Breastfeeding and formula

I would suggest at least trying it out. If it ends up being too much then you can always switch. Also probably a wearable pump so you can keep moving with your toddler. But if it becomes too heavy on your mental health then stop and transition baby to formula:).

Having a lactation consultant is a huge game changer. Most insurance covers it. Breastfeeding gives you the ability to feed on demand, which is nice. But establishing supply can be hard work. It’s really whatever you feel you can handle.

Talking to some moms who did formula turns out breastfeeding can be a lot easier. You can just do it at any point and do not need to prep bottles, warm them etc. so I would also say try and see!

I had two under two (my oldest was 19 months when her baby brother was born). I exclusively pumped for him for 11 months. I do have an oversupply, so that sort of made it easier (if you ignore the bout of mastitis I endured at 12 weeks postpartum 🫠😵‍💫).

My little dude was born 5 weeks early and spent 3 weeks in the NICU, so I was already pumping for him and didn’t bother trying to breastfeed. I exclusively pumped for my first baby for 12 months, so it was something I was already used to doing.

My second baby is monumentally more chill than my first, so every single thing has been easier this time around (other than navigating the extreme jealousy/rage of number 1).

Pumping REALLY sucks, but if I am determined to do something… I just don’t give myself any choice other than to do that thing… regardless of how horrible it may be for my own wellbeing. Definitely not saying that’s healthy or smart, but it’s how I get through all the miserable parts of my life and continue to function. 😂🤷🏼‍♀️

this makes me feel a lot more confident with breastfeeding when I give birth. I want to maybe exclusively pump how do I go about doing that right after I have him do I pump in the hospital or do it from the boob because I know milk doesn’t come in until a couple of days after birth. Also any tips on mastitis I heard it’s a real pain in the but!!

There’s an exclusive pumping support group on peanut. I also exclusively pumped for 11 months. The hospital will provide you with a pump there and the supplies you need. If you have insurance, they will also provide a free pump for you.

https://peanut.app.link/U5DP2HNodIb