pumping vs breast feeding

[carsonsmommy13]

OK,  so I'm pregnant with my second child,  last time I decided not to breast feed,  but this time around I want my baby to get my milk .
My question is,  is it possible to just pump and bottle feed my little one?  And if so how long does stored breast milk usually last ?

I won't be able to commit to breast feeding as I will have to return to work and won't be able to be there all the time to feed little one.


I don't need anyone telling me I can still breast feed,  I just want info on pumping instead .

[carsonsmommy13]

Thanks everyone,  

[STBMommyofTwo]

You can also pump several bottles and store them for when you're at work. Trust me my mom went through all of this. It IS possible and you CAN do it !!!!

[STBMommyofTwo]

Yes it's possible im pregnant with my seconds as well and my first didnt want to be breastfed im using the pump this time because it can get painful to breastfeed right from the nipple. I've seen it for years everyday so yes it is possible to breastfeed from pumping into the bottle. There's nothing wrong with it ☺️ Hope this helped !!

[isaknhenrysmama]

Yes you can just pump but you will most likely not make enough and have to supplement.  Breast milk can be stored. I got this info from la Leche league 5 hours at room temp. 5 days in fridge. 5 months in freezer section and 12 months deep freeze.