Is/Is Not: No. 2 in a series
NS November 26th, 2007
As promised, a second entry in my Is/Is Not series. The first was on Feminism. This one is on Breastfeeding.
Breastfeeding is:
- Natural
- Beautiful
- Best for the baby
- A bonding experience
- Often difficult (in the beginning)
- Sometimes painful (in the beginning)
- More portable and convenient than bottles and formula
- Free
- Empowering
- Biologically awe-inspiring
- Environmentally friendly
- A public health issue that deserves more attention and respect from the medical community
- 90% more likely to happen if you have unwavering support from your partner and/or family
- One of the most rewarding things I have ever done
Breastfeeding is not:
- Weird
- Gross
- Silly
- Sexual
- Embarrassing
- Something that has to be done in private, like it’s a dirty little secret
- Similar in any way, shape or form to someone urinating, vomiting, defecating or masturbating in public
- Only for hippies and sanctimonious know-it-alls
- Overrated — it really is that important to a baby’s health
- Automatically critical of formula feeding
- Only for stay-at-home moms — plenty of working women breastfeed successfully
- A debate that should divide women
Would you add anything to either list? (Please keep it respectful and intelligent)
