I would cross nurse if myself and a close friend both had babies. It's just a boob. What's the big deal, as long as they don't smoke or eat cheetos and mcdonald's. Breastfeeding is beautiful.
I remember my mother and my aunt (her sister-in-law) had babies at the same time and they'd babysit each other's kids and breastfeed both babies as needed all the time. It felt pretty normal.
@MichelleZB My mom said that she and her female relatives all nursed eachother's babies while babysitting and it didn't seem like a big deal at all to them.
Great that it works for others, however I would not offer my breast to another baby than my own :) Or if it depended on life or death, I obviously would do it!! However I WOULD (without a doubt) pump and donate milk. In my opinion it's just a BIG step between giving another child your milk through a bottle, and giving a child that's not yours your boob in the mouth. It's nothing sexual to me, it's just weird. Probably because I'm raised to think so.
@TheAmericanDream25 It's hard to wrap your head around if you're raised to think otherwise, for sure. In our case, Bastian wouldn't ever take a bottle and I've never been a successful pumper, anyway. It's so much easier to nurse!
@isarma42 When that kid gets older, like around 16 to my age... Is he going to know he sucked your tit lol? Just thinking It would be weird when my moms friend came over if I knew I sucked her boobies.
I don't see what is so disgusting about. If it weren't for formula milk then cross nursing would be common in the west. Otherwise how would an infant get his or her nutritional needs? If a woman is unable to breastfeed her child, I think cross nursing is the more responsible choice than giving the child formula, as long as you know that the other mother has no diseases. La Leche's opposition to breastfeeding is cultural.
Cross nursing is very common in Arab culture. My aunts cross nursed each others children and I have many friends who have "milk siblings." I'm not sure jumar1281 is talking about - the prophet himself had a wetnurse the the laws concerning milk siblings are well established in Islamic law. It is common in many cultures and a good way for infants to get milk.
I would cross nurse, I think they even did it before the Victorian times. Obviously you would need to know the other mother's health backgrounds make sure she is not infected with anything for fear of it passing on to your own baby, but my youngest daughter HATED the bottle plain and simple. I found that out after one really hot summers day, I was dehydrated so was she and walked what felt like hours from the beach to buy a bottle and sterile water. She fussed so much and did not like it.
I am breast feeding my 5yrs old baby....Still am breastfeeding my 5 yrs and 6yrs old babies...I am not ashamed of this...One day I breastfeed my sisters 5 years old baby also...so I am proud of it.
this is great! Over here in Australia we have even in some hospitals have started breastmilk banks for preterm babies or babies who can't get milk from their own mothers. When will people grow up and stop being such prudes about the most natural part of life (life itself).
Some people are freaked out by some things that aren't logical. Many babies are fed cow's milk and no one thinks that is weird! Cows are a whole different animal, and certainly unknown to the consumer! Of, course you wouldn't let some random stranger feed your child. Wet nurses have existed since the beginning of human kind.
This is fantastic. when my best friend had her second child and was planning on going back to work I let her know that if she ran out of ebm I would gladly nurse her child rather than have her supply me with formula. to me its just a natural inclination and I would actually prefer to nurse another wee one then have to take the time to figure out how to use bottles. I am having my 3rd baby within the next few weeks and for the life of me I could not fix a kid a bottle.
I learned from muslim client recently, that in accordance to Islamic treaching, if a woman breastfeeds another woman's child, the kids are considered "milk siblings", and cannot marry later as it is considerecd to be incest. I thought that could be an interesting issue, should breastmilk banks become more widely used.
@jumar1281 Well, as I said DID hear it from a muslim client, so I'm only going by what she said. It maybe one of those notions that, because it has become so engrained in a cultural group, it has become thought to be a religious belief, not just a cultural belief. I googled "muslim" and "milk-siblings" and found references in Wikipedia and several other websites.
I agree! What is with people and frowning upon nursing, or even nudity for that matter? Not many years ago we all roamed nude (or nearly nude).
Its not sexual unless you make it sexual.
Men in other countries say they find a womans ankle can make them aroused, it is all what you make it! If you hide the breasts than its going to make it seem sexual. Period.
Its amazing what the world has turned into now, feeding you baby isn't sick. I think it has to do with how sexualy surpressed america is now. Video games with people dieing and being dismembered is fine, but a baby feeding the way nature and God ment. Scoff no way, your a sick perv if you put your baby by your boobs.
Awsome vids though, loved them. Wish more people were so open and happy.
I would happily breastfeed my sister's or my friend's children, and I'd be happy for them to do the same thing - I think that would be so cool and such a privledge!(unfortunetly, most of my friends aren't the raving breastfeeding enthusiast I am)
Cross-nursing isn't bad for babies. It sounds like you haven't done much research. It's a good idea to know the mother's health history, but that's just common sense. Female friends and family members having been doing this as long as there are people around. It's still alot more prevalent than people realize.
You could probably research and find many. It used to be done pretty much everywhere. Especially in tribal societies, now it's still normal for the family and friends to share the caretaking of the children, which can include nursing when Mama's away. I didn't find out until I did this interview that my Mom cross-nursed several times with her family members:) It was just an easy way to handle babysitting and not a big deal. Most of her friends had, too.
Its funny they actually did a new report on this. Duh dont they know this is not a new phenonmena it's been going on for a long time. I would let certain women nurse ones that i trust and i know eat well :)
Good Job mamas! When my son had a nursing strike my friend offered to let me nurse her baby to help me express my milk out (I am prone to plugged ducts and mastitis). I ended up not needing to do that, but was honored she offered and FULLY support cross-nursing. GMA did a good job handling this topic... mainstream media doesn't always take to this stuff well.
This is awesome!! I would do the same thing if I had too!! Breastfeeding is 100% completely natural and I am all for it!! And I would be for cross nursing too!! Good job Momma!
nice choice for those who accept the idea, but in my opinion my breast my baby... theres alot of ways to keep breast milk in the frig for your baby. it last up to a year!!! what about all the disease someone could pass on to a baby thru breastfeeding? let see, HIV been the most dangerous one that comes to mind, sorry in my case my baby is my responsability and that includes breasfeeding.
If you watched the whole video, I believe they mentioned that Bastian won't take a bottle. I also have never really pumped effectively, so that wasn't an option. I am very lucky to have such a friend who I trust completely. It's obviously not the sort of thing to do casually.
You mention HIV. Crossnursing is most likely practiced amongst good friends and families (like sisters). You'd be highly unlikely to just pass your baby off to the nearest HIV-infected stranger - it's unlikely to be a concern.
I don't understand what that might have to do with the topic, but okay? If you're meaning to suggest she knows about breastfeeding, most nursing school (and medical schools) teach woefully little about it. Most nurses are full of misinformation on breastfeeding unless the pursue the subject on their own time or specialize.
My daughter is studying all fields of nursing including breastfeeding,in her classes and on her own.She also learn about it from others nurses and doctors.She has books and videos on the subject and online.She picked a good nursing school so that she would learn everything.I agree with you not all schools teach a whole lot to our kids.Yet they continue to raise the cost of education in our country.And pay our teachers less.
Regardless of the excellence of any particular school, nurses aren't breastfeeding experts and neither are doctors. Unless she's also training to be an IBCLC her breastfeeding training is likely a) minimal and b) at least partially incorrect. I know you'd expect medical professionals to know more about it, but they don't and most will tell you they don't.
2:15-2:25, wow, Sarah. You are one fine/pretty lady. Sweet sounding voice, great personality, beautiful/sexy as all get out body (per the other videos, obviously!-lol) and evidently UNinhibited. Quite a woman.
thats's an amazing thing to share with your bestie!! i would love to experence something like that, but sadly the only other person i know who bf's is in another state :(
Actually, wetnursing is listed above EBM and is more ideal for the baby. Direct breastfeeding has many benefits that bottlefeeding breastmilk cannot.
Anecdotal examples don't negate the mountains of research on the dangers of formula feeding. You're simply demonstrating that you don't understand the science behind it. Just because every child who's fed formula isn't sick doesn't mean it doesn't increase the chances of being sick.
You say that, but based on your comments, it's insincere.
I certainly support cross-nursing on a more regular basis if Mom's not available 24/7, as does the World Health Organization. Wetnursing is considered the #2 way to feed a baby, right behind breastfeeding from Mom.
It must be nice to live in a world where your choices are always so clear. I certainly agree that's easiest and best for everyone, biologically speaking, but I would make the kind of statements you make. You'd talk working Moms out of breastfeeding.
Wow, so all working moms are doing it wrong? Nice judgment! I'm not a working mom, though they said so in the report, probably because it was more interesting. I had to have emergency dental surgery. I was in extreme pain. It took 4 or 5 hours for each one and I had 3 appointments. So yeah, it wasn't "optional".
I'm sure that cross nursing has its pro's and its con's. With that said, I don't think I would be able to let another woman nurse my child. To each her own. I am very glad that you are so open about it, as I get so tired of hearing about the squemish people who think it is wrong to nurse in public or anything of the like. I would like to say congrats on having a wonderful baby, and finding something that works for you.
Cross nursing is a concept that has been going on in India for centuries and that it is the way of providing nourishment in different forms. For me I was cross nursing my brother's son and as well as my sister's son. Initially it looked like a bit different but for me it is like providing the necessary nourishment to a child when there is a need. For me and my siblings it was like tending to our own children and not differentiating from each other
I just realised it is YOU in this video! How cool! Haven't women been doing this for thousands of years? Lets get back to the basics and give your baby what is best...the breast!
I think this is wonderful and I can't understand why so many people would have problems with it! If they would only stop to think about what's actually happening... lol
Hi, I think you are amazing. Esp after seeing your birth video. I hope all your family are well. There was a show in the UK on Channel 4 called Other People's Breast Milk which dealt with this issue. If you can find it online I'm sure you would enjoy it. Its on catch up at the moment but I'm not sure if people outside of the UK can view it.
in my culture it is normal. even the women that breast feed another baby is highly respected. the only condition she needs to get her husband permission for that. and the babies will be "milk siblings" (i don't know is it a right word in english) and they cannot marry to each other at all.
I don't feel qualified to answer that, as every child is different and so is every family. My older son breastfed until 3.75 years old, but self-weaned by his 4th birthday. Most children I know who were allowed to self-wean definitely had by 5, while I think the average was about 2.5 or 3 years. Breastmilk is never unhealthy and is always beneficial. I'm sure it's possible to abuse a breastfeeding relationship, just like anything else can be abused, but I'd say it's rare.
I'm surprised the baby actually took the other womans milk that wasn't of his own mother. Can it confusse the child, where he may think that you are both his mother?
Women have been nursing each other's babies to help out for...always:) Animals do it, too. It's certainly less weird that giving a baby a bottle with the milk of a different species, when you think about it. He's always known who his mother is:) I imagine most babies do!
why to go moms I think that it is grate that you both have taken care of each other and all that stuff about the right milk for the baby how can a cow know how old a baby is keep up the good Job moms
Thanks:) Yeah, the over-focusing on the age of the breastmilk doesn't make much sense. It's not as if we know the *age* of the cow's milk in the formula.
I think this is exactly the way it should be. Supporting one another is what we, as women, need to do. I nursed my four and would have gladly nursed for my sister or a friend if needed. I completely agree with adzyb, our culture is prudish about breastfeeding. It's ok to flash in a low cut shirt but not to feed your baby. Talk about "crossed" ideas. LOL Congrats, on Bastian AND your friendship.
you can never expect people to agree with what sort of choices you make, or the reasons behind it. I see nothing wrong with crossdressing. I can tell you two are very dedicated in what you do, and I commend you for that.
I can't tell if you've mis-typed or are drawing an analogy. I don't think cross-dressing is a bit deal, either, but I do believe it's a much different thing than cross-nursing:)
Haha:) Thanks! Yeah, I don't really understand the "Your husband could be cheating/your friend could be lying" argument. I think it's sad that people don't trust the people that are closest to them. I wouldn't have these people in my life if I didn't believe what they say.
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borincuasapr 3 months ago
i don+t see anything wrong with it. but i myself wouldn´t want someone else to have that bond with my child if i ever had one.
airasweetie 4 months ago
I would cross nurse if myself and a close friend both had babies. It's just a boob. What's the big deal, as long as they don't smoke or eat cheetos and mcdonald's. Breastfeeding is beautiful.
NovemberRainLove 5 months ago
I remember my mother and my aunt (her sister-in-law) had babies at the same time and they'd babysit each other's kids and breastfeed both babies as needed all the time. It felt pretty normal.
MichelleZB 7 months ago
@MichelleZB My mom said that she and her female relatives all nursed eachother's babies while babysitting and it didn't seem like a big deal at all to them.
isarma42 6 months ago
Great that it works for others, however I would not offer my breast to another baby than my own :) Or if it depended on life or death, I obviously would do it!! However I WOULD (without a doubt) pump and donate milk. In my opinion it's just a BIG step between giving another child your milk through a bottle, and giving a child that's not yours your boob in the mouth. It's nothing sexual to me, it's just weird. Probably because I'm raised to think so.
TheAmericanDream25 9 months ago
@TheAmericanDream25 It's hard to wrap your head around if you're raised to think otherwise, for sure. In our case, Bastian wouldn't ever take a bottle and I've never been a successful pumper, anyway. It's so much easier to nurse!
isarma42 6 months ago
@isarma42 When that kid gets older, like around 16 to my age... Is he going to know he sucked your tit lol? Just thinking It would be weird when my moms friend came over if I knew I sucked her boobies.
TheManInBlack2003 4 months ago
I don't see what is so disgusting about. If it weren't for formula milk then cross nursing would be common in the west. Otherwise how would an infant get his or her nutritional needs? If a woman is unable to breastfeed her child, I think cross nursing is the more responsible choice than giving the child formula, as long as you know that the other mother has no diseases. La Leche's opposition to breastfeeding is cultural.
reeshiez 1 year ago
Cross nursing is very common in Arab culture. My aunts cross nursed each others children and I have many friends who have "milk siblings." I'm not sure jumar1281 is talking about - the prophet himself had a wetnurse the the laws concerning milk siblings are well established in Islamic law. It is common in many cultures and a good way for infants to get milk.
reeshiez 1 year ago
45% think this practice is DISGUSTING or WIERD?!?!? DISGUSTING? SERIOUSLY? what the hell is wrong with the world?
jumar1281 1 year ago
Yes, i would cross nurse with no problem
sweetsmile1 1 year ago
I would cross nurse, I think they even did it before the Victorian times. Obviously you would need to know the other mother's health backgrounds make sure she is not infected with anything for fear of it passing on to your own baby, but my youngest daughter HATED the bottle plain and simple. I found that out after one really hot summers day, I was dehydrated so was she and walked what felt like hours from the beach to buy a bottle and sterile water. She fussed so much and did not like it.
angiec0307 1 year ago
I would cross-nurse I dont see what the problem is.
akashaheart 1 year ago
Many Many cultures do this. As long as the nursing mother is free from diseases, it should not be an issue. My mother breastfed my adopted sister.
ericaj58 1 year ago
I am breast feeding my 5yrs old baby....Still am breastfeeding my 5 yrs and 6yrs old babies...I am not ashamed of this...One day I breastfeed my sisters 5 years old baby also...so I am proud of it.
renjithjy33 2 years ago
this is great! Over here in Australia we have even in some hospitals have started breastmilk banks for preterm babies or babies who can't get milk from their own mothers. When will people grow up and stop being such prudes about the most natural part of life (life itself).
davidedney 2 years ago 5
Some people are freaked out by some things that aren't logical. Many babies are fed cow's milk and no one thinks that is weird! Cows are a whole different animal, and certainly unknown to the consumer! Of, course you wouldn't let some random stranger feed your child. Wet nurses have existed since the beginning of human kind.
junbug1029 2 years ago 10
This is fantastic. when my best friend had her second child and was planning on going back to work I let her know that if she ran out of ebm I would gladly nurse her child rather than have her supply me with formula. to me its just a natural inclination and I would actually prefer to nurse another wee one then have to take the time to figure out how to use bottles. I am having my 3rd baby within the next few weeks and for the life of me I could not fix a kid a bottle.
mrcarroll71 2 years ago 2
I learned from muslim client recently, that in accordance to Islamic treaching, if a woman breastfeeds another woman's child, the kids are considered "milk siblings", and cannot marry later as it is considerecd to be incest. I thought that could be an interesting issue, should breastmilk banks become more widely used.
purplemoosemoose 2 years ago
@purplemoosemoose
i am muslim and i never heard anything remotely even close to this
jumar1281 1 year ago
@jumar1281 Well, as I said DID hear it from a muslim client, so I'm only going by what she said. It maybe one of those notions that, because it has become so engrained in a cultural group, it has become thought to be a religious belief, not just a cultural belief. I googled "muslim" and "milk-siblings" and found references in Wikipedia and several other websites.
purplemoosemoose 1 year ago
I agree! What is with people and frowning upon nursing, or even nudity for that matter? Not many years ago we all roamed nude (or nearly nude).
Its not sexual unless you make it sexual.
Men in other countries say they find a womans ankle can make them aroused, it is all what you make it! If you hide the breasts than its going to make it seem sexual. Period.
VivaLaBamEpisodes 2 years ago 4
Its amazing what the world has turned into now, feeding you baby isn't sick. I think it has to do with how sexualy surpressed america is now. Video games with people dieing and being dismembered is fine, but a baby feeding the way nature and God ment. Scoff no way, your a sick perv if you put your baby by your boobs.
Awsome vids though, loved them. Wish more people were so open and happy.
BuickGirl1986 2 years ago 2
I would happily breastfeed my sister's or my friend's children, and I'd be happy for them to do the same thing - I think that would be so cool and such a privledge!(unfortunetly, most of my friends aren't the raving breastfeeding enthusiast I am)
purplemoosemoose 2 years ago 3
Cross-nursing isn't bad for babies. It sounds like you haven't done much research. It's a good idea to know the mother's health history, but that's just common sense. Female friends and family members having been doing this as long as there are people around. It's still alot more prevalent than people realize.
isarma42 2 years ago
omg i saw you on the news and i never knew that you were the Sarah. We thought it was cool because I am Sarah and my BFF is Morgan
susieq122 2 years ago
That is a coincidence, huh?
isarma42 2 years ago
in which culture is it normal to cross nurse??
alterlatino78 2 years ago
You could probably research and find many. It used to be done pretty much everywhere. Especially in tribal societies, now it's still normal for the family and friends to share the caretaking of the children, which can include nursing when Mama's away. I didn't find out until I did this interview that my Mom cross-nursed several times with her family members:) It was just an easy way to handle babysitting and not a big deal. Most of her friends had, too.
isarma42 2 years ago
Its funny they actually did a new report on this. Duh dont they know this is not a new phenonmena it's been going on for a long time. I would let certain women nurse ones that i trust and i know eat well :)
jellymedina 2 years ago
Good Job mamas! When my son had a nursing strike my friend offered to let me nurse her baby to help me express my milk out (I am prone to plugged ducts and mastitis). I ended up not needing to do that, but was honored she offered and FULLY support cross-nursing. GMA did a good job handling this topic... mainstream media doesn't always take to this stuff well.
xelakann 2 years ago
I think GMA did a great job, too. How generous of our friend:)
isarma42 2 years ago
This is awesome!! I would do the same thing if I had too!! Breastfeeding is 100% completely natural and I am all for it!! And I would be for cross nursing too!! Good job Momma!
NoreenMcLoudSmith 3 years ago 2
What is that on your forehead??? its a dark raised bump....
70sMiLA 3 years ago
It's a tattoo:)
isarma42 3 years ago
a tattoo on your FOREHEAD??? what is it of, and why would u do that?
70sMiLA 3 years ago 2
It's a crescent moon and it's a spiritual thing.
isarma42 3 years ago
nice choice for those who accept the idea, but in my opinion my breast my baby... theres alot of ways to keep breast milk in the frig for your baby. it last up to a year!!! what about all the disease someone could pass on to a baby thru breastfeeding? let see, HIV been the most dangerous one that comes to mind, sorry in my case my baby is my responsability and that includes breasfeeding.
but good luck to those who welcome the idea.
Higueyana1130 3 years ago 2
If you watched the whole video, I believe they mentioned that Bastian won't take a bottle. I also have never really pumped effectively, so that wasn't an option. I am very lucky to have such a friend who I trust completely. It's obviously not the sort of thing to do casually.
isarma42 3 years ago
You mention HIV. Crossnursing is most likely practiced amongst good friends and families (like sisters). You'd be highly unlikely to just pass your baby off to the nearest HIV-infected stranger - it's unlikely to be a concern.
purplemoosemoose 2 years ago
Oh, definitely. I wouldn't cross-nurse with just anyone, but I think it's unfortunate we don't trust loved ones.
isarma42 2 years ago
I would not do this for all of the money in the world.What is the mother to do if her child is infected with HIV and drugs?
wigglywoman 2 years ago
Obviously you know the woman's health history.
isarma42 2 years ago 4
My daughter Marla is a nursing student in college who provides me my info and she is on the President List.
wigglywoman 2 years ago
I don't understand what that might have to do with the topic, but okay? If you're meaning to suggest she knows about breastfeeding, most nursing school (and medical schools) teach woefully little about it. Most nurses are full of misinformation on breastfeeding unless the pursue the subject on their own time or specialize.
isarma42 2 years ago
My daughter is studying all fields of nursing including breastfeeding,in her classes and on her own.She also learn about it from others nurses and doctors.She has books and videos on the subject and online.She picked a good nursing school so that she would learn everything.I agree with you not all schools teach a whole lot to our kids.Yet they continue to raise the cost of education in our country.And pay our teachers less.
wigglywoman 2 years ago
Regardless of the excellence of any particular school, nurses aren't breastfeeding experts and neither are doctors. Unless she's also training to be an IBCLC her breastfeeding training is likely a) minimal and b) at least partially incorrect. I know you'd expect medical professionals to know more about it, but they don't and most will tell you they don't.
isarma42 2 years ago 2
2:15-2:25, wow, Sarah. You are one fine/pretty lady. Sweet sounding voice, great personality, beautiful/sexy as all get out body (per the other videos, obviously!-lol) and evidently UNinhibited. Quite a woman.
klwewf 3 years ago
you can breast feed me baby!
itsconnorjon 3 years ago
thats's an amazing thing to share with your bestie!! i would love to experence something like that, but sadly the only other person i know who bf's is in another state :(
ajlovescw 3 years ago
Me and my wife watched all your videos on the birth of your son, Now my wife wants to try a home birth! By the way we like the moon on your head :-)
modestoguy18 3 years ago 2
Thanks and good luck to both of you:)
isarma42 3 years ago
Actually, wetnursing is listed above EBM and is more ideal for the baby. Direct breastfeeding has many benefits that bottlefeeding breastmilk cannot.
Anecdotal examples don't negate the mountains of research on the dangers of formula feeding. You're simply demonstrating that you don't understand the science behind it. Just because every child who's fed formula isn't sick doesn't mean it doesn't increase the chances of being sick.
You say that, but based on your comments, it's insincere.
isarma42 3 years ago
I certainly support cross-nursing on a more regular basis if Mom's not available 24/7, as does the World Health Organization. Wetnursing is considered the #2 way to feed a baby, right behind breastfeeding from Mom.
It must be nice to live in a world where your choices are always so clear. I certainly agree that's easiest and best for everyone, biologically speaking, but I would make the kind of statements you make. You'd talk working Moms out of breastfeeding.
isarma42 3 years ago
Wow, so all working moms are doing it wrong? Nice judgment! I'm not a working mom, though they said so in the report, probably because it was more interesting. I had to have emergency dental surgery. I was in extreme pain. It took 4 or 5 hours for each one and I had 3 appointments. So yeah, it wasn't "optional".
isarma42 3 years ago
I'm sure that cross nursing has its pro's and its con's. With that said, I don't think I would be able to let another woman nurse my child. To each her own. I am very glad that you are so open about it, as I get so tired of hearing about the squemish people who think it is wrong to nurse in public or anything of the like. I would like to say congrats on having a wonderful baby, and finding something that works for you.
Take care...
Kristi
elriksMOM 3 years ago 4
While the mother's milk is ideal, it's certainly worlds better than formula if Mom isn't available.
isarma42 3 years ago
Cross nursing is a concept that has been going on in India for centuries and that it is the way of providing nourishment in different forms. For me I was cross nursing my brother's son and as well as my sister's son. Initially it looked like a bit different but for me it is like providing the necessary nourishment to a child when there is a need. For me and my siblings it was like tending to our own children and not differentiating from each other
kamalaram 3 years ago
That's very neat:)
isarma42 3 years ago
I just realised it is YOU in this video! How cool! Haven't women been doing this for thousands of years? Lets get back to the basics and give your baby what is best...the breast!
alexandrea1981 3 years ago
Yup it's me and Morgan:) I didn't think it was that big of a deal, either.
isarma42 3 years ago
I think this is wonderful and I can't understand why so many people would have problems with it! If they would only stop to think about what's actually happening... lol
mediate27 3 years ago
Hi, I think you are amazing. Esp after seeing your birth video. I hope all your family are well. There was a show in the UK on Channel 4 called Other People's Breast Milk which dealt with this issue. If you can find it online I'm sure you would enjoy it. Its on catch up at the moment but I'm not sure if people outside of the UK can view it.
Good luck with your family;0)
penguinchicky 3 years ago
Thanks:)
isarma42 3 years ago
in my culture it is normal. even the women that breast feed another baby is highly respected. the only condition she needs to get her husband permission for that. and the babies will be "milk siblings" (i don't know is it a right word in english) and they cannot marry to each other at all.
Huvaido 3 years ago
That's wonderful:) I think it's a shame American culture is so backward. Yes, milk siblings is right. I think it's a lovely concept.
isarma42 3 years ago
Awesome!
miraclstor 3 years ago
What's the highest age you feel is still appropriate for a child to breast feed?
klwewf 3 years ago
I don't feel qualified to answer that, as every child is different and so is every family. My older son breastfed until 3.75 years old, but self-weaned by his 4th birthday. Most children I know who were allowed to self-wean definitely had by 5, while I think the average was about 2.5 or 3 years. Breastmilk is never unhealthy and is always beneficial. I'm sure it's possible to abuse a breastfeeding relationship, just like anything else can be abused, but I'd say it's rare.
isarma42 3 years ago
I'm surprised the baby actually took the other womans milk that wasn't of his own mother. Can it confusse the child, where he may think that you are both his mother?
Tinam55 3 years ago
Women have been nursing each other's babies to help out for...always:) Animals do it, too. It's certainly less weird that giving a baby a bottle with the milk of a different species, when you think about it. He's always known who his mother is:) I imagine most babies do!
isarma42 3 years ago
why to go moms I think that it is grate that you both have taken care of each other and all that stuff about the right milk for the baby how can a cow know how old a baby is keep up the good Job moms
ps2grillman 3 years ago
Thanks:) Yeah, the over-focusing on the age of the breastmilk doesn't make much sense. It's not as if we know the *age* of the cow's milk in the formula.
isarma42 3 years ago
I think this is exactly the way it should be. Supporting one another is what we, as women, need to do. I nursed my four and would have gladly nursed for my sister or a friend if needed. I completely agree with adzyb, our culture is prudish about breastfeeding. It's ok to flash in a low cut shirt but not to feed your baby. Talk about "crossed" ideas. LOL Congrats, on Bastian AND your friendship.
ssgtmom 3 years ago
Thank you:)
isarma42 3 years ago
What a wonderful thing for a sister to do:)
isarma42 3 years ago
you can never expect people to agree with what sort of choices you make, or the reasons behind it. I see nothing wrong with crossdressing. I can tell you two are very dedicated in what you do, and I commend you for that.
scorpianofthesun 3 years ago
I can't tell if you've mis-typed or are drawing an analogy. I don't think cross-dressing is a bit deal, either, but I do believe it's a much different thing than cross-nursing:)
isarma42 3 years ago
I actually meant to type crossnursing. Sorry, I feel really really really really stupid now.
scorpianofthesun 3 years ago
It's okay, don't feel bad! You made me smile, anyway:)
isarma42 3 years ago
Really? I did? How?
scorpianofthesun 3 years ago
cross-dressing/cross-nursing:)
isarma42 3 years ago
Oh that. Lol. How's Bastain, by the way?
scorpianofthesun 3 years ago
Whoops! Spelled his name wrong. I meant Bastian
scorpianofthesun 3 years ago
He's great:) He turned 9 months on the 20th and he's taken his first steps!
isarma42 3 years ago
Cute!
scorpianofthesun 3 years ago
Breast feeding is a completley natural things. I don't know people make such a big deal out of it. I think it's a beautiful thing to watch.
scorpianofthesun 3 years ago
Thank you - completely agreed! Especially about the kids - they're very cute;)
isarma42 3 years ago
I think as long as you trust the woman whos nursing your baby and know her well, why not?
kitka9 3 years ago 15
Amen!!
4stemcellresearch 3 years ago 5
Exactly. I'd rather it be someone I know and trust. Like the commentor above pointed out, it's not as if we know the cows;)
isarma42 3 years ago
whoo. first comment. (i feel cool, yes)
I think this is fine as long as you know what the other mom is up to. Good for you mama!
I'm on lj.
bethlancaster 3 years ago 7
Haha:) Thanks! Yeah, I don't really understand the "Your husband could be cheating/your friend could be lying" argument. I think it's sad that people don't trust the people that are closest to them. I wouldn't have these people in my life if I didn't believe what they say.
isarma42 3 years ago