Breast is best myth?

Ah, the age-old debate of breast versus bottle. It’s a topic that ignites passionate discussions, strong opinions, and an unhealthy amount of guilt for new moms. But is breastfeeding really all it’s cracked up to be or is it just another unrealistic societal standard? Let’s dive in and explore the ‘breast is best’ myth!

The Origins of “Breast Is Best”

Back in the day (like waaaaay back) formula wasn’t even a thing so babies were exclusively breastfed out of necessity. And guess what? They survived! Shocking, I know. Fast forward to modern times and suddenly formula became all the rage because science found ways to make us think we could improve upon nature.

Marketing Strikes Again

When formula companies realized they could make big bucks off gullible parents who want only the best for their bundle of joy, they jumped right on board with aggressive marketing campaigns telling new mothers how great their powders are. So not surprisingly, soon after come nutritionists lecturing stressed-out moms-to-be about why breast milk was superior because every woman has time to nurse between diaper changes.

But let’s not forget – these advertising stunts did serve one incredibly useful purpose: easing women free from cultural expectations that kept them largely restricted at home with “duties.” Now if anything needed changing…

Benefits Of Breastfeeding That No One Talks About

No doubt about it – human breasts are awesome! They lactate enough nutrient-packed liquid gold called colostrum immediately following childbirth which does wonders for baby’s immune system:

  • Helps destroy viruses & bacteria like a sword-wielding Amazonian warrior
  • Boosts cognitive development faster than Einstein speed studying
  • Reduces risk of allergies by 50%…give or take depending on your horseshoe preference

We get it – there are some benefits but can we just savor the joys of motherhood without being forced to feed baby at all times and believe that breastfeeding is something less than a life-saving act?! Here are additional benefits of nursing you probably haven’t heard anyone mention:

A.K.A The Perks Of Free Stuff

  • It’s free! Unless you’re ballllin’, in which case, your money struggles await elsewhere
  • Almost non-existent laundry. No need to worry about washing formula bottles or sterilizing nipples every damn day.
  • Post-baby body bounce-back benefits. Breastfeeding burns calories faster than Snorlax catching Pikachu.

When Breastfeeding Goes Wrong

For many women, the thought of breastfeeding elicits feelings of guilt and accompanying anxiety if they cannot do it for their babies. For some, it’s an excruciatingly painful experience while others can’t produce enough milk no matter what they try.

“She said don’t stress…thanks doc!”

This advice could not feel more useless unless there was some magic button manipulation that would make breast milk appear after 5 years perpetually carried extra cash. Moms already under immense pressures become downright miserable when things get difficult with nursing because now stats show up everywhere discouraging them even more from making choices on behalf of their own well-being – regardless whether mothers ever have necessary resources needed through entire workplace culture during postpartum recoveries!

Whether by choice or circumstance, let us not forget that fed is best okay Kim K? Ultimately, what matters most is providing your baby with love, nurturing care and acceptance along with attention (even on occasion) which honestly increase desire sorta consistently too though mainly sarcastically speaking here whatever excuse I will say at this point makes me seem like totally normal.

In Conclusion…

The debate over the ‘breast is best’ myth will continue as long as people are still having babies (basically until humans mutate into some superior form of life in which birth and parental duties are performed by robots). Let’s just all agree to appreciate the awesomeness that is a woman’s body, support mothers in their choices without judgment and continue providing all babies – human or not – with proper nutrition they deserve.

Final Takeaway

If you want to breastfeed your baby, go for it! And if breastfeeding isn’t for you or didn’t work out as planned don’t feel guilty about making the right decision for yourself and your family. Formula-fed babies can be healthy too; trust us – we’ve survived this far drinking cow’s milk (wait am I supposed to admit that?)

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