in the hospital, but not have them pressuring people to bf from the start.

I do agree that people should be made aware of anything that could potentially affect their baby's health, however rare it might be. It wasn't something that I'd thought about when I was feeding Sam (but we were told to watch for all the signs of dehydration). Funny that if it was relating to anything other than feeding, people would welcome the research x

Ohhhhhhh I wasn't nit picking any of your post in fact it didn't even register lol Was a general comment as I read back a little bit to refresh.

I agree with what you say about any research being welcomed about anythiung but ...imo theres a pro and con about everything in life just hate the cons on this topic being pushed at and some have been damn right out of order in time - that being the only thing that gets my back up personally.

I think its rare btw because it can go un-noticed ...well that could be why its rarely heard of (like Tam mentione din her case).

Do most areas not have support groups btw? I thought everywhere did!

Sorry - was just wondering if that's what it sounded like I meant because I'd just posted about making support available!

There's lots of support through places like the breastfeeding network, LLL etc if you call them up or go and visit once you're out (didn't know about them until much later), but we had problems in the hospital and didn't get any help. The hospital runs a free clinic but only useful if you happen to be there on a monday x

 

[sam's mum]

Don't see the point in scaring people It's not common, people DO need to be aware, but not scared.

Without releasing information that does shock and scare people a bit, nobody would take any notice. As long as they clearly point out signs of dehydration that you should be looking out for I don't see the problem - it's not as if they're just saying 'breastfeeding can kill your baby and there's nothing you can do to prevent it'

 

[reallytinyamy]

I love these threads! wind me up til I have steam coming out of my ears but I dont say anything.

I think the study is great. We need to be informed as much as possible so we can make the right choice for us.

incidentally I always thought the only dehydration risk was with FF so I learnt something.

Also, the dehydration risk with FF didnt stop me choosing to do it!

 

[Linzi]

Personally I just hate the comments like there should be more support to encourage breastfeeding rather to bottle/formula feeding etc like people don't have their own minds. I do read more an more than breastfeeding has stopped being pushed onto Mums and tbh GOOD so its should be. Bloody adults ffs can make our own decisions and there is always leaflets and information available in the doctors, MW rooms & bounty packs leaving decision with Mum to be. I don't like pressure I tend to go the opposite way.

I also hate the 'I am better than you' because I breastfeed *insert all the reasons here*' and a small handful do that on here but there does tend to be a dig or 2 from these people thats what I hate about any discussion on either or ...noticed most people ignored the reality of it can happen like it or not (post from Tam). God forbid anyone throwing in a negative.

I didn't mean more support to encourage people to breastfeed, just more support available if you want to breastfeed, have problems and need help - we had all sorts of problems to start off with but the only advice I got was that I was doing it wrong (as I was in pain) and that I should give him bottles. It would just be nice to have people you can go to for help if you do need it in the hospital, but not have them pressuring people to bf from the start.

I agree with that too, I had a really easy time with Seth no probs at all, so I never really needed any help but if I had there would have been no where to get it from. His first feed was about 20 mins after he was born, she just put him on and walked out... didn't have a clue what I was doing!!! Also at antenatal we were taught about how to make up a bottle of formula. Which I forgot then when I went to do it for the first time it took me about an hour lol

I think there just needs to be more support than there is available for either feeding option. I think support for ANYTHING baby related is lacking,certainly where I live, not sure about anywhere else.

xxx

 

[sam's mum]

Personally I just hate the comments like there should be more support to encourage breastfeeding rather to bottle/formula feeding etc like people don't have their own minds. I do read more an more than breastfeeding has stopped being pushed onto Mums and tbh GOOD so its should be. Bloody adults ffs can make our own decisions and there is always leaflets and information available in the doctors, MW rooms & bounty packs leaving decision with Mum to be. I don't like pressure I tend to go the opposite way.

I also hate the 'I am better than you' because I breastfeed *insert all the reasons here*' and a small handful do that on here but there does tend to be a dig or 2 from these people thats what I hate about any discussion on either or ...noticed most people ignored the reality of it can happen like it or not (post from Tam). God forbid anyone throwing in a negative.

I didn't mean more support to encourage people to breastfeed, just more support available if you want to breastfeed, have problems and need help - we had all sorts of problems to start off with but the only advice I got was that I was doing it wrong (as I was in pain) and that I should give him bottles. It would just be nice to have people you can go to for help if you do need it in the hospital, but not have them pressuring people to bf from the start.

I agree with that too, I had a really easy time with Seth no probs at all, so I never really needed any help but if I had there would have been no where to get it from. His first feed was about 20 mins after he was born, she just put him on and walked out... didn't have a clue what I was doing!!! Also at antenatal we were taught about how to make up a bottle of formula. Which I forgot then when I went to do it for the first time it took me about an hour lol

I think there just needs to be more support than there is available for either feeding option. I think support for ANYTHING baby related is lacking,certainly where I live, not sure about anywhere else.

xxx

I agree - I didn't have a clue about making up bottles to get the right temperature etc. when we started giving Sam his bed time drink thing, and if I hadn't been able to pump and had given him bottles when I went out I wouldn't have known where to start, especially with all the different brands of formula! x

 

[ryder]

Personally I just hate the comments like there should be more support to encourage breastfeeding rather to bottle/formula feeding etc like people don't have their own minds. I do read more an more than breastfeeding has stopped being pushed onto Mums and tbh GOOD so its should be. Bloody adults ffs can make our own decisions and there is always leaflets and information available in the doctors, MW rooms & bounty packs leaving decision with Mum to be. I don't like pressure I tend to go the opposite way.

I also hate the 'I am better than you' because I breastfeed *insert all the reasons here*' and a small handful do that on here but there does tend to be a dig or 2 from these people thats what I hate about any discussion on either or ...noticed most people ignored the reality of it can happen like it or not (post from Tam). God forbid anyone throwing in a negative.

I didn't mean more support to encourage people to breastfeed, just more support available if you want to breastfeed, have problems and need help - we had all sorts of problems to start off with but the only advice I got was that I was doing it wrong (as I was in pain) and that I should give him bottles. It would just be nice to have people you can go to for help if you do need it in the hospital, but not have them pressuring people to bf from the start.

I agree with that too, I had a really easy time with Seth no probs at all, so I never really needed any help but if I had there would have been no where to get it from. His first feed was about 20 mins after he was born, she just put him on and walked out... didn't have a clue what I was doing!!! Also at antenatal we were taught about how to make up a bottle of formula. Which I forgot then when I went to do it for the first time it took me about an hour lol

I think there just needs to be more support than there is available for either feeding option. I think support for ANYTHING baby related is lacking,certainly where I live, not sure about anywhere else.

xxx

I agree - I didn't have a clue about making up bottles to get the right temperature etc. when we started giving Sam his bed time drink thing, and if I hadn't been able to pump and had given him bottles when I went out I wouldn't have known where to start, especially with all the different brands of formula! x

Agreed!

However, I do know where I live we have alot of support... in mostly anything baby related... IMO knowing about these places and contacts should be something you figure out before you have your baby, so when the time comes, your not sat there waiting for someone to magically come to your rescue.

 

[sam's mum]

Agreed!

However, I do know where I live we have alot of support... in mostly anything baby related... IMO knowing about these places and contacts should be something you figure out before you have your baby, so when the time comes, your not sat there waiting for someone to magically come to your rescue.

I think the support is available here too as long as you know where to go/who to call for it! Not so easy to find out as a stressed out mum with a grumpy baby so it would be good to be given a whole list of contacts before!

 

[Linzi]

Ive never expected that but before I had Seth I had no idea what kind of things Id need support with, I thought everything would all come together and itd be nice and easy but its not. So now when Ive gone looking for help, there doesnt seem to be a lot out there that Ive found, and now that Im back at work its even harder, nightmare getting appointments with anyone and cant take time off yet!

You are right about finding out beforehand, but I dont think a lot of people expect everything that comes with having a baby.

xxx