Feeling guilty

Yes I have moments of the same, but I am quickly realising that baby will be happy and healthy either way, it's a short period of time in their life and there is a lot more to parenting than the food you feed them. You're doing amazing mama and your baby is fed! Fed is best, always x

@Hannah I really appreciate that. I think it’s the pressures of everyone telling me breast is best. It’s really overwhelming!!

I feel the same that there is a lot of pressure and judgement from people when you tell them your feeding ur baby formula . But my baby is fed and growing healthy and That’s what matters

@Natala it baffles me that every single person has an opinion on how you should raise your child. Postpartum unfortunately means everything is getting to me

I wasn’t able to breastfeed my first and i definitely struggled to accept it, he’s 4 in July and how he was fed as a baby literally does not matter anymore🤣 fed is best 100%, you have to do what’s right for you no matter what anyone else says / thinks x

@Courtney that’s so reassuring to hear ♥️ thank you!!!! I have such bad mum guilt

I formula feed to! I felt like people judged me for it but whatever is best for you, baby will still be healthy and happy whatever you decide, my little girl is nearly 3weeks old.

Breast is best for baby whilst breast is best for mum. If it's not best for you (which I'm sure it isn't, as you opted for formula) then please don't feel guilty! 🫶🏻

@abiee makes me feel so much better that I’m not alone! Hope everything is going well for you ♥️🫶🏻

@Ellie unfortunately he stopped latching on so had no choice really because I refuse to starve my child 😔 but I would’ve loved to keep my breastfeeding journey going. Not meant to be I guess

I feel the same! 🥺❤️ My baby is 6 days and I can’t get over the feeling of guilt that my nipples are soo extremely sore sometimes I need to unlatch him to give them a break. And always concerned he isn’t getting as much as he needs

Exactly! So please don't feel guilty. You are doing so well, and you're doing it sleep deprived too. Stop being so hard on yourself x

@Ellie honestly thank you 😔♥️ it’s so hard sometimes

I have low supply so I give most of formula

@Bella is this your first ?

Nope! There is nothing to feel guilty for. You are feeding your baby, and caring for them. I formula fed my first and now am with my newborn, and am fully confident in my decision to do so as it is the right decision for me as a mother. Be confident in your choices as your baby’s parent 🫶🏻