What to do if you hate breastfeeding

Pregnancy and Birth Advice on what to do when you hate breastfeeding bottle feeding
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I thought I'd love breastfeeding, but I dreaded feeds. I'm much happier since I stopped. I'll have another go with my next baby, but I won't beat myself up if I still don't like it.

By Annabel Harper, 26, mum to Rebecca, 22 months

Where to next?

- Breastfeeding guide
- So, you can't breastfeed?
- How to treat windy babies

By Annabel Harper

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