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| 2008-12-09 16:30 | I can't breastfeed | Even though the majority of women can breastfeed, some with trouble some without, there are some women who can't. For anyone planning to practice attachment parenting this is a particularly hard blow. If this is the case for you this is what we recommend:
1. Make sure that you really can't. I know this seems obvious but it might be that you are dealing with some old school health worker who is just saying that you can't. Contact the La Leche League for a second opinion. 2. Don't feel guilty. If you can't you can't and it's not your fault and you can still be an amazing attachment parent!
3. Feeding your baby is not just about nourishment, but also about creating an emotional bond. Hold your baby very close when bottle feeding. Continue snuggling once he/she has finished the bottle. Try some skin to skin contact, make eye contact and interact. Choose your formula wisely - Sears and Sears, The Baby Book
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has an excellent chapter on how to choose formula.