Tyler Hubbard's Wife Hayley Reveals Why She Isn't Breastfeeding Baby Atlas

Florida Georgia Line's Tyler Hubbard and his wife Hayley just recently welcomed their third child, Atlas Roy Hubbard on September 24. In a recent interview with People, Hayley opened up about why she's decided to feed their baby boy formula instead of breastfeeding.

"I'm not breastfeeding this time around because, now looking back, breastfeeding really amplified symptoms of postpartum depression for me," Hayley shared.

She added, "It was never something that came easy to me or something that I honestly enjoyed, no matter how many specialists we talked to or how well I was producing milk."

Tyler and Hayley are also parents to daughter Olivia Rose, 2, and son Luca Reed, 13 months. While her daughter was breast fed, Hayley revealed that last year she supplemented Luca's feeding formula because she wasn't producing enough milk.

"Knowing that I would be coming home to two busy toddlers that needed my attention, and a husband that was injured, breastfeeding and pumping around-the-clock seemed even more daunting," Hayley explained of her decision. "I encourage anyone else feeling this way to do the same and to not feel any shame about it. It has been significantly life-changing in the best way for my mental health and postpartum."

Tyler chimed in, noting it's been an all around positive change for the whole family. "We're getting more sleep with Atlas than we did with the other babies since Hayley isn't breastfeeding this time around," the country singer said. "We can now share the responsibility of feeding, which is really nice and allows me to have more bonding time with Atlas."

Tyler, who would usually be out on the road touring this time of year, is thankful for the time he has at home with his family. Hayley calls the timing "a blessing in disguise," adding, "We're all so grateful to be healthy and have welcomed a healthy baby boy into our family."

The couple adds, "We've been able to really soak up this newborn phase at home without having to travel the week after delivery, and that's something new for us. Since we're all in the recovery process, it's been extra nice to settle in at home as a family of five, instead of touring."

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