Comments on: Is it “The Case Against Breastfeeding” or a Case Against Dr. Sears? http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2009/05/is-it-the-case-against-breastfeeding-or-a-case-against-dr-sears/ Sound Advice In Crazy Times Thu, 08 Jul 2010 14:29:15 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Fearless Formula Feeder http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2009/05/is-it-the-case-against-breastfeeding-or-a-case-against-dr-sears/comment-page-1/#comment-182 Fearless Formula Feeder Tue, 12 Jan 2010 04:24:21 +0000 http://sohoparenting.com/blog/?p=22#comment-182 I love the term "Post Sears Traumatic Disorder". Thank you for calling a spade a spade, and also for your refreshing take on Rosin's article. I am so tired of only seeing criticism for it. It came out when my son was 4 months old and was the first time I didn't feel completely alone regarding my failed breastfeeding attempts. It inspired me to dig deeper and make a backlash against breastfeeding guilt a personal battle (although as a journalist, I was not a fan of the sensational title. I think the point of the article itself got lost in the extreme reaction to the headline, actually). I just want to say that your tagline is blessedly accurate - sound advice in crazy times, indeed - and thank you profusely for this site! I love the term “Post Sears Traumatic Disorder”.

Thank you for calling a spade a spade, and also for your refreshing take on Rosin’s article. I am so tired of only seeing criticism for it. It came out when my son was 4 months old and was the first time I didn’t feel completely alone regarding my failed breastfeeding attempts. It inspired me to dig deeper and make a backlash against breastfeeding guilt a personal battle (although as a journalist, I was not a fan of the sensational title. I think the point of the article itself got lost in the extreme reaction to the headline, actually).

I just want to say that your tagline is blessedly accurate – sound advice in crazy times, indeed – and thank you profusely for this site!

]]> By: Gem http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2009/05/is-it-the-case-against-breastfeeding-or-a-case-against-dr-sears/comment-page-1/#comment-164 Gem Tue, 01 Dec 2009 08:26:29 +0000 http://sohoparenting.com/blog/?p=22#comment-164 Actually I found the opposite. To me, Dr Sears validates a woman's nurturing instinct to pick up her baby when he/she cries and be responsive to their needs rather than have the stress of forcing down your instincts aka babywise style and many othere routine styles. I was given the book babywise and have since learned how stupid the whole western idea of solitary sleep is when you understand how human milk is produced and human milk for human bubs is obviously ideal although I am glad we have formula for situations in which it is impossible and feel for women who miss out on all the closeness of cosleeping/breastfeeding etc. Dr Sears is very clear on the fact that attachment parenting can lead to mother burn out and encourages parents to find a balance that works for THEM. I think ppl are either reading his books wrong or maybe his books just stike a raw nerve because they are just too true! Actually I found the opposite. To me, Dr Sears validates a woman’s nurturing instinct to pick up her baby when he/she cries and be responsive to their needs rather than have the stress of forcing down your instincts aka babywise style and many othere routine styles. I was given the book babywise and have since learned how stupid the whole western idea of solitary sleep is when you understand how human milk is produced and human milk for human bubs is obviously ideal although I am glad we have formula for situations in which it is impossible and feel for women who miss out on all the closeness of cosleeping/breastfeeding etc. Dr Sears is very clear on the fact that attachment parenting can lead to mother burn out and encourages parents to find a balance that works for THEM. I think ppl are either reading his books wrong or maybe his books just stike a raw nerve because they are just too true!

]]> By: Carolina T http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2009/05/is-it-the-case-against-breastfeeding-or-a-case-against-dr-sears/comment-page-1/#comment-44 Carolina T Wed, 03 Jun 2009 22:53:38 +0000 http://sohoparenting.com/blog/?p=22#comment-44 I spent a year feeling like a complete failure after my baby was born because I needed to go back to work. Sears books made me feel so guilty for not being with my son 24/7. He has some good advice about some things but in general his approach is too drastic! I spent a year feeling like a complete failure after my baby was born because I needed to go back to work. Sears books made me feel so guilty for not being with my son 24/7. He has some good advice about some things but in general his approach is too drastic!

]]> By: Gail http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2009/05/is-it-the-case-against-breastfeeding-or-a-case-against-dr-sears/comment-page-1/#comment-39 Gail Tue, 02 Jun 2009 02:29:30 +0000 http://sohoparenting.com/blog/?p=22#comment-39 How funny that before you are a parent, the world of "parenting styles" is totally foreign to you. I had no idea that there were "parenting styles" ( with names even... attachment parenting... parent directed... child directed...) - so, when a friend of mine showed up at my baby shower with the gift of a Dr. Sears book, and the advice that she and her husband agreed to "not make ourselves crazy with a bunch of books" and to adhere to only one, it seemed so reasonable to me. I didn't know that it was a "style". By default, and by naivete, Dr Sears became my only source, until I started to figure it out on my own (and with the help of the mother's circle and other inputs) How funny that before you are a parent, the world of “parenting styles” is totally foreign to you. I had no idea that there were “parenting styles” ( with names even… attachment parenting… parent directed… child directed…) – so, when a friend of mine showed up at my baby shower with the gift of a Dr. Sears book, and the advice that she and her husband agreed to “not make ourselves crazy with a bunch of books” and to adhere to only one, it seemed so reasonable to me. I didn’t know that it was a “style”. By default, and by naivete, Dr Sears became my only source, until I started to figure it out on my own (and with the help of the mother’s circle and other inputs)

]]> By: Liz http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2009/05/is-it-the-case-against-breastfeeding-or-a-case-against-dr-sears/comment-page-1/#comment-37 Liz Fri, 29 May 2009 19:05:25 +0000 http://sohoparenting.com/blog/?p=22#comment-37 I personally suffered from PSTD after my mother-in-law so thoughtfully sent me Sear's book. Thanks for reminding me I was not the only mother who bought into this and reconfirming how off-base his approach really is. I personally suffered from PSTD after my mother-in-law so thoughtfully sent me Sear’s book. Thanks for reminding me I was not the only mother who bought into this and reconfirming how off-base his approach really is.

]]> By: kcf http://www.sohoparenting.com/blog/2009/05/is-it-the-case-against-breastfeeding-or-a-case-against-dr-sears/comment-page-1/#comment-36 kcf Thu, 28 May 2009 19:26:49 +0000 http://sohoparenting.com/blog/?p=22#comment-36 Hear hear! Hear hear!

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