Gwen Stefani: I Love Breastfeeding

Yeah mom 2twins, ’studies’ are wrong, I mean how could a woman using her breasts to actually feed her child be normal, I mean they’re just there for men to gawp at, right?
Idiot.

When my son was hospitalized last Christmas, the only food he could keep down in his system was breastmilk. After throwing up everything (including water and Pedialyte) for four days, he had a non-febral seizure which left him blue and lifeless (he wasn’t breathing). Thank God the paramedics got there in time! CT scans countless blood and urine tests, x-rays, and an MRI, the docs ruled out a brain tumor but never determined what caused the illness. I stayed by his side and breastfed him on demand for a week, until gradually his appetite for solid food came back. I was so glad I didn’t wean him. I helped ‘nurse’ him back to health and every doctor and nurse on staff, regardless of their personal beliefs about breastfeeding, supported my act of love. I learned that out of the nutrients I comsumed, about 50% is passed to my toddler. Half is better than none at all! Everyone thought I was crazy for not weaning sooner before his hospitalization. I’m so glad I didn’t listen to everyone. Now I need to learn to figure out a way to stop. It’s time….

EXACTLY, madax.

Again, the WORLD AVERAGE age for weaning is between 4 and 5 years old.

For those of you in the US - “world” means those other continents (large land masses) covered with human beings. Only in GB and the US are women so comically selfish and twisted as to completely accept pop culture dictating that breasts are for sex and that they should feed their baby something that no one with scientific credibility actually thinks is good anymore (including the baby formula companies who clearly state “breast is best” on every can), drop it off at daycare, and get on with their lives. As I said above, don’t think you are right just because you are common.

Hey they bleeped out my word o-r-gas-m.

I don’t see in the article where Gwen actually said, “I love breastfeeding.” She said it was convenient for her, but didn’t say she “loves” it. I hate it when blogs print false statements.

Not knocking breastfeeding, I think it is great but I will have to say a fine line when a child can walk up to you and ask for your boob, or simply pull up your shirt if he is hungry. Pump if you still want him to get the good stuff but why have him still hanging from the boob? I never got that part?

In all fairness, I think “most” women (women with some sense of class, anyway) try not to show their whole breast while breastfeeding in public. I was able to do it in malls, doctor’s offices, etc. without making a big production out of it.

But nothing disgusts me more than seeing older kids breastfeeding in public. I was at a wedding last year and a 7-year-old boy ran up to his mom, lifted her top and started nursing. To make matters worse, she let him and seemed to be unphased by it. THAT is not normal and that boy is going to have some big issues someday.

Where in this article did she say “I love breastfeeding”?

I breastfed both my kids and am still nursing my 15 month old daughter. I happen to believe that nursing is more beneficial than formula for many different reasons however I make no judgements on those that didn’t breastfeed. I nursed both children whenever and wherever was necessary however I preferred to have privacy whenever possible. I am disgusted by the name calling, lack of class and vulgarity used by many in these postings. And also by the complete ignorance about nursing shown by many of you throwing insults around. Women should be supporting each other in our efforts to raise our children in the best way possible regardless of if they are breastfed (in public even) or not. Rise above your negativity and support one another.

This is so silly people. People who Breast feed for a few weeks and then give up because it is too stressful..come on. Great that you gave it a try, but where is the dedication, these are our children, the people of our future and why would you not want to give what is best for our youngins’ I was a young mom at 18, I didn’t even think twice about nursing. I took it upon myself to read and do research and DUH! Breast is Best:) More celebrities should nurse and be public about. Maybe since everyone trys to look, act, be like celebrities then maybe everyone will become nursing mothers. You people say “you don’t want to see the boob” your an ass. Breasts are there for a reason, we as women produce food for our young, so they can survive. You formula feeding mothers, should re evalulte what you are putting into your childs system. Their poop smells, they spit up more, they get more colds, ear infections, illness’,they smell weird and to top it off for every year a women nurses she decreases her risk for diabetes. Breast milk is always sterile, always the right temp and always ready to serve.
I say if you have them use them FOR FEEDING YOUR CHILDREN, and if your don’t going to use them for that reason..I feel so sad and sorry for your child who at least deserves a fair chance at a healthy life.

Anonymous @ 08/05/2007 at 10:18 pm

Two years is too long. Gone are the days when most Moms stay at home. Baby will benefit from even six weeks of nursing. A stress free rested mom is more important. If you can, give it a try. If you are unable, don’t let the Surgeon General or anyone else give you a guilt trip.

And I think Gwen rocks! Onstage and as a mother.

I love the comment above…as a working mom I recently had to stop pumping (my baby is now 10 month). You made me feel so much better about it. Thanks. As for Gwen…you rock for making it as long as you did.

To each his own. What does it matter to anyone else how long she nurses for. It doesn’t harm anyone and has never been shown to produce codependency. He is a baby, he is dependent. Maybe that is what is wrong with this country. Baby forced to act like adults we wonder why children are killing children. Let them be babies!!! Nursing is natural and for however long a women is willing to do it, good for her.
By the way, my daughter is 15 months. Still nursing and is very healthy and happy. Judge no one!!!

what if someone told u to go eat ur food some wheres else is it right ?wheather it’s in a restraunt outside or in their own living room that baby is doing exactly what u are and thats enjoying a meal.