Feeding

Don't stress, fed is best 🩷 Your best option is to try it out, if it doesn't work out then that's ok! It's not for everyone and sometimes it doesn't go as we planned. If it works out and you get on well with it you can look into getting a pump if that's what you want to do. I'm planning on BF but don't have a pump yet just in case it doesn't work out for me. Don't put too much pressure on yourself tho, you can only do what works for you x

I’d say if you’re unsure give breastfeeding a try. If it doesn’t work then switch to formula. That way you’ve given both a go and won’t regret or question your decision

Definitely try breastfeeding ✨ As said above, if after a few weeks you wanted to change your mind, that would be a *million* times easier than vice versa as you wouldn't be producing enough milk to start later (relactation is very hard apparently) x

I’ve bought one tub of formula and some pre made bottles just in case BF doesn’t work out. There’s so many variables that affect breast feeding and you can’t guarantee it’ll work so I’m just preparing for either scenario. Luckily I had family give me a pump for if it does work but you can always get one last minute if you need, Amazon works wonders for these things! Don’t stress it! 🥰

I agree with everyone else. Give breast feeding a try. You definitely don’t need a pump if you breast feed. I didn’t use a pump until my son was 11 months. I actually found the washing of bottles and sterilising and storing milk the most over stimulating part. Though breastfeeding can be intense at times, I think I would personally find all the washing and prepping bottles more stressful. As for taking an experience away from your husband, I wouldn’t worry about that. He will get plenty of opportunities to feed your baby solid food from 6 months. There’s also so many other things he can do with baby before then, if you end up wanting to breastfeed :) Try collecting colostrum but don’t stress if you can’t. I tried before birth but wasn’t successful. However after giving birth it came straight through and breastfed for 2 years.

With my first, I put so much pressure on myself to breastfeed so when I couldn’t produce enough milk, I felt like complete failure and it really affected my mental health. My toddler was combi fed for the first week and then solely formula fed after that, and he has honestly thrived. I am collecting colostrum this time, but I have made the decision to formula feed from the start, Please do not put any pressure on yourself, feed however you feel best. Baby will thrive either way 🥰

I didn’t breastfeed my first and won’t be breastfeeding this baby fed is best. Sometimes people can force it on you to try it but it’s up to yourself I’ve had no issues with my wee boy being bottle fed as long as they are feeding that’s the main thing doesn’t make you any better or worse of a mum for breastfeeding or using formula x

Thank you so much for all the advice ladies! 💝