5 Things Wrong With the New Children's Advil Ad....
/By: Kristy Kemp
If you're involved in the breastfeeding communities then you most likely saw all the posts discussing their disapproval with the new Children's Advil ad. I will list a few of the reasons why they need to retract their ad.
1.) Misleading and false information.
Their exact words is , "Humans breastfeed their babies on average of 3 months." The world average for breastfeeding is actually four years. Advertisers should really research and understand the information they are putting out there. It's good to the public and it's good for their company morale.
2.) More misleading information.
They then say, "First tooth comes in around 4-7 months coincidence? We don't think so." By that statement they are making it seem as though moms quit breastfeeding at the 3 month mark simply because of teeth coming through and that isn't true. Moms quit breastfeeding for many reasons, but not just because of teeth. They are portraying it as matter of fact and the norm.
3.) No they are not promoting prolonging breastfeeding with their ad.
Some people are under the impression they are actually trying to prolong breastfeeding with their advertisement and medication. No, they aren't. If a mom quit breastfeeding because of teeth coming through it would be over fear of getting bit and no medication will keep a baby from biting moms nipple.
4.) They singled out breastfeeding moms in this ad.
They did not need to make an ad targeting breastfeeding moms. If they think their product will help with teething pain, great! Say that! Why specifically target breastfeeding moms? All babies get teething pain not just breastfed babies. Aim the ad to all mothers.
5.) Breastfeeding is actually a natural pain reliever and comfort to teething babies.
My suspicion for why they targeted breastfeeding mothers is they are trying to make it sound that medicating them instead of breastfeeding them is the better choice for teething babies. I could be totally off with that observation, but that is what I feel their point was. If it wasn't then they shouldn't have geared the ad at breastfeeding moms. Moms don't quit breastfeeding their babies due to teething pain . In fact, they would breastfeed them more because it helps relax, comfort them, and is a natural pain reliever. So tell me how promoting that we medicate our babies is promoting prolonging breastfeeding?
I posted about their ad and what my issues were with it on my Facebook page earlier and quite a few people did not understand what the upset was. Some said that I was just trying to stir up drama, others are under the impression that they are actually promoting prolonging breastfeeding as if using their product will help moms breastfeed longer. I understand they are a company and they have a job to do, but they can get their job done without it being at the expense of breastfeeding moms. This isn't about stirring up drama it's about correcting misleading potentially damaging information.
Do you agree with me? Well sign the petition to get them to remove their ad (here!)
UPDATE! They have removed the ad and made an apology on their Facebook page! Thanks to everyone and their comments and wall-posts they made! We can make change and correct misinformation!
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14 Clues You Might Be A Breastfeeding Mom
/By: Kristy Kemp
1.) Soaked through stained shirts
2.) Lopsided boobs
3.) You have so many people who have offered to help you with the baby, but you can't accept their help, even though you want to because baby refuses to eat anything, but milk out of your boobs.
4.) You cry over spilled milk
5.) You eat a lot and you crave more foods than when you were pregnant.
6.) You always have a water bottle near by.
7.) You may have answered the door and unintentionally flashed the UPS man your boob.
8.) Get stared out whenever you feed your baby in public.
9.) Enjoying some "me time" finally and suddenly you hear a baby crying and your boobs are all, "Go go gadget milk!"
10.) You suggest breastmilk is the cure for every cut, sore, rash, pink eye, and whatever else happens to go wrong, breastmilk is the cure all.
11.) You randomly touch your boobs whether in the privacy of your home or at the grocery store.
12.) You get your nose picked, scratched, pinched, slapped, bit, and that is just another regular feeding for you.
13.) You have gone to bed as a C Cup and woke up as a double D !
14.) You have had at least one picture of you feeding your baby, you posted to a social media account reported as nudity.
25 Things I Want Breastfeeding Moms to Know
/By: Wendy Wisner
1. We’ve all had days when we wanted to give up.
2. There are breastfeeding helpers out there who won’t judge you. Keep looking till you find one who makes you feel safe and supported.
3. Breastfeeding isn’t all or nothing.
4. Breastfeeding looks different for each mom and baby.
5. It’s normal for newborns to never want to be put down. Ever. And it’s normal for them to nurse all the time, sometimes more than once an hour. Really.
6. Almost all moms will make enough milk if they nurse often enough, but for a small number of moms, this isn’t the case. Low milk supply is a real thing, and if you have it, you deserve good, kind, thoughtful help.
7. Tongue tie really can impact breastfeeding. Tongues that are tied down can’t milk the breast properly (leading to low weight gain) and can cause a lot of pain.
8. Tongue tie isn’t always the problem, or isn’t always the only problem. Breastfeeding difficulties are usually multi-faceted, which is why all moms deserve the skilled help of a good IBCLC.
9. I wish all good lactation consultants were covered under insurance. But we are not there yet. Please spend the money to get good help. Most lactation consultants don’t cost more than a good stroller or a baby swing. Most lactation consultants will spend two or more hours with you and provide follow-up.
10. Most breastfeeding problems can be solved by going back to basics. If your nipples hurt, you probably just need to change position, shape and hold your breasts, or unlatch and start again. If you aren’t making enough milk, you probably just need to nurse more frequently. Start with the basics before assuming anything more complicated is going on. Trust biology, your body, and your baby.
11. Lactation cookies and herbs can really help, but they are only helpful if combined with other treatments for remedying supply issues.
12. Breastfeeding isn’t meant to be done alone. Find your tribe. Go to a breastfeeding support meeting. Find moms online who have babies your age. It can make a huge difference.
13. Some babies sleep long stretches and fall asleep easily. Some do not. It (usually) has nothing to do with how you are feeding your baby. It’s usually just genetics and temperament.
14. There is no magic age when babies should stop nursing in the middle of the night. Some babies need the nutrition well past the first few months, and many like the nighttime connection for years.
15. You should breastfeed for as long or as short as you want. It is entirely up to you (and your baby).
16. It is NEVER anyone’s place to judge a mom who chooses not to breastfeed. There are so many reasons why a mother might make this choice, and none reflects poorly on her mothering or her level of care for her child.
17. How much you pump doesn’t always reflect how much milk your baby takes at your breast. Most babies take more than the pump extracts; some take less.
18. Working and pumping mothers deserve all the respect and love in the world.
19. Exclusive pumping moms do too.
20. Babies who never latch are rare, but this does happen, and it is one of the hardest things I have witnessed as a breastfeeding helper. These moms deserve the right to mourn the loss of at-breast feeding, but they need to know this doesn’t make them any less a breastfeeding mom.
21. All mothers have a right to feel whatever they feel about how breastfeeding went for them. All feelings are normal. All feelings are real.
22. Whether or not you breastfed or were breastfed matters in many ways, and in many ways it doesn’t matter at all.
23. Breastfeeding, above all, is love. It’s one of many ways to exchange love with your baby, your toddler, or your child.
24. Children need to grow up seeing breastfeeding. It makes breastfeeding normal. It teaches them breastfeeding positioning, behavior, and more. This is one of the key ways we can increase the breastfeeding rates in our country.
25. Breastfeeding is normal. Breastfeeding is intense. Breastfeeding is simple. Breastfeeding is beautiful.
Wendy Wisner
Telling Mothers the Truth About Breastfeeding
/By: Wendy Wisner
(This was written in response to the recent New York Times article, which I don’t want to link to here. Google “overselling breastfeeding” if you haven’t read it and want to.)
I have listened to mothers weep over how difficult breastfeeding is, or how much they hate it, dread it, want it to end.
I have helped mothers get through to the other side of breastfeeding, which usually includes varying amounts of pleasure and love.
But I have also helped mothers make the decision to end breastfeeding.
I never gloss over their feelings of loss and regret: these are feelings they need to feel and work through.
I don’t think it’s helpful to tell a mother she shouldn’t feel these feelings, that she needs to move on, or that breastfeeding doesn’t matter anyway.
A mother’s breastfeeding experience lives in her bones. Most (but not all) mothers have a visceral and primal urge to breastfeed. When it doesn’t happen for whatever reason, it can feel earth-shattering.
This is not a feeling EVERY mother has, but when a mother has it, it shouldn’t be disregarded. Women need support to work through these feelings.
I also never downplay the benefits of breastfeeding. I never say breastfeeding isn’t important for babies and mothers. It is. Its short-term and long-term health benefits are confirmed by research (despite recent claims in the media). Every major health organization stands by this.
I will not lie to a mother and tell her breastfeeding doesn’t matter. Because it does, and she usually feels that it does, even though weaning may be the best decision for her and her family.
I believe I can relay this to a mother who stops breastfeeding without hurting her feelings or shaming her. How? By being a good listener, by showering her with love, and by honoring her feelings.
Here’s what else I tell a mother who chooses to wean:
There is more to mothering than the food that you feed your child.
Breastfeeding is just one of the many choices you will make as a mother, and it is the sum total of choices that contribute to the health and well-being of your children.
Breastfeeding is not the only way to bond with your baby.
You are a good mother. You are loved. You are doing your best. You are following your heart, and that is the best thing you can do for yourself and your child.
But I can do all that without diminishing the power of breastmilk, breastfeeding, and her feelings about it all.
Regret is a human emotion that is OK to feel. Disappointment is too.
I am sorry that some women have felt hurt by friends, lactation professionals, doctors, or others when they had to make the difficult decision to end breastfeeding, or when breastfeeding didn’t work out for whatever reason.
But we don’t need to skip over the facts about breastfeeding, or sugar-coat a woman’s feelings in order to be empathetic. Women are most empowered when they are given the whole truth, when they are armed with facts, when they are encouraged to feel the whole range of their feelings, and when they are allowed to speak their truth.
Source- Wendy Wisner -
