I'm not sure if I'll get much feedback, but I had to ask...

I'm going to be a ftm, due November 11th. I've never been too keen on the idea of breastfeeding, but I don't want to rob my son of those nutrients, so my plan is to pump and bottle feed him. That way, my husband can bond with him as much as I do, which is very important for both of us.

My question is, can I request to start pumping right away in the hospital and give my son a bottle from the get-go? Or will they make me try to breastfeed first?