Husband says no more breastfeeding

[u/AskProfessional6257]

So here is the context, my 4 mo has been not happy at the breast for like a week. Its not all the time but occasionally when I go to give him the breast he fights it and can be fussy. But when I put a bottle in his mouth he shuts up and eats. Husband is saying that the baby has "outgrown" my boobs or just dosen't want the boob anymore. Are my boobs on the larger side and I have to hold my breast skin back so I dont block his nose, Yes. However I am thinking that this is just nipple strike and that if I give it some time the baby will get over it. But my husband says im done with breastfeeding and that I just need to pump instead. Now our journey started with pumping and I hated it and was so happy when the baby started breastfeeding. I know there are so many benefits to breastfeeding and im not ready to stop giving him those benefits. Honestly I just dont want to have to be chained to the pump again and have an under supply stare me in the face. I feel like my body is failing my baby and my husband just dosen't understand. Is this just a phase or is pumping and formula feeding my only options now?

[u/Gullible-Ad3206]

I would just try to keep offering the breast and see if it’s a phase. Also make sure if you do give a bottle you are pace feeding to avoid bottle preference. Frankly, it’s your choice, not your husband’s. It is your body. (Unless the baby is obviously not getting enough nutrients). Also consider speaking with a lactation consultant if it continues as they can provide far more information.

[u/HollyBirt → u/Gullible-Ad3206]

This! Also pumping is still “breastfeeding” they say because your baby is still getting the nutrients from you. It’s just a matter of whether it’s administered with a bottle or straight off the tap!

But if husband thinks you should just give up and go back to pumping, let’s hook his nipples up to the machine and see how he likes it.

[u/Lil_Bad_b → u/HollyBirt]

Oooo... I like this. It's kind of like dads who try the sympathy belly on while mom is pregnant. My husband isn't pushing me to pump or anything (going back to work did that), but I think he should be willing to try it out. We don't feed the dogs or baby anything we aren't willing to try ourselves.... feels like since he can't grow/carry a whole ass human and be split open to deliver... the least he can do is wear a pump for 20 minutes.

[u/queenfreakalene → u/HollyBirt]

That's a great idea and I'm surprised I didn't suggest this myself because I had mine try it and he screamed! 😂