breast feeding

[sembkc2006]

So me and my fiance think breastfeeding is just not going to work. We travel a lot and are hardly ever home. We go to his parents and my parents home a lot and also to our friends homes. We also travel to friends out of town and go on out of town trips. We just think with the way we do things that breastfeeding is going to be a huge hassle and even if I try to pump I think its going to be to much. I feel like people will look down on is for this. I am a nurse and I know the benefits but what is everyone's opinions...

[linz724]

Its what u think is right for u, but i tend to agree with the other ladies that life has a way of slowing down when it comes to adventures when a newborn comes.

[ericatoday]

It is possible but can be more difficult some infants breast feed every 30 minutes sometimes. But it is possible to do with a cover and pulling over every once in awhile most babies sleep in the car. Formula is expensive and I believe that's the only downfall. I did jot breast feed my first and was and is still perfectly healthy. So its up to you. My friend just had her second baby she breastfed the first for 7 months but isn't breast feeding this one and nobody looks down on her. Formula fed babies are more common now and anyone who says something rude to you cans shove it.

[mummainoz]

Each to their own. Its not compulsory and its a personal choice. It has to suit baby and you. I formula fed after 4wks and my baby only just got his first cold at 14mths, he's not overweight,  he's very intelligent, and as a newborn to 6mths I probably spent about $50AUD a month on formula. I will be formula feeding this time and when the hospital asked me why I told them because it's my choice and that was enough. At the end of the day my dr and I know why and I've seen first hand that in my situation a baby can thrive just fine on formula. You're not any less of a woman if you choose not too and it doesn't mean you care any less about your baby. You really have to do what works for you and your family and ignore the pressure to suit other people's opinions when your a mum. Good luck!

[shanita_fort]

Formula is so expensive. I breast feed my baby. It's gotten much easier. Formula feeding may seem easier but it's not. You have to buy nursing water, cans of formula or bottles if you choose, make the bottle, etc.
Whatever you choose make sure it's your decision
You could try formula for the first 6 weeks while you recover and then go to formula if you like.

[GeekMom1213]

Are you going to be taking baby with you on all these trips and adventures? Feeding a newborn is a time consuming job no matter what they're fed with. Babies are hungry almost as often as they're sleepy especially in the first few months.
In my opinion though, washing all those bottles and carrying all that gear (and buying all that formula) is an enormous hassle not to mention the time spent mixing and warming, and all the sleep lost doing that prep and feeding in the middle of the night.
Nursing a baby can be tough in the beginning. There's a bit of a learning curve. But in the long run it's tons easier than the alternative. Studies show moms of breastfed babies get more sleep - and it's easy to see why they have more money, too.
When my son was an infant we were hardly ever home. I never stuck around the house, there was so much of the world I wanted to introduce him to. But with some practice we were both experts in nursing and we were able to go anywhere and do anything - when he was hungry it didn't slow us down a bit. Adjust the shirt, unsnap the nursing bra, latch... barely even a break in a conversation. Once you're an expert you don't even need to carry a cover around with you, which is nice - nothing says "look at me, I'm breastfeeding!!" like a bulky cover no matter how "cute" it is.

[blessedx2]

If you feel its not right for you, for whatever reason it simply isn't. You don't need to defend your choice or give reasons why or why not to anyone. Don't let what others will think make your decision for you. People are going to judge every single choice you make as a parent from now on..

[showard022]

There are awesome covers as well as being able to sneak away in another room. I never had any issues with it and I used to drive my husband 2 hours to and from work. I would just nurse him before we leave and once I got there. If you use a cover no one can se anything.

[WaitingForOct]

I mean this totally not rude, but do you think you will still be gone that much after having a baby? Even the first 6 weeks or so for recovery? It just seems odd to me you would be gone that much with a newborn. But anyway, do what's best for you. It might sound time consuming, but many of my family and friends tell me it's just as much time to bottle feed. You still have to bring everything with you, prepare bottles, sit and feed, and store them. To me, breast feeding sounds easier simply because it's just you and baby. Don't let anyone put you down for your choices. You will have a happy & healthy baby either way!