Switching to FM - how to decide?
Hi, wondering if there are any mummies who decided to switch from breast milk to formula milk even though circumstances still allow you to continue with breastfeeding. How did you make a decision?
I was fully feeding my baby with breastmilk (EP) but started mix feed when she was 1 month as I wanted to drop my pumps. I was not getting enough sleep as I needed to pump every 3 hours due to oversupply and very bad engorgement. I am currently feeding her formula with once a day breastmilk (I pump once daily now) and will fully transit to FM once my breastmilk stops. Baby is 7 weeks. Although I am an oversupply mum, I decided to stop my breastmilk as it was too painful everyday due to engorgement and I did not get enough sleep (only 1 to 2 hours daily). I get to spend more time with my baby now after dropping my pumps, and I can also carry my baby against my chest (could not do it before because of the pain), so I do not regret my decision. Remember that mummy's health (whether physical/mental/emotional) is important too! If you are not well, who is going to take care of baby? Don't worry as baby will grow up well even with formula milk 😊
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