I'm really scared what do more experienced moms think?

Question

I'm scared that I won't be able to breast feed, I'm scared I'm gaining too much weight, I'm also scared to death of delivery, does anyone have any helpful words or advice??

Answer

Don't be scared about not being able to breastfeed, that's what formula is for. Neither my SIL or I were able to breastfeed. I bonded more once I gave up on trying to breastfeed/pumping (it would take me 3 days to get less then half of one serving of BM). Also on weight gain remember it can be lost afterwards. Delivery remember you don't have any control with it. The more willing you are to accept that you have no control and cannot change things the easier it is. You can have preferences but the most important part is a healthy baby. Too many focus on their wishes then just having a healthy baby.

I'm sure everything will be fine. I always prepare myself for the worst so I'm ready for all outcomes even if it's unlikely.

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The best piece of advice I heard about labor during my first pregnancy was that we are scared of pain because usually it means something is wrong. But in the case of labor and delivery, it's supposed to hurt. Hurting means that you're progressing. For some reason it gave me some piece of mind. And the more you can relax during labor the better it will be. Also breastfeeding is doable. The beginning hurts a little bit you'll get past that and it will be second nature. They will teach you at the hospital.

I'm really scared what do more experienced moms think?

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