Breastfeeding
Do any of you soon to be mommies plan on NOT breastfeeding? I have always said once I had a baby I was not going to breastfeed. I have large breasts to begin with and I am not one of those people that really enjoys having big boobs lol. I have never wanted to breastfeed for many different reasons. A few weeks ago I started thinking maybe I will try it out for a few weeks while I am home and then wean the baby off before I went back to work. But now I'm thinking I don't even want to start bc of the pain and annoyance that you get in your breasts after you switch the baby to bottles. So now I'm thinking I will just forgo the breastfeeding all together and straight bottle feed. Does anyone else feel this way? And what do people say to you about it? I just hate when people try to convince me it makes me feel like I'm already choosing to be a bad mom =(
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You're definitely not a bad mom! So don't let anyone convince you otherwise - there are far worse things you could be doing to your child than not breastfeeding. My midwife made a good point that BF is like choosing to do natural or having an epidural..a decision that requires commitment and knowing exactly what you want. I think in order for you to be successful at BF you have to go into it with the mindset of, okay I'm doing this! A lot of mom's are misinformed or don't know much about it, so I definitely would suggest doing your research and asking all the questions. That way when baby comes you will feel 100% comfortable with whatever decision you do make. You're going to be a great mom. Again, don't let anyone tell you otherwise. ?
Youre not a bad mom..especially just because youre scared of the unknown. But its going to be painful regardless... when your milk comes in, ready or not, its like bam! On top of an amazing bond that only you get to form with your perfect baby, your boobs feel sooooo much better afterwards! Oh and dont worry about boob size... it doesnt really factor into the process much. Give it a shot, YOU may like it as much as your baby!
I'm going to breastfeed but that's just me. All I have listen to from my midwife is all the benifit and i think the best thing to do in ur situation is try. Give your baby the clostrum (described as liquid gold) and just go from there, at least your baby's getting the good stuff. That's all my mum did.
I have breastfed one baby and I'm definitely not an expert but I just thought I'd say that I actually really enjoyed it. I didn't experience any pain and it's much easier than bottles and sterilising. What I think really helped at the start was using medela Nipple Shields. They protect your Nipple and it's easy for your baby to latch on. If you are going to give breastfeeding a go I would definitely recommend them. I used them for the first couple of weeks.
Thanks for all the comments ladies. If I went through with the breastfeeding it would only be for a max 6 weeks bc i don't want to pump, too difficult bc of work, and it seems like by time baby and I get used to it it will be time to switch them over. Idk I just feel so conflicted. I feel like I know I don't want to do it but like people are just trying to convince me 24/7 (not you ladies) so it makes me feel bad
You're not a bad mom at all!
Breastfeeding is a true commitment. I was blessed with an over supply with my last baby. I am also a stay at home mom. I hated to pump! So I never did. Just strictly nursed. I breastfed my youngest for 2 years. The first few weeks sucked! I'm not gunna lie. I had cracked bleeding nipples. But after about 2 months we had a good little thing. I knew when she was hungry and I felt like s pro after I got over that first hurdle! I switched to formula with my first after 3 months and I really really regret it :(
Maybe just try it out the first few weeks or even at the hospital. And if it's something you don't want to do then don't do it. But your milk will come in either way do you'll have to go through drying up regardless. Big boobs don't mean anything btw. When you're engorged yes it'll suck but when they're not there won't be a difference. If you have any questions feel free to message me :)
I was only able to give dd breast milk during the first month. I never had the supply. It irks me though, that I am getting told that I must have been doing it wrong, but "it's not your fault, society just does not support breastfeeding". A month of breast milk can do wonders. Dd has a good immune system compared to another baby we know that was strictly formula fed from birth and who is only 36 hours younger than her. This is also just with dd getting breast milk 2 times a day with the rest being formula.