Breast Feeding and Breast Buds in Infants??
It is obvious that hormones are passed through breast milk and that they affect the baby but Do I really need to stop breast feeding?
My Dr. is against prolonged breast feeding. He told me to only breast feed until 3 months. That after three months that there is no longer a need for the baby to be fed by breast.
So is my Dr. just trying to get me to stop breast feeding or is the effects of the hormones in my breast milk harming my daughter?
PLEASE ONLY SERIOS ANSWERS AND NO RUDENESS OR WISE CRACKS!!
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I believe in breastfeeding until about 14 months or when the baby is ready to stop, whichever comes first. So you and I share the same beliefs about the matter. Trouble is there are an aweful lot of very forward people who will want to convince you that breastfeeding is unnecessary, but ultimately it is your choice. A physician for instance might tell you that there is no nutritional value to it after three months, but will neglect to weigh in the emotional and bonding benefits you are creating by breastfeeding. Use wise judgement and feed the baby this way however long you want and ignore pressures to convince you to stop...BUT... (and this is where you need good judgement) YOU NEED A SECOND OPINION to discover what it is within you that you might be passing on to your baby causing what has been suggested to you to be harm. Don't just stop breastfeeding and never get to the bottom of it. It could be that you have a problem which needs treatment. If you have a problem which may be passed through breastmilk, then you MUST stop breastfeeding until you get to the bottom of it. Be warned though that if you don't move swiftly, if you were to discover that you could continue breastfeeding, the baby will have weaned already most likely.
Other Answers:
This doctor is a fool, and you need to switch doctors. The Academy of Pediatrics asks breastfeeding for 6 months, and 1 year if you can. You unfortunately have a misinformed doctor.
Oh, and about the breast problem in your baby. It's just temporary and normal, and early breast growth in babies will go away.
But PLEASE change doctors.
I was only able to breast feed my daughter for a couple weeks. She is now 10 months old and about a month ago I rushed her to the Dr. because her left nipple seemed swollen and it was very firm to the touch. I was scared and was bracing for the worst. The Dr. said that it was a breast bud and nothing to worry about.
I did some research and I cannot find any connection to breast feeding!! If you are able to continue breast feeding, by all means continue!! I wish I could have, it is the best gift you can give her right now! I would find a new Pediatrician as well. The current medical recommendation is to breast feed exclusively for the first 6 months. You go with your instincts on this one! Best Wishes!
I agree with the others you need to find a new doctor. I breastfeed my child for 6 months and the only reason I stopped was he developed teeth..lol. Seriously though if breastfeeding caused so many problems how did prior generations survive till the invention of formula? I hope I am not intruding in your question.
I just read it. It got my attention and I feel your frustration. I have never had any kids so I really don't have an answer.
But...I come from "a third world country" and it is encouraged "forever" to breast feed. Mainly due to the lack of resources of many mothers to buy formula. I personally believe it is common sense to do so.
We live in a society that no one has time. Instant satisfaction. I find it extremely weird that a doctor says that 3 months is OK. I asked my mother for how long she breast fed me and she said until I was 7 or 8 months. Which is common among my peers back in my country.
Have you looked on-line? For any baby forums? Post pregnancy forums?
I don't know why I sympathize with you. But I honestly hope you can figure this out soon.
Take care.
I would switch Dr or at least get a 2nd opinion.
It is common for babies to develop breast tissue in infancy due to hormones and it does go away it isn't because you are breastfeeding. If your baby is healthy otherwise, please continue to breastfeed. It is the best thing you can do for your child. My daughter had breast buds and her Dr. said as long as they feel like a pea that rolls vs. stiff and attached there is nothing wrong and it is perfectly normal. She is now 9 months old and they are gone.
I can not believe that the Doctor says to stop breasfeeding at 3 months. The American Association of Pediatrics recommends a minimum of 6 months. I would love to know why he thinks this!
EVERYONE....even people who have no medical training whatsoever knows that Breast is Best. And the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that a baby be Breastfed for the first YEAR of its life, and thereafter however long mutually desireable bettween Mom and Child.
You NEED NEED NEED to change doctors. Any doctor that would preach the opinion that breastfeeding is unnecessary after age 3 months, is giving you WRONG UNHEALTHY INFORMATION. And when a Doc gives misinformation in reguards to something so basic, so necessary for a baby's first year in life....it would make me NOT BELIEVE A WORD of directive that he would give me on any other health matter for my child.
About the 'bumps' and if they are related to your hormones, I would DEFINETELY contact a local LaLecheLeague leader. They know EVERYTHING about breastfeeding. I have used them as a resource for every breastfeeding question or problem I have run across, and they always have more, better, thorough, helpful answers than any MD out there.
Change doctors, and I hope your situation with your daughter can be resolved soon. God Bless.
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www.lalecheleague.org You NEED a new doctor. There is NO reason to stop breastfeeding your baby! This man is obviously uncomfortable with breastfeeding and so is giving unsubstantiated medical advice based on his personal opinion. That is REALLY scary! You need to get a second opinion. I would contact your local La Leche League and ask for a referral for a pediatrician or general practitioner that is supportive of breastfeeding. DO NOT STOP BREASTFEEDING! It is the best thing for your little girl. Go with your instincts. The fact that he told you to stop at 3 months just shows he is not following the advice of current research in his field. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing for ATLEAST one year and the World Health Organization atleast 2 years! Maybe the guy has stock in formula companies! What a quack! I would be VERY concerned about any other advice he has given you. Get outta there, hon. This guy is bad news.
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