How can I come to terms with my guilty feelings about quitting breastfeeding?

I too was struggling with breastfeeding. Each feeding time was a nightmare and both baby and myself would end up frustrated and crying by the end of it. It felt worse because my supply was low even though I ate all the milk boosting foods that are recommended and pumped every w hours. I was tired, frustrated with myself, angry at myself and I often cry during feeding/pumping. Within 2 weeks, I fell into post natal depression and started ignoring my baby when he was crying. Thankfully my sister was around to snap me out of it. I realized as much as breastfeeding has it's own beneficial benefits against formula milk, it wasn't worth the stress and frustration. I should have been happier and enjoying and experiencing the newborn phase. I switched to formula feeding ever since then and never looked back. There are of course relatives that nagged at me about being selfish for not breastfeeding but I turned a deaf ear on them. For the meaner ones who usually are farly- related from me, I'd usually "offer my son" to them and ask them to breastfeed instead. It's harsh, but I get my point across.

Accept the fact that this decision is best for you and your baby. Focus on the fact that you can now spend more quality time cuddling and interacting with your baby. I feel that ensuring that you baby feels loved and secure is the greatest gift a mother can give her child. If breastfeeding is not working out, you are affected, your baby is affected. You may even get so frustrated and upset that it may drive you away from your baby (to avoiding feeding him/her). This would be even worst that not being able to continue breastfeeding. The potential benefits of breastfeeding would only be maximized if both the baby and mother are benefiting from it. Speak to someone close to you who could understand. You can also contact this group: http://breastfeeding.org.sg/ They could offer support and information that may be able to help you get over your guilt. Take care!

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