Has anyone else felt as though health professionals have knocked their confidence in breastfeeding? I felt quite good about it all until I was told baby isn't putting on enough weight and I just feel quite inadequate and as though I'm not good enough. It's disheartening. My little one is 5 weeks old on Monday.
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Yes! I had a similar experience in the beginning. My baby is 4 weeks old and he lost 10% of his birth weight in the first week. I was so distraught they told me he's not getting enough and needs to be put on a feeding plan Ive had to record everything it's was very disheartening I felt like a failure. It did get better but I still have anxiety about not producing enough milk. You are not alone! Hang in there your doing great! Don't be too hard on yourself you just had a baby it's not easy. And remember every baby is different. Just try your best to relax as hard as it is. You got this! Im sure things will get better before you know it! 🫶🏽