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Am I a bad mom for formula feeding?

I wanted to EBF but it hurt too much so I gave up the first day because I couldn't get through five minutes without crying in pain. Since then I've breast fed and pumped a little bit but now it's been 2 months and we just do formula. I tried to pump because I felt my breast getting full but not even an ounce came out.

I just feel shamed and made to feel guilty for giving formula even though I could've breastfed or exclusively pumped and I just didn't want to go through the trouble after a bad start.

Everyone who sees me give her formula or knows I do is always like "why don't you breastfeed?" Or gives me a judging look. I just hate feeling like a terrible mom.

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