Breast Feeding

[The Tiggster]

I am in the throws of reading up on what to do when baby comes as far as feeding is concerned. I am all for breast feeding, but was considering buying a breast pump & bottles to be used in conjunction with breast once breast feeding is established. My husband is keen to help out with feeds which is one of the reasons I am considering the dual method.

I am reading conflicting reports that it is ok to do both & others that the bottle/breast combo puts baby off breast feeding which I would want to avoid.

Can anyone advise me of their own experiences??

Thanks.

[carla81]

Forget the breast pump in my experience they are a waste of money, if you do though go for electric one, which worked for my friend, hand expressing worked for me but could take over a day to fill a bottle and then would get wasted as my son didn't really take to a bottle. Good on your husband for being keen to help out my boyfriend was the same but in the end it was easier to just feed straight from boob. Just do what works for you and baby. Good luck!