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breastfeeding is nasty??

Not judging, just saying. I was talking to my cousin, (I'm 23, she is 28). And I was reeking her that I breastfed my son and I plan to do the same for my daughter. She was like really?? That is so nasty to me. Especially for girls.....??? I was like well it's a natural part of life and it was the only way to feed a newborn for the longest. She was like she would pump if it didn't take so long but she will never latch her baby on her breast because it feels nasty.
Here is my take. This world makes everything so nasty and tabboo. When actually some things are as normal as a plant growing into a tree. I feel like the women and men who find breastfeeding disgusting are so used to a woman's body being overly sexualized by society. Women get plastered all over TV with boob and booty showing, but you rarely see a guy showing some balls or penis. To me, this world is slowly crumbling.
In no way am I bashing anyone who chooses not to breastfed, I'm just appalled by the things we register as  nasty. Anything could happen at any time. And if formula was somehow tainted and could not be used for months until they figured out what was happening to it, some mothers would have NO way to feed their baby because their milk would be gone...when we are equipped to be able to feed baby at the drop of a dime.
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There are more nutrients in breast milk than there will ever be in artificial baby milk ( formula). Breast milk will never be recalled,  you will never have to worry about not being able to find clean water to make a bottle. Breast feeding helps reduce the risk of different types of cancer in both the mother and child, it reduces the risk of diabetes. The manufactures of artificial baby milk are desperately trying to replicate breast milk,  and they will never be able to. Also, there are no acceptable amounts of insect parts in breast milk, but there are in formula.  
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I love breastfeeding its so relaxing and the bind you get with your child is unreal I my baby is only 3 week and a day but I couldnt imagine not breastfeeding its so magical
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Saying its "nasty" sounds immature and judgemental. Maybe it was just uncomfortable or painful for her. I breastfed and used formula. The only problems I have w breastfeeding is women who refuse to show modesty and cover up. Just because its "natural" doesn't mean everyone wants to see it. Also women who are breastfeeding Nazis and are super hard on women who choose to use formula.  
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So immature to feel that breastfeeding is nasty. ..smh
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Wow that shocked me I've never actually heard anyone says it's nasty. I find that weird I think breastfeeding is amazing.how perfect our bodies are made to grow and nurture a baby.
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YES! I dont get it bfing is nasty? Like pregnancy isnt nasty in alot of ways?  Mucous plugs n bags of water n swelling n stretch marks n and being constipated for 9 months to poop during delivery? Sex cant be nasty? All kinds of fluids being swapped? Its all part of nature and bfing is how nature intended for human young to be fed!
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