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Formula feeders...

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I was unable to BF DS because of milk protein allergy and latching issues. I was so depressed when I was trying to BF. Anyone who FF from Day 1? Were the nurses at the hospital mean to you? I am being induced in the morning and am still unsure if I am going to give BF a try or not. My DH is home on R&R and I am just not sure how BF will go after he leaves and it is back to being a single parent to a newborn and toddler.
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  • mrsolsenk12mrsolsenk12
    I had a "pushy" nurse in L&D who spent her whole time trying to change my mind but aside from her, no they were not (i gave birth in a very pro-bfing hospital).
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  • krissyh21krissyh21 member
    No, the nurses both in recovery and the NICU were supportive of my decision. Never once was I pushed. I was told they would get me a LC if i wanted one, then never brought it up again. It should be like that everywhere, shame that it is not!
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  • charmcitygirlcharmcitygirl member

    I didn't FF from the start (I BF for about 6 weeks).  But I will not be BFing this child and I have no qualms about it.  I have to do what is best for me and my family.  And so do you.  This is a decision that you alone have to make.  Please don't let pushy people at the hospital make your decision for you - or make you feel guilty about the decision you make.

    And good luck tomorrow!  

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  • xtencornfieldxtencornfield member
    Our hospital is very pro-BF'ing but they would never be disrespectful about a woman's choice to FF. Our's too will offer you an LC but if you say you don't want one, then that's the end of the conversation. I EP'd for 3 weeks with Ethan and had to supplement and then finally FF. This time around, we are just going to FF from the start (for many reasons). I don't expect to get any grief from the nurses.
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  • CMM05CMM05 member

    I have FF all 3 of my kids from the start.....never attempted BFing.

    I never had a nurse not support me. I was very upfront from the minute I checked in to L&D that I would be formula feeding, so maybe that deterred them from even asking about BFing? Just be upfront about it. It is your child and your decision :)

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  • firsttogofirsttogo

    The boys were born in a pro-BFing hospital, but the nurses were very supportive of what we wanted (I tried BFing, but had not a lot of luck after a reduction) I was never pushed and was given a TON of formula samples even!

    Gwen was born in a VERY VERY pro-BFing hospital, actually #1 Lactation Department in the state, and had the most LC to patient ratio. They were "extra supportive" of trying to pump for my preemie, and even gave info regarding milk banks and one even gave me "under the table Domberidone info" like who would prescribe it, but were also very supportive of my decision in the end.

    Just be nice, but upfront, and if you get a less than supportive nurse, ask the charge nurse that she be removed from your care! 

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  • Smudges*MomSmudges*Mom member
    I had no problem with any staff questioning my decision to FF. Granted, I was sick as could be, and it was known that DH was deployed (while LO was in briefly in the NICU, one of the staff put a patriotic sticker on his bassinet). So, my advice would be to let it slip that DH is home on R&R (yeah, BTW). That should buy you some extra kindness. And, frankly, if anyone gives you a hard time about it, get their name and report them. Yes, breastfeeding is typically best, but there are A TON of factors involved in your personal decision.

    Remember to get as much formula (and collars and nipples) from the hospital as you can! We used RTF for the first couple of weeks. It's more expensive, but less work.
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  • LIAngelLIAngel member

    I was never given a hard time about it at all.   But they did put a "I'm a BreastFed" baby in Ava's isolette.  I had to tell them to switch it to Bottle fed.  That was no big deal.  

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  • JillRock96JillRock96 member

    imagekrissyh21:
    No, the nurses both in recovery and the NICU were supportive of my decision. Never once was I pushed. I was told they would get me a LC if i wanted one, then never brought it up again. It should be like that everywhere, shame that it is not!

    This, exactly.  With Ava I tried so hard and did keep at it for the first month.  They were very supportive, and had an LC come to my room.  

    With the twins, I made it clear prior to my c-section that we were formula feeding, and that was that.  I actually had one very kind nurse come in the next day when I was having a really hard time -- she really supported my decision, which you don't usually hear for FFers.

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