Lets Talk Gisele Bundchen And Breastfeeding
In case you did not see what Gisele Bundchen said about breastfeeding in Harper's Bazaar, she said that it should be a worldwide law that women have to breastfeed for six months. I could have written about this yesterday but sometimes I have to think about things and this is one of those times. I like to ask around and see what people think and to get some input. That is why I love your comments about these types of issues because there is no right answer.
I think Gisele meant well by her comments. That being said she comes across as a know it all of Goopster type proportions. The fact is that I don't think there should be a law that forces someone to do something they don't want to do. Do I think breastfeeding is better for a child than formula alone? Yes. BUT, I also recognize that many women are not able to breastfeed. I also think that formula has come a long, long way and is getting closer each day to breast milk. I also understand that unless you are fortunate enough to not be able to work and to stay home with your baby that even if you wanted to breastfeed that you might not have the time or energy.
The problem with celebrities making statements like this is they say they do it and assume that everyone is just like them. You know, rich with nannies and all the time in the world to not have to work and do nothing but feed the baby and exercise. That is not the real world. The real world is two jobs two parents or many times one with day care, errands, other kids, bills everywhere and an employer that will pay you for six weeks if you are lucky. That is the real world. Gisele's world is 50,000 square foot mansions and two massages a day and someone to change the baby after breastfeeding and not having to work at all.
Oh, and one other thing Gisele said was that she gave birth at home and immediately after giving birth got up to make pancakes for everyone.
