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exactly the same here,never did it with any of mine and so want to do it now,i will try and see how it goes,even if its only for 6 weeks
I was conscious of breastfeeding in public at first, but you'll soon get into the swing of it. You can be so discreet that noone need know you're even feeding. It was very hard breastfeeding to begin with, I had cracked nipples, mastitis, blocked ducts and Ella would feed every two hours. I'm really glad I peservered though, it's the best thing I could have done for her and myself. The first 6 weeks are the worst, if you can get over that then there is no need to change to formula at that stage. I love breastfeeding Ella, the closeness of it is wonderful. Can't wait to do the same with this baby.
Yes already thinking about it and going to do it for as long as possible (6 months) My sister inlaw recently had a little boy (now 11 weeks old) and she is still breast feeding and he is very healthy and no colds etc, however she has 2 other friends who had babies around the same time and they only BF for 2 weeks and both the babies have had colds and are not very settled and a lot heavier!
I think it is important to build the immune system up but we are Women after all and will change our minds a thousand times before the LO arrive
, best to wait and see what you are comfortable with.
I think it is important to build the immune system up but we are Women after all and will change our minds a thousand times before the LO arrive
, best to wait and see what you are comfortable with.Dont feel like you have to BF, I know their is a lot of pressure on women to breast feed these days, with all the talk of it bosting immune systems and being so much better for the baby. I know a lot of places really give you a hard time if you say you want to bottle feed, but it really is your choice and nothing you should feel forced to do. Right through my pregnancy last time I planned to breast feed for 6 months. got an expresser and went along to an evening class run by the miswife on how to breast feed, was all prepared, then when I had Noah I got a spinal headache from the epidural which confined me to a bed for 10 days, I couldnt sit up or even tilt my head to see what I was doing or if he was latching on properly, in the end I had to give up and bottle feed, which really upset me and made me feel like a falure. However Noah got on really well with the bottle, OH was able to share some of the work (and the night feeds) and we were even able to go out and leave him with family without worrying about ahving to express milk. He has never had any illnesses and infections even a cold! he has always maintained a good weight and never had any problems at all.
So all I would say to you is by all means plan what your preference is and be prepared, but if it doesnt work out for you, you cant do it or you dont enjoy it dont feel bad about bottle feeding. I think whats most important is that you enjoy the experience and are relaxed. And if your finding breastfeeding is to tiring, painfull, hard work, then dont feel like your obligated to do it.
So all I would say to you is by all means plan what your preference is and be prepared, but if it doesnt work out for you, you cant do it or you dont enjoy it dont feel bad about bottle feeding. I think whats most important is that you enjoy the experience and are relaxed. And if your finding breastfeeding is to tiring, painfull, hard work, then dont feel like your obligated to do it.
hun if you really want to breast feed your midwife will give you all the support you will need dont worry but dont feel like you have to bf either remember its up to you if your not comfortable with doing it all the time maybe just try it for first couple of weeks and if not happy you can always switch to bottle at the end of the day you must do whatever your comfortable doing that way you and baby will be happy 
i will not be bf as i cant even stand the thought of it and know i would never be able to do it but thats my personal choice hats off to those who can do it
i personaly cant xxxxxx
i will not be bf as i cant even stand the thought of it and know i would never be able to do it but thats my personal choice hats off to those who can do it
i personaly cant xxxxxxVicky_Gazerimmer
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Sorry if this sounds ignorant but I have noticed alot of ladies using the term OH what does that mean?
I haven't even considered the option NOT to breastfeed.. I know not everyone likes the idea but I can't really understand why.
I know people have problems but the stories you hear about babies not taking to the breast confuse me - why would a brand new baby with no conditioning refuse something that they are instinctively programmed to do to survive? I appreciate that sometimes medical difficulties prevent breastfeeding but I couldn't bring myself to CHOOSE to deny my baby the best food available to them or myself the chance to bond with him/her.
Not trying to lecture anyone here, you all know the arguments, just explaining my personal feelings..
I know people have problems but the stories you hear about babies not taking to the breast confuse me - why would a brand new baby with no conditioning refuse something that they are instinctively programmed to do to survive? I appreciate that sometimes medical difficulties prevent breastfeeding but I couldn't bring myself to CHOOSE to deny my baby the best food available to them or myself the chance to bond with him/her.
Not trying to lecture anyone here, you all know the arguments, just explaining my personal feelings..
I am doing a course to help other woman to continue breast feeding. I nearly gave up breast feeding my self but i kept going one day at a time and we got there in the end.
I learned the other day a babies tummy is the size of a walnut when first born... , the teacher said she belives most of the problems with unsettled new born babies is tummy pain from the amount of formula they are given after the birth! The tiny tums can not handle the hugh amount of fulid.
Dont be worried about feeeding in public or with friends, if they see any thing they are looking too hard!!!
I under stand its not for every one but at least give it a try......
There is lots of surport and help available if you do have problems.
Jadie
I learned the other day a babies tummy is the size of a walnut when first born... , the teacher said she belives most of the problems with unsettled new born babies is tummy pain from the amount of formula they are given after the birth! The tiny tums can not handle the hugh amount of fulid.
Dont be worried about feeeding in public or with friends, if they see any thing they are looking too hard!!!
I under stand its not for every one but at least give it a try......
There is lots of surport and help available if you do have problems.
Jadie
Isn't choice great? I think that no matter what people say the final choice is yours. I breast fed my first two children and plan to try again. (I said try) as i know of people who wanted to but found they couldn't for different reasons. They were still fantastic mum's! As for support? I think there is more support now than 16 years ago when i first breast fed, and they just introduced mother and baby rooms then! Fantastic.....Oh people always understand when you tell them you want privacy to feed...I never had to explain..just said i wanted privacy to feed! no problem! Good luck.. and don't worry.. your choice!
