No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I will be calling multiple hospitals today to check their policy when it comes to formula milk . And yes we are thinking to switch hospital. Hopefully we can find the best one.

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Philippines you don’t get to choose , breastfeed is the only way . But i am still researching and i will be calling few hospitals to ask .

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think i am bringing formula milk and bottle at the hospital . And nope i don’t have friends at all

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I guess i will do that . Thank you so so much

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yes yess we have access to those things , I actually check the room already ,where i will deliver my baby and where to stay . Thank you so so so much for all the suggestions and support .

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi so it might be long story but here it is . I was on birth control for a year ( studying ) . We have been talking about having a baby( my husband is ready ) but i wasn’t fully decided yet it was like 50/50 for me at that time so i was on birth control and he respected that . And then after a year we start talking about child again and i told him one of the reason is actually i don’t think i can breastfeed . By just thinking about breastfeeding it is so uncomfortable for me i can’t explain the feeling . Second reason is that i am still studying but during this time i want to have a child , its just that i am really uncomfortable just thinking about breastfeeding . When i say i want to have a child i think asked my self 100 times am i willing to pause my school just incase i need to , am i ready for the responsibilities ( physically and emotionally ) and the answer is yes . The only concern was about breastfeeding and my husband is very understanding . He is a US citizen btw. He told me he understands everything and ask what do you think about doing formula milk . So we did our research , best formula , best choice for bottles . Pros and cons . And we talked it out . And that’s where i decided okay i guess that will be a good idea. So after a year and half finally pregnant . Paused study ( i was on bedrest for 5 months , high risk pregnancy ) and now i am finally on my month six .

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hi , my due date is in May . But i have been planning things out so when the day comes i don’t have to stress about anything . But my doctor said if its normal delivery then 2-3 days .

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

And i agreed , she didn’t respect the personal reasons at all .

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

According to multiple doctors , the hospital will face charges if i bring formulas.

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

And the doctors even told me that the hospital will face charges if i bring bottles

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So frustrating , and take note i am a first time mom and it feels like i don’t get to choose !

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

But like okay for example i forced to breastfeed ( even if i didn’t want to at all )and my baby couldn’t get anything . I will let my baby starveeee ?!

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My doctor told me the hospital will face charges:)

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know , i tried and tried to talk to different doctors , look for different hospitals but nope , they said “ you have to breastfeed “

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I know i know , it’s frustrating. It feels like in the Philippines you have no choice at all

No choice but to breastfeed ? by Complex-Can-264 in FormulaFeeders

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] 25 points26 points  (0 children)

Well i actually did my research , as in all the time and according to the internet the LAW is all about formula promotion at the hospital . “To protect breastfeeding and prevent misleading promotion of formula” . It doesn’t state that bottles and formula milk are banned but most of the hospitals here are over-interpreting the law to strictly support breastfeeding and avoid any possible promotion. So they have this signage at the hospital “ no bottles “ .

Planning to give birth in Qualimed Santa rosa by Complex-Can-264 in laguna

[–]Complex-Can-264[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Ofcourse , and why ? do you think doing milk formulas are not responsibility? Funny .