I want to quit breastfeeding.

I am an exclusive pumping mum. Baby doesn't want to latch since birth (tried a lot of times before giving up). My baby just turned 7 months old. I pump every 4 hours. Supply is generally fine, enough for my baby. Sometimes it won't be enough though especially on days I feel stressful, the supply would drop. These days, I have a very strong desire to quit breastfeeding. I am a working mum too. My work sometimes requires me to be out for a long time with no chance for me to pump on time (can't find the right place right time) which results in me having blocked milk duct and can be painful. Most of the time at work too, I need to rush my pumping and could only pump for about 10 to 15 mins, and which could also lead to blocked milk duct. At home, I would pump for 30 minutes max. My work can be really tiring too. I have to go to work at 530am in order to avoid traffic congestion to reach workplace before 7am. And most of the time too, I have to work until so late. It's really really really exhausting. The worst is always having to wake up in the middle of the night just to pump (on top of waking up min 2 times too for baby's feeding). It's tiring, really. I barely get enough sleep. I have a very very strong desire to quit breastfeeding. But the mom's guilt stops me each time the thought comes to mind. I feel like my life right now revolves around having to pump, finding time to pump, pump, pump, pump. I really want to quit breastfeeding. #dontjudgemeplease

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i feel you sis.. always pumping, no time to mingle with others.. few days ago my baby warded cz diarrhea.. first thing mom always at fault of not taking care of what we eat 😔its not like i asked for it 😪also it's tiring have to think about if i have enough milk for next sesh.. then to pump need to wait baby to sleep first.. body ache.. whatever choices, you do you okay..

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2mo trước

Yes priority given to your mental health as well mummy and physical health as well So that you have time for your baby I took the decision to quit breastfeeding because of exhaustion and no place at work to pump Was feeling guilty but i get to spent more time with baby rather than pumping,cleaning the pumps As long baby is fed well 💕

Dont have to be sorry if it affects your life. If you want to quit, that’s your choice coz its your life. You are not less of a mom if you give your baby formula milk. Try mixing with formula first if you still have the mom guilt. But whatever happens, its not the mom’s fault ☺️

11mo trước

thank you for the kind words, mummy ❤️❤️