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I think I'm going to give up trying to breastfeed. I went to the breastfeeding clinic and it all went really well. Hazel latched on well and I was told to breastfeed her before each feed. But I have been unable to get her to latch on at all since. I've done everything they showed me to do and she just gets frustrated and starts crying. It also doesn't help that I can't get to the clinic without a lift, so I doubt I can go back any time soon.
Not knowing whether to give up or not has left me feeling depressed and frustrated, so making a final decision will at least put my mind at rest. I might try once more tonight if I can wake her up, but I doubt we'll have any success. I mentioned failing to the health visitor today and she basically said that I have a very healthy baby, so don't let it upset me if I can't breastfeed. It does bother me that because I failed, we now have to spend £17 a week on formula.
At least I'll know how to breastfeed properly if we have another baby.
Not knowing whether to give up or not has left me feeling depressed and frustrated, so making a final decision will at least put my mind at rest. I might try once more tonight if I can wake her up, but I doubt we'll have any success. I mentioned failing to the health visitor today and she basically said that I have a very healthy baby, so don't let it upset me if I can't breastfeed. It does bother me that because I failed, we now have to spend £17 a week on formula.
At least I'll know how to breastfeed properly if we have another baby.