Comments on: Making the Choice to Breastfeed or Bottle Feed

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Mon, 22 Aug 2016 18:53:22 +0000

In reply to Jennifer. I'm glad you were able to make it work! You're a boss, girl!

By: Jennifer

Jennifer — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 20:37:30 +0000

What a great comprehensive list! I’ve nursed, bottle-fed, and pumped at work and I found this list to be super accurate. For me, the best parts of breastfeeding were that it was so easy to feed my son at night (he wasn’t a great sleeper so a quick feed was vital) and the health benefits (he didn’t get all the colds that the other kids at daycare had). Pumping in general is not for me, but I had to pump during my lunch breaks at work. I wore a pumping bra that allowed me to be totally hands-free. I ate and fiddled around with my phone while I pumped!

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 18:14:10 +0000

In reply to Anita. That's a great idea! I never would have thought to use an old sports bra! Definitely going to remember that one! And that's awesome that you were able to get past that. I never have been able to, and I think it's awesome when women don't care about it! And yay for baby #2!

By: Anita

Anita — Fri, 19 Aug 2016 14:04:41 +0000

I actually love pumping! It was typically faster than feeding, and anyone could feed him. I used an old sports bra and cut two tiny holes in it, that way I don’t have to hold anything while I’m pumping….such a life saver! When I first had my son, I was so nervous and uncomfortable about feeding him in the same room as anyone. Once he was about 6 months old, I just didn’t care anymore. My baby needed to eat, and I needed a life. Hiding away in his room was just not ideal. I almost bf him for a whole year, but at 10 months old we learned that we were pregnant again. Once morning sickness kicked in, I just could not do it anymore. Good thing I had a hefty stash of frozen bm!

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:23:21 +0000

In reply to Ros Emely@StressFreeMommies. That is a great perspective! You definitely shouldn't have any regrets! It is hard to make the choice what's best, but when you do and it works, that's super important!! Thanks, Ros!!

By: Chelsea Johnson

Chelsea Johnson — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 18:22:42 +0000

In reply to Katie @ Clarks Condensed. Oh man, I respect women who are exclusive pumpers! That is impressive!! I'm glad you've found some nursing-friendly dresses! I loved that nursing clothes post you posted a few weeks ago!! Thanks, Katie!

By: Ros Emely@StressFreeMommies

Ros Emely@StressFreeMommies — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 13:46:37 +0000

Love this, there are definitely pros and cons to both, You just have to choose which one works best for you and your baby. I didn’t breastfeed my three kids and it wasn’t by choice but I worked with what was best for me and that was bottle feeding. I loved it and I do not have any regrets. Every mom should do what’s right for her and her baby 🙂

By: Katie @ Clarks Condensed

Katie @ Clarks Condensed — Thu, 18 Aug 2016 03:23:18 +0000

Definitely a lot of pros to both! Breastfeeding worked best for us (even with the rough start for Oliver!) but I’m glad there are options for everyone. And pumping does suck. A lot of women in my BF Facebook group are exclusive pampers, and it is not easy! I love dresses too. I’ve been able to accrue a good number of nursing friendly dresses, but it’s hard to find! Great post!