Breastfeeding Do's and Don't's

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Re: Breastfeeding Do’s and Don’t’s

@LucyMay

Thought I’d provide another perspective here.. breastfeeding for us did not go very well. I had cracked bleeding nipples and a really painful episiotomy scar (my stitches came undone and it was basically an open wound down there). I was also on antibiotics for the scar, and lost all my appetite. Anyhoo.. all this took a toll on my milk supply and my poor baby was starving. We tried everything for 3 weeks, but LO was losing weight at an alarming rate and my supply was the same. Finally started supplementing with formula, and she has been thriving ever since.
Those first few weeks were the worst of my life.. instead of bonding with my baby, all I had was horrible guilt that I wasn’t making enough milk to sustain her. I was so keen on bf.. never thought it would be this hard. Right now I’m trying to bf as much as I can, but formula makes up a significant portion of her milk intake.
I’ve come to terms with it. Ultimately making sure your baby is happy and eating well is what matters. Just thought I’d put this out there.. I wish someone would have told me this when I was struggling.
Good luck Reha, hope you have an easy labor and a happy, healthy baby

Glad things worked out for you, that’s the most important part. You’ve nothing to feel guilty about - if it’s any consolation, I had no supply issues yet I topped up the babies’ feed with formula whenever needed. The baby is perfectly fine and super healthy but you’re right, in the middle of all the pro-BF mama’s out there, sometimes you do end up feeling a bit low for doing things differently, however it’s your kid and you shall always do whatever is best for the two of you, period.