airminem:
I found it excruciatingly painful to breastfeed my baby even though they told me I was doing everything right and my baby was latching on correctly. After a few weeks of crying more than my baby, I finally switched to formula. But now I'm consumed with guilt. Everywhere I look, even on formula packages, breastfeeding is touted as best.
Have i made peace with my decision?

airminem:
I found it excruciatingly painful to breastfeed my baby even though they told me I was doing everything right and my baby was latching on correctly. After a few weeks of crying more than my baby, I finally switched to formula. But now I'm consumed with guilt. Everywhere I look, even on formula packages, breastfeeding is touted as best.
Have i made peace with my decision?

thorpido:
What really is the problem with the breas.tfeeding?Why is sucking so painful?
You need to find a solution to that first or maybe extract as an option.

thorpido:
What really is the problem with the breas.tfeeding?Why is sucking so painful?
You need to find a solution to that first or maybe extract as an option.

Abiagirl777:


most mothers experience it but won't complain because ''they r supposed to bear it",its as a result of dry/cracked nipples.the pain is nerve racking.
in ANC we were taugt to clean it with warm water and cotton wool everyday and apply oil it later so it becomes soft to withstand any forthcoming pressure.

Ujoan:


I think it's actually normal and most women experience it. You don't get bucked on relentlessly for days without bruising.

sisisioge:
You have tried. E don do. Baby is quite old enough to eat other things by far, some babies didn't even get breastfeed at all. Enjoy.

blank:
Oh, you reached 8months, you have tried. You can take a bow. However, if you are not constrained by work, express and put in a bottle for him.

I remember the first week of breastfeeding, I cried every time until it finally healed. Now, I am the one begging him to suck because I have so much milk to give.

Breastfeeding is overrated. But breast milk is not. Use a pump that you can manage the pressure and express for him. It's time consuming but it will reduce the feelings of inadequacy.

airminem:
I found it excruciatingly painful to breastfeed my baby even though they told me I was doing everything right and my baby was latching on correctly. After a few weeks of crying more than my baby, I finally switched to formula. But now I'm consumed with guilt. Everywhere I look, even on formula packages, breastfeeding is touted as best.
Have i made peace with my decision?
How old is ur baby?

Abiagirl777:
our experiences forces us to make certain decisions .breastfeeding is the best if only you can do it and your body allows you to do it.
really had it painful with my first so much that each time he cried for food i cried too of the pains,finally i went to hospital and was given injections,also told to keep putting the whole areola into his mouth gradually it healed.my case was worse because my son would never suck frm morning till nightime/food time because of thumbsucking,my breasts were always engorged .
nobody can judge you cos of it,na yoiu get breast, na you get baby,na you still get money to buy formulae.

blank:
Oh, you reached 8months, you have tried. You can take a bow. However, if you are not constrained by work, express and put in a bottle for him.

I remember the first week of breastfeeding, I cried every time until it finally healed. Now, I am the one begging him to suck because I have so much milk to give.
Breastfeeding is overrated. But breast milk is not. Use a pump that you can manage the pressure and express for him. It's time consuming but it will reduce the feelings of inadequacy.

mostyg:
Your husband should have been of help. Sucking shouldn't be for sexual pleasure only. He should help you to open it up for the milk to come out seasily for your baby.

Abiagirl777:


lol,really,unopened tips isn't the problem,an inexperienced tiny mouth not latching properly to the aereola is ?breastducts don't work like a tap,if you don't suck it properly,it blocks in the breast which is painful.
childbirth is better experienced than told,Joys of motherhood indeed.

olapluto:
Islamically, you should breastfeed for 2 years. Keep trying, even though your child is taking formula. It helps. Nothing stops your baby taking formula and breast milk, even if 5% of your baby's food is breast milk, then it is something.