In a world where parenting choices are scrutinized, a mom’s recent Instagram post is a refreshing reminder that feeding your baby—no matter the method—shouldn’t come with guilt. Enter Lisa, an Australian mom and blogger, who decided to share a candid selfie while bottle feeding her 13-month-old daughter, Mia. This was her way of throwing a big “F U” to the overwhelming mom guilt that so many of us feel.
Many parents lose sleep over whether they’re making the right choices for their little ones, especially when it comes to the battle of breastfeeding versus bottle feeding. It’s a hot topic, and opinions are as varied as the brands of baby formula on the market. Sure, if breastfeeding works like a charm for you and your baby, that’s fantastic. But for countless reasons, not every mom is able to breastfeed, and that’s completely okay.
Lisa, who runs a blog called Me Oh My, opened up about her own struggles. She stopped breastfeeding Mia at four months due to her daughter’s latching issues and her own postpartum anxiety. “I still feel guilty every day that I’m not breastfeeding Mia anymore,” she confessed, highlighting how relentless mom guilt can be. “But let me tell you something: FED is best. Mia is much happier and more satisfied on the bottle.”
Lisa emphasizes the importance of supporting fellow parents, regardless of their feeding choices. “There’s too much judgment out there. As long as it’s safe for the baby, who are we to criticize how another mom chooses to ‘mom’?” she remarked. And when it comes to that nagging guilt we place on ourselves, she has one simple piece of advice: “Tell mom guilt to just F O!”
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In summary, Lisa’s empowering message is clear: it’s time to ditch the guilt and embrace the choices that work for you and your child. After all, as she aptly puts it, fed is best!