How do I stop?

Question

I decided I wanna bottle feed.. I don’t wanna breastfeed. I can’t keep track of his feedings, bottles are easier for me and my SO. 
So what can I do? Just stop breastfeeding?

Answer

As long as that baby is fed that’s all that matters pumping and nursing was hard for me With my first so I switched to formula at about a month old I just gave her formula and I was told to pump 2 times a day for 15 mins the slowly decrease it over a few days and it eventually stopped you will get clogged ducts most likely for a few days maybe a week so just take care of them so you don’t get sick.

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I think you are over thinking it.
You don’t need to keep track of anything.
As long as baby is content and wetting diapers they’re getting enough. You don’t need to monitor their intake. You’re causing yourself more stress than you need to. If baby cries or gives cues for hunger, you feed baby until they stop.

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What do you have to keep track of?? Baby fussed and you nurse until he is content? I think you are over thinking this!

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Is pumping and feeding an option? If so, if you're able to get into contact with a lactation consultant they could probably help you. I switched to formula when my baby was 6 weeks old if that's what you're asking about and I just talked to his pedi about how to transition him. If you have any specific questions I might be able to help you!

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First thing I would try is exclusively pumping. If you don't want to do that you need to choose a formula something more gentle for newborns/younger infants... If the baby won't take the formula mix half and half (breast milk and formula)... If baby will take it, and your ready to dry up your milk, I've heard cabbage helps with that (putting cabbage leaves in bra). And or the lansinoh therapearl you can make it hot or cold to soothe the engorgement and pain.

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If it’s just an issue of keeping track, there are apps that are tremendously helpful. I use one called Sprout and you can easily track which breast you started on each time and how long the baby feeds on each etc. It then tracks how often and how many times a day etc. 
If you’re dead-set on stopping, you should do it very gradually or you’ll face some extremely painful engorgement. First pick a bottle that’s appropriate for your baby’s age (if you haven’t already). Introduce formula a little at a time to make sure baby doesn’t have any issues with it. They recommend very slowly spacing out your breastfeeding sessions giving your body time to react and slowly decrease supply. 
 I Recommend talking to your doctor for tips as well. It’s actually not easy to do if your supply is high. You need to be very patient. There are things you can eat and drink to help dry you up too. Real peppermint and sage (tea or oil). I used “no more milk tea” that I got on amazon. I ate altoids (for the peppermint) and drank that tea. It takes a while to work but once it does, it kicks in big time.

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