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PLEASE Stop shaming me for breastfeeding

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thisbetheverse · 30/09/2023 21:31

15 month old daughter, genuinely get some sort of judgemental comment every week. Why is it like that? It’s literally what breasts are made to do!

today it was from a teenager! A 17 year old. I’ve had family members, mum friends, school friends, complete strangers, people I work with all make the same comments ‘oooo STILL?’ ‘When are you stopping!’ ‘You poor thing’

has anyone got any tips on how to respond? I plan to breastfeed until she’s 2 but have started just saying to people I’m stopping soon just to move the conversation along. But then I’m left feeling like I should be ashamed.

I'm keen to hear from those on the camp of ew it’s gross after 1 year old too - please can you explain why and how it makes you feel? Also is this a British thing?

even partner thinks it’s weird!

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Rosscameasdoody · 01/10/2023 16:14

You need to be more assertive. Fix them with a hard stare and say you will be continuing for as long as you think you need to, and that however long that may be, is none of their business - it’s between you and your child.

Rosscameasdoody · 01/10/2023 16:17

LadyGrinningSoul85 · 01/10/2023 11:46

Literally no one is shaming you.

But enjoy the back pats from this clear attempt at a humble brag, I guess 🤷🏼‍♀️

Nasty. And uncalled for. Having a bad day are we ?

AmazingSnakeHead · 01/10/2023 16:25

JustAMinutePleass · 01/10/2023 14:32

He might have been taller had you taken care to ensure he didn’t get dv / noro.

I don't know what to say to this! How does someone stop a child getting noro, other than bubble wrapping them up and never letting them socialise?

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