I Chose to Bottle Feed Now Moms Hate Me
Obie Editorial Team
Breastfeeding Moms are Not Always Friendly Moms
There is a battle that breastfeeding moms prepare for, even if they never go to war. Breastfeeding in public is okay in some places – but not in others. Parents cover the eyes of their children even if you are covered completely. I actually had one mom tell me to sit in the bathroom stall and feed my baby. That is the mentality new breastfeeding moms prepare for. What I didn’t expect was the invisible wall between me and the other mothers in the breastfeeding group. After just two more meetings I left the group and lost the friendships I thought I’d gained.
If you choose to breastfeed you are making a fantastic choice for you and baby. The bonding experiences I was able to have were amazing, but I have always considered myself an open and accepting person. Whether you choose to breastfeed or bottle feed, you are taking the best care of your baby as you can and that is all that matters.