EBF question

BlondeBeachBride08

I always thought of EBF as the baby doesn't get any formula but might take a bottle of pumped milk every once in awhile.

But I've heard other definitions like only feeding from the breast, no bottle, no solids...

What's your definition of EBF? 

freeburger16

I think it refers to babies who get breast milk only - no formula.  Whether it be from the breast or a bottle. 

EmmieB

freeburger16:

I think it refers to babies who get breast milk only - no formula.  Whether it be from the breast or a bottle. 

this exactly

Bunny doesn't get formula, but I do pump occasionally and he get BM from a bottle then. (mostly so I can get an extra hour of sleep while husband is still awake.)

BlondeBeachBride08

Thanks, that's what I thought.

penguingrrl

I've heard both definitions, but I think any baby who is getting all breastmilk and no formula is EBF.  Saying it can only come from the  nipple really minimizes the sacrifice and hard work of EBF mom who work, which I think is harder and much more work than EBF when you SAH!

ncbelle

freeburger16:

I think it refers to babies who get breast milk only - no formula.  Whether it be from the breast or a bottle. 

This is my definition too.

jday1229

My question was always whether EBF included those who previously supplemented. DS was in the NICU for his first week so he was formula fed a great deal of the time. His last formula meal was the day he came home, but I was always reluctant to don the EBF badge (which is silly, I know).

PlainandTall

jday- That is a sillly question!! lol... are you too young to know the reference "We don't need no stinking badges!"  ???  Anyway- there is no boobie police who are going to bust you for impersonating an EBFer... I think that you certainly "qualify" and can wear your badge with pride. You earned it Mama!

that said, there is a term you rarely hear- "a virgin gut" and for that- the early formula would disqualify.