Posted by Daisym on February 12, 2005, at 11:04:30
In reply to Re: Dr. Bob- can you help edit my first post?, posted by Angielala on February 12, 2005, at 1:29:18
I'm a lactation specialist so I believe greatly in breastfeeding. But I know there are much more important things as well. Formula will be just fine nutritionally for the baby. Hold and snuggle while feeding, please don't prop in a chair with the bottle unless you have to. (We've all had to...)
You shouldn't feel guilty about making good, healthy choices for your child. We all face dilemnas like this. You can't sacrifice yourself for the baby, ever. What good would you be to the baby then?
I had a difficult time breastfeeding my first child. I was so uncomfortable and hated it. I stopped when I noticed I was avoiding him. I bottle fed the other two. (Yes, Gasp!) I was working in a hospital at that time and my nursing friends were shocked ("you know better", etc.) I just figured out last year that my abuse history effected this decision. At the time I told myself I was just to busy to sit still that much. All my guys are fine, btw.
As far as the iron issue, try not to take them all together. Separate calcium pills (check with your MD) are a good idea anyway. Usually prenatal vitamins have lots of iron and calcium grouped together. So if you can split one out, choose the calcium. Too much iron would be bad, you will get stopped up. You eliminate too much calcium easily.
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