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I really hate breastfeeding but I don't want to use formula because I'll feel like I failed. It's just become so painful…

I really hate breastfeeding but I don't want to use formula because I'll feel like I failed. It's just become so painful that I'm scared to feed my baby and it's starting to make me feel depressed. I don't know what to do.

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jaden_mylove

Jasmine

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y would u feel as if u have failed if u switch to formula? @olive77

olive77

Sam

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@jaden_mylove, because I really wanted to breastfeed my baby

jaden_mylove

Jasmine

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but if u have began to hurt and become depressed about doing it then ,try a different route.. I see a lot of moms on here breastfeed during the day and formula feed at night. Don't feel as if u will fail your LO,and being depressed will trigger more problems. @olive77

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yazmenn

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Maybe you can pump. Maybe that'll be a Lil easier on you. And formula is not failing your baby! FED is best!!

jjbutton

Jessica

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You shouldn't feel bad if you chose that method of feeding. However, if it's important to you to breastfeed, see if your insurance covers a lactation consultant or go to a La Leche League meeting. They can help you. It shouldn't hurt once both of you learn how to do it. Good luck!

mommacharla

Charla Cook

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I felt that way too. I kept going for awhile longer and pushed through the pain. Eventually I had to give up on breastfeeding because working full time and staying up most of the time with a newborn is exhausting and I just didn't seem to ever produce enough to satisfy him. Breastfeeding is a beautiful bond, but there is no shame in formula feeding. It is available for a reason. As long as they are fed and healthy how could you be a failure?

sweet.twisted.logic

Christine

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My baby refused to take breast milk, even in a bottle. My supply ended up drying up within days. I feed him Similac Non-GMO for sensitive tummies now. As first I thought I'd failed too, but then I realized that he's probably healthier drinking the non-gmo formula over my breast milk anyway!

Will your Mom be in the delivery room?

Will your Mom be in the delivery room? My mom made it sound like she was gonna be in the delivery room when I give birth, and quite frankly, I would just like it to be me and my fiancé. It's our first, and I want to share that special moment with just him. I don't want to hurt her feelings, and I know this is something she would really like to be a part of. So I feel bad telling her no.