Mommies that bottle feed What was your reason for bottle feeding?

That's awesome that you even tried! I understand about the abuse, it is something that always stays with you. I was d at a young age and it's always in the back of my mind. When my son was born I was able to feed successfully for about 4 weeks. At 4 weeks he started pushing away at the , latching on and off, and crying while I fed him. This went on for 2 weeks for EVERY single feeding. I was sure that I just wasn't making enough milk. I did not know about lactation consultants. I didn't know anyone who had fed who could give me some advice. I didn't even think about getting online to look for advice. I just quit nursing him and gave him the bottle. He didn't seem any happier though. It turns out he had acid reflux. Once we got that diagnosed he was a happy little boy, but I didn't even think about feeding again (didn't even know there was such a thing as re lactation). That's why I gave my son the bottle. I just didn't know any better.