No. You are not a bad mother for using formula. You are ensuring that your baby is nourished and doing what you can to preserve and maintain a close and loving relationship with her.
I can't speak to the logistics of switching to formula as sam was formula fed from birth as my milk just never came in... They do suggest that the HA formulas (nan in particular) are closest to breastmilk in consistency and easier to digest so that could be a good place to start.
Wriggly baby on my lap - have to cut this short. You may want to consider just taking a break and letting your nipples heal and perhaps going back to BF later... either way, you've got to do what you've got to do for the good of the family as a whole.
No way!!!! Huge hugs I understand completely how you're feeling, I walk around for months justifying why I am formula feeding my babies I suffer from so much guilt about it...
You have given it the best shot and you want to feel happy and enjoy your new baby and if BF is'nt doing that for you well kick it to the curb, no-one should have to suffer through pain and anger..I was diagonsed with PND and i can honestly say that fighting a lossing battle with BF did'nt help... if it is becoming distressing depressing you and your baby will be so much happier going to formula. She may put on weight intially but my bubs are'nt overweight and are mostly formula feed, and if she does what the ..Anne Geddes calanders don't feature skinny bubs
I have used Nan on the MCHN recommedations, but I know a lot of people who use S26, talk to your MCHN and see what she suggests. She may even have some samples.
Goodluck and please don't feel guilty.
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