Mum worried she will be shamed for feeding her baby formula

We all choose different roads for our children.

However, we should never be judged for our choices. Once our babies are happy and healthy, it's your choice on how to raise them, feed them, nurture them and care for them. This mum is worried that she will be judged in parenting groups if she feeds her baby formula. She wrote on Mumsnet:

"Tried so hard to breastfeed but my baby is never satisfied. Five minutes after an hour long feed he is wanting more. Had his tongue tie snipped and latch checked by breastfeeding counsellor. I think the issue is with my low supply and I’ve tried herbal supplements and medication but no success. "Anyway I’m worried about going to NCT meet-ups and baby groups because I fear I will be judged for formula feeding?"

Many mums replied to her saying that once her baby is healthy she shouldn't worry. One wrote:

"As long as your baby is fed don’t worry about what anyone else may or may not think. The vast majority of people won’t give a second thought to how you feed."

While another commented:

"In a lot of classes I went to in the early days I was the only one formula feeding. That changed over time. The only person judging me was myself. Show yourself some kindness and in all honesty, no-one will care how you are feeding. You will be your worst critic."

Would you ever judge a mother for feeding their baby formula?