How did you feed your baby?

Formula!

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Same! No shame about it either :)

I exclusively pumped for 10 months!

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How was that experience? I felt disconnected when I didnt have my baby on mty breast.

It was tough! I never even considered breast feeding for my own personal reasons but knowing all the benefits of breast milk, I thought pumping would be fine. It was so hard, so many times I wanted to give up especially when everyone would say, “why don’t you just breastfeed?” All in all, I would probably do it again if I had another child. It was worth it. My baby fought off RSV at 2 weeks old, doctors said he was able To fight it off probably due to breast milk.

Breastfeeding for 11 months

I exclusively pumped for a yr i hope to be able to breastfeed this next one!!

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You got this mama

I pumped for 2 months for each of my babies and formula fed. It worked great for us.

Breastfeeding exclusively for 6 months now. :) I was scared that having an emergency caesarean section would somehow affect my ability to breastfeed, but my son took to it right away and I am so happy he did; it is such a bonding opportunity, which helps me feel connected to him even though I couldn't bring him into the world myself.

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I too felt the same way when I found out I had to have a emergency csection and felt like I was taken the opportunity to experience actual birth. I searched high and low my second pregnancy for a doctor who would believe in VBACs and I was successful. Both were traumatic but worth it all!

Breastfed eldest til she weaned off about year and half. Second was slightly younger as I got pregnant and I was very ill. And breastfeeding baby x

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GO MAMA💕🙌🏽

Yay!!!

I love this picture.

BF son for 4 months then started formula due to poor latch and drying up but had an over 2 year BF journey with my daughter!

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Very close to my experience! Go Mama💕

For my son it was the same only breast fed for two months and my daughter I’m currently still breast feeding 5 months strong ❤️ I stopped formula only give her formula when I’m not around

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Sweeeet💕 im curious, Why did you choose to give formula when you were not around ?

What is the situation with the middle mother and baby? I’ve never seen that before

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Not sure the exact medical issue. But he has a trach in which helps with breathing. And because of that swallowing is an issue so he has a G-tube ( not sure the exact one ) so that food goes directly into his belly .

Formula feeding 💖 I had a lot of trouble with ny first little girl, bad latch, cracked nipples, very low milk supply and I found my mental health was just deteriorating. My 2nd little girl arrived and I pretty much knew straight away I would formula feed, she got some colostrum but since day 4 formula and I was and am happy with my fed baby and happy mum!

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Have you had your little one checked for ties? That’s the #1 cause of breastfeeding problems

I experienced the exact same thing with my son! I felt so guilty for so long and I felt terrible for not being able to give him breast milk. He has been formula feed since day 4 and I am finally feeling better about it (3 months later) I still get very emotional when people ask about breastfeeding 😓

I breastfed for 1 day and switched to formula in the hospital 😊

I breastfeed my first till about 6 months but also formula my supply was low always , and baby boy I breastfeed for about a month then I had gotten super sick and couldn’t continue but even if I would had continued my baby boy didn’t like the breast milk 😓

Formula feeding , son is 5MO , I tried bf and did so for almost 2 months but my supply ran out . I tried everything and he was soo hungry. We went through every formula and finally found one that doesn't make him gassy or make him throw up.

Bad latch but i wanted to brestfeed my baby so much....so I've been exclusively pumping for over a year now .... since he turned one I've been giving him whole milk too.

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😁😁😁thanks

Congrats on pumping mama!!

I did both depending on situation. Traveling I did formula. I stopped breast feeding my girl at 7 months then stopped pumping at 9 months.

My milk supply never came in which baffles a bunch of nurses drs and lactation consultants lol so I gave it all of one week shot while formula feeding and nothing ever came in.. dry as the desert lol so formula it was and baby is chunky and healthy

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Fed is best!

Yes!

I breastfed my 5 year old until she was 9 months. Ive currently been breastfeeding my 3 month old since birth 😇, the goal is at least till she's one.

Breastfeeding 🤱 my little guy since day one we’re almost 9 months in and counting our goal is to make it a year

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You got it mama

Breast fed my twins 🖤🖤

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Incredible!!

🙌🏽Wow how was that!? How long did you BF for?

Baby is one month old and been breastfeeding and supplementing with formula at each feeding. Hoping I can continue to breastfeed but my supply continues to be low.

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Thats great but try some lactation supplements to improve milk flow ! Legendairy milk on Instagram has some great supplements!

This picture is beautiful ❤

I exclusively breast feed my almost 4 month old daughter. Journey is going strong no sign of stopping 🙌❤

Breastfed, pumped, and supplemented with formula off the bat due to docs and nurses fearing health issues would cause low supply which would've exacerbated baby's jaundice. The formula coupled with a posterior tongue tie did cause supply issues, but after having it revised at 6 weeks, even though I had to go back to work full time, supplemention was successfully stopped. I'm now a SAHM and have been breastfeeding on demand for 6 months. It's the most exhausting, but also most rewarding job I've ever had. I have autoimmune issues, so I'm hoping my breastmilk offers her some protection in that regard! 😊

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Yes Mama👏🏾💕

I’m exclusively breastfeeding my almost 6 months old. My goal is to keep bf until he’s 2! Soon starting BLW so I’m very excited ☺️

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Yay way to go!

Exclusively breastfeeding my almost 5 month old. Had loads of issues to start with: cracked nipples, bad latch, vasospasms, and pressures by health professionals to top him up with formula due to weight loss, but I persisted and am soooo glad. I’ll continue to do so as long as he wants it. 💜

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Way to go mama!!

I'm the middle mama in that picture. My baby was born unable to swallow as her oesophagus didn't connect to get stomach. At 19 weeks old she's learning to feed orally, but takes very little so I have to use the tube for the rest. I use a mixture of expressed breast milk and high calories formula so she can catch up weight wise. Expressing, tube feeding and having a baby to entertain is hard work! I feel quite down about not having the option to breastfeed my baby a lot of the time. Anyone else have to feed their baby with a tube?

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First, things first your amazing for going through this journey with your daughter to 19 weeks💕. My cousin had twins and one of her babies suffered from that same problem and it was a tough journey. I helped several times with feeding when I came to visit but like all mamas have been saying “Fed is BEST!” No matter how your baby is being fed your getting the job done, keep up the great work mama💕

Formula Bottle fed. I cant breastfeed for multiple reasons.

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& that is okay “Fed is BEST!”

I am breastfeeding and giving my 2 month old formula. I know it’s frowned upon, and I feel so guilty. But my supply is not enough for her she wants more especially in the morning. And I barely get anything pumping after feeding her. Not even a whole once. Ive tried bars, cookies, teas, pineapple juice, etc. To increase my supply. I’ve felt so much pressure and shamed from so many people. I’ve tried really hard to make it happen and now I truly hate breastfeeding because it makes me feel inadequate and prevents me from bonding with my daughter.

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Girl, not frowned upon. You are feeding your baby that's all that matters. You get to still bond with your baby in a different way. Stay strong momma you got this!

I went through this process with my daughter and believe me your energy may also prevent milk flow. I had to spend more time with my daughter on the breast and even had a fee nights where we had to rush to buy formula in the middle of the night but I made it my business to be good so she can be good. I was able to push my supply for a full year. &&it is okay if you cant keep up...always remember “Fed is Best!”💕 your doing a great job no matter what!

I really wanted to breastfeed but I had to walk away at 10 days. It was complication after complication. Now my little man is formula fed.

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I know the feeling I wanted to too with my first born and I educated myself to be prepared throughout my second pregnancy

I had to stop after a few weeks as well. I felt guilty Bc the first question everyone asks: are you breast feeding🥺. It’s upsetting when that’s the main question and I simply had to stop so I felt bad. My daughter was born early and wouldn’t latch, had jaundice. I was able to pump a bit but my supply kept getting low. But we are doing great now with all formula and she still loves me the same 😊

My oldest daughter I breastfed her for 2 1/2 yrs. Would have been longer but it started to be painful and I had to start work. Currently still breastfeeding my youngest daughter 3months strong.

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Awesome

Both! Combination fed as she didnt latch on for a while then did then refused my breasts about week 13. Very happy and healthy baby

I exclusively formula fed from day one by choice for my own ease and to enable my partner full feeding capacity. It's been wonderful.

I am breastfeeding my 14 month old baby, I breastfed my now 5 year old until he was 18 month (one day he woke up and he was done) and my almost 7 year old I breastfed her for a month she was constantly hungry I had no life, up till this day she eats like an adult so she was bottle fed.

I’m still breastfeeding my almost 18 month twins :)

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Super hero!!

I breastfed my daughter for a little over 2 years

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Amazing

Combi fed for first couple of weeks then just on formula now. Went into it all with an open mind as didn't mind how my wee man got his food as long as he was eating 😅❤️

When he was first born he wouldn't latch properly so I did a combination of pumping and formula for the first two weeks (when I was completely exhausted) then when we reintroduced breastfeeding he took off. But he refused bottles, so it made going out really hard until he started purees at 6 months and solids at 7/8 months. Now we're still going strong breastfeeding (at almost a year!) But the first 3 months were so stressful breastfeeding. It took a toll mentally and physically. Now he's a bottomless pit when it comes to eating.

I wanted to breastfeed. I had so many complications with it. I pumped for about 3 month and eventually went to formula.

I did a combination of bestfeed n formula until 6weeks thn just formula

Exclusively pumped for 6 months!

Still exclusively breastfeeding my son at 10 months and planning to continue breastfeeding til 2 years!

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Yay amazing

3 months into exclusively breastfeeding my youngest son! Even continued feeding him threw having sepsis just after giving birth to him, thought to myself if I could get through being so unwell and still feed I can get through anything🥰. I did exclusively formula feed my first though! And the to be honest the bond between me and my boys isn’t any different, they are both crazy mamas boys💙

I breast feed my first for 22 months I got sick and was pregnant so I think my milk dried up. Had my second and started breastfeeding both till my oldest was no longer jealous of it. As long as he could have the expressed milk he didn't care to nurse. I breast fed my second son till 30 months. I stopped because my doctor want to switch up my pills and I couldn't be on them while breast feeding. I pumped and donated over 6000 ounces to different milk banks and parents over those 3 years. To help other mothers too.

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Wow! Go you

Thanks my goal was two years but he didnt want to stop broke my heart to wean him

I breastfed my daughter the first few weeks, then had to start supplementing with formula. My milk supply dried up at 7 mo, so she’s completely formula fed now. She’s happy, healthy, and thriving.

Formula but not through choice, my breasts had it all sitting there but it wouldnt come out and i had so many issues and bleeding and n so much pain i gave up

I’ve exclusively pumped for 8 months now 🙂

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Inspiring to see Mums still exclusively expressing! I've been exclusively expressing for 3 months now and hope to continue to a year 🤞

You are doing great! I set small goals. First 3 months, then 6 months, now 9 months. For me, the thought of pumping for an entire year was overwhelming 🙂

I pumped and formula fed in the beginning cause the first few days she had a oxygen hood and wires so that’s all we could do. Then I added breast feeding but mostly stuck with pumping and formula cause that’s what she was used to. Now she’s 8 months and she’s on formula and solids.

Formula and breast milk in a bottle for the first 3 months cause she was 6 weeks preemie and we had to keep track of her intake/weight gain. Then breastfeeding after that