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Want to Breastfeed but Only Want to Pump and Feed with Bottle. Advise?

I am 26 weeks right now. While I was not intending to breastfeed, due to financial reasons and pressure I have decided to. The thing is that I have very mixed feeling. I know the nurishment part is wonderful and I want to give that to my baby, I also I worried about the whole feeding on demand part. I have had a difficult pregnancy and have been sick and feeling terrible alot. I worry that I will have resentment having to feed on demand. I want to pump and feed from a bottle so that dad can be included in feeding and to avoid confusion for...

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My Baby Won't Latch On!

I have a 3 week old baby boy. He has been mostly bottle fed, which the nurses started in the hospital to make a wet diaper. I have been pumping milk, which isn't much, but have been advised to put him on the breast. The problem is he is not staying latched on. By the time he starts sucking, the nipple falls out and he gets frustrated, Oh, and I am a big breasted woman. Is there anything to do about nipple confusion, or should I just keep trying to pump and bottle feed? Any thoughts would be appreciated.

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Baby Gear Advice

Hi! I was wondering if you could give me advice on the newest baby gear. ...