u/Thebubbles09

Formula Milk

Hello everyone! I’m 1 week postpartum, and I’m honestly finding breastfeeding really difficult. I’ll also be returning to work soon (I work from home), so I’m trying to balance recovery, work, and making sure my baby is well-fed.
I’ve been feeling a lot of pressure from people who believe a mother should exclusively breastfeed, and it’s making me feel guilty. I do breastfeed and I’m trying my best, but my baby doesn’t seem to stay full. I’ll nurse him, and within about 10 minutes he’s hungry again, so I end up supplementing with formula.

I guess I’m just looking for some reassurance. Is it okay to combination feed (breast milk + formula)? For those of you who have formula-fed or combo-fed, which formula worked best for your baby? I’m currently using Meiji.

I’d really appreciate hearing your experiences or any advice. Thank you!

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u/Thebubbles09 — 1 month ago