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[quote=Anonymous]I did not breastfeed. I also just didn't want to. It seemed like something that would make me miserable (just personally the idea of the act did not appeal to me) and I wanted to have really significant equity with my husband in early baby care.

I know that there are ways to breastfeed that are more equitable, and I know many women have loved it despite not believing they would, but I did not believe I would be one of them.

I did not touch my breasts at all for about a week after birth and wore snug bras. Day 5/6 are pretty uncomfortable but then its over.

All babies got formula from day 1. All have thrived, none have had food allergies or been sick in excess and all are bright and curious and happy today. I have never regretted this, it was 100% the right decision for our family and no one suffered as a result.

Like another pp I also unequivocally fully support women who choose to breastfeed and advocate for the normalization of all feeding choices and better and more equal treatment of mothers in every aspect of their lives. [/quote]

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