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Breastfeeding? (Maybe a little TMI)

crystalc899crystalc899
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I really want to breastfeed (have to actually, very poor) but I have NEVER liked ANYONE being around my boobs... especially my nipples. Ugh, my fiance has always thought it was weird, but seriously, DON'T TOUCH THOSE! I don't know why I've just never liked it. That being said, I am worried that I won't be able to breastfeed. That it would make me too uncomfortable. 

I somehow let me grandmother talk me out of putting a breast pump on my registry (not that is matters, no one is using it anyway). She kept saying that it would be more uncomfortable than LO's mouth. I later found out, she never even breastfed, so how the heck would she know?? Anywho, I can't afford one (maybe a manual one but that would be it) so I won't have a choice but to do it the good old fashioned way.

So I guess I want to know if anyone else hates their nipples being touched and manages to breastfeed any way? I doubt very many others have that feeling about being touched there.... 

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  • crystalc899crystalc899

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    I don't have any issues with being touched, but let me tell you, if you choose to breastfeed, not only will you have baby touching...but also probably a good amount of nurses or lactation consultants.  While LO was in the NICU, someone inevitably would be giving me advice on how to do it correctly (which was very helpful!) and there would usually be a boob grab in there to show how I should be holding it, etc.  

    I don't have a problem at all with grabbing, I'm not the least bit shy either. It's the tickling, rolling, pinching.... pretty much anything with the nipples I can't stand. I'm hoping I can manage though. Even if we could afford it, I really don't want to use formula. I just don't think it is as healthy. 

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  • mom0716mom0716 member

    I'm not sure if WIC is available in your area... But if it is they can lend you a breast pump for the time that you need to use it. I just went to a BF class yesterday at WIC. You call and make an appt to pick up a pump after you deliver. So look into WIC if it is a possibility for you. 

    Being a FTM I am not sure how BF is going to be. But I am trying to have a positive outlook and make sure that I know as much as possible!

    Good Luck! 

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  • SallySunriseSallySunrise member

    I am not uncomfortable with my nipples being touched, but DS was never really able to latch onto me so I had to use this for 11 months.  May be the perfect solution for you!

     https://www.toysrus.com/product/index.jsp?productId=2901997

    I would highly recommend trying without first.  You may be surprised by how you feel about it.  Feeding your LO becomes a very natural instinct once s/he is born, for most moms anyway.  It may not seem like a big deal at all once you give it a try.  BUT, if it's as weird/uncomfortable for you as you're predicting, try a shield.  GL! 

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