A mother has revealed some of the “selfish” reasons why she chose not to breastfeed her baby.
First-time mother Beckey Gallivan said she has seen so many mothers judging those who choose not to breastfeed, but said she believes their judgment is “stupid.”
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Breastfeeding has many benefits, including meeting all of your baby’s nutritional needs, protecting him from infections and illnesses, and helping to build a strong emotional bond between mother and baby.
On TikTok, Beckey revealed that she chose not to breastfeed because she didn’t want her breasts to sag or look different than they did before she got pregnant.
She added that the idea of breastfeeding made her feel “weird and uncomfortable.”
“Thinking about it didn’t feel very natural to me, even though it’s the most natural thing,” she said.
“It disgusted me.”
The mother added that after hearing how difficult and painful breastfeeding can be, she didn’t want to deal with the mental toll it brings.
Beckey shared that she also chose to use formula so her partner could help her with nighttime feedings.
“I’m lazy and I don’t do it alone,” she said.
Beckey said she never wanted to breastfeed and doesn’t care that her reasoning only benefits her, not her baby.
“To put it simply, I just don’t want to,” she said.
Her video, which was posted under the username @becksgallivanwent viral, racking up 375,000 views on the video-sharing platform.
TikTok users rushed to the video’s comments section to share their thoughts, and opinions were divided.
One person said: “I think the greatest gift I could have given my daughter is breast milk.
“In my personal opinion, it’s such a small sacrifice for the huge health benefits.”
What are the recommendations regarding breastfeeding?
O National Health Service recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively (feeding him only breast milk) for the first six months, but it’s up to you to decide when you want to call it quits—and there’s really no right or wrong way to do it.
The NHS states that weaning usually happens gradually as the baby starts to eat more solid foods.
They note that solid foods should not replace breast milk, as there is evidence to suggest that breast milk helps a baby’s digestive system when processing solid foods for the first time.
“After eating solid foods, your baby will still need breast milk or formula as their main drink until at least their first birthday,” recommends the NHS.
“Cow’s milk is not suitable as a main drink for babies under one year of age, although it can be added to foods such as mashed potatoes.”
You can also combine breastfeeding with formula and the NHS says “phasing out” breastfeeding is often the easiest way.
For example, giving up eating during the day or at night.
After about a week, you might start thinking about ditching another one.
“If your baby is under a year old, you will need to replace stopping breastfeeding with bottle formula or (if older than six months) a cup or cup,” they say.
You can breastfeed for as long as you want, and although the NHS recommends breastfeeding your baby exclusively for the first six months, you shouldn’t feel like you can’t continue for longer.
The world health organization says: “Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended until 6 months of age, with continued breastfeeding along with appropriate complementary foods until two years of age or beyond.”
A second person said: “Everyone can decide their own priorities.
“I read the evidence on the health benefits of breastfeeding and that was the priority for me.”
A third person said: “As a midwife, I honestly don’t care how you feed your baby. What works best for your family.”
A fourth person added: “As long as your baby is happy and healthy, it doesn’t matter how you feed them.”
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