Mum guilt 😔

I had this. When I gave birth I wanted to breastfeed but she just weren’t latching properly I kept trying but she wouldn’t have got enough milk. However, I got sepsis and had to be on antibiotics and there was only one type and I couldn’t breastfeed so obviously I had to take them and not breastfeed anymore and actually I feel so much better for it, she’s healthy, only lost 2oz birth weight and got her weight up really quick by feeding her formula! Fed is best girl, don’t let anyone tell you any different! And if it makes you happier it’ll make your little one happier! I hope this helps🫶

Listen, breastfeeding takes it out of you. Nobody knows that better than you right now in your close circle, ok? :) Do whatever you feel like doing. If you want to keep combi-feeding and it works for you and your baby seems to thrive off it then do that until you feel like slowly reducing the breast feeds. If you feel like stopping breastfeeding sooner as you just can't take it anymore, then just make sure he is really taking to a good number of basic food items - say 5-6-7-8 things that you can rotate then a few (healthy) snacks (fruit/veg type things) that he loves too before you rely more on food. Whatever you do, consult yourself first and then let your partner know and anyone else that needs to know but first you and your partner. The others will find out when they see you. Don't ever feel guilty about your choice. Good Luck!

Remember the best choice for your baby is the choice that allows you to be at your best as you can’t pour from an empty cup your baby has had all that amazing colostrum at the start of their life plus 4 amazing months of breast milk you have nothing to feel guilty for!