breastfeeding

[niel/jayda]

i really want to breastfeed but only for like the first month or two because at the same time i REALLY don't want to breastfeed at all will i have trouble only doing it for a couple months and stoping or should i do some of both towards when i'm about to stop and is it even worth it to do it for a month or not

[cutiemama]

It is absolutely, 100% worth it even for a week! The more your baby BFs, the better, especially important for your baby to get the colostrum as it's the most rich in antibodies.

I wouldn't quit cold turkey after 2 months but if you've decided that you definitely want to stop at 2 months, at around 6 weeks, start replacing a nursing feed with a bottle and keep doing this every few days until she/he is no longer nursing.

[niel/jayda]

see thats what i thought because i know its very important but with the time, work, and the simple fact of that besides doing it for the baby i really don't want to do it at all so i know i wouldn't be able to last 6+ months pump or no pump!

[taysmommy]

congrats on wanting to breastfeed...even a little, it is soooo worth it, breaking a baby from the breast at 2 months is MUCH more easy then at 11 months...(im in the process now!)you never know after you bond with the baby while he/she is nursing you might not want to stop, if you wait much longer you better be in it for the long hall....my 11 month old is now begining to reach in my shirt when she wants to eat

[justmeaskin]

I think its worth it even if its only for a lttle while for sure.

I am still breastfeeding my two year old and a full time working mother. It is so very rewarding for us and an extra bond that is great since I do work so miss out on a lot as it is

the pumping is not so bad now that I invested in a decent pump. First I tried a cheap electric and it hurt and I couldnt get anything. Then I switched to the avent isis and it was much nicer... so when taxes came in I invested in a Medela pump in style and WOW that thing is awesome.. I have no problems at all!

[niel/jayda]

someone game me the avent for my baby shower and i plan to use it often so we will see i just know breastfeeding makes happy healthy babies so thats why i want to do it even for a couple months

[kenziesmom]

I breastfed my DD for 6 straight weeks.  I knew I was going back to work when she was 9 weeks old and was having trouble pumping a lot.  So, at 7 weeks, I introduced the bottle (formula).  She took to it very easily.  While I was at work, she received formula, and I breastfed whenever she was with me.  Only trouble I had, I ended up with mastitis when she was 4 months from only breastfeeding part time.  I was told I should have weaned her totally over to the bottle sooner than I did.  Good luck with your decision.

[boosty]

the firt week should be a must because your body produces something in your milk that i dont knwo what its called, but your baby really needs it to be strong. after that, i think you should continue for a couple of months at least because not only its good for your baby, but the time you guys spend with eachother breastfeeding is very important for the baby. but for me, at two months, i couldnt continue breastfeeding because it seemed liek i didnt have anymore milk and i was trying my best to pump all that i can and my doctor just told me to kill it meaning dont worry just give formula.

[Trialanderror]

If you definitely want to stop breastfeeding after 2 months, I would go with Cutiemama`s advice and gradually replace feedings with formula. The preference for breast or bottle nipple is not that strongly developed yet at that time. If however you plan on breastfeeding occasionally for an unlimited time, like mornings, nights and weekends, I would try to breastfeed exclusively for the first 4 months until the first growth spurt of your baby is completed, simply because your milk supply will be fully established then to respond to any variation of hunger your baby has. And, yes, don`t skip the first week with colostrum. I breatfed my son for 11 months exclusively plus solids and possibly related to that he has never had allergies, diarrhea or ear infections in 4 years.

[girlybuff]

I'm just curious as to why you don't want to breastfeed when the benfits greatly outweigh the inconvenience.  I love it.  It's my absolute favorite thingint he world to do and my DD is 5 months old.  But I know it's every woman's personal choice and no one should look down on you for not wanting to.  
Breastfeeding only a little is beneficial but they say that you should do it at least 4 months to see the greater impact of it, i.e. less ear infections, stronger immunity, etc.  That is not to say that if you don't breastfeed your baby will not be healthy.
Maybe you will wind up loving it.  It's an incredible bonding experience.  But I have to tell you it's difficult.  You have to really make a commitment to do it and stay calm as the baby will sense your stress.  The baby doesn't just latch on naturally and it can be quite painful for a while.  If you're only going to do it for 2 months you might just get to the point where it no longer hurts and find that you want to continue.  
My DD has no nipple confusion.  I can breastfeed her exclusively for weeks on end and then give her a bottle if I go out and there is no problem but not every baby is like that.  You might want to pump and then feed the baby a bottle at night before you go to sleep this way the baby is used to both.  That's what I did in the beginning.
I wish you lots of luck and a healthy baby no matter what you choose!  And if you get stuck, you can alawys come here!!

[girlybuff]

Also, just one more thing.... there is no need to always steralize the boob, or warm it up or pack it up or buy more of it.  It's always ready!!!  
To me, it was just so much easier.