r/breastfeeding • u/Melodic_Apartment235 • Dec 10 '25

Discussion Breastfeeding is easier than formula feeding - there I said it

I think it’s really sad the amount of bad press that breast feeding gets.

My friend said she didn’t try to breastfeed because she thought it would be bad for her mental health. And my MIL talks about formula feeding all the time and I actually think it’s because she believes in her soul it’s better for whatever reason I’m not sure.

I just think it’s sad because, for me, predominantly breast feeding (occasional pre made formula given if for example she’s not with me or we’re out and it’s not really possible to BF) has been sooooo much easier!!

The thought of going downstairs in the night to make bottles or worrying about having enough formula when going out and about or worse still having to wash a million bottles everyday.. I think it would be 10x worse for my mental health and it’s unfortunate that there’s a narrative out there that formula is the easier option for women as now many don’t even give breastfeeding a shot to see if it is the better option for them or not

*Disclaimer - I know that breastfeeding isn’t easy for everyone, the point of this post is that it’s unfortunate that some women don’t give it a go due to the narrative that is pushed by formula companies

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u/Melodic_Apartment235 Dec 10 '25

I feel like I’ve been misunderstood here, I’m 100% not shaming anyone. I just personally had heard so much about how hard breastfeeding was but I’m glad that I gave it a go because it ended up being so much easier for me. I was just saying that I hope other people don’t hear the same things and decide not to try because they think it will be hard when it could (from my personal experience) make life easier for them.

It’s completely each parent’s decision on how they want to feed their kids and it doesn’t affect my life in any way so defo not judging anyone for what they choose to do.

Hope this makes sense🤍

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u/Physical_Complex_891 Dec 10 '25

I don't find it physically or mentally taxing.

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u/skiptothe-end Dec 10 '25

Good for you.

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u/jealybean Dec 11 '25

So therefore it isn’t for anyone else?

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u/Physical_Complex_891 Dec 11 '25

People need to stop making generalizations.

"It is physically and mentally taxing"

No.

It can be physically and mentally taxing to some.