#fed is best

[living400lbs]

"Fed is best. This isn’t just for babies. Everyone needs to eat, and food is a human right. It’s a privilege to be able to choose from various forms of food. It’s a privilege to be told to just eat the cookie because it tastes good. Some people, because of food insecurity, are thinking about how to get in their next meal. Some people are struggling with job security and have multiple mouths to feed and need a way to make their dollar stretch. I was once asked during an interview what was the key to health I could tell everyone. I simply replied “Money.” Because there is no universal way to be healthy. Needless to say, that wasn’t the answer they were looking for, and they finally got me to say “Eat a variety of foods,” but the secret really is money."

- from Live Nourished by Shana Minei Spence

[spacedocmom]

Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom If your "goal weight" requires you to starve yourself and/or push your body past pain thresholds with excessive exercise, that "goal weight" is neither a healthy nor a sustainable weight for you. Say no to toxic diet culture. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon 5:50 PM · Nov 2, 2024

[deepfakefart]

"fed is best," I whisper to myself as I eat the entire box of great value garlic bread

[eaglehorn]

I’ve been seeing this make the rounds elsewhere, and figured it was worth mentioning here as it seems useful.

Do you ever find it a struggle to feed yourself? Like, you find yourself so overwhelmed that you can barely form a thought past “I should probably eat something”?

Not only have some people written a cookbook for when you have zero spoons, but they’ve put the digital version online for free! (You can still buy a paper copy at most booksellers if you’re so inclined)

[aroundmyscars]

I just meal prepped for two lunches and I feel like a fancy influencer even though they would find the food I eat appalling

[coochiequeens]

First purchasing parents exploit women to have their kids then they exploit women who are able to donate their milk.

Challenges of Breastfeeding Surrogate Babies: Overcoming the Hurdles

By Harriet Collins- 2023-08-22

Top Takeaways

Breastfeeding is a natural process that provides babies with essential nutrition and protects them from infections and diseases.

It helps create a bond between mother and child.

Babies should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life.

Surrogacy can pose challenges for breastfeeding, but induced lactation is possible for intended mothers.

Induced lactation recreates the process of breastfeeding and requires advanced preparation.

Breastfeeding is not a choice but a necessity for the good immunity of future generations. Lack of awareness about breastfeeding in surrogacy cases can be a barrier. Intended mothers can lactate and breastfeed their surrogate child.

Quoting a recent article on WIONews, breastfeeding surrogate babies can be challenging, but it is possible. Breastfeeding is a natural and beautiful process that provides babies with all of their nutritional needs and helps create a bond between mother and child. However, some mothers may choose alternative feeding methods such as formula feeding.

Babies can start breastfeeding within the first hour of birth and should be exclusively breastfed for the first six months of life. During this time, no other foods or liquids should be provided, including water. This is important for the baby’s growth and development, as breast milk protects them from infections and diseases.

However, the journey of pregnancy and childbirth is not the same for everyone, and mothers may face numerous challenges. One such challenge is surrogacy, where a woman carries and gives birth to a baby for another person or couple. Surrogacy can be a complex legal and ethical process, and regulations vary by country and jurisdiction.

When it comes to breastfeeding a surrogate baby, it is crucial to carefully consider all aspects and legalities before pursuing surrogacy. However, it should not be a hurdle for the baby to receive basic needs, such as breast milk.

Dr. Manpreet Sodhi, a Consultant in Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Art at Paras Health in Gurugram, explains that intended mothers can lactate and breastfeed their child even without experiencing pregnancy. This is possible through induced lactation, which recreates the process of being able to breastfeed gradually and requires advanced preparation.

Dr. Yashica Gudesar, a Consultant in Obstetrics and Gynaecology at HCMCT Manipal Hospital in Dwarka, emphasizes the health benefits of breastfeeding and notes that it is a necessity for the good immunity of our future generation. In cases of surrogacy, lack of awareness sometimes becomes a barrier to lactation, as doctors and patients may not be aware that lactation is possible in such mothers.

Breastfeeding a surrogate baby is similar to nursing a newborn, and it is essential to provide the baby with the best start in life. Breast milk provides numerous benefits for the baby’s health and well-being, and it also helps strengthen the bond between the mother and child.

In consideration of all these factors, while breastfeeding surrogate babies may present challenges, it is possible through induced lactation. Intended mothers can prepare themselves for breastfeeding and provide their babies with the nutritional and emotional benefits of breast milk. It is important for healthcare professionals and patients to be aware of this possibility and to provide support and guidance to ensure the best outcomes for both mothers and babies.

Milk Banks are supposed to benefit sick babies or babies who lost their mother. Now families, wether that be a hetro couple or two non-women, that were able to exploit a woman for a bio baby could be taking from the supply that families in temporary crisis are dependent on.

[peachskull]

“Fed is best” is meant to be about baby feeding but I’ve been using it as a personal mantra against guilt over how I feed myself. Did I order Indian instead of doing something with the vegetables in the fridge? Fed is best!

Something I need to be reminded of often. Yes, I'm very lazy and also have executive problems up the wazoo (the difference? laziness is fun), but the cultural expectation of being productive every waking moment isn't healthy either. And the business of feeding ourselves is especially fraught these days.

[wifeyfemininity]

I may be the only Trad mama who won't breast feed her baby.. but I'm happy with my choice.

It Sure feels like I'm the only woman in the world now who chooses this and the epidural too.

Drying up was excruciating for me. It saved my mental health to allow myself to heal instead of prolonging the pain with my first. I don't need anyone to try to talk me out of it.

most FTMs plan on trying.. but not everyone has to stick with it.

[dinosaur-ears]

Today I'm wearing a real bra

with no easy-access clasps and no milk stains

I bought the cabbage leaves and peppermint tea

and I can finally try the medication

to help

me handle

motherhood.

Goodnight boobs

Goodnight food

Goodnight hungry midnight mood

Goodnight lanolin, goodnight dates

Goodnight ugly nursing tanks

Goodnight flanges, goodnight pumps

Goodnight whipping it out at lunch

Goodnight mastitis

Goodnight glider

Goodnight little nipple biter ❤️

[uwudonoodle]

[spacedocmom]

Doctor Beverly Crusher @SpaceDocMom Everyone's limits and needs are different. Stop beating yourself up because you have health issues that other people don't have or understand. I'm proud of you for whatever you were able to do today for your own needs, within your own limits. emojis: black heart, blue heart, masked, spoon 4:50 PM · Nov 11, 2024

[advoir]

I try to pay attention to how my cravings are trending because when my brain suddenly decides I can’t eat something any more, it doesn’t matter if I can’t afford more groceries. Lately the only thing I really want to eat is trash. So I bought ENOF shake-on vegetable supplement and Vade protein packs. At least I’m getting actual nutrition.

[sodacowboy]

autism breakfast small tortilla with peanut butter

[everydaydeeds]

Day 3706 - Fed is best! We were inundated with a ton of opinions about feeding babies coming into parenthood and have done our best to reject all of it so that we can figure out what works for our family and support the other parents in our lives in whatever works for them - whatever that may be.