Who's planning on breastfeeding?

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Croc-O-Dile said:
I want to breast feed so bad, but just in case I can't I have a couple cans of formula. I also have to get TONS of dental work done after I have her. (Pregnancy has sucked the calcium out of my teeth. So even though I take a calcium supplement, brush my teeth every day, etc. I still have really bad cavities in some of them. There's a name for this, cause it runs in my family, but I can't think of it atm) But when I go to the dentist they have to overdose me THREE times on Novocaine for it to even touch me. So my MW said it'd be safest for me to FF her until the Novocaine wears off just so I don't risk it entering her system. KWIM?

I also have a pump and breast-flow bottles for when I go back to school and so my mom/brothers can feed her.
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wouldn't you be better off expressing and giveing her EBM instead of formula?This way it wont affect your supply xxx
 
xUniquex said:
Croc-O-Dile said:
I want to breast feed so bad, but just in case I can't I have a couple cans of formula. I also have to get TONS of dental work done after I have her. (Pregnancy has sucked the calcium out of my teeth. So even though I take a calcium supplement, brush my teeth every day, etc. I still have really bad cavities in some of them. There's a name for this, cause it runs in my family, but I can't think of it atm) But when I go to the dentist they have to overdose me THREE times on Novocaine for it to even touch me. So my MW said it'd be safest for me to FF her until the Novocaine wears off just so I don't risk it entering her system. KWIM?

I also have a pump and breast-flow bottles for when I go back to school and so my mom/brothers can feed her.
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wouldn't you be better off expressing and giveing her EBM instead of formula?This way it wont affect your supply xxx
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Actually, I'd never thought of that. My MW just said FF so I didn't even question it. :dohh: Thanks, that's actually a really good idea!
 
No problem!!Sounds like your MW is a bit slow :haha:

If you start expressing early one you can build up a store in the freezer (it lasts 3 months) so will be easier for you (less pressure) if you have to have dental work done often.

I'd definately advise against mix feeding as it can interfere with supply big time..plus you will prob find baby perferrs the taste of your milk!

Glad i helped!
 
I already have a little stash in my freezer.
and I just started BF, Its good to have!
 
I've been breastfeeding my LO for nearly 8 weeks.
It's amazing and i absolutely love the special bond with her :cloud9: Though i haven't had an easy time of it lol, i've had Mastitis multiple times and there were days where i just wanted to give up... but i am SO glad i didn't!

I do keep formula, bottles and steriliser in the house though, and after week 3 i'm very glad i did, my nips were so cracked they'd start to bleed at the start of every feed, and i didn't want my LO swallowing my blood obviously lol so she had i think 2 formula feeds, and 6 bottles of EBM that i'd frozen before hand.
I think it's a good idea to keep all the FFing kit in the house, because you never know what could happen.

Breastfeeding is not by any means easy at first, the first month or so is difficult for many reasons, but stick at it! It's soooooo worth it :happydance:

xxxxxx
 
Its not difficult for everyone. I had mastitis once the whole year i breastfed my son, and my boobs only hurt during that one time and before i got my milk and 2 days after i got it..
 
not saying it'll DEFINITELY be difficult, but i think it's fair to say no-one can deny the first month is a bit of a challenge!
xx
 
well I am at it 17 months now and did have sore nips at the start because no one told me what this cream i needed was and I wasn't clued up at all. Loads here have the advantage of help and knowledge just from this site alone. I am glad my son choose it when he was born :)
 
I'll be bf lo because of the benefits and the bond, I know that ff is almost the same as breast milk now but just the fact that its powdered milk and not the real thing iykwim? puts me off it because its synthetically made , I'll be getting the ameda double pump for storing milk and so that oh can feed him too, I know bf can be a challenge but I think its more than worth it :flower:
 
vaniilla said:
I'll be bf lo because of the benefits and the bond, I know that ff is almost the same as breast milk now but just the fact that its powdered milk and not the real thing iykwim? puts me off it because its synthetically made , I'll be getting the ameda double pump for storing milk and so that oh can feed him too, I know bf can be a challenge but I think its more than worth it :flower:
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Very far from it and will always be. :thumbup: one comes from a cow and has no living cells in it and a lot that cant be replicated for one. Sorry I aint putting it down but thats the truth, it will always be miles from the real thing.
 
Wow I think its really great how many of us are wanting to BF! :) My family looked at me like I had 3 heads when I said I wasnt FF :haha:

Is anyone a bit wary of getting the boob out in public though? Im pretty self conscious so Im getting a BF cover so I dont feel uncomfortable. I imagine after a while I will stop using it though xx
 
i'm terrible really - i mean i'm due in like 20 days - and still no closer - i have a few cartons and bottles (etc) packed in my hospital bag.. but no idea what i'm going to do.. guess i'll at least try and have a first feed with her, see how it gets on :) and go from there.. ohh i feel so unorganised!
xxxx
 
Dragonfly said:
vaniilla said:
I'll be bf lo because of the benefits and the bond, I know that ff is almost the same as breast milk now but just the fact that its powdered milk and not the real thing iykwim? puts me off it because its synthetically made , I'll be getting the ameda double pump for storing milk and so that oh can feed him too, I know bf can be a challenge but I think its more than worth it :flower:
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Very far from it and will always be. :thumbup: one comes from a cow and has no living cells in it and a lot that cant be replicated for one. Sorry I aint putting it down but thats the truth, it will always be miles from the real thing.
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yea that's what I mean too I just don't like the fact that its there to replicate breast milk when you can give the real thing! :flower:
 
Exactly why waste it :) Then your boobs wont be sore holding it in. I remember at the start having WIlliam empty them was such a relief!
 
Wow, lot of other teenagers wanting to breastfeed. Go you if you do! I have breastfed for 17 months now, most amazing thing I've done.

I'm going to work be working with teenagers soon at antenatal clinics discussing breastfeeding and the benefits. I hope it goes okay!
 
i dunno if it's already been mentioned, but apparently soon it's going to be illegal in the UK to tell someone to leave a public premises (Eg. starbucks) for breastfeeding - they'll also not be allowed to force you to feed your baby in the toilet - unless they have a specicifically designed area for breastfeeding and even then, they can't force you, just advise you it might be more comfortable..
thought it was relevant for this thread - especially as it can be a bit humiliating when places say "can you feed your baby in the toilet or move on" - personally i wouldn't wanna eat my dinner in the toilet!
xxxx
 
Dragonfly said:
Exactly why waste it :) Then your boobs wont be sore holding it in. I remember at the start having WIlliam empty them was such a relief!
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oh i know what you mean, im waiting for ella to wake up for a feed because im so uncomfortable lol.
 
Certainly aob1013, I work with people of all ages. But considering I'm a young mum myself, I also want to work with teenagers. The rates in my area for breastfeeding are shocking, we want to help promote breastfeeding with younger generations.

Allier276 - Correct indeed and very helpful. As of April 2010, when the equality bill changed women cannot be challenged for breastfeeding (or bottle feeding I may add) in a public places or premises within England and Wales. Member of the public or shop workers no longer have the right to ask a women to stop feeding her child in a public place. It is now seen as a womans right to 'discreetly' breastfeed anywhere.
 
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