Interesting question MC. I breastfed all of my other babies, so I am gonna give it a good ol shot again this time. HOWEVER I am not one to do it by the book, and have hungry babies (usually) so I will be expressing and supplementing from day 1 if required. I also give mine a bottle at night so I can go to bed early and get a little stretch of sleep. I don't leave the bottle till 6 weeks like they say cause my first point blank refused it, and I was unable to EVER go out without him
and the trauma of weaning him off the breast at 9 months was unbearable and he was admitted to hospital with dehydration......
I also am doing something that some people might think strange. I will be expressing a little colostrum before the birth to save in case bubba needs a little extra after birth. I have plenty, and will freeze it and take it in hospital with me as all of mine have needed a little extra in the first few days due to dropping blood sugars.
Having said all that, I may only breastfeed for a short time, depending on the SPD. The physio has warned me that it may not get better until I stop breastfeeding. I am not convinced, but will see how it goes.
My reasons for breastfeeding are simply that I found it worked for me, I enjoyed the convenience, and also the 'happy hormones' that you get when you feed. I liked the extension of being able to nourish my baby after it being born. I didn't like the sore nipples, the frequent exhausting feeding in the early days, and the 'tie' to having to be the one to do the feeding. BUT the seal of the deal has to be using an extra 500 cals a day and your tummy shrinking quicker. Been the only time in my life when weight loss was so easy!
What's your feelings on feeding MC? x