Is breastmilk from EP beneficial

Question

Hello! I stopped latching my son at the 2nd week. I have been exclusively pumping since. I would like to ask if the breastmilk from exclusively pumping is still beneficial for my son? As i understand that latching will signal the body to produce the correct nutrients baby needs….  But I do not intend to latch anymore, so i am wondering if my breastmilk is still beneficial for him? Or is it the same as giving formula? I do not intend to try latching anymore… had a bad experience latching and LCs were not much help. Thanks in advance

Lena Tan · Answer

Hey Vanessa. Expressed breast milk is still great for baby! Definitely superior to formula milk in my opinion.

Vô danh · Answer

Hi Vanessa, I’m also fully feeding my son on EBM. Quite frankly I do not enjoy breastfeeding as my letdown is very fast and my son has difficulty keeping up. I do latch him occasionally to calm him down preferably after I have just pumped. I’d assume EBM is still very nutritious for your son so please do whatever works well for you !