Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

Wondering if anyone can advise. Long story short I have always been an under supplier. I mainly pump, just a couple of breastfeeds per day which are mainly for comfort for baby. I produce enough for 2 bottles of breast milk per day and have to pump every 2-3 hours for 30 mins a time to produce this. I have given...

I’m 23 weeks and my boobs have increased in size slightly, nothing major. But I need some new bras. If I buy maternity bras now will I just need to buy more in the future or will my boobs have finished growing? Also any recommendations for maternity bras for your bigger boobed gal? 😂 I’m a 28 GG and bravissimo is…

So if I have a bag of frozen breastmilk and put it under running water to thaw it. Can I put it back in the refrigerator if I do not plan on using the full bag? I know you can’t reheat breast milk but I wasn’t sure if that would be considered reheating? TIA!

I currently have the Elvie stride. I have loved it for the past 5 months but lately, it’s wearing down on me. Like it’s become very uncomfortable to wear I don’t know if a new pump will change this. The weight and tightness in my bra feel so top heavy wearing it, even though this is one of the lighter options appare...

The HV has said at my little one should be feeding between 8-12 times a day. She's is coming up to 5 months at the beginning of April. She is breast fed 4/5 times a day then a bottle before bed. So usually 6 times a day sometimes 7. Anyone similar? She seems very content, plenty wet/dirty nappies and gaining weight....

For those still breastfeeding alongside solids, how long would you say your bub usually nurses for during a session? EDIT: More specifically in the morning and at bedtime.

Hi I am looking for a breast pump if anyone is willing to donate! Currently in the chicago area and could pick up

sooooooo i’m still breastfeeding HOWEVER it’s literally no longer enjoyable 😩 every morning so and his eyes open it’s boob, after school boob before anything , before and after tub AND ALL FREAKING NIGHT, tossing and turning across me switching back and forth. he still uses a bink to substitute but i can’t even…

this is probably a silly question but is it okay to give my almost 7 month old breastmilk in a straw cup when we’re out so she can drink it herself? starting to feel a bit lonely when i have to leave the table to breastfeed and sick of being the last one to eat when bottle feeding 😔

Believe me! This is my relactation journey… from dry to ounces! DM if you need help.

Has anyone experienced this? It feels like burning electric shocks. Sometimes it’s really bad. It lasts for a minute or two. It happens randomly after I’ve fed my baby. Have had lactation consultants review my latch and there aren’t any issues. Baby has been evaluated by ped and peds ENT (he saw ENT for something to...

How long does it take for your baby to finish a bottle? And how much do they eat? My 10 week old takes almost an hour to finish her 4oz bottle (breast milk). We have to burp her after 2oz, but then she slows down after and will kind of cluster feed the last 2oz.. We tried giving her only 2.5-3oz bottles but she wou...

My 4 month old keeps putting her hand in my mouth and just having having a good explore in there while I’m breastfeeding am I alone🤣

How do you quickly fix a clogged milk duct?? First time mom. Help! Thank you for any advice

Finally hit 12 weeks and my boobs hurt more than ever, they literally feel like they’re on fire ..🥲

Just wondering if anyone else has this problem…. Hi guys🫶🏼 My 7 week old has been EBF and I’d say for the last 2 weeks halfway through most feeds she’ll start crying loads and pull off my breast. She’ll latch back on but seconds later come off again and it’s just constantly on and off. I’ll try the other boob and…

My BF journey has come to an end and I Nursed my baby for the last time on Friday morning. We’d gradually cut down over the past few weeks and were comfortably on one feed a night. Now it’s Sunday night, my boobs are still feeling full and sore and I’ve only hand-expressed an oz or two to ease the pain. Any mums who...

Does your little one still have a bottle of milk?

I want to primarily breast feed but I also would like to pump too so that my partner can bond with baby girl when she’s feeding, when should I start pumping and how often?

Baby had 5 day checkup today and had lost more weight than expected. I’d been trying to exclusively breastfeed which was challenging anyway but when my milk came in, my nipples changed too much for baby to latch and there was also way too much milk for her so she kept slipping away. The midwife suggested I exclusi...