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@Marnie Its the fact I can't physically do it, how is she expecting me to harvest colostrum and pump milk when it's just not there 😤😤😤 makes me so mad!! Xx
Deffo! There's definitely a misconception out there that it can be done "if you work at it" which is just not the case for some people! 🤷🏽♀️ sending love x
Honestly, the judgement is so bad! I’ve had breast surgery in the past, and my surgeon told me he had to sever my milk ducts during the procedure therefore I’m actually unable to breastfeed! I still get the whole “well you should still try” and almost feel judged for having the surgery in the first place. It’s awful. But you do you Mamma. 🩷 you’re doing an amazing job and how you choose to feed your baby makes no difference! My health visitor actually said to me yesterday bottle feeding is better for a babies Vitamin D consumption, so that was refreshing to hear! X
I absolutely HATE this!!!! I’ve already told a midwife if she doesn’t like my choices then she doesn’t have to be my midwife - it’s my baby, and my decision and I will not be pressured into doing something that’s not right for both me AND the baby! Also, other mums judgemental comments as well 🙄🙄🙄🙄 Everyone is a medical specialist on here if you mention anything about not breastfeeding with all their comments!
@Scarlet I've had it through each pregnancy, it's like their on commission or something to get as many mums as possible breastfeeding, they don't give a single care for the mothers wishes... I even had one midwife say to me "we won't force you to do it but you really should try" honestly makes my blood boil 😤
The commission comment is so true!! 😂😂😂😂😂 I have no medical reason for not wanting to breastfeed, I just want to be in the best possible position for myself, my baby and my husband, and I just don’t think I can handle the mental pressure of it, but I absolutely don’t feel bad for putting myself first in this situation! I would rather formula feed and be a better, more consistent parent and wife than force myself to breastfeed when I don’t think I could handle it! Any midwives if you’re reading this, sorry for ruining your day 😂
Do what's best for you and your baby. You can't provide what's not there. As long as you and baby are healthy and thriving mentally and physically that's all that matters.
@Scarlet Even if I could, I'd still choose not to, I've got 3 kids already, and I know I wouldn't cope with cluster feeding. I emailed the midwives a complaint about it, so sick and tired of it being pushed on me every time x
After having a c section with my first and being separated from him for over 40 mins as there was a delay in moving me from theatre into recovery they were telling me to put him straight on the breast but I could hardly move and I asked my partner to get the formula from my hospital bag and the Midwife was like "No No!" I ignored her and fed my son.
There's definitely some biases out there and it can 100% be forced onto you! (I receive the same treatment for requesting a csection birth🙄🙄) Only you know what's right for you mamma. 💪💪💙 Also, a thing I love to remind myself of, is no1 will ever know if a child was breastfed. After the first little while it no longer is of interest to anyone anyway! Xx