tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272392624514779772.post3881062437518490875..comments2023-09-26T03:46:18.042-04:00Comments on My Life's Journey: With Mama Campbell: And they wonder why they're called breastfeeding Nazi'sMama Campbellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04659759140144611479noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272392624514779772.post-17034164744390907932010-03-11T11:05:02.603-05:002010-03-11T11:05:02.603-05:00I've seriously considered doing what I need to...I've seriously considered doing what I need to do to become a lactation consultant. With a social work background and working with people and the success that I have (blessedly) had with breastfeeding, I feel like I can really be a passionate supporter for those who are wishing to brestfeed. I, too, hate that you felt as tho you were somehow failing because you were not able to produce enough. I hate the opposite end of that spectrum too, when mommas feel like they need to give formula because their milk "hasn't come in yet." <br /><br />Good luck with newbie.Mariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07443438035029760224noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5272392624514779772.post-24830302435804082092010-03-11T09:49:35.291-05:002010-03-11T09:49:35.291-05:00It's unfortunate that you were made to feel li...It's unfortunate that you were made to feel like you weren't doing enough to make milk for your girls. As a lactation counselor at WIC and a member of LLL, I know from professional experience that that there are circumstances that can hinder a mother's ability to exclusively breastfeed. In our practice, we focus on how much breastfeeding a mother can do and support her as much as possible. Of course we wish that all babies could be exclusively breastfed, but that is not a realistic goal because there are medical and environmental factors at play that are beyond our control in some situations. Be proud of yourself mama! You worked hard to give your girls your milk and it is certainly true that every little bit counts! :) Your story is encouraging for others to read. <br /><br />everyone advocates differently though. i don't always agree with some of the breastfeeding extremism but i appreciate where those women are coming from and what they are fighting for. i don't feel that it is fair to compare us lactivists to Nazis, a group solely responsible for the decimation of millions of people. i realize that people use this term in reference to extreme lactivists, but it's offensive. <br /><br />i'm really glad that you shared this post because it is really helpful to have insight to another mother's perspective and feelings about her breastfeeding experience. oftentimes when working with moms they hold back on their frankness for fear of hurting feelings or whatever. best of luck to you- i really enjoy your blog!JoEllenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13836120905213535030noreply@blogger.com