BBC article: Breastfeeding is "ultimate pain killer" for newborns!!

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I saw this article this morning and thought "What MN really needs is another breastfeeding bunfight"

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ds had a blood test done when he was about 14mo and he lay still and didn't cry when they stuck the great big needles in his arm - because he was bfing at the time

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Harpsichordcarrier is always so helpful with things like that

Fair enough HC, but I still think they should have consulted me. I was already feeling enough like an outsider, with not being able to pick him up or feed him. Both my babies were given formula without my consent too. I don't even know what brand they gave them, or how much. Most parents decide whether or not to give their child formula, or give a dummy, or put honey/syrup on it for that matter.

well that isn't on, of course greensleeves - you should have been consulted about any medical intervention.
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you're right, spidermama. dd1 was recently asked by a (GP) friend if she has medicine when she is poorly. she said "no my mummy gives me "more" (her word for bf) and that makes me feel better."

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Ds said yesterday "I don't need any plasters I just need milkies"

Franny that's so sweet, I can imagine him saying it