Stop breastfeeding, guilty or not guilty

I just gave birth 2 weeks ago, and I want to stop my breastmilk so badly. With the engorged pain, having to wake up every few hours to pump, and taking care of baby... I'm feeling all the anxiety and frustration. My friend made me feel guilty that why I didn't pull through the tiredness and give my baby breastmilk as it is the best for my baby. As my confinement ends in another 2 more weeks, my husband and my mum will not be around and I have to take care 24/7 of my baby with no help. I can't imagine to be taking care of my baby alone, with all the engorged pain and having to pump every hours. Am I being a bad mum for not pulling through the tiredness to give my baby breastmilk?

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Fed is best. Baby needs mom. Breastfeeding is tough! I breastfed my 2 kids until 3-4 years old and now starting again with a newborn.. it is STILL hard. Of course it gets easier, but what you need to access is your mental health. Can you continue to do this and also be okay? You know your limits. Remember ultimately, baby needs you well.

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