Mom-to-Be Refuses to Breastfeed for Her Own Comfort : Selfish or Justified?

Imagine struggling with ADHD your entire life, only to finally find relief in medication. Now, picture being pregnant and having to stop those life-changing meds. That’s the reality for one mom-to-be, who’s facing a tough decision: breastfeed her baby and continue to struggle, or go back on her meds and switch to formula. Her husband is furious, accusing her of choosing her ‘meth addiction’ over their baby’s health. But is she really in the wrong? Let’s dive into her story.

Life-Changing Diagnosis

Medication Miracle

Husband’s Skepticism

Pregnancy and Meds

Struggling Without Meds

Layoff Fears

Wife Guilt

Desperate for Meds

Breastfeeding Dilemma

Husband’s Anger

Fear for Baby’s Safety

Husband’s Counterargument

Desire for Normalcy

The Compromise?

Husband’s Disbelief

Mom’s Tough Choice: Meds or Breastfeeding?

This mom-to-be is facing a heart-wrenching dilemma: go back on her life-changing ADHD meds and switch to formula, or continue to breastfeed and struggle without the medication that makes her feel like herself. Her husband is furious, accusing her of choosing her ‘meth addiction’ over their baby’s health. But she’s terrified of making catastrophic mistakes while caring for their baby without the meds. Is she really in the wrong for wanting to feel like herself again? Let’s see what the internet thinks of this situation…

NTA. Breastfeeding is a personal choice. Fed is best. Your mental health is important.

Breast or bottle doesn’t matter, FED is best. Congrats, mom-to-be!

Supportive comment section defends OP’s ADHD medication use.

Breastfeeding debate: NTA mom refuses for health reasons

Commenter defends herself against husband’s ADHD skepticism and seeks advice.

Formula over breastfeeding for mom’s comfort: NTA or selfish?

Support for mental health and parenting choices, criticism towards unsupportive husband

Father wants ‘equal say’ in breastfeeding duration, internet laughs.

Mom-to-be on medication refuses to breastfeed, commenters support her decision

Formula vs breastfeeding debate: NTA mom prioritizes her mental health.

Breastfeeding is a personal choice. NTA for prioritizing mental health

Formula is a lifesaver, involve your doctor to avoid guilt-tripping

Breastfeeding refusal due to medication is NTA. Fed is best

Breastfeeding debate: NTA prioritizes own health, therapist recommended for support

New mom with ADHD considers not breastfeeding for mental health. Husband dismisses concerns as post-partum depression.

Husband’s expectations of breastfeeding are unrealistic and selfish

Husband’s comment was insensitive. NTA, but tough situation.

New mom with ADHD shares breastfeeding struggles and medication use

Breastfeeding choice defended, alternatives exist. NTA wins.

NTA mom defends her choice to formula feed over breastfeeding.

Supportive comment defends mother’s choice not to breastfeed.

Formula is a great option too! NTA for choosing comfort

Lactation consultant advises NTA mom-to-be on breastfeeding and compromise. Counseling recommended for unsupportive partner.

Pregnant woman with ADHD medication concerns gets support and advice

Breastfeeding debate settled: NTA, your body, your choice

Breastfeeding not necessary for newborn health. NTA for mom-to-be.

Breastfeeding is important, but being emotionally ready is crucial. NTA

Formula vs breastfeeding debate: NTA chooses formula for comfort

NTA refuses to breastfeed, husband needs to educate himself on meds

Prioritizing health over breastfeeding. NTA.

Supportive comment encourages seeking medical advice for medication concerns.

Putting mother’s health over baby’s ‘mythological micro benefit’

Partner’s insistence on breastfeeding is selfish and damaging to mother’s mental health. #FedIsBest

Partner’s comment about meth addiction is concerning. NTA.

Breastfeeding debate: Mental health or baby’s needs?

Supportive comment suggesting safe medication use during pregnancy and nursing.

Mental health should be a priority for new mothers

Supportive commenter defends mom-to-be’s medication decision, hates husband

Husband dismisses wife’s pain, but is she justified in formula? NTA

Husband can lactate if he wants, NTA wins this round

Breastfeeding is a choice & husband needs to respect it

Breastfeeding and medication: NTA but consult a doctor first ‍

Supportive comment: Breastfeeding is a choice, prioritize mental health

Advice for seeking medication management and breastfeeding options. NTA.

Husband prioritizes fictitious future over wife’s mental health. NTA.

Supportive comment suggests formula or pumped milk, calls husband abusive. NTA

Self-care is important for good motherhood

Formula is just as good, prioritize safety and health. NTA

Breastfeeding isn’t for everyone. Self-care is important for moms

Defending ADHD and advocating for counseling, NTA comment wins

Supportive comment defends formula feeding and ADHD medication, NTA

Breastfeeding debate: Commenter defends mom’s decision, offers solution.

Breastfeeding choice defended with NTA and pediatrician support

Breastfeeding shaming is a no-go. NTA for choosing formula

Worried Redditor suggests discussing meds with doctor before breastfeeding

Struggling with medical condition, NTA for not breastfeeding