helent1983
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I was thinking today about the reasons why I breastfed. I know it is the best for baby but when I first started out I can honestly say the reason why was the following:-
1. Didn't know any different - obviously I knew you could formula feed but I hadn't read about how to do it and HV hadn't explained so I just breastfed.
2. Didn't have any feeding equipment - I just didn't buy any while I was pregnant.
3. Money - I was going through a lot of money problems (well still am) when Archie was first born and with the cost of bottles, formula, steralising equipment it just seemed silly when breastfeeding is free.
The question of not being able to breastfeed never crossed my mind - I just thought everyone could.
Now the above don't matter as I think breastfeeding is the best thing ever for bonding, giving the best to baby etc!!
What are your reasons for breastfeeding?
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1. Didn't know any different - obviously I knew you could formula feed but I hadn't read about how to do it and HV hadn't explained so I just breastfed.
2. Didn't have any feeding equipment - I just didn't buy any while I was pregnant.
3. Money - I was going through a lot of money problems (well still am) when Archie was first born and with the cost of bottles, formula, steralising equipment it just seemed silly when breastfeeding is free.
The question of not being able to breastfeed never crossed my mind - I just thought everyone could.
Now the above don't matter as I think breastfeeding is the best thing ever for bonding, giving the best to baby etc!!
What are your reasons for breastfeeding?
xx