https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 19 May 2026 09:42:16 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media/page/2#post-2361841 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:53:07 +0000 daniellemybelle 2361841@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm all for normalizing breastfeeding and I also am happy for anyone that wants to celebrate any milestones! I don't really like it when folks emphasize, "Not a drop of formula!" like @KatieBklyn said because I feel like it is indirectly shaming. But, it's not like I get my feathers ruffled - it's just not my favorite and I think you can celebrate milestones without going there.</p> <p>I breastfed for 19 months but I have also posted articles about how formula is not evil because we also had to supplement with formula and I think there is a false dichotomy that if you need to use formula, you can't or shouldn't breastfeed or that your breastfeeding doesn't "count." So I have tried to reduce the stigma around that. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media/page/2#post-2361771 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 15:08:06 +0000 winniebee 2361771@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KatieBklyn: those are good points! having done both (formula feeding and breastfeeding) the emotional toll is there with both for sure. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media/page/2#post-2361496 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 12:41:27 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2361496@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@KatieBklyn: well said, good points! Especially about being anti bf. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media/page/2#post-2361458 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 12:15:19 +0000 KatieBklyn 2361458@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Honestly, I give those kind of posts an eye roll, but I know that my own issues are wrapped up in that so it's not like I'd hold it against someone in the way I would if they wrote a really sanctimonious post about "not a drop of formula!!!" I just feel like, okay, you fed your baby in the way that worked best for you so... congrats? You never see someone posting "I formula fed my baby for a year! What an accomplishment!" (Even though sometimes that IS an accomplishment - that you wrestled with all of the emotional stuff that comes when you tried to breastfeed and were unable.) You know? It's definitely not the worst thing in the world or particularly offensive, but it is something that makes me feel like, "okaaaay..." </p> <p>Slightly off topic, but I'm disturbed that anyone feels like new articles/research providing a realistic, fact-based view of EBF are somehow "anti-breastfeeding." No one's saying anyone should or should not breastfeed, they're just saying "hey, breastmilk is not the be all, end all of infant nutrition so if you can't or don't want to breastfeed, you can stop feeling like you're dooming your child to a life of stupid, sickly obesity." You don't need to pretend that breastmilk = magical unicorn tears to support breastfeeding/normalizing public breastfeeding/fighting for better breastfeeding support with maternity leave, BF'ing education and support, etc. The actual benefits - it's a free or mostly free, balanced, portable, healthy source of nutrition for babies that confers some immune benefits and is the biological norm - are enough. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media/page/2#post-2361372 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:42:52 +0000 Autumnmama79 2361372@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I personally think its one thing to support breastfeeding, I did it myself for 22 months, but its another thing to splash ones boobies all over Instagram. Not my cuppa tea! </p> <p>I breastfed, it worked for me and my family, I did it wherever and whenever I needed to - I didn't need an entire society to support me nor did I need to share it with the world. My body, my business. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media/page/2#post-2361317 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 11:24:42 +0000 snowjewelz 2361317@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am totally happy about more public posting about breastfeeding! Except if they put down formula and will make moms who cannot breastfeed feel guilty! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media/page/2#post-2361138 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 10:06:04 +0000 KayKay 2361138@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>A celebratory BF post would get a like. A preachy BF post would get an eyeroll. Multiple posts of either would get an unfollow :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media/page/2#post-2361100 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:44:46 +0000 Anya 2361100@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you should go for it. You are a reasonable person and I doubt you will word it in a controversial or isolating way. You did a great job! No shame in expressing your positive feelings. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2361026 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:12:15 +0000 winniebee 2361026@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@blackbird: Yeah that makes sense to me! I feel like you...not inclined to post...but likely to like. So it's odd that I'm even considering posting about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2361000 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 09:04:47 +0000 blackbird 2361000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel pretty indifferent about it, honestly and I 100% agree that it's all about how it's worded and I do see some "Omg I'm so amazing, I made ALL THIS AMAZING BOOBY MILK FOR MY PRECIOUS BABY" and i just roll my eyes hard. Liquid gold, etc....blerg. Lord, don't hashtag it. It's hard. Lots of things are hard. I don't see the need to advertise it, personally, but I'm also inclined to "like" a friend's post about it, if that makes sense. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360952 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 08:49:53 +0000 BSB 2360952@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would consider posting to a FB group about BFing. I think they would appreciate it more. I'm a part of two BFing groups. </p> <p>I can see being happy and proud for BFing but I guess only a select group of people on my list would appreciate it. So that why I would post it on one of my two (smaller) groups that would appreciate it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360949 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 08:48:27 +0000 winniebee 2360949@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@MOMTOLITTLEB: People do love to debate! I think my friends group in general would either simple like the post or ignore it....I think? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360920 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 08:37:17 +0000 MOMTOLITTLEB 2360920@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>That is a great accomplishment and you should be proud of it. I don't share too much detail on social media in general but don't mind when people share things, I usually like hearing about personal experiences. The only thing I would be worried about is if your post started a debate, which is clearly not the purpose but you know how people get and I wouldn't want that to take away from your point. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360862 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 07:35:49 +0000 winniebee 2360862@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@FaithFertility: yes I agree - lactivism and breast is best posts get under my skin as well. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360861 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 07:34:52 +0000 winniebee 2360861@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ChiCalGoBee: wow congrats on both of your accomplishments!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360847 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 07:00:30 +0000 FaithFertility 2360847@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Post away Mama! To me it is no different than a post about completing a marathon, it is a goal you set and you accomished it!!!!</p> <p>They don't bother me!!!</p> <p>What does bother me is all the breast is best posts and such a million times over because that would hurt me if I couldn't EBF and saw that 1,000x a day </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360835 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 06:32:47 +0000 looch 2360835@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think as with everything related to parenting, there is both a time and place where things are appropriate. I also think that people tend to focus on/celebrate things that are timely, so eventually, they move on to other topics. It's all fine. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360821 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 05:41:58 +0000 catomd00 2360821@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I feel that people can post whatever they want on their page. I know where the block/unfriend buttons are and I'm not afraid to use them! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360792 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 02:49:59 +0000 Kemma 2360792@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think you should be able to share anything you feel proud of! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360781 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:03:23 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2360781@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Anagram: Interesting! I shared about running my first marathon last month on FB, and privately was extra proud because I did it while still breastfeeding, but I didn't share that part of it on social media. I honestly do feel like the two things are similar, though, as they are both goals I set for myself, worked hard at, and felt pride in achieving them. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360778 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 01:00:21 +0000 ChiCalGoBee 2360778@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Just read this after I posted my own "I just nursed for a year" update here on the Bee :silly: . I didn't post it on social media (nor will I), as I tend not to post things of that nature on social media. However, I posted here because it's a group of women who have supported me and I hope to support, and feel like it is well received in this community? Who knows. Having gone through it, though, I definitely appreciate it more than I did before I had a baby! Congrats on reaching your incredible milestone! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360775 Wed, 18 Nov 2015 00:56:02 +0000 2littlepumpkins 2360775@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@runnerd: +1. </p> <p>I am ff'ing for the second time around and know it's the best choice because of health issues I faced during and after pregnancy. (Eta it didn't work out with #1 due to latch problems, etc, things I maybe could have persevered through with more support/education/will power) I always wanted to nurse this baby though. So when I hear crap about "not a drop of formula" it comes off as so self righteous to me because a lot of what makes EBFing successful for some women is the luck of the draw. That's not to say it's easy. When I see things more along the lines of "I'm so proud/happy/whatever, we made it to a year!" I have a very positive reaction. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360725 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:39:29 +0000 Foodnerd81 2360725@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with everyone else- posting over and over about it is annoying, but that is true of anything! Posting a pat yourself on the back we made it post, fine, I'd be happy to read that. I never posted about it I don't think, but I don't post much personal stuff. </p> <p>That said, my little sister (no kids yet) is constantly rolling her eyes at her sister in law who is always posting things about "booby juice" or "diamond boobies"... So maybe don't go that route?? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360724 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:39:26 +0000 Anagram 2360724@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Now that I've been through EPing for my first LO for 13 months and now 3.5 months into trying to BF my second tongue-and-lip-tied child, I think BFing for a year is no different from running a freaking marathon. Post away! It's hard, hard work (especially for me, for a variety of reasons), and you do it all day, in the night...when someone gives your baby a bottle, you still have to pump. It's so hard!</p> <p>I also think it would be nice to write the disclaimer about not being able to BF your first. I'm in the same boat, and if I even make it to 6 months, I'm going to be so damn proud of myself after the trauma of trying to BF my first LO. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360696 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:11:19 +0000 regberadaisy 2360696@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Truth Bombs: those are VERY good points. Especially the one about all the anti BF post lately. I've never shared about BFing on my Facebook. I just might now. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360692 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:06:43 +0000 Truth Bombs 2360692@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think it's a huge accomplishment and you shouldn't hesitate to pat yourself on the back. Honestly, I see very very few posts celebrating breastfeeding. I see a lot more posts/shared articles trying to downplay the benefits of breastfeeding and support formula feeding. By no means do I think FF should be shamed, but I also get really angry at posts that I see as discouraging breastfeeding. Breastfeeding is HARD and it takes a lot of support to be successful, and I think more women would be successful if they knew they had knowledgable and encouraging friends they could reach out to for help. I say post away! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360690 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:05:27 +0000 regberadaisy 2360690@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: haha yes. I'll normalize for everyone but my old male coworkers . LOL </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360688 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:04:00 +0000 Mamasig 2360688@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@winniebee: Then I probably wouldn't post anything if you don't usually. I also am a FF mom and the breastfeeding is awesome posts do sometimes get to me. I guess I feel guilt not because I didn't breastfeed, but because honestly I didn't like it. But on the other side, any post you make can annoy or hurt someone. You never know what people are going through. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360685 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 22:01:24 +0000 Mrs. Sunshine 2360685@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I think the kind of post you're talking about is fine. I knew a girl who would post pictures of herself nursing daily and constantly talk about nursing in public. Like 3 or 4 posts a day. Those are the posts that get to me. If we were friends IRL I would probably be so excited you posted and totally comment to congratulate and commiserate. If you want to, do it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/how-do-you-feel-about-breastfeeding-posts-on-social-media#post-2360660 Tue, 17 Nov 2015 21:47:08 +0000 winniebee 2360660@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@youboots: interesting!</p> <p>@regberadaisy: haha yeah I'm friend with a few old male coworkers and that thought crossed my mind. But then isn't it about normalizing it? Round and round I go ;) </p>