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Breastfeeding During the 1950's was Considered Disgusting

 

I am surprised to know that breastfeeding in the 1950’s was considered old-fashioned and labeled as disgusting within the media. How it was practiced by the uneducated and taught to those of the lower class.

I’m all for breastfeeding and how if you choose to or not it is okay with me. This is your choice and your body. I just do not think that breastfeeding should be frowned upon or should only be catered to the lower class.

It was confirmed that people who could not afford formula had to breastfeed and this caused them to be looked down upon a lot by many people even those in the medical field. I think that one should not be judged whether they choose to breast feed or not.

As many just prefer it or that their baby does not take formula. Everyone has a different reason of doing things and it might not make sense to others.

Back in the 1800’s and 1900’s breastfeeding was encouraged, and I stand by this statement as it should be supported. Breastfeeding experiences are different for everyone as well.

Some may love breastfeeding and others may not like it because of the way it feels, or it just hurts. Others do not want to bond with their baby this way and that is okay.

Many may say your supporting bad behavior as the child grows up and how it is inappropriate to breastfeed. I do not think by feeding your baby milk is disgusting or setting a bad example either.

It is a way to feed a baby and by taking care of it properly. Babies do not have sexual desires nor think of it in terms of it being a bad act as it is just a way of making your baby healthy and stronger.

I just would like to say to those out there that breastfeeding is not bad to do nor is it bad not to choose to breastfeed. Do what you want to do and not what others want you to do.

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