So yesterday I made the decision to switch from breastfeeding to formula for my 8 day old.

It wasn’t an easy decision but after 8 days of cracked, bleeding and blistered nipples. they hurt so bad I couldn’t even sleep on my side. my body and mind had just had enough.

I’d end up screaming in agony and tears strolling down my face as I tried getting her to latch onto my nipples, after endless midwife appointments of them showing me new techniques and a ‘correct latch’ every time I came home it’d be wrong again.

Anyone else done this? I feel selfish for switching her but I couldn’t do it any longer mentally or physically.

Also I feel like I have been shamed for not being able to breastfeed and that I ‘gave up’ too easy.

Just looking for some reassurance that I did the right thing. Both me and baby are less stressed when feeding and she seems to be doing well. I just feel bad now because I’ve been told I’m selfish and unfair on my child.