RE: convincing 15 yr old to BF

July 5, 2000

She may like the idea that she can sleep with the baby in her bed and not

have to get up for feedings during the night. I always feel like a " mama

cat " if I nap and doze while dd is nursing, although I don't get to do that

much anymore.

That would probably appeal to me if I were a single mom. That wonderful

little newborn to cuddle with all night...

I think this is one of those areas where you cannot convince anyone, like

religion and politics, so don't feel too badly if she still chooses to

formula feed.

Lynn

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July 5, 2000

She may like the idea that she can sleep with the baby in her bed and not

have to get up for feedings during the night. I always feel like a " mama

cat " if I nap and doze while dd is nursing, although I don't get to do that

much anymore.

That would probably appeal to me if I were a single mom. That wonderful

little newborn to cuddle with all night...

I think this is one of those areas where you cannot convince anyone, like

religion and politics, so don't feel too badly if she still chooses to

formula feed.

Lynn

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July 5, 2000

She may like the idea that she can sleep with the baby in her bed and not

have to get up for feedings during the night. I always feel like a " mama

cat " if I nap and doze while dd is nursing, although I don't get to do that

much anymore.

That would probably appeal to me if I were a single mom. That wonderful

little newborn to cuddle with all night...

I think this is one of those areas where you cannot convince anyone, like

religion and politics, so don't feel too badly if she still chooses to

formula feed.

Lynn

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July 5, 2000

Melody -

One of the best resources I had for bfing was a book called The Nursing

Mother's Companion. It is full of valuable information. Good luck!

Suzanne

July 5, 2000

Melody -

One of the best resources I had for bfing was a book called The Nursing

Mother's Companion. It is full of valuable information. Good luck!

Suzanne

July 5, 2000

Melody -

One of the best resources I had for bfing was a book called The Nursing

Mother's Companion. It is full of valuable information. Good luck!

Suzanne

July 5, 2000

My sister had a baby when she was 16 yrs. old and I convinced her to nurse.

She really like the book, " So Thats What Thier For " It is a very funny book

and can tell her everything she needs to know.

Jodi

Mommy to twin girls

and

Mackenzie

7-11-1999

icq#70190079

July 5, 2000

My sister had a baby when she was 16 yrs. old and I convinced her to nurse.

She really like the book, " So Thats What Thier For " It is a very funny book

and can tell her everything she needs to know.

Jodi

Mommy to twin girls

and

Mackenzie

7-11-1999

icq#70190079

July 5, 2000

My sister had a baby when she was 16 yrs. old and I convinced her to nurse.

She really like the book, " So Thats What Thier For " It is a very funny book

and can tell her everything she needs to know.

Jodi

Mommy to twin girls

and

Mackenzie

7-11-1999

icq#70190079

July 5, 2000

Melody,

I posted privately to you.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding info & resources

convincing 15 yr old to BF

Were you unsure about breastfeeding from the start? Did you think you

wouldn't do it or that you would do it for only a short time? What changed

your mind? Was it a book or information that you read? I would like to

convince a 15 year old mother to breastfeed. I'd like to give her the facts

without overwhelming her. She is still so much a child herself. The baby

will be here in a month. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Melody

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July 5, 2000

One of the things that convinces many young moms to BF is that this is

the one thing that she can do that no one else can. In many cultures,

babies born to teen moms, are raised by grandma, many times against the

mother's wishes. If she BFs the baby, that is one thing no one can take

from her.

If that does not work, how about saving over $1000 the first year on

formula and paraphernalia? OR the fact that it is easy to do (at least

easier than bottles-BTDT)? Or that she will bounce back to pre-pregnancy

jean size much sooner?

Jenn

convincing 15 yr old to BF

Were you unsure about breastfeeding from the start? Did you

think you

wouldn't do it or that you would do it for only a short time?

What changed

your mind? Was it a book or information that you read? I would

like to

convince a 15 year old mother to breastfeed. I'd like to give

her the facts

without overwhelming her. She is still so much a child herself.

The baby

will be here in a month. Any advice would be greatly

appreciated!

Thanks,

Melody

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July 5, 2000

In a message dated 7/5/00 3:08:01 PM Central Daylight Time,

paul_melody@... writes:

<< I would like to

convince a 15 year old mother to breastfeed. >>

Honestley, I don't think Bf is something you can or perhaps even SHOULD

convicie someone else to do, SO much of its sucess has to do with attitude

and if you are talked into something you just don't have as much as a

conviction to stick with it.

-Llanda

Mommy to 4/4/2000

" Politicians and diapers have one thing in

common. They should both be changed regularly

and for the same reason. "

July 5, 2000

In a message dated 7/5/00 3:08:01 PM Central Daylight Time,

paul_melody@... writes:

<< I would like to

convince a 15 year old mother to breastfeed. >>

Honestley, I don't think Bf is something you can or perhaps even SHOULD

convicie someone else to do, SO much of its sucess has to do with attitude

and if you are talked into something you just don't have as much as a

conviction to stick with it.

-Llanda

Mommy to 4/4/2000

" Politicians and diapers have one thing in

common. They should both be changed regularly

and for the same reason. "

July 5, 2000

In a message dated 7/5/00 3:08:01 PM Central Daylight Time,

paul_melody@... writes:

<< I would like to

convince a 15 year old mother to breastfeed. >>

Honestley, I don't think Bf is something you can or perhaps even SHOULD

convicie someone else to do, SO much of its sucess has to do with attitude

and if you are talked into something you just don't have as much as a

conviction to stick with it.

-Llanda

Mommy to 4/4/2000

" Politicians and diapers have one thing in

common. They should both be changed regularly

and for the same reason. "

July 5, 2000

Wendi, can you share what things you would say to a 15 yo to get her to

BF? I am not sure why a private reply was necessary as I am sure many

of us are interested as well. I deal with quite a few young people and

of the 2 that I was personally familiar with, one is still PG with twins

and wants to BF, and one had every problems under the sun, persevered

for a long time and eventually weaned to bottles.

I think it is quite interesting to hear what cultural, social and

age-related biases there are for and against BF.

Jenn

convincing 15 yr old to BF

Were you unsure about breastfeeding from the start? Did you

think you

wouldn't do it or that you would do it for only a short time?

What changed

your mind? Was it a book or information that you read? I would

like to

convince a 15 year old mother to breastfeed. I'd like to give

her the facts

without overwhelming her. She is still so much a child herself.

The baby

will be here in a month. Any advice would be greatly

appreciated!

Thanks,

Melody

July 5, 2000

Wendi, can you share what things you would say to a 15 yo to get her to

BF? I am not sure why a private reply was necessary as I am sure many

of us are interested as well. I deal with quite a few young people and

of the 2 that I was personally familiar with, one is still PG with twins

and wants to BF, and one had every problems under the sun, persevered

for a long time and eventually weaned to bottles.

I think it is quite interesting to hear what cultural, social and

age-related biases there are for and against BF.

Jenn

convincing 15 yr old to BF

Were you unsure about breastfeeding from the start? Did you

think you

wouldn't do it or that you would do it for only a short time?

What changed

your mind? Was it a book or information that you read? I would

like to

convince a 15 year old mother to breastfeed. I'd like to give

her the facts

without overwhelming her. She is still so much a child herself.

The baby

will be here in a month. Any advice would be greatly

appreciated!

Thanks,

Melody

July 5, 2000

Wendi, can you share what things you would say to a 15 yo to get her to

BF? I am not sure why a private reply was necessary as I am sure many

of us are interested as well. I deal with quite a few young people and

of the 2 that I was personally familiar with, one is still PG with twins

and wants to BF, and one had every problems under the sun, persevered

for a long time and eventually weaned to bottles.

I think it is quite interesting to hear what cultural, social and

age-related biases there are for and against BF.

Jenn

convincing 15 yr old to BF

Were you unsure about breastfeeding from the start? Did you

think you

wouldn't do it or that you would do it for only a short time?

What changed

your mind? Was it a book or information that you read? I would

like to

convince a 15 year old mother to breastfeed. I'd like to give

her the facts

without overwhelming her. She is still so much a child herself.

The baby

will be here in a month. Any advice would be greatly

appreciated!

Thanks,

Melody

July 5, 2000

Jenn,

Actually I just gave her the email addy of a friend who has a lot of

experience with teens and bfing. I just didn't feel that I had enough to

offer. I think that the control over the baby is very important to

teens as is getting back to prepregnancy weight. I think many teens when

approached with the dangers of formula would respond well. Many teens think

that formula feeding is going to be easier and less painful than

breastfeeding, if they know that it could mean many sleepless nights with a

sick baby they could change their minds. I think giving teens a lot of

credit and appealing to their intelligence about the subject while

empowering them to make decisions regarding their own infants is a good tack

to take. I know that all the teens I have in my life just really want to be

acknowledged for having a brain and being able to make decisions for

themselves.

Wendi

http://www.lactivist.com

breastfeeding info & resources

convincing 15 yr old to BF

Were you unsure about breastfeeding from the start? Did you

think you

wouldn't do it or that you would do it for only a short time?

What changed

your mind? Was it a book or information that you read? I would

like to

convince a 15 year old mother to breastfeed. I'd like to give

her the facts

without overwhelming her. She is still so much a child herself.

The baby

will be here in a month. Any advice would be greatly

appreciated!

Thanks,

Melody

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