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Exclusively Pumping?

Sa

Sa

I just want to say, I am still committed to making breastfeeding work, but it is very difficult. I have flat nipples, so I am using a nipple shield. Sometimes my baby will nurse like a champ, other times she won’t. We have been giving her a bottle of breast milk 1-2 times a day when she refuses to nurse. I just feel guilty because everyone acts like it’s wrong. I just want my baby to be fed and happy.

With that being said, what is so wrong with exclusively pumping? I get that it is difficult, but other than that? It feels so discouraged.

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Ra

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If your baby can't breastfeed, pumping is just fine! In fact it's more than fine! Feed your baby the best way you can. ❤️

Sa

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Wow, this has all been so helpful! Thank you for the kind words of support, they were so needed! I woke up from a nap to her refusing a bottle for daddy and eagerly wanting my breast. It made me feel so good! Glad we have options though. It just seems like doctors and lactation consultants don’t want to discuss exclusively pumping!

He

He • Mar 28, 2019
I did it while also working full time. And my job is very demanding so after a few months I was only able to pump on lunch breaks and as I left. Theres a Facebook group called exclusive pumping support or something like that and there were a lot of helpful tips. You can do this!

Sa

Sa • Mar 28, 2019
Right. Like why does something be hard make it wrong? Just because people might give up. I am staying home with her, so I know I would have lots of time to pump and could commit to it.

He

He • Mar 28, 2019
I had the same problem with my ob, his pediatrician, and lc. I finally just told them he was breast fed and never explained further. I was told so many times it would never be work, that it was too hard, double the effort.

MO

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You feed that baby however you can and want!!! Good for you sticking with breastfeeding and pumping!! Tell them all where to go and carry on doing what you, the MOM, feels is right.

He

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I exclusively pumped for 10 months and it fed my son for a year. It’s a great option for when traditional breast feeding doesn’t work out or even as a first choice. Whatever works to feed your baby.

Ho

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It’s not a life or death situation to not breastfeed. I’m not breastfeeding because I just don’t want to 🤷🏾‍♀️.

Ho

Hope • Mar 28, 2019
I turned out perfectly fine and have a wonderful relationship with my mother.

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Have you tried without the shield? I had one flat and one inverted nipple and nursing pulled them both out.

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🌹 • Mar 28, 2019
It was painful at first but if exclusive pumping is easier for you, definitely go for it!

Mi

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I exclusively pumped for 6 months. There is absolutely nothing wrong with it. My son couldn't latch and after 10ish weeks I gave up trying to have him at the breast and just pumped. He was fed and he grew and he had my breastmilk. Good job, momma! Keep it up!

Ka

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Fed is best! If adding a few bottles a day is how your baby does best then do it. Dont let anyone make you feel bad, exclusively pumping is great too! Youre doing great
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