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[–] 64 points 7 months ago (4 children)

Fed is best.

If you can breastfeed, that's fantastic! But don't be ashamed if you're struggling to produce milk, it's quite common and you shouldn't avoid formula out of fear. It's far worse for a baby to go hungry!

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  • [–] 17 points 7 months ago (2 children)

    I produced enough milk for the entire country but the midwife winced when she saw the cracks. Yes, nipples can crack, people.

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  • [–] 5 points 7 months ago

    This is the answer. A fed baby is the goal. My wife exclusively pumps, and we supplement with formula when she gets sick or something comes up. The biggest reason I can give you to breastfeed instead of formula is that formula stinks. If you don't clean a formula bottle up in time it reeks. A half empty bottle of breast milk can sit out a whole day and doesn't smell much worse.

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