NICU and breastfeeding

Gabriela

I unexpectedly had my baby early (34 weeks) and now I’m not sure if I want to breastfeed or not. I’ve been pumping and they’re giving it to him but they are giving him a bottle with formula as well which I don’t mind but I just feel like that’s going to make it harder for him to want to latch because of nipple confusion. I asked if they had to and they said yeah since I’m not producing enough milk. I’m also worried because once I get discharged I probably won’t be able to come often since I had a c-section and can’t drive as well as have a 3 year old at home who isn’t allowed to come. If he gets used to the bottle I don’t think I want to go through the extra process of pumping so should I just let him be formula fed instead? Or should I be trying more? (What can I try) They said he might be there for 2-4 weeks.