Why Do I Hate Breastfeeding Despite No Issues?

Switch to formula!
Your child will still be fed. You need to take care of you first and foremost and not give a shit about what anyone has to say about you not nursing her. Go ahead 👐🏽 love yourself!

Yes the bond comes waaaay later. The first 3-4 months are about feeding your newborn whenever and however long she wants. Your instinct to nurse her every time she cries is normal and expected. That’s what moms are designed to do. It’s definitely harder when you also have a toddler but it gets better as time goes on. It’s up to you if you want to quit but I don’t really see how bottle feeding is easier. With all the washing and preparing bottles it’s not really a time saver.

Breastfeeding isn’t for everyone. I’m extremely blessed to be able to EBF but I go to a mom group 1/week and many moms either chose not to right away and try it and don’t like it. For me, the bonding came around 4/5 months. I know my baby is going to be hard to wean because she’s so attached to me though lol. Maybe supplement and see how you feel. If it’s making you miserable, don’t do it. The most important thing you can do for your baby is take care of yourself too ❤️

Fed baby & happy relaxed mama is best. Whatever is best for you and your family.

I did it five years it’s hard at first lol.. I did it exclusively tho nobody helped me I just kept trying my husband went back to oil filed next day

Are you part of any breastfeeding support groups? They exist and have been super helpful for my anxiety! Putting baby to breast at every cry isn’t a bad thing, boobies provide more than nutrition and are the ultimate calm down tool too for many babies. You’re doing a great job! You’ve gotten through the first month, which is the hardest!

Is baby having about 6 wet diapers a day? Pooping regularly? Then baby is getting enough milk.

Some people hate breastfeeding, and that’s alright. Does it make your skin crawl? If so, you might have nursing aversion.

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Kellymom is my favorite breastfeeding resource. The website is super informative and the private group on Facebook is very helpful too. Lots of great supportive women.

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Hugs, momma!

All that above to say: I wouldn’t put much stock into your feelings right now. Forget the mom guilt but don’t give up too soon; especially if this time around is going well.

I think you have to give yourself some grace... and I’m gonna go against the main thread of comments here and say that formula may not be the magical solution. YES fed is always best. But here is some food for thought....

A) you JUST birthed a baby and therefore tons of hormonal and other physiological changes and fluctuations are occurring
B) your baby is telling your body what she instinctively needs every time she wants to nurse
C) your body and emotions are instinctively telling you that you need to meet that need
D) this may not be like the first time
E) you don’t have to love it.. there is a lot we do on a daily basis that we don’t love for the benefit of our children.

I promise you that it DOES get easier!! The first few weeks are the hardest BUT after those weeks I swear there’s something magical that happens and your nipples turn to steel and you gain more confidence in knowing what your baby needs. I also would HIGHLY recommend you take a postpartum depression scale questionnaire.

Yes the bond comes waaaay later. The first 3-4 months are about feeding your newborn whenever and however long she wants. Your instinct to nurse her every time she cries is normal and expected. That’s what moms are designed to do. It’s definitely harder when you also have a toddler but it gets better as time goes on. It’s up to you if you want to quit but I don’t really see how bottle feeding is easier. With all the washing and preparing bottles it’s not really a time saver.

I’m not fond of breastfeeding. I do it a couple times a day. Otherwise my daughter is on formula. Fed is best no matter what. Do what you feel is best for you. The first night/day my daughter cluster fed, I wanted to give up. I hate it. And I still don’t like it. But it’s convenient so I don’t fully stop

Girl, I hated breastfeeding. I hated the guilt I felt when swapping from breast to bottle. But, all of my babies were sooo much happier on formula than they were from breast milk. Fed is best!! If it makes your life easier, do it babe.

Put it in a bottle...

Fed is best momma. I have a love-hate relationship with bf so I know how you feel. ❤️ Whatever decision you make is best. Your mental health matters too.

I honestly never felt that breastfeeding bond everyone talks about, it was miserable for me. Don’t feel guilty, you need to do what’s best for you as well.

Switch to formula!
Your child will still be fed. You need to take care of you first and foremost and not give a shit about what anyone has to say about you not nursing her. Go ahead 👐🏽 love yourself!