Organic baby formula

So I’ve planned to breastfeed for the second time though this time I have implants I am worried that I may not be able to for any reason. I want to be prepared so make sure I have a non toxic organic formula to hand for my baby should it be an issue for me. Im based in the UK, is anyone able to recommend some to me? Thankyou x

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I use kendamil organic😊 lots of green poo’s but that’s normal with this formula🙈 little one is piling on the weight!x

Thankyou for the suggestion! Xx

Hi lovely! My sister also has implants and is planning on breastfeeding. She was told if the cuts to insert them were underneath or through the armpit then BF shouldn’t be a problem!

Also, just would be worth noting that, legally in the UK, all infant formulas have the exact same nutritional value to them so it’s more a brand preference than anything. I know you can get Kendamil, Hipp & Aptamil all have an “organic” range. Most organic formulas emphasise having prebiotics, DHA, ARA & lutein in them to be the closest likeness to breastmilk but 90% of all infant formulas have these added in anyway. Definitely worth just reading up on individual brands’ ingredients and going from there. You’ll also want to make sure that whichever formula you choose, it won’t be hard to get hold of. We struggle big time with our Kendamil babies at the nursery I’m in as Tesco, Sainsbury’s and Asda never seem to have it 🙄 I usually end up going to boots on my lunch break and even that’s hit and miss 🤦🏻‍♀️🫣 xx

Ran out of space 🙈…

That’s not to take away from Kendamil - it has such high recommendations and reviews! It was more just to make sure whichever you go for is something you can easily get hold of. Nothing worse than running low and not being to find it anywhere. My son is on prescription formula and it’s a nightmare as no chemist stocks it and delivery of it takes forever and we’ve run out plenty of times and had to rely on the hospital’s own supply - which they said seems to be quite common for the milk he’s on.

Good luck on your BF journey! Xx

I now exclusively breastfeed but originally babies were on special prem baby formula which was making them super sick .. Kendamil was highly recommend and when discharged home we transitioned them to Kendamil . Highly recommend. X

So my implants are half under the muscle and half over it’s called dual plane. That’s why I was worried if I would be able to breastfeed or not this time around. I have breasted before and it was very successful and I loved it. I do intent on doing it again should it not be too difficult for me. Thanks all for the suggestions re kendamil. I appreciate it. Thankyou.

Nourishing Traditions: The Cookbook That Challenges Politically Correct Nutrition and the Diet Dictocrats https://amzn.eu/d/d69GIIf

This book has a few formula recipes

I used nanny care. Not organic but doesn't have any whey, which is processed and may be hard to digest. I used that for 4 months, until BF was established (baby had a faux tongue tie).

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