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Old 08-22-2005, 12:35 PM   #24 (permalink)
flamingpeach
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Originally Posted by doodlebird
i can't put enough emphasis on this.
do everything in your power to get the baby to breastfeed.
pediatricians and lactation consultants
actually DO know what they're talking about.
they've seen a hundred cases harder than yours.
don't give up after only a few rough days.
your wife is one who has the tough part.
she has to be the human bottle.

there are countless advantages for a breast fed baby.
the only advantages to a bottlefed baby
are the parents' comfort and or convenience.
and you gave those two up when you chose to be parents.

good luck. stick with it...
only 18 more years to go.



If there was a clapping and bowing smilie here I would be using it.

Breastfeeding is one of the best gifts you can give your baby.

To the original poster:

I'm glad you and your wife at least tried - that is moer then many babies get.
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