Breastfeeding or Formula?

[mixedmama]

Not meaning to offend anyone at all, but why would breastfeeding be 'not for you' if you haven't given it a go? I'm just genuinely curious..

I plan on exclusively breastfeeding Ava when she's here, and I just can't see anything that would stop me from giving her breast milk. It's completely natural and has so many nutritional benefits, you can't really criticize it. So much research has shown that it truly is best for baby. I know it may take extra effort and leave people with less time for themselves, but tbh a baby is only a baby for such a short amount of time, surely you could sacrifice your own time and effort to provide what is nutritionally best for them?

I understand formula feeding in some cases, but I don't understand why breastfeeding gets ruled out all together when it hasn't been attempted? xx

 

[QuintinsMommy]

I didn't BF because of alot of reasons,
I know if im honest on my own personal reasons people are going to get offend.
but who cares?
I didn't breastfeed because I already had to give my body over to being pregnant, I didn't want to feel like a cow. if your BF good for you, its not something I saw myself doing.
my son is a perfectly healthy formula fed baby.

 

[Youngling]

Not meaning to offend anyone at all, but why would breastfeeding be 'not for you' if you haven't given it a go? I'm just genuinely curious..

I plan on exclusively breastfeeding Ava when she's here, and I just can't see anything that would stop me from giving her breast milk. It's completely natural and has so many nutritional benefits, you can't really criticize it. So much research has shown that it truly is best for baby. I know it may take extra effort and leave people with less time for themselves, but tbh a baby is only a baby for such a short amount of time, surely you could sacrifice your own time and effort to provide what is nutritionally best for them?

I understand formula feeding in some cases, but I don't understand why breastfeeding gets ruled out all together when it hasn't been attempted? xx

Every1 is different and its just not for some people. Simple as that
xx

 

[Youngling]

I didn't BF because of alot of reasons,
I know if im honest on my own personal reasons people are going to get offend.
but who cares?
I didn't breastfeed because I already had to give my body over to being pregnant, I didn't want to feel like a cow. if your BF good for you, its not something I saw myself doing.
my son is a perfectly healthy formula fed baby.

I know what u mean about having to give ur body up, I didnt enjoy being pregnant and I enjoy FF and my son is also perfectly healthy
xx

 

[bump+me]

you can tell how much weight your baby is putting on when they get weighed weekly so therefore if baba has put a reasonable amount of weight on at nxt weighing then you can tell that they are getting enough milk from breastfeeding!!

and if baby is content after you feed them then they obv are getting plenty.

breast is best

 

[QuintinsMommy]

formula is better

 

[Youngling]

formula is better

Haha.
Not meaning to offend any1 but i really hate it when people say breast is best!! Grrrr it just makes people feel bad who have decided to FF. Talk about pressure pffft!
xx

 

[vinteenage]

I don't think people should be pressured into breastfeeding, but I do think it's important that they know of all the benefits that breastfeeding offers. Does formula cover the basic nutritional needs? Yes. However, breast milk is designed to change into what your baby needs most during a certain period of time. It can keep them from getting sick, allow them to gain antibodies the mother has, provides a more direct and natural form of nutrients...

Obviously you ladies have made your choice, but I'm sure there's other girls on here who are still deciding.

(Also, breastfeeding can help you drop that pregnancy weight, fast.)

 

[mayb_baby]

OK I was always 100% formula due to the ‘I'm not comfortable with it, It’s my body, my choice and I just don’t like the thought of my little boy sucking my boob’ but I have now decided I will try it, due to the benefits but I'm not 100% on that either.

 

[~RedLily~]

OK I was always 100% formula due to the ‘I'm not comfortable with it, It’s my body, my choice and I just don’t like the thought of my little boy sucking my boob’ but I have now decided I will try it, due to the benefits but I'm not 100% on that either.

If you find you're really not comfortable with it would you consider expressing? Even just one bottle a day. (not trying to pressure anyone btw).

 

[vinteenage]

OK I was always 100% formula due to the ‘I'm not comfortable with it, It’s my body, my choice and I just don’t like the thought of my little boy sucking my boob’ but I have now decided I will try it, due to the benefits but I'm not 100% on that either.

And you don't have to be 100% either way, there's time

You could always pump for a couple weeks (well, as long as you wanted!) as well if you're uncomfortable with baby actually feeding off the breast. I'd speak to your hospital and see if they have manual pumps they hand out, otherwise you can get a manual for about $30. Even if you do combination feeding, baby is still getting a lot of the benefits of breast milk!

 

[Natasha2605]

I FF. End of. It's a really personal decision, one that HAS to be made by each individual depending on themselves, not what people of a forum say.

BF just wasn't for me, nobody should have to justify their reasons for the method of feeding they use. Summer's over 16lbs and is bouncing with health. Any different from a BF baby? No. Who cares? As long as a baby is healthy, happy and loved that's all that matters. xx

 

[mayb_baby]

OK I was always 100% formula due to the ‘I'm not comfortable with it, It’s my body, my choice and I just don’t like the thought of my little boy sucking my boob’ but I have now decided I will try it, due to the benefits but I'm not 100% on that either.

And you don't have to be 100% either way, there's time

You could always pump for a couple weeks (well, as long as you wanted!) as well if you're uncomfortable with baby actually feeding off the breast. I'd speak to your hospital and see if they have manual pumps they hand out, otherwise you can get a manual for about $30. Even if you do combination feeding, baby is still getting a lot of the benefits of breast milk!

I think I will hire the electric one for 3 months as if I do BF I want to do it to 3 months at least but I think I will Pump/combo FF xxx

 

[LizzieC]

I'm personally planning on breastfeeding, but if all doesn't go to plan and expressing/formula feeding is more suitable I won't worry about change. I will admit the one aspect of breastfeeding I'm concerned about is not being able to know how much milk bubs is getting, that's not a problem with formula feeding

What I will say however, is it's easy enough to switch from breast to formula, but not so much vice versa. I always think it's worth giving it a go, even if it's just for the first few days, just in case you regret not doing so later

 

[Dragonfly]

I dont know why these things turn into justifying and bf vs ff when all the girl asked for was some info really as she seems to think breastmilk is just free when it has so much more benefits to it.

I must say I didnt wantto at the start but I did and it felt right and was the best for my baby and 19 months later I am still going and expecting number 2. breastmilk is the best for your baby no doubt about that. If you can try it at least just to give your baby the best start in life and it also benefits mum also. Theres plenty of support on sites like this and if you ask for it. I know not all areas are the same for support but it is out there for aware mums, I wasnt so aware as I was going to ff. I am glad I didnt though as I love breastfeeding.

 

[Dragonfly]

formula is better

 

[dani_tinks]

formula is better

It is when you can't BF, no need for the shakey head, its just her opinion!

 

[Dragonfly]

formula is better

It is when you can't BF, no need for the shakey head, its just her opinion!

True but where did she say that in that post? just said it was better and I am entitled to shake my head at that and its also my opinion to. Course formula is better than nothing.

 

[BessiiBoop]

on top of all the benefits it has for your baby there are also what it helps with you.
It helps combat female cancers,
you loose the baby weight quicker
you bond with your baby that much closer
apart from the cost etc

and with regards to the whole cant breastfeed, it can be difictult but its the same my gran and her sister both couldnt breastfeed as they had no milk my mum tried desperatly to breastfeed but couldnt as she had the same problem yet i fed my DD until she was 8 months and i'd have gone until she was older however i needed an oporation and was on strong antibiotics so had to stop.

I have every faith that i shall breastfeed this baby too as i found it a great way to bond aside from all the benefits to mum and baby

but if its not for you there is no shame in saying you wish to formula feed and you shouldnt feel bullied into it, as if your mind isnt 100% wanting too the baby proberbly wont latch properly and you'll get sore and be even more against it

xx

 

[RainbowDrop_x]

Why is it always the same people in these kinds of threads?

I tried to BF but unfortunately it didn't work out for me. My DD is FF and she is happy, healthy & thriving! I completely agree that breast milk is better for you're baby BUT it's only best if BOTH baby AND mum are happy..Happy mum = happy baby. Weather it be breast milk/formula milk or milkshake