Def of ebf?

Christina_Diane

So I know for birth control reasons it is no paci, no solids, etc., but I thought ebf was just bm and that is it. I see people on here say they ebf and their LO is way past the agr for solids?

 

is the definition one that is up for interpretation? LO only has bm and the pur?es we make him. I thought he was no longer ebf since food, but am I mistaken? 

Sept07b2b

Not to be "that person," but can I ask why it matters?

honkytonk_kid

Literally speaking EBF should mean just breastmilk, no formula and prior to the intro of solids.

Informally I think people use it to mean not supplementing with formula.

honkytonk_kid

Sept07b2b:

Not to be "that person," but can I ask why it matters?

Chill. It's just a question. She didn't ask what definition you need to abide by for a MOTY trophy.

Sept07b2b

Not upset, just genuinely curious why it matters? 

honkytonk_kid

Sept07b2b:

Not upset, just genuinely curious why it matters? 

Well like she said in the OP, sometimes it leads to confusion- ie a poster says they EBF but their ticker says 12 months. Do they have a toddler that eats no solids, or are they still nursing a 12 month old and not giving formula?

mexicolombiana

I used to consider EBF as babies who ONLY had BM and nothing else.  But now that my baby is past 6 months and eats plenty of solids, I still consider her EBF because she doesn't have formula and still gets only BM plus solids.  I agree I don't think it matters.  But it's just a question. 

I think it's a similar question like what people consider to be a "Natural birth" some people consider it vaginal others consider a natural birth as a vaginal birth w/no pain meds. Again it's just a matter of opinion.  

Ladiebug710

I consider it just breast milk, but route doesn't matter. I BF directly when we are together, and DS gets pumped breast milk from a bottle at daycare.  I still say he is EBF, I guess some purists wouldn't.

jlsimon56

I consider it to mean BM only, nothing else.  I do think it gets confusing when moms ask for advice b/c it can make a difference if the child is getting solids or formula, etc.  But in the grand scheme of things, I do not think it makes a difference.

This question gets asked every few months or so, which means it's on people's minds.  I think it's a valid question.  Acronyms are confusing.

Christina_Diane

honkytonk_kid:

Sept07b2b:

Not upset, just genuinely curious why it matters? 

Well like she said in the OP, sometimes it leads to confusion- ie a poster says they EBF but their ticker says 12 months. Do they have a toddler that eats no solids, or are they still nursing a 12 month old and not giving formula?

this is exactly why I am curious. People, including myself, come here for advice and information. It can be confusing sometimes, especially when I read with the intent of seeing how much or how often the range for the norm is for X age. That is why I was wondering. 

I just read a post from a few days back and was confused. That is all.