FTM anyone else stop breastfeeding???

Question

I’m 5 days postpartum and feel like breastfeeding isn’t for me. There’s so many reasons but what do I do if I want to stop? Just stop and my milk will go away?? Please no judgement I have a lot of health issues and a lot going on. It seems too much with a newborn. Advice? Thank you!!

Answer

I’m 3 weeks PP I wish more people talked about how hard it is. My little girl will not latch so I have been exclusively pumping and feeding her through the bottle. It’s been three long weeks of uncomfortable, sore, bleeding cracked nipples. I’m 36 hours in since the last time I pumped and I’m sooooo miserable. Do what’s best for YOU!

Answer

I stopped breastfeeding when my baby was about a week and a half old. I really wanted breastfeeding to work out for us. My milk wasn’t coming in. I had the baby on a Sunday and we had our first pediatrician visit that Friday and the baby had lost more than a pound because she wasn’t getting anything, which explained her screaming fits those first few days. The pediatrician had me start supplementing with formula while still trying to breastfeed her to get my supply up. I had even went to an appointment with a lactation consultant, but my milk still never fully came in. I’m now almost 5 weeks postpartum and still have some milk in my breasts. At my 4 week postpartum visit with my OB, I asked about it and she said eventually the milk will dry up and for me not to stimulate the nipples. She said to wear a sports bra, and that if I wanted, I could take Sudafed to help dry it up sooner. 
I was bummed that I couldn’t breastfeed my baby, but at the end of the day, a fed baby is best and trying to make it work was way too stressful on me. Just know that whatever you decide to do for you and your baby, you’ll be making the right decision. Best of luck mommy! You’re doing a great job!

FTM anyone else stop breastfeeding???

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