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Jennifer Kogan, MSW, RSW, LICSW

Compassion Focused Counseling and Consultation in Washington, DC and Ontario, Canada

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It’s Okay if You Don’t Breastfeed

July 14, 2011 by Jennifer Kogan

As a mom who meets lots of new moms, I have noticed something lately. In my conversations with new mothers who breastfeed, there is an almost universal belief that breast milk is akin to the nectar of the gods. I hear words like “lazy” and “selfish” to describe mothers who choose to bottle-feed. Not surprisingly, women who choose to bottle-feed tell me that they feel judged, guilty, and not supported. Is breast milk better for babies? Maybe. But is bottle- feeding such a sin?

Filed Under: Articles, New Moms, New Parents, Postpartum Depression Tagged With: Breastfeeding, mothers, postpartum depression, self-compassion

The Case Against Breastfeeding

April 1, 2009 by Jennifer Kogan

I highly recommend reading the article below because it is still quite relevant today. Mothers are still told that breast is best despite the research and the need to support what’s best for mothers.

Filed Under: Articles, New Moms Tagged With: breast is best, Breastfeeding, parenting

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