@ekendall09@kmalls The only true "baby friendly" hospitals in Boston, according to the baby friendly hospital initiative, are MGH and Mass Gen. I was actually surprised that more weren't "baby friendly" (not having a nursery seems crazy to me), but was glad to find out it was limited. BIDMC must have given up on trying to become one, for whatever reason. BIDMC's website does say they "encourage rooming in as much as possible." One thing to note about BIDMC is that the labor rooms don't have their own showers, there are just a few on the floor. It seems like EVERYONE delivers at the Brigham. Apparently when you get induced there you don't even get your own room right away. I delivered at St. E's and loved my experience. I only ended up there because that's where my gyn who became my OB is. Hear great things about Mt. Auburn, especially if you want fewer interventions.
DD #1: April 2017 DD #2: May 2020 Baby #3: EDD May 2023; MC October 2022
I think/hope this time around that if BF is not in the cards for us I'll be at peace with it, because it made our life so much easier and enjoyable once we made the switch. All the things I was worried about didn't happened and other than the puzzle of finding the right formula it was an easy transition for DS. It also got easier when I see girls on my bmb struggling with weaning right now or having toddlers pulling their shirt in public or throwing tantrums for the breast. I'm like ok, DS never realized we made the switch so he didn't feel like he was missing out!
This is random and I've only started reading this thread, but I just wanted to say how appalled I am that people shame others for formula feeding. How on Earth is that OK? You are choosing to care for your child, which... is good parenting.
I did breastfeed both of my children. Anytime I was met with a "here here" or a nod of approval that I was doing what was best, I made a note to confront the person and ask about why they said such a thing. It has caused a lot of discomfort, especially when some thought they were being supportive. However, I make a point to mention that I was solely formula fed when I was a baby, and here I am a grown ass healthy adult. I'm just astonished that people make such judgments about something so stupid, when in three years time no one knows the difference between FF and BF children.
Just want to give another Mt. A review - I delivered there with my 1st in 2015 and am planning on it this time around even though geographically it is not convenient for us. I could not have asked for a better experience. I don't actually go to appointments at the hospital, their MWs or MDs (depends on who you see) have offices around the Boston suburbs that are more conveniently located than Cambridge, and I go to one of those. You can even get ultrasounds in Waltham (not sure if that's more convenient). Also if you do go into early labor (before 34 weeks) they automatically send you to BIDMC which is their sister hospital. My best friend delivered at Beth Israel and she was happy there as well. I don't want to hijack this thread but if you want feel free to PM me :-)
Re: Formula Feeding Guide
@ekendall09 @kmalls The only true "baby friendly" hospitals in Boston, according to the baby friendly hospital initiative, are MGH and Mass Gen. I was actually surprised that more weren't "baby friendly" (not having a nursery seems crazy to me), but was glad to find out it was limited. BIDMC must have given up on trying to become one, for whatever reason. BIDMC's website does say they "encourage rooming in as much as possible." One thing to note about BIDMC is that the labor rooms don't have their own showers, there are just a few on the floor. It seems like EVERYONE delivers at the Brigham. Apparently when you get induced there you don't even get your own room right away. I delivered at St. E's and loved my experience. I only ended up there because that's where my gyn who became my OB is. Hear great things about Mt. Auburn, especially if you want fewer interventions.
DD #2: May 2020
Baby #3: EDD May 2023; MC October 2022
ETA: crap, I found the official list online and Emerson is on there. Fuuuuuck that makes me want to switch.
DD #2: May 2020
Baby #3: EDD May 2023; MC October 2022
I think/hope this time around that if BF is not in the cards for us I'll be at peace with it, because it made our life so much easier and enjoyable once we made the switch. All the things I was worried about didn't happened and other than the puzzle of finding the right formula it was an easy transition for DS. It also got easier when I see girls on my bmb struggling with weaning right now or having toddlers pulling their shirt in public or throwing tantrums for the breast. I'm like ok, DS never realized we made the switch so he didn't feel like he was missing out!
I did breastfeed both of my children. Anytime I was met with a "here here" or a nod of approval that I was doing what was best, I made a note to confront the person and ask about why they said such a thing. It has caused a lot of discomfort, especially when some thought they were being supportive. However, I make a point to mention that I was solely formula fed when I was a baby, and here I am a grown ass healthy adult. I'm just astonished that people make such judgments about something so stupid, when in three years time no one knows the difference between FF and BF children.
You do you, Mamas.
DS-9/2012
DD-7/2015
DD #2: May 2020
Baby #3: EDD May 2023; MC October 2022
Just want to give another Mt. A review - I delivered there with my 1st in 2015 and am planning on it this time around even though geographically it is not convenient for us. I could not have asked for a better experience. I don't actually go to appointments at the hospital, their MWs or MDs (depends on who you see) have offices around the Boston suburbs that are more conveniently located than Cambridge, and I go to one of those. You can even get ultrasounds in Waltham (not sure if that's more convenient). Also if you do go into early labor (before 34 weeks) they automatically send you to BIDMC which is their sister hospital. My best friend delivered at Beth Israel and she was happy there as well. I don't want to hijack this thread but if you want feel free to PM me :-)
Pregnant with #2: