Can breastfeeding and formula-feeding moms remain friends?
The following is a contributed article…
Since my friends and I have become parents, I’ve noticed significant differences in the ways we have chosen to raise our children. In the early months of my pregnancy, I didn’t it would have much of an impact on us because we had all been friends for many years. However, I soon realized that being the first breast feeder (amongst other parenting firsts) would introduce some new qualms within my group of friends.
The biggest challenge for me has been to find a way to explain why I chose to breastfeed, co-sleep with, etc. my daughter without my friends feeling as if I am implying that I’m a better mother or criticizing their parenting choices. Throughout my first year of motherhood, I found myself in this situation quite often.