Some mothers bottle feed their babies from birth or soon after. There can be many reasons for this including medical or physical factors, employment demands, or simply a lifestyle choice. The reason doesn't really matter.
If a mother decides that this is what she wants to do then that is her choice. Bonding between mother and baby will still occur and it certainly says absolutely nothing about her as a mother. No woman should ever feel guilty because she isn't breastfeeding.
Bottle feeding raises some additional questions such as the use of expressed breast milk or formula - and, if formula, then which one? Your medical advisors are the best people to consult on this. They know you and your baby and they will be able to suggest the one that is best for baby.
All mothers who have bottle fed know that there are plus sides to bottle feeding. These include the ability to prepare feeds in advance and knowing exactly how much nourishment your baby is getting as well as allowing your partner and other family members to experience the bonding that comes from feeding baby.
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