This is the answer. A fed baby is the goal. My wife exclusively pumps, and we supplement with formula when she gets sick or something comes up. The biggest reason I can give you to breastfeed instead of formula is that formula stinks. If you don’t clean a formula bottle up in time it reeks. A half empty bottle of breast milk can sit out a whole day and doesn’t smell much worse.
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faythofdragons@slrpnk.net 2 months ago
Fed is best.
If you can breastfeed, that’s fantastic! But don’t be ashamed if you’re struggling to produce milk, it’s quite common and you shouldn’t avoid formula out of fear. It’s far worse for a baby to go hungry!
Twinklebreeze@lemmy.world 2 months ago
starlinguk@lemmy.world 2 months ago
I produced enough milk for the entire country but the midwife winced when she saw the cracks. Yes, nipples can crack, people.
wreckedcarzz@lemmy.world 2 months ago
It’s like a baby tooth. Put it under your pillow and you’ll have a suprise in the morning!
Madzielle@lemmy.dbzer0.com 2 months ago
I nursed my son and got Mastitis. The doctor told me not to stop nursing woth that boob, and to keep using so it didnt reduce supply! I can still wince at the pain. Holy moly