Hilary Duff gets real about "emotional" decision to stop breastfeeding
"I was sad and frustrated and feeling like a failure all of the time," says Hilary about her breastfeeding struggles.
Hilary Duff just got brutally honest about how being a working mom affected her breastfeeding routine.
The 'Younger' actress took to Instagram to reveal that she decided to stop breastfeeding her six-month-old daughter, Banks Violet.
Hilary says pumping on set was not the best experience.
"I am a working mom of two. My goal was to get my little girl to six months and then decide if I (and her of course) wanted to keep going. Let me tell you. Pumping at work sucks. I had zero down time and am usually pumping in a hair and make up trailer while four hands work to get me ready for the next scene with lots of other people around," she wrote.
The 31-year-old added that she didn't enjoy pumping.
"...you are having your damn nipples tugged at by an aggressive machine that makes an annoying sound, that echoes through your head day and night (I swear that machine and I had many conversations at midnight and 3 am)! Ttttthen having to find someplace to sterilize bottles and keep your milk cold."
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Deciding to stop breastfeeding was an "emotional and hard" decision for the star.
"I cried many times and felt so depressed while weening. I wasn’t myself at all... I am happy to say that I haven’t fed or pumped in three days and it’s crazy how fast you can come out on the other side. I feel fine and happy and relieved and silly that I even stressed on it so hard... Love you all and hope this helps anyone struggling! See you nursing bras. Until next time!"
Hilary's partner Matthew Koma left a sweet comment on her post.
"My hero," he wrote.