My boyfriend booked a trip for us to go to mexico for a week as my push present. I have severe anxiety leaving my 7 month old with my mom. I know she will be in good hands but she’s exclusively breast fed for the most part but accepts bottles just fine. i have all my pumping parts packed and will pump when baby normally eats but i don’t want baby to forget me or have latch issues when i return!! any mommas ever experience this?
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I havnt had my baby yet so maybe I would feel different when she’s here but if you trust your mum then I would go for it. I’m not lucky enough to have any close family I would be happy to leave my baby with but I feel like it would be nice for you to spend time away with your partner because that relationship is important too and you will both come back so refreshed Mexico is beautiful! Or if you really don’t feel ready is there an option to move the date of the trip?

I think if your concern is latch issues, then at 7 months breastfeeding is pretty well established..
You could try and book with a lactation consultant, health visitors, or similar if you're really worried to get advice from them?