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TheBump shits the bed again (edited for title change)
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that Beej didn't pin an invitation on Parenting.
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Re: TheBump shits the bed again (edited for title change)
Harry Styles = Life Ruiner
There’s a lightning in your eyes I can't deny
Then there’s me inside a sinking boat running out of time
Without you I'll never make it out alive
But I know, yes, I know we’ll be alright
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J. 1.14.13 my reason for breathing
That 10 Reasons why it doesn't suck list makes me feel awesome.
~*~*~You're Such A Pretty Melody, I'm Just Another Tattooed Tragedy~*~*~
If just 90% of US mamas breastfed exclusively for 6 months, not only would an estimated 900 babies live, but the United States would save $13 billion per year. (Yep, $13 BILLION.)
Harry Styles = Life Ruiner
There’s a lightning in your eyes I can't deny
Then there’s me inside a sinking boat running out of time
Without you I'll never make it out alive
But I know, yes, I know we’ll be alright
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J. 1.14.13 my reason for breathing
@marlasinger&
I'm guessing that stat is going to have something to do with WIC or other formula assistance type programs but I agree I would like to know the source for the stat.
~*~*~You're Such A Pretty Melody, I'm Just Another Tattooed Tragedy~*~*~
10 reasons why
breastfeeding doesn't suck...
1. You'll feel far less crazy (we promise!)
A study of postpartum mamas found that those who breastfed their babies showed far less anxiety and more mutuality at one month postpartum than those who didn't.
2. It lowers the risk of childhood cancers
One study found the risk of childhood cancer in formula-fed children was 2-8 times that of long-term breastfed children. The risk for short-term formula feeders was 1-9 times that of long-term breast feeders.
3. ...And breast cancer in mamas!
Get this: If women who breast fed for less than 3 months were to stick it out for 4 to 12 months, breast cancer among parous premenopausal women could be reduce by 11%. And if they stayed with it for 24 months or longer, those risks could be reduced by nearly 25%.
4. Smart kids rule
Studies show that breastfed babies have significantly higher IQs by 8 years old than babies who didn't breastfeed -- even after adjusting the stats for differences between groups and Mom's educational and social class.
5. You could save on braces
The longer you breastfeed, the lower the liklihood that baby will suffer from malocclusion -- aka a fancy word for misalignment of the teeth and dental arches.
6. It cuts down on childhood obesity
Breastfeeding has long been tied with reducing the rate of childhood obesity, regardless of Mom's diabetes or weight status.
7. Allergies and ailments are no biggie
Respiratory wheezing, influenza, diarrhea, allergies, and eczema are way less common in breastfed babies -- think about all those trips to the doc you won't have to make!
8. It saves lives -- and government money!
If just 90% of US mamas breastfed exclusively for 6 months, not only would an estimated 900 babies live, but the United States would save $13 billion per year. (Yep, $13 BILLION.)
9. Oh, and it'll save you a ton of cash, too
Believe it or not, formula supplies for just six months can cost upwards of $1,000.
10. You'll fit into your skinny jeans faster!
Breastfeeding burns an average of 500 calories a day. Yes, really. Need we say more?
I want to love tit this but can't bc I'm on my work computer
~*~*~You're Such A Pretty Melody, I'm Just Another Tattooed Tragedy~*~*~
Yeah exactly. Just another way TB shows us how out of touch with reality they are.
~*~*~You're Such A Pretty Melody, I'm Just Another Tattooed Tragedy~*~*~
Here is the 10 reasons you suck if you formula feed (according to TB)
**please note this is TIC and I personally do not hold these feeling**
~*~*~You're Such A Pretty Melody, I'm Just Another Tattooed Tragedy~*~*~
I was so intent on breastfeeding because of the insane amount of pressure and guilt that I was feeling from all fronts that I basically starved my child and he ended up in the hospital for three days.
I'm 2.5 years out from it and I still have insane amounts of guilt on all fronts.
@sweetsouthernmama08I just want to give you creepy internet stranger hugs
~*~*~You're Such A Pretty Melody, I'm Just Another Tattooed Tragedy~*~*~