December 02, 2005
John Calvin: Theologian and Lactivist
by TulipMama
John Calvin, in commenting upon Genesis 21:7 states:
". . .the Lord does not in vain prepare nutriment for children in their mothers' bosoms, before they are born. But those on whom he confers the honor of mothers, he, in this way, constitutes nurses; and they who deem it a hardship to nourish their own offspring, break, as far as they are able, the sacred bond of nature. If disease, or anything of that kind, is the hindrance, they have a just excuse; but for mothers voluntarily, and for their own pleasure, to avoid the trouble of nursing, and thus to make themselves only half-mothers, is a shameful corruption."
(Via Pastor Lane)
Related Resources:
Breastfeeding Bible Study by Cyndi Egbert
Breastfeeding God's Way by Nancy Campbell
GCM Breastfeeding Discussion Board
Posted by TulipMama at 06:39 PM | Comments (2)
MainJohn Calvin: Theologian and Lactivist
by TulipMama
John Calvin, in commenting upon Genesis 21:7 states:
". . .the Lord does not in vain prepare nutriment for children in their mothers' bosoms, before they are born. But those on whom he confers the honor of mothers, he, in this way, constitutes nurses; and they who deem it a hardship to nourish their own offspring, break, as far as they are able, the sacred bond of nature. If disease, or anything of that kind, is the hindrance, they have a just excuse; but for mothers voluntarily, and for their own pleasure, to avoid the trouble of nursing, and thus to make themselves only half-mothers, is a shameful corruption."
(Via Pastor Lane)
Related Resources:
Breastfeeding Bible Study by Cyndi Egbert
Breastfeeding God's Way by Nancy Campbell
GCM Breastfeeding Discussion Board
Posted by TulipMama at 06:39 PM | Comments (2)
MainAugust 25, 2005
My reply to Tulipmama's entry re:Breastfeeding
by flowermama
I'm new to blogging so be patient with me. . . . I was writing a comment in reply to Tulipmama's entry entitled Breastfeeding and Overcoming, but I'm afraid it got too long, so I hope it's okay I'm making a new blog entry instead. *blush*
The struggles I have had are pretty common ones -- thrush, trouble latching on, a short nursing strike... I'll share about some of our bumps-in-the-road experiences with breastfeeding below.
With my first baby, at first I didn't realize how often babies really need to nurse, and I mis-read her cues, etc., so I didn't offer often enough, and she got over-hungry and was so unhappy. When she got jaundice I was told by the doctor to feed my baby every two hours (and supplement with formula!), and that was more often than I had been nursing for sure. My milk supply took five days to come in. On about day six or so, I finally realized about comfort-nursing! I nursed her very often after that, and we were both more happy. 
I don't remember any difficulties nursing my second baby, except I got plugged ducts around two to three times, and one time I had those chills where you can't stop shaking. *shudder* I got better, though, very quickly.
My third got thrush and had latch problems. It was discouraging. 
Things were a lot better at six weeks.
My fourth got thrush, but, thankfully, didn't have latch problems. When he turned four months old, he got a cold and a bad ear infection which made it difficult for him to nurse. He had a short nursing strike druing that time, and I had to pump a little and feed him some with a medicine cup.
What motivated me to keep at it? *think* Knowing that breastfeeding is God's design in for feeding babies and knowing about the important things it gives that my baby needs (such as antibodies to fight sickness), inspired me to keep at it. Also, since our troubles nursing were mostly in the newborn period, it was an encouragement to know that it commonly gets easier by week six or so. And through it all I found the support of my husband, family, and friends to be priceless.
Posted by flowermama at 01:05 PM | Comments (3)
MainAugust 24, 2005
Breastfeeding and Overcoming
by TulipMama
For some mothers, breastfeeding comes easily. For others, it entails overcoming a series of obstacles. When one problem is solved, another one crops up. Latch problems, mastitis, low supply, reflux, thrush, working and pumping. . .
For me, my firstborn latched on like a pro. I had normal engorgement and mild mastitis, both pretty usual and minor. However, when he was a bit older I had a problem with my supply.
Then with my fourth, even though I had breastfed three other babies, I found getting my newborn to latch was a read struggle.
So, mamas--when you've had breastfeeding struggles, what motivated you to keep breastfeeding?
Posted by TulipMama at 07:59 PM | Comments (3)
MainBreastfeeding and Overcoming
by TulipMama
For some mothers, breastfeeding comes easily. For others, it entails overcoming a series of obstacles. When one problem is solved, another one crops up. Latch problems, mastitis, low supply, reflux, thrush, working and pumping. . .
For me, my firstborn latched on like a pro. I had normal engorgement and mild mastitis, both pretty usual and minor. However, when he was a bit older I had a problem with my supply.
Then with my fourth, even though I had breastfed three other babies, I found getting my newborn to latch was a read struggle.
So, mamas--when you've had breastfeeding struggles, what motivated you to keep breastfeeding?
Posted by TulipMama at 07:59 PM | Comments (3)
MainAugust 06, 2005
Breastfeeding and Comforting
by TulipMama
"For you will nurse and be satisfied
at her comforting breasts;
you will drink deeply
and delight in her overflowing abundance."For this is what the LORD says:
"I will extend peace to her like a river,
and the wealth of nations like a flooding stream;
you will nurse and be carried on her arm
and dandled on her knees.As a mother comforts her child,
so will I comfort you;
and you will be comforted over Jerusalem."
World Breastfeeding Week: August 1-7, 2005
Breastfeeding Encouragement from Gentle Christian Mothers
Posted by TulipMama at 01:40 PM | Comments (1)
