Thank you for triggering my breastfeeding PTSD - but a bigger Thank You for reminding me that no breastfeeding journey is the same and that supplementing with formula doesn’t make you a horrible, negligent mother. I nearly lost my mind trying to breastfeed, and felt like an absolute failure because my body was unable to produce enough food for my baby and I had to supplement with formula from day one. I really wish I had been easier on myself and knew just how many moms actually struggle to breastfeed, so sharing stories like these make a big difference.
Thank you for triggering my breastfeeding PTSD - but a bigger Thank You for reminding me that no breastfeeding journey is the same and that supplementing with formula doesn’t make you a horrible, negligent mother. I nearly lost my mind trying to breastfeed, and felt like an absolute failure because my body was unable to produce enough food for my baby and I had to supplement with formula from day one. I really wish I had been easier on myself and knew just how many moms actually struggle to breastfeed, so sharing stories like these make a big difference.