Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

It seems so easy. All they do is eat,poop and sleep. But I’m really struggling. I’m struggling to understand my baby girls needs. She’s 2 weeks old and while breastfeeding today she kept groaning and fussing. Sometimes she’d get so annoyed she slaps the breast. She keeps unlatching and I switch to the other side but...

Anyone else’s 1 year old have a habit of holding and squeezing your nipple? My little one has a new found habit of holding onto and squeezing my nipple which I find irritating. I don’t know why he started doing this but it’s so irritating because it hurts! I am still breastfeeding so it may be a comfort thing but he...

I need to get in the habit of pumping again overnight is my sons biggest sleep so gives me enough time to pump with full boobs and fill back up for his feed but I can not be bothered to go to the fridge to store it and get the electric pump out. I can't do it in bed as its so loud so will have to go to another room ...

How many minutes does your breastfeeding session normally last? My baby doesn’t want it after roughly 8-10 mins and pushes me away. I give her a burp and try again but she then doesn’t latch and seems calm so I assume she isn’t hungry anymore? I’m worried she’s not feeding enough.

I've been breastfeeding exclusively from my left breast for months because I stopped pumping before my daughter turned one. Now, my right breast doesn’t produce any milk at all it's completely dry. I’ve tried getting her to nurse on that side, but nothing is coming out. Any advice on what I should do?

Hi, Can anyone help me please? I’ve been breast feeding, my baby is now 5 months old. We recently went to Cyprus and while out there I was put on antibiotics which weren’t suitable for breastfeeding. This has resulted in my milk drying up a lot. I’m desperate to start my feeding journey again and have started pumpin...

Long story short, I’ve been pregnant twice in the past three years! I breastfed my first child until he turned 1 year old. My second is almost 4 months now, but I don’t feel the same energy for breastfeeding anymore. I’ve been through a lot emotionally recently, but that’s not my baby’s fault. Still, I’m not enjoyin...

Does anyone feed their baby cold formula or breastmilk? Is it okay?

One of my worst fears has come true I think I've got a blocked duct! I can feel what feels like a hard vein in my breast that won't go away with feeding or massaging. Baby was also refusing the breast earlier which makes me think it was blocked. He's drinking a bit from it now but I can still feel the 'vein' Any t...

Any breastfeeding Moms on birth control? Has it affected your milk supply?? I’m thinking about starting it again but I’m worried it will 1) affect my supply and 2) make me crazy🤪. Curious if anyone has a good experience to share. Thanks🫶🏼

Hello :) I have a toddler, 14 months old who is still breastfeeding - around 4 times during the day and 2/3 overnight. She is due to start childcare in 3 months, and I am wondering if I need to completely wean her before starting. Can anyone share their experience of sending their toddler to childcare at this age wh...

Hey, Does anyone know if there are places in Colchester zoo suitable for breastfeeding? Cafes etc is fine if I have to but wasn't sure if they had like a feeding / family room or anything like that?

My lo is 3 weeks and i was expressing and was getting 180ml per pump per side i’m now only getting 90ml so i guess im just asking how do i increase my supply back up again my boobs aren’t feeling full or engorged anymore even when i go over the 3 hours ( trying to pump every 3 hours but sometimes not possible with b...

I couldn’t get on a consistent pumping schedule so I decided to cut back on the pumping (only pump when she’s napping or sleep for the night) & just breastfeed her on demand & supplement with formula when she’s still hungry after nursing. When I pump now, I’m barely getting any output. Could this be because she’s em...

Hi, can anyone give any tips for colostrum harvesting? I’m currently 37 + 3 second time trying to collect but only had the smallest amount. Does it take time to come through? Feeling abit disheartened

It’s been 11 months since I had my beautiful daughter. I have been working hard to shed some pounds. Unfortunately I haven’t seen much progress. I’ve tried so many different things. I’m being told that while I breastfeed my body is going to hold on to fat to feed my baby. I’m wondering if anyone else is going throug...

Hi, my LO started refusing dummies at around 3 months, he's now 5 months and won't take the bottle either. I went about a month/6 weeks without giving breast milk through bottle, now he only accepts breast. Have to return to work soon and very stressed about this please help!

This is my second pregnancy, little boy is 5 years old so cant remember exactly but im SURE my boobs were bigger this time last pregnancy, does that mean my milk hasnt/wont come through as i really want to breastfeed again.

Bought a bottle of wine to have tonight but i breastfeed how much can i have and how long should i wait until i can feed her again? really unsure don’t want it to affect her

So with my first in her weetabix and porridge I put in cows milk at 6 months which was what I was told. What about a cmpa baby now I put her formula but it ain’t the best and she’s really fussy and doesn’t like the taste because she can taste her milk but it ain’t exactly milk. Food wise she will eat her lunch and d...