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breastfeeding...or nahhhh....

so i dont wanna breastfeed (baby to ***) but i dont mind pumping and feeding from a bottle...is that ok or still "wrong" sense i hear skin to akin is comforting for the baby
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8744108 tn?1411750437
Baby getting breast milk is good no matter how it's done! Although I think it'll be really difficult sometimes for you if you're strictly only pumping and bottle feeding lol. Just that straight breast feeding is more convenient for you :) but whatever way you wanna do it is good. Strictly pumping takes away the personal bond, but at least they get the nutrients :)
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You could always bottle feed the breast milk and both of you have your shirts off. That way baby is still getting skin to skin
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10013575 tn?1410961435
Pumping and feeding to baby is great too! :) Anything you want to do. Personally,  I have decided to breastfeed exclusively for 4 weeks, then transition to pumping and bottle feeding since I have to go back to work. Research and take classes and decide what's best for you and your situation. Don't let anyone (especially family) tell you you're going to fail for not doing things like they want you to. You will succeed!  Good luck momma!
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