A new mom recently gave birth to her first baby and has been exclusively breastfeeding. However, the process has been extremely painful for her. She sought alternatives and finally got the green light from her pediatrician to bottle feed her baby with her breast milk. But her husband isn’t happy about it, accusing her of taking the easy way out. Let’s dive into this dramatic tale of parenthood and see if this mom’s decision is justified.
The Painful Journey of Breastfeeding

Seeking Alternatives

Medical Advice

Pediatrician’s Opinion

Good News

Green Light for Bottle Feeding

Husband’s Disapproval

Bottle Feeding Success

A Better Night’s Sleep

Husband’s Angry Comment

Defending Her Decision

Mom Fights Back

Husband’s Sarcastic Response

The Big Question ❓

Update: Apology and Understanding

Husband’s Concerns

Mom Stands Her Ground, Husband Apologizes
After an intense discussion, the husband apologized and understood his wife’s position. He was just frustrated with the conflicting advice from doctors about when to start bottle feeding. The couple agreed to continue with the bottle at night and breastfeeding during the day, and will reassess the situation in a few weeks. It’s a reminder that parenthood is a team effort, and communication is key. Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…
Breastfeeding debate: Fed is best, method doesn’t matter.

Breastfeeding mom gets support for choosing bottle over pain.

Husband should try breastfeeding with a pump himself

Breastfeeding shaming from husband? NTA. It’s her decision.

Husband’s behavior is abusive and manipulative. NTA for choosing comfort.
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Breastfeeding is hard work, pumping is harder. NTA, husband STFU

Breastfeeding is a choice, not a demand.

Breastfeeding debate ends with ‘Fed is best’ mantra.

Breastfeeding is hard, do what makes you feel better

Breastfeeding support and mental health advice. NTA, fed is best!

Mom shuts down husband’s judgemental attitude towards breastfeeding

Breastfeeding trauma and Mom shaming. NTA but husband is TA
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Breastfeeding vs bottle-feeding debate ends with a happy note

Commenter supports mother, insults husband. No replies.

Empowering support for moms choosing bottle feeding

Supportive comment section for mom’s breastfeeding decision

Breastfeeding is a personal choice. NTA for choosing not to.
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Rhyming comment and positive reply – poetic justice!

Breastfeeding mom receives support for her parenting choices

Breastfeeding mom shuts down husband’s criticism. NTA
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Mom defends feeding method, calls out judgmental behavior.

Breastfeeding advice: Fed is best, pump and bottle feed

Breastfeeding is personal choice, fed is best. NTA for using bottles

Breastfeeding can be painful, NTA for choosing to use bottle

Is OP’s husband dismissive? INFO needed!

Mom stands up for herself and baby’s feeding choices

Empowering response to husband’s outdated opinions on pro-choice parenting.

Spicy take: Husband belongs in the trash can.

Husband called out in breastfeeding comment.

Breastfeeding struggles? Pump as much as you can, NTA mom!

Mom defends bottle-feeding breast milk, shuts down husband’s opinion

Supportive reply to a mom feeling guilty about bottle feeding

Breastfeeding debate: Pumping is hard but worth it. NTA!

NTA comment threatens divorce over husband’s bottle comment. ♀️

Breastfeeding struggles and allergies – NTA. Do what’s best

Supportive comment and reply advocating for fed is best.

Breast milk in a bottle? NTA mom prioritizes baby’s needs

Breastfeeding debate settled: NTA for bottle feeding breast milk

Supportive comment to mom struggling with breastfeeding.

Breast or bottle, fed is best! NTA for choosing either

Support for breastfeeding mom dealing with unsupportive spouse.

Breastfeeding vs bottle feeding debate with a husband problem

Supportive comment about formula vs breast milk with humorous jab.

Breastfeeding is hard work, bottle feeding is not the easy route

Breastfeeding struggles and formula feeding options. Supportive comment ❤

Pregnant person’s savage comment shuts down husband’s behavior.

Supportive husband encourages wife’s decision to bottle feed.

Supportive husband defends wife’s parenting choices. NTA

Breastfeeding struggles? NTA for choosing what works for you

New mom receives support for choosing to feed baby her way

Breast or bottle, as long as baby’s fed, NTA wins!

Mom claps back at husband’s criticism of breast milk bottle

Supportive comment for a new mom’s feeding choices
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Empathetic comment applauds mother’s breastfeeding efforts

Husband shaming new mom for not breastfeeding? NTA, he’s controlling.

Savage response to dad’s refusal to feed baby

Breastfeeding is a personal choice, fed is best!

Partner wants exclusive breastfeeding, threatened by bottle feeding. NTA.

Empowering response to unsupportive partner.

Partner not helping with newborn, concerns for OP’s well-being

Divorce him! Respect is key.

NTA for not wanting to use a bottle, clapback at victim-blaming.

Stop shaming mothers for not being expert breastfeeders
