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[quote=Anonymous]If BF doesn’t work for you after the first week, switch the formula. I was a wreck trying to breast feed for several weeks, then switched to EP. But my boobs were on fire for 10-12 weeks. I could barely put on a shirt.

I’m not sure, but I think by not breastfeeding, your hormones will calm down faster. If my baby wasn’t within sight, my hormones made me panicky. He’d be 20ft down the hall sleeping in a Bassinet next to DH and I’d be in the living room having to remind myself the baby was okay.

Have a plan for what will happen if you have a c-sec or difficult vaginal birth. 
And once in labor, if things don't look like they are progressing, don’t push to wait, get a c-sec. The women I know that had super long labors then still had a c-sec had the worst recoveries.

Short maternity leave isn’t ideal, but can be done. Just be prepared for the emotions and hormones. Do what you can now to make life easier once baby is here. Freeze some food, super clean the house, etc. [/quote]

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