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Breastfeeding Hot Takes as a Mom of 4

first i want to say, this post is not to scare any new moms. i actually love breastfeeding. i’ve breastfed all my children. but the reality of it is, breastfeeding is HARD!

1. the cracked & sensitive nipples!

2. pumping

3. engorgement

these are few things i hate about breastfeeding.

the cracked/sore nipples do get better. for me personally it takes about 1-2 weeks for my nipples to get used to breastfeeding. there are also creams you can use to relieve pain.

i absolutely HATE pumping. especially when returning o work & being on a pumping schedule that doesn’t always align with my work schedule.

being engorged hurts! & it can lead to mastitis if the milk is not removed frequently.

but i say all this to say, all my children were breastfed & all my children had formula at some point.

💙💜🩷💚

#lemon8challenge

2025/10/30 Edited to

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I’m so lucky that I didn’t have this experience. My time was so amazing and I miss this intimate time with my baby.

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