I plan on formula feeding but at my 34wk midwife appt she told me I should consider first feed from myself as that's what they prefer?! When I had my daughter there was no opinions etc on what should be done.
Anyone else formula feeding but planning first feed from yourself?

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They prefer the first feed to be from you because your colostrum has a lot of health benefits for the baby, it also helps to sooth baby after birth and it encourages skin to skin and helps with bond between you and baby. I was planning on formula feeding but after that first feed I decided to carry on breastfeeding but I know plenty of women who have fed for the first couple of days or just done the first few feeds in hospital and then switched to formula. You'll have no issue switching. I'd just go with what feels best for you :)

Miss_bubbles · Answer

Midwife said this but felt like they'd think bad of me if I don't. I expressed for my 1st but she was premature over 12yrs ago and I was so pressured for that. 2nd I tried breast feeding but she was having non of it
This time I just feel bottle will be better x

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@miss_bubbles I honestly wouldn't worry about what the midwives think. You may feel as though you don't want to do the first feed now but change your mind after baby is born, or you may not, which is fine. Just go with what you want to do at the time x

Claire Hams · Answer

They are not allowed to say that it is up to you how you want to feed your baby! X

Casey · Answer

I know they have reasons for “preferring” it but it’s upto you

Elle Taylor · Answer

I breastfed for 3 days before going to formula. They prefer first feed from breast so baby gets colostrum and it will help soothe and bond skin to skin xx

Kate Bodell · Answer

I’ve breastfed all of mine but I am planning on formula feeding this baby just for the sake of my sanity. I will try and combo feed for the first 2 weeks though x

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