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Partners opinions

This is just a vent about how my partner doesn’t want me to breastfeed in public. So basically I have always wanted to breastfeed. And I’ve stuck with it. But he always says about how we have to take bottles of milk with us when we go out. And then today he’s going on about how formula would be easier because we c...

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No milk in my breast anymore

My milk has went low. I’m in an abusive relationship and my husband is putting me down about certain things. Sauk bc it’s my fault she’s 11 months and has been introduced to solids as well. We’re here at the pediatrician office. Words of encouragement please.

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Breastfeeding basics

I’m really hoping to breastfeed but also don’t want to buy too much equipment straight away incase I can’t.. Would it be a good idea to get a basic manual pump before baby comes so I can take to hospital and if so, what would you recommend? Is there also anything else I should consider getting for breastfeeding no...

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Period returning

I've been EBF for 8 months and not had my period, I have reduced my pump over the last 2 months and still no sign of my period. When should I expect it to return or will it just hit me by surprise one day? lol.

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Breast pumps!

Hi all! Any suggestions of breast pumps please? Is the Elvie all that it’s cracked up to be? Any recomendations please?

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Advice please

Need my 3 month old to take a bottle. Currently breastfeed but want them to take bottle before bed and he currently refusing it and spits milk up when using bottle? Any suggestions on how to help him take bottle please?

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Period and breastfeeding

When my baby was born I was combination feeding for around 2 weeks while my milk increased. I’ve been exclusively BF ever since and my period came back straight away and has been on time every month. I thought I wouldn’t have a period if I exclusively breastfed?

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Breastfeeding

When did you start pumping … my baby is 7 days old and is exclusively breastfeeding.

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Breast Thrush

Has anyone had breast thrush and what did you do? My son is BF and I’ve been on antibiotics due to my c section scar becoming infected. Since coming off the antibiotics I’ve been getting stabbing pains in my nipples (for 2 days) and google suggests it’s breast thrush, I know we shouldn’t believe everything on Goog...

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Baby #2

Hey girls!! I just found out a couple of weeks ago I’m gonna be a mom again. My baby is 1 year old and still nursing… my appt with the obg is on February 04 but im concern because I heard is not possible to breastfeed while I’m pregnant because the baby is gonna get sick… wish to read if someone has had a similar s...

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Milk supply disappeared. Help!

We've been exclusively BFing up to now, LO has always hated a bottle and has CMPA and needs formulas which she also seems to hate so haven't pushed it as we've been managing. In the last week my supply has just nosedived. I keep reading to trust the process and that supplies do change as time passes but I know my bo...

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Milk frequency

We still are doing milk every 3hrs from morning wake till bedtime…(outside of naps)…and looking to transition from bottle to next thing (tried her 360 sippy cup and she got very frustrated). Are you guys still doing milk that frequently? Seems like she’s in meltdown mode every 3hrs and milk puts her back in a better...

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Going to nursery

Hi everyone, My baby is EBF and has never been great on a bottle. She’s definitely a bit better now but I want to prepare her for going back to work. I’m a teacher and will be returning back to work at the end of March. I want to start to reduce my feeds during the day and replace with formula. Would it be best fo...

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Breastfeeding a Fidgety baby

Hello there! I need some advice on what to do. I have a 5 week old and I noticed that she's been fidgety while trying to breastfeed. Anyone experienced this before? If so what are some recommendations? It's becoming hard for her to latch.

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Nursing bra help

I’m looking for good recommendations for plus size nursing bras/ places that sell good plus size nursing bras. Before being pregnant I was a size 18/20 on top depending on where I shipped this would change. Now being pregnant I’m more of a 22-24 on top. I can’t seem to find anywhere that will do good and comfortable...

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Breastfed babies!

Can you over feed a breastfed baby?! My little girl is 4 weeks on Friday, and she has spent ALL day on the boob!! She will fall asleep for about 10 mins after, and then she’s screaming for the boob again😅 she feeds a fair bit anyway, but this is next level🤣 is this normal? Worried about her being bunged up later…

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