From Breastfeeding To Bottle-Feeding: You’re NOT A Monster!

Posted by Tiara on May 9, 2012

I know moms who believe they’ve turned into ugly monsters because they had to stop breastfeeding.

Because they had to undergo breast surgery, they had to go back to work or they had to take medicines incompatible with breastfeeding.

Fellow moms, you are NOT a monster!

You did what’s best for your baby and yourself… Why continue breastfeeding if it gets dangerous for your and your baby? That would be turning into a monster!

Don’t risk your baby’s health, or yours, for a principle.

Breastfeed until you can and if you can. If you can’t (anymore), just don’t. There are solutions.

You can use a breast pump to feed your baby your milk through a bottle. Or, if you can’t use your milk (e.g. you’re taking incompatible medicines, had a mastectomy, etc.) there’s still infant formula to come into your help, or milk banks if you still want to rely on (other mom’s) breast milk.

What Happens If I Choose Or Switch To Bottle-Feeding?

Nothing happens. Your baby will feed on a different milk, but she’s not going to die, that’s for sure.

Stop worrying already! Your anxiety is what can really mine your little sweetheart’s health.

If you want my opinion, pick store-brand organic infant formula.

• It’s Store Brand: that means it’s cheaper but absolutely identical in nutrients to name-brand formula (i.e. Similac, Enfamil, etc.), and it can help moms and dads save up to $600 per year.
• It’s Organic: safe, genuine and healthy for your baby’s delicate growing body. Steer clear of chemical or OGM formulas; biological products are the safest pick to keep your baby healthy.

I used organic baby formila on Rollerbot when he couldn’t take my milk while I was on heavy (risky) antibiotics.

Also:

• Feed on demand: your baby is constantly growing, and you know— babies don’t eat out of pure gluttony.
• Keep your baby close to your skin as she feeds: babies don’t really need breast milk, they need their moms! Holding a bottle of organic formula is no excuse for physical distance: snugle your baby in your arms while you feed her, look her in the eyes and sing to her. That’s all she needs.

I kept Rollerbot close to my heart all the time when I bottle-fed him. His delightful smiles were my reward.

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