My newborn daughter was born July 7th, and from birth she breastfed well. Perfect latch and everything. Fed well during my hospital stay also. I was very pleased. Well, in the midst of bringing her home, getting used to her sleeping patterns and juggling housework, stepchildren and a sick husband, I gave my daughter a bottle of my milk that I pumped using a breastpump I got as my baby shower present.
She took to the bottle well, so I used it a couple more times. I didn't think anything of it until she started falling asleep at my breast, her latch wasn't as it once was, and her suction wasn't as strong. I then found out that I wasn't supposed to give her a bottle so early, and I feel horrible. I try to still let her feed fromthe breast at night, but it takes forever, and she ends up getting more frustrated and screaming, so I relent and give her a bottle. Her bottle feeding is fine.
What I want to know is, have I spoiled her for the breast? Will I have to keep pumping or even worse have my milk stop flowing? I've contacted the lactation counselor from the hospital she was born at, and left messages for counselors at Le Leche and another national breastfeeding group. Can anyone offer advice? ↓
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