Should i buy formula?
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I’m hoping to do the same this time around. My daughters latched but it hurt and I don’t think I was producing enough milk + she would get frustrated (I think bc the milk that I did have, was coming at a slower pace than the bottle+ how we gave it to her) I also think that if one wants to exclusively breastfeed, they say not to pump until 4-6 weeks after birth + no pacifier. This gives baby a chance to have a good latch + you can learn their hunger cues if you don’t offer a pacifier. I gave my baby donor breast milk at the hospital the first two days and I tried pumping but they gave me formula at the end. I didn’t take any home so my partner had to go to the store right when we got home in order to feed her. But I think you can ask for a few bottles to take home.
It's definitely stressful to have to put on the shield when they are crying, but it is such a useful tool. I ended up having to use it for the first few months, I feel like without it, we wouldn't have made it to a year. If she has trouble latching, get her looked at for lip and tongue ties. I honestly recommend having some formula on hand just in case you need it. I always had a backup can.
Look into your insurance and see if you can schedule an appointment with an IBCLC. you can do a consult before you have your child and then have them come to the hospital. They’re infinitely better than the hospital lactation consultants.