How to Survive A Nursing Strike – Transitioning from Breast to Formula

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Thankfully, the hospital provided a lactation consultant to help me with the process. After a lot of work with the lactation consultant it seemed to get a little easier. I met Bryce’s pediatrician for the first time at the hospital and his advice to me was “If you want to breastfeed, great! If you want to formula feed, great! Do what makes you happy and stress-free because what makes you happy, will make your baby happy and what makes you stressed will make your baby stressed.” I knew instantly that I was going to love Bryce’s pediatrician and couldn’t have asked for better support.

I slowly stopped pumping and transitioned completely to formula. I had forgotten what it was like to not have my sweet baby on my chest all day long. I had a sense of relief that he was being fed and he was happy.

My worries and stress of having to constantly pump and provide for my baby were lifted when we found a formula that worked perfectly for us. Transitioning from breast milk to formula can be a hard decision but knowing that formula provides excellent nutrition to your baby is a relief.

Don’t let guilt over take you when you are switching from breast to formula. They are both great sources of nutrients for your little one. Visit Enfamil or call 1-800-BABY-123 (1-800-222-9123) for more information and to request a free sample.