To breastfeed or not to breastfeed

[MUMTOBE7]

Hello in 36 weeks pregnant and struggling to make a decision on breastfeeding, up until my now ive being set on not breastfeeding as i have the smallest nipples ever and the thought makes me shudder, also my partner is not fond on the idea eother, i recently started leaking and now questioning my decions

The first thing the midwife said to me on the postnatal ward was "your nipples are too big, he'll struggle to feed"! So small nipples are clearly better.
The first few weeks are hard but much easier after that, and very easy no washing bottles or mixing formula or remembering to take formula with you. When ds started eating food I forgot to take his with me loads of times.

@Biggie123 Do you have sources for the information in those posters? I'm a bit skeptical breastfeeding makes that much of a difference, especially the 'benefits for baby' claims. And I say that as someone who is pro-breastfeeding and still feeding a 16-month-old. Who, incidentally, has had two bad ear infections and two bouts of gastro in the last 7-8 months. Wonder how many it would have been if she weren't breastfed

I tried but really struggled at the beginning and didn't get any milk through, had to use formula.
I know it would have been better for baby to breastfeed and I was really disappointed in myself and my body for it not happening. It's a very personal choice but I would have loved to be able to have even given it a go.

Give it a go OP! Nothing to lose and so much to gain.
It is hard waiting for the milk to come through, both of mine stayed attached for most of that day, but one day in the scheme of things soon passes.
Try and find a local breastfeeding group, having support can make all the difference if you’ve not got family or friends who have experienced it.