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Breastfeeding vs formula feeding

ababymaybeababymaybe member
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I had a hard time with BF at first and think my unhappiness with it really contributed to my developing PPD (pain, exhaustion since no one could take over feedings, feeling trapped in the house because I do not feel comfortable NIP... Etc). Now BF has gotten better - a little - but the PPD remains. I can't help but wonder if stopping BF might help. Did anyone find that it did? I just think it might be a relief both mentally and physically... But I feel guilty about wanting to stop, too....

 

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Re: Breastfeeding vs formula feeding

  • ksspiffksspiff member

    hey ababymaybe,

     my own breastfeeding experience was different than yours, but I do have some other stories to share, both of close friends.  One: BF was working well, but she just felt so tied down, so used, so "dried up" emotionally (awefull wording for  BF, but it works).  When she stopped, all of that went away.
    Two: a second child, BF and about 8 months PP. She was experiencing the anger of PPD (mad all the time, mad at husband, thinking about divorce even though nothing was wrong), she didn't want to do meds (and didn't see a doctor), so decided to wean and reevaluate after a month when hormones regulated. It worked for her. 

    Speaking to the guilt of quitting and going to formula, for our last 'Monday Check-in' we shared our experiences with BF, including troubles, guilt and dealing with that guilt.  It's great that you are getting help, just continue with an open mind.  If you do quit BF, with or without meds, you can find support here.

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    I totally know how u feel. Even though I felt guilty I realized tht bf contributed big time to my pdd. I had to do two things to feel better. One call Dr and got a low mg of zoloft. Two. I am still bf at night but bottle formula fed at night. This was never my plan! I can tell u bottle feeding took so much creature off of me and I didnt feel so trapped. Sometimes u just have to do what u have to do. U feeling better will be better for ur baby.
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  • JenWhite123JenWhite123 member
    I dont' have PPD, but I have had issues of feeling down. I am BF, but many times I've considered switching to formula.  With BF, I feel so tied down to the house, to DD, etc.  I just think that being able to get out of the house more and away from DD would help how I'm feeling.  DD is almost 14 weeks old, and I just can't seem to emotionally make the decision to wean her, although I have been supplementing her with formula more than I used to.......
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