Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

How much colostrum are people taking to the hospital? Last time I took everything that I pumped and then lost it all because it wasn’t stored properly when handed over to the midwives (left on the side somewhere to go off). I obviously want to avoid that this time but I’m also trying to exclusively pump into bot...

Struggling First time csection mama. I can only formula feed and I’m feeding my baby rn and I’m crying and feeling so sad I can’t connect with her and it’s affecting me. But she’s healthy and growing and I’m so happy.

Has anyone who gave birth at the end of December and is breastfeeding not come on their period yet?? I know it varies for different people, but all I keep seeing is people saying they’ve come on their period.. I have no sign of a period showing anytime soon unless it just starts suddenly… may do a pregnancy test soo...

I’m 11 weeks postpartum and exclusively breastfeeding. I’ve noticed some blood not sure if it’s my period. I thought you get your period once you stop breastfeeding. When did you get your period while breastfeeding?

Hi I've seen a post about follow on milk. I changed my little one to 6 months ++ as it's cheaper where I buy it from. From seeing the comments I'm concerned I shouldn't have. Is this a problem?😩

Hi Mommy’s does anyone have tips on how to increase milk supply

My bub is close to 10.5 months and I’m exclusively pumping. My milk has dropped significantly the past month to the point wherein i find myself constantly power pumping (and stressed) just to make sure he has enough milk. I’m pretty good with supplements, food, water etc. He’s been eating ok but he’s quite picky. ...

FTM here… What do we do when we get a crack in our nipple? Two nights ago while baby boy was nursing on my right side, it was super “pinchy”(if that makes sense). Then today, it was the same pinching feeling while he was latched and noticed what looks like a cut on the side. I put some breastmilk on it, as well as s...

I had no fucking idea my toddler changed the mini fridges temp. (It’s in my room) Idk how long ago it was and I’ve been putting my cups and milk in the fridge. (I know it was her bc I ask her to put my milk in the fridge bc she likes to help. She just turned 3) I’m not mad at her but wtf. I just realized TONIGHT. ...

I had an early April Baby and have been doing a mix of breastfeeding and formula. Sunday morning I pumped and produced the most yet, but then totally dropped off. Yesterday I produced nearly nothing and my husband said my breasts have very quickly gone down in size. Today I pumped every two hours, ate a lot of prote...

I'm exclusively pumping because baby never learned to latch (5 weeks now) so my MIL and husband are mostly taking care of baby simply because I'm attached to a pump all day no time to attend to the baby. So now I think my LO is not bonding with me he doesn't even know me. He follows my husband with his eyes, but he ...

Has anyone got pregnant while EBF before?

My little girl 12 days old, really struggling to feed which has definitely affected my mental state, I’ve been using nipple shields to help with the latch but even then can’t seem to get that right as on one side nothing comes out but if I hand express I have plenty of milk! Having to give the odd bottle now as worr...

I bought my little one a tommie tippee cup to drink water from but due to her strong gag reflex, it just made her almost choke and be really quite sick after using it :( I just wanted to ask if anyone had any recommendations. She is 7 months old but still on size 2 Mam teats when bottle feeding (I’ve tried size 3 ...

Someone please tell me if my anxious brain is taking over but I'm so frustrated. I got home from work at 3:45pm and my son has had breast milk and puffs today. My husband seemed to get moody when I immediately went and made him a PB&j that he took 2 bites of 🤷🏼‍♀️. He's not great at eating and maybe that's just how…

Currently 8 weeks pp and experiencing some bleeding. I'm exclusively breastfeeding, how soon did you get your period?

Has anyone experienced bitting while breastfeeding their 10 month old. Ready to fight behind those two bottom teeth

Hey mamas, how much is whole milk are you giving your LOs in one day?

I’m 10 months pp and still don’t have my period back. I got it back at 6 months pp with my first. I don’t really understand my cycle right now. All I know is that I’ve been looking real shiny and cute the last few days so I must be in my follicular phase if it’s still even happening 🤣

None of my bras from before I was pregnant fit and I don't want to keep using nursing bras, especially since I am no longer breastfeeding. I was not a big fan of the bras I had before and I'm looking for something that is supportive and has some coverage. I am probably around a DD now. Any recommendations would be g...