Would you have said something? - Page 2

[C-Charm]

Originally Posted by choli

No. I'd assume that she, like pretty much every pregnant woman in the world, is aware of the concept of breastfeeding, and made an informed choice about what she feels will work best for her family.

I actually don't think most people make an informed choice. However, I wouldn't have offered unsolicited advice either.

[pumpkin]

I would not have said anything.

She could be a cancer survivor. She could be desperately awaiting the birth of her child to start back on the only psych med that has ever worked for her and even Hales recommends not breastfeeding on it. You just never know.

If she asked about breastfeeding or something, then sure, share the joys and frustrations, but only if asked.

I had a young couple ask me in line at BabiesRus if we used a crib. The father didn't want to buy one. The mother did. Dad asked me where my baby slept. I think he asked me because she was in a sling. I was able to tell them that DD sleeps in bed with me and that we did not own a crib. I was able to tell them that because he asked. If he hadn't, I would have been intruding.

[ananas]

Originally Posted by annettemarie

I absolutely would not give unsolicited advice to a stranger. If she had opened the door, maybe. For example, once I was at Target with a baby and a pregnant lady who was completing her registry asked my opinion about bottles, and I said I never used them and we had a nice conversation about breastfeeding. But I wouldn't just bring it up.

I completely agree. If they ask, sure, if they don't, no way. Especially not with a stranger.