How to deal with breastfeeding guilt?

Wow wow . You have done brilliant. It’s so hard. Almost 7 months breast milk is a dream for some people. Mine was the same because the nurse gave formula after birth because my daughter was on antibiotics . I used nipple shield and then she latched when she was one month and one week till four months and then she got fussy at breast and not taking bottle too. So frustrating journey. I am feeling bad about our journey

Hi Juliana, first of all great job! Since the baby is over 6months now, you must have started semi solids. She is getting food other thank your milk. Now, pls stop giving her milk bottle for few minutes (in usual time) while she starts becoming fuzzy, take her and try to breast feed. It may not work immediately but pls keep trying. I know pumping is a pain.

I remember the look of the nurse when I didn't allow her to give my baby a bottle just after birth. My baby was a bit underweight, but otherwise healthy. Luckily I had my midwife on my side, and she made sure baby latched and had his first good feed just after being born. Breastfeeding was very important to me. I still can't understand why they get so pushy about formula... I can only think it's the easiest way for them

Honestly the crash of hormones when you stop breastfeeding is real! And should be talked about more

It took me so long to stop, and I only pumped for two months! I cried so hard every time I made the decision that I kept going another week! But I HATED pumping so bad and my baby had reflux and screamed when not in my arms it's was just a lot.

Once I stopped and the hormone crash levelled off I was delighted with the extra time for my baby. Really most of the guilt is actually hormones You will feel so much better on the other side ✨