Is it OK to breastfeed for only a month?

Question

I am pregnant with my second boy!! I am due in July. I did not breastfeed my first son and I am wanting to with this one. I am wondering if it's ok to breastfeed for the first month and then switch to formula, and if it is ok how hard is it to make that switch with the baby. I am going to have to go back to work soon after and I am a student at night so breastfeeding any longer than a month would be really hard. Thanks guys for all your help!

Answer 1

It is perfectly ok to breastfeed for only a month; although it's said "Breast is best." When you breastfeed the milk is made just right for baby. You see, at the beginning of every feeding your milk starts out thin containing many of your own antibodies than as you progress it thickens and you are passing on many of the fatty nutrients that your baby needs for growing bones and their brain development. Now, the only thing missing from formulas are the antibodies. If your going to put your baby in daycare I would recommend using a breast pump to make the transition from breast to bottle. Otherwise use formula. I only breastfed my son 6 weeks than it was straight to the bottle. A word of caution, if your child just happens to be like mine he may have an allergic reaction to milk based formulas. In my child it showed up as a rash-like skin condition called Eczema. If this happens please take your child to his pediatrician. It takes only a little bit of a cream and careful monitoring of your childs' diet to control this condition. Most times children grow out of Eczema. If this happens when you make the switch to formulas try a soy-based formula it did wonders for us. As far as how hard it might be for your son to adjust to the transition really depends on his personality. Unfortunately, you'll have to wing it. I hope this helps you make your decision. Good luck and congratulations.

Answer 2

Ok, well the simple answer to your question is "YES" certainly. However, it is advised to do so for the first three (3) months of the babies life.
Reason being is that right after you have your baby their is a clear fluid (COLOSTRUM) that comes from your breast. This actually gives the baby immunity as it has antibodies. Also its best to use breast milk as it has the correct amount of nutrients at the right temperature and there is no need to prepare.
Also there is proof that mothers who breastfeed have a reduction in bleeding.
What you can do is express milk form your breast daily and leave for your baby. This is what id advise you to do
Yes you can switch to formula but there are many disadvantages as this will result in the child being obese (yes this can develop from an early age) and if mix too strong or with more powder the child will become extremely thirsty and you may mistake this for hunger.
However you can administer breast milk and then switch to formula.

HOPE THE INFORMATION HELPED.

GOOD LUCK WIT UR NEXT BABY!!!!!!!

Answer 3

Kudos for you for wanting to bf your next child! Some breastfeeding is better than none, but know that many many moms go back to work or school and continue to breastfeed exclusively or partially by pumping. I would second the advice to go to a La Leche League meeting NOW for support and help. The meetings are free and the leader can help you with getting started and a game plan for when you return to work and school. Good luck!

Answer 4

The most important is the first couple of weeks when the proteins, and antibodies are higher in your milk supply. It should be easy to switch to formula, but do it gradually. After about the first 2 wks you will probably be breastfeeding 6 times a day. Replace one breastfeeding with a bottle of formula for a few days then gradually take away one more breastfeeding and replace it with formula, until baby is completely on the formula.

Answer 5

if you think u cant handle it don't do it from day one but once you do it ,you will enjoy your baby sucking milk it is so nice and relaxing.i loved it with my daughter.
no, switching from milk to formula is not hard since a one month old wont understand that much yet he or she might be cranky for few days.
but you can save your milk in fridge and the baby can use it later. of course the same day.
breastfeeding helps the newborn with the immune system.helps with the mother and child relationship,it brings kindness and affection i saw these in my daughter.
think about it. you don't wanna end up stopp breastfeeding the baby after he or she gets used to it because once the baby grows it attaches more to it.
you can do both formula and breastfeed.so if the first option did not work for you the second would.my daughter never drank anything from her bottle not even juice or water or anything.she was with me all the time and started using sipping cups when she was little.

its is up to you really.don't stress out let everything happen by itself.

good luck.

Answer 6

Of course its ok! Its very good that you are trying and the breastmilk in the beginning is the best so you are doing a great thing in trying. I hate when people who havent had children yet critisize when they have never breastfed before! They dont even know if they can do it yet because it is harder than it looks!!!!!!! I tried to breastfeed my twins but they wouldnt latch so I pumped for the first month and a half and gave it to them in addition to formula. They are healthy happy 6 month olds now and I know I did my best so thats all I can say. You will be a great Mom to your new baby!

Answer 7

One month of breastfeeding is far better than no breastfeeding at all. You may find that you want to continue after you go to school, and I hope you'll consider pumping at work and school and nursing when you can. My sister-in-law did it. She hardly saw her baby, but she pumped like crazy! You can also use formula during work/school and nurse when you can. That arrangement will help keep a strong bond with baby, even while you're working and going to school. I will tell you that my babies hated bottles. Not all babies are like that. There are other ways to feed a baby (cup, finger feeder, spoon, syringe) and those methods do not cause nipple confusion. You can do whatever you want, but aiming for the one-month mark is a great goal! See a lactation consultant when baby comes, and go to a La Leche League meeting now! Congratulations!

Answer 8

You really should breastfeed for much longer than one month. Formula is not better than breast. You can always buy or rent a breast pump so you could pump while you are out of the house.
I am pregnant with my first child and I plan to breastfeed for one year. I will be working full time when he is 4or 6 months. So I can appreciate how inconvienet it could seem, however it would not be as hard as you think. You could nurse before you leave, pump at school if you are there longer than 3 hrs. And then nurse when you come home. For deedings when you are not there you could pump and have bottles for your sitter to feed them.
I know someone that does this now and she pumps during lunch.

I am aware of the benefits of breastfeeding such as
Low cost-(aprox 1200 for 1 yr in formula)
Pass my immunites to my baby
Get my perpregnancy figure sooner (fat burner and uterus shrinker)
Bond with my baby
Less gas and discomfort for baby
Tailor made for baby
More convienient too no fomula to mix, or run out to buy.

Please try to nurse longer than one month. You would give him/her much more than the immunites that you would during those first feedings.

Answer 9

you have completed an excellent activity sticking it out to the 6 month factor - whether, weaning isn't continuously an uncomplicated activity. you would be able to could desire to take it slowly. whether, from what i've got study, a breastfeeding mom does no longer could desire to get rid of the nutrition thoroughly, yet severely cut back the quantity. So the hint quantities of milk, eggs, and so on. must be suited. So except you have already observed once you 'screw up' that's a project, you would be able to maintain breast feeding. concerning your protein intake, this is basically some extra months to tolerate it, (the unusual ingesting, removing super protein ideas), yet you would be able to desire to commence taking in a a techniques better volume of legumes (beans of almost any sort), tofu and lean meats. i could additionally propose getting an excellent diet to take over the subsequent quite a few months to help in this transition. once you're waiting to wean him besides - applaud your self to doing the type of super activity nursing consequently a techniques.

Answer 10

It is ok to only breastfeed for a month, the only problem would be the child's attachment. Some are ok with the switch, and some aren't.