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Model Elsie Hewitt Prioritizes Mental Health Over Breastfeeding

2/26/2026

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Elsie Hewitt, a model and partner of Pete Davidson, revealed in an Elle essay that she chose not to breastfeed her daughter Scottie during a pregnancy complicated by stage 4 endometriosis.
She notes societal pressure around formula feeding but emphasizes that mental health is crucial for motherhood.
After postpartum mastitis, she reflects on conflicting feelings and advocates prioritizing a nourished baby and a mentally healthy mother.

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Elsie Hewitt, a model and partner of Pete Davidson, revealed in an Elle essay that she chose not to breastfeed her daughter Scottie during a pregnancy complicated by stage 4 endometriosis.
She notes societal pressure around formula feeding but emphasizes that mental health is crucial for motherhood.
After postpartum mastitis, she reflects on conflicting feelings and advocates prioritizing a nourished baby and a mentally healthy mother.