Bottle feeding vs breastfeeding and I feel guilty

1w ago·1 min read

My wife had to go back on medication for her anxiety and couldn't continue breastfeeding so we switched to formula. I've been the one doing most of the bottle feedings and honestly it's been incredible for bonding with my daughter. But some of my wife's friends made comments about formula and it's messing with her head. I told her our baby is healthy and fed and that's what matters. Anyone else deal with this kind of judgment?

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Comments(6)

NNate B.Regular6d ago

Don't feel guilty man. Your wife's health is more important than any single feeding method. We switched to bottles when my wife needed to manage her anxiety too and our kid is totally fine. Happy mom makes for a better household.

VVincentRegular6d ago

I went through something similar and spent way too much time feeling bad about it. Then I realized fed is best and my kid is happy and healthy. Your wife being mentally healthy is directly connected to your kid's wellbeing.

LLucasNew Dad1w ago

Dude at 3am when my newborn is eating I don't care if it's formula or anything else, I'm just grateful she's getting fed and we're bonding. You're crushing it.

EEd P.Regular1w ago

You're doing great, man. My wife couldn't breastfeed either and I felt guilty she felt guilty, but fed is best. The fact you're so involved with feedings shows your kid what matters - you being there.

JJoe C.Regular1w ago

Your wife's mental health matters too. You stepping up with bottles is exactly what being a partner and dad looks like. Forget the guilt.

BBrandonNew Dad1w ago

The guilt around this stuff is so real but you're doing the right thing. Your wife getting proper treatment for her anxiety is what's best for the whole family. Bottle fed kids are thriving everywhere.