Gave birth 2weeks ago, can I still try breastfeeding?

Question

I have birth 2 weeks ago, due to other medical conditions I had a c section. We had a rough start to breastfeeding. By day 2 I had a massive blood bruise on my areola and my nipple on one side. I was advised on day 3 to stop breastfeeding and to pump, feed the baby and supplement with formula. I was also told pumping shouldn’t hurt. It became painful and by the time we were discharged I was dreading continuing to pump. We decided to move forward with formula but my mom guilt is so strong and I feel bad every time baby looks like they want to latch. If I squeeze I do get some milk, is it possible for me to try breastfeeding again or no?

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absolutely possible, this is the time to try! nurse whenever she wants, though I'd use a nipple shields to help train if it hurts. I love lanolin for hrlping to heal damaged nipples, but I prefer boobease for general care. let her try for a few minutes before she's crying from hunger.  she'll try longer, and you'll respond faster. If you put her on when she's crying, you'll both just get frustrated

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Yes! I would say if the baby is hungry then give him breast milk first so your supply will increase but make sure to give him formula after because your supply may be low at first. Pump in between if you can so you can increase that way as well. Any milk you get pumping you can use instead of the formula after attempting to nurse him. Even if you end up having to supplement with formula, the bonding and breastfeeding will help. Some is better than none!

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Definitely give it a try! I had that with both of my babies even though I should have known better the second time. 🙄 Make sure you are getting a good latch and that baby’s lips are flanged out (like a duck, as they say). That is essential for breastfeeding success. I went through so many unnecessary problems that could’ve been avoided just by flipping out that top lip (they both have mild lip ties, but not bad enough that we needed interventions).
If you’re still healing, express a little extra milk and let it dry on your nipples after every feeding. It will speed healing and help avoid other issues, and works better than lanolin in my experience.
Good luck to you! No matter how it works out, you are doing a great job, mama. 😊

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yes absolutely its possible!!! just put baby to breast as much as possible and pump after if you feel that the baby needs more. You can supplement with your own milk. Talk to a lactation consultant if possible (:

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It is absolutely possible! But I will also say that whatever method of feeding your child is best for you and your child is the right decision. I suffered from horrible mom guilt. With my first, breastfeeding was so painful. My pediatrician encouraged me to pump and that was great for me. (Obviously it's not the right decision for you though.) I had major mom guilt for switching, but it was honestly best for me and my kid. With my second, breastfeeding was easy, buttttttt I absolutely hated it! I breastfed for 12 weeks and then due to my hating it and needing to switch meds, I decided to switch to formula. My mom guilt wasn't as bad that time, but it was definitely still there. Do what you know to be best. If that means breastfeeding, go for it. If that means formula, that's absolutely okay too.

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Absolutely put that baby on that breast 🤗. Don't feel bad do what's best for u and baby

Gave birth 2weeks ago, can I still try breastfeeding?

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