Is it normal to hate breastfeeding?
Yep.Totally normal
Yes, it’s normal to hate breastfeeding, even if you love your baby. Feeding can feel painful, exhausting, stressful, or simply not right for you—and you’re allowed to choose what works for your family.
People have all kinds of feelings about breastfeeding. Some enjoy it; others dislike the pain, constant demands, loss of bodily autonomy, or pressure to love it. Not liking it doesn’t make you a bad parent or mean you love your baby any less.
You can keep breastfeeding, try pumping or combo-feeding, or stop and use formula. If you want to continue but it hurts or feels overwhelming, a lactation professional or your healthcare provider may be able to help. You don’t have to earn permission to make a change, though.