is it okay to bottle feed instead of breastfeeding?

im a ftm and my newborn’s almost a month old. ive tried breastfeeding during the first few weeks but stopped due to poor latch (due to inverted/flat nipple) that caused trauma to my nipples. im currently bottle feeding with BM and i cant help but feel guilty and super lost about not breastfeeding my LO. ive thought about seeing a lactation consultant but just didnt feel like it’s necessary. theres also concerns about going out and having to pump, making sure to feed just on time so the milk doesnt go to waste and stuff like that. #advicepls

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You do you mummy! Theres nothing wrong with bottle feeding your baby. Same as feeding baby with FM instead of BM. As long as baby gets fed, baby is happy! Mental health is more important. Its not like you never tried to breastfeed. Everybody’s journey is different. I have lots of friend who’s exclusively pumping and bottle feed their baby and their baby turns out fine, happy as ever. Maybe you can pump before going out, put it in a bottle, itll last 4 hours. Else i thinj you can use a cooler bag and put expressed milk in with reusable ice packs, itll last 24hrs in the bag.

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