About Hardcore Lactivists, Breastfeeding Bullies and the Breastfeeding Mafia

They look at you like you are the worst person in the world for giving formula to your little one. Ultimately, you are being judged for not even breastfeeding all the way just because they did so and are proud of it. They start of with the how are you's and how is your baby. Then the question do you breastfeed? And then when you say you don't or you mix or they don't like your answer , brace yourself  for the next line of sentences would make you go to places in your emotions, as sensitive as you are these days.

We get the benefits of breastfeeding. But to some mothers, It just doesn't work out. To some, they are just really passionate in sharing and making you see that it is for you and your baby's well being with no attachment, and to them you should be grateful because they sincerely care.

But There are moms that are just overbearing Oh my God, you may not see them in the comments section of your Facebook pictures but they sure private message you with the whole shebang after they start off with the how are you's and it just makes you really feel insecure and inadequate although these mothers really mean well that's why I don't get offended or so. I currently mix feed and its a very sensitive topic for a lot of moms that push for breastfeeding all the way. I just constantly remind myself I should not be feeling ill towards their good intentions because just like them, I am just doing the best that I can to sustain the needs of my baby. Moms are Moms you know. 

But my favorite in this article is:

The Comment: You know breastfed babies are smarter.

Why it shouldn’t get to you: Sure, breastfeeding is associated with a higher IQ, but there are plenty of rocket scientists, mathematicians, doctors, authors and (probably) presidents that weren’t breastfed as infants, and obviously, they’re no dummies.

What you should say: “Hmm...were you breastfed?” 

LMAO

http://pregnant.thebump.com/new-mom-new-dad/bottle-feeding/articles/how-to-deal-with-breastfeeding-bullies.aspx

Here are other articles regarding this topic:

http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2011/jan/16/breastfeeding-sting-cleaners
http://www.donotfaint.com/shes-not-a-lactivist-shes-a-bully/
http://www.adiosbarbie.com/2012/09/stop-fanning-the-mommy-wars-enough-with-the-breastfeeding-bullies-articles-jezebel/
http://www.parentdish.co.uk/2011/03/08/bullied-to-continue-breastfeeding/
http://blog.oneluckymama.com/255/breastfeeding-bullies-its-not-what-you-think/