Just came across this article on FORMULA MILK while surfing net...wanted to share as i can relate so much to this....
"On October 25, 2016, Florence Leung left in her car without a note or explanation of where she was going. She left her husband and brand new baby. When her car was discovered at a nearby park, the search began for Leung.
What happened to this beautiful, new mother? Her husband, Kim Chen, reveals she was victim to postpartum depression.
Kim said his wife was "full of smiles and eager anticipation" to become a mom. She was a full-time nurse as well as an award-winning fashion photographer. But, ravaged by the emotional illness that can take over new or expecting moms, Leung lost the will to live.
Now her husband celebrates his wife's life by raising awareness of postpartum depression through Facebook. Two months after they found her body he posted a heartfelt message to all mothers.
"For all the new moms experiencing low mood or anxiety, please seek help and talk about your feelings. You are Not alone. You are Not a bad mother," Kim pleads. "Do not EVER feel bad or guilty about not being able to 'exclusively breastfeed', even though you may feel the pressure to do so based on posters in maternity wards, brochures in prenatal classes, and teachings at breastfeeding classes."
Kim urges moms to understand that while hospitals are supposed to encourage moms to breastfeed, there should be no shame if a mother needs to use formula instead.
"I still remember reading a handout upon Flo's discharge from hospital with the line 'Breast Milk Should Be the Exclusive Food For the Baby for the First Six Months,' I also remember posters on the maternity unit 'Breast is Best.' While agreeing to the benefits of breast milk, there [NEEDS] to be an understanding that it is OK to supplement with formula, and that formula is a completely viable option."
There are as many opinions about parenting as there are people. And, with the internet, there is more room for criticism and judgement. Instead, let a mom take care of her child through her mother's intuition - without judgment from you.