Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

Morning all 😁 Currently after the best black Friday deals. We already have the following - next to me crib - basinet for downstairs - nursery furniture - travel system I've noticed that momcozy have great deals on breast pumps, however was wondering what breast pumps everyone else is going for? Any…

I’ve been exclusively breastfeeding my 3 month old and am wondering how long is a normal feed at this age? Each session lasts between 20-45 mins, I just go by how he feels. How often are you feeding your babies? Mine feeds every 2-3 hrs at the moment. Do the gaps start to increase and how will I know? I’m literally ...

I now wear a vest top to minimise the nip. I don’t care about the ‘embarrassment’ side of things (right now anyway!) but, 1) is this dangerous? 2) am I increasing how saggy my tatas will be later down the line?

Day 2 old baby and breastfeeding. He is already cluster feeding. Helppp. He cries then is fussy and did this for an hour nonstop until I put him on my breast for feeding and he stops. I’m going crazy and just started! Any tips? Will it last long? I do plan to pump soon

I had a house fire this week, and my breast pump (calypso double plus) was in the same room as the fire inside a fabric footstool. There is black residue all over all our furniture, belongings and the ceiling and walls are black. Do you think I need to replace the breast pump? I'm wondering how it could have been a...

How long should you feed your baby for 2-3 hours for?

Does anyone else hold in the weight while breastfeeding? I've been working out almost every day and going on long daily walks, and I eat pretty healthy and drink lots of water. But I've only lost about 15 pounds since giving birth (I'm 10 and a half months postpartum). I still have 30 pounds to go but it's not going...

Over the past week or so, my 5 week old has been breastfeeding for an hour and sometimes more per session! She takes around 2.5-3 ounces per feeding - my lactation consultant has me weighing her before and after each feed. Is this a normal length of time per feeding session? Would love to have my boobs back for a b...

My little one is 4 days old now. Since 10pm she's been at my breast constantly. She'll feed for around 10 minutes on each side, then fall asleep, then wake up 5 minutes later and go again. The only break I've had from feeding her has been to change her nappy and even then she's rooting and sucking her fists and g...

Anyone else get their period back already? I’m 10 weeks pp and got my period back but it’s very different than before I’m more spotting than anything. I’m also breastfeeding so I don’t know if that’s affecting anything.

Does anyone have advice on how to deal with leaking boobs overnight? I don’t like wearing a bra and the pads for leaking don’t stick to my pajamas or catch the milk. I usually breast feed at night and use my haaka on the opposite boob. I still leak after that. I hate the feeling of my pajamas being wet.

how long after you guys pumped did you go into labor. I’m 39w1d and got a manual breast pump! trying to jumpstart labor before my induction

I’ve been pumping for 2 weeks now and it’s starting to hurt sooo bad. Even on the lowest setting I’m in so much pain. It wasn’t like this at first, so I’m guessing it’s because my nips are dry and sensitive now from pumping. What do I do???

When does it get easier? My baby is 7 weeks and we're up a lot of the night. I'm always tired and feel like I'm always breastfeeding. I'm just looking for some hope.

Hey, I’m a just enougher when it comes to producing milk. I’ve order lactation cookies. I’ve been eating them for a week and seen an increase in my supply. Will my supply stay up when I stop eating the cookies? Those cookie are expensive. Also would love additional advice on inexpensive way to keep supply up.

7 week old on Monday - takes bottle really well during day by 8 o clock and 10/10:30 feed really fussy and uncomfortable- screaming and squirming around - anyone else experiencing this? Has a diagnosed cows milk allergy- and on special formula only last two bottled before bedtime

My LO is 7 weeks, and I am exclusively breastfeeding. I added a lot of weight during pregnancy, and after birth, i lost 4kg. I wish to lose more. I am here snacking at 1am or 3am. What can I do to lose more, and also I do my daily walk of at least 5k steps.

Today I witnessed a mum having to argue her point that breastfeeding her newborn baby at a pool side was okay while repeatedly being told by a member of staff that it wasn’t? The lady was so calm with situation as i can already imagine she was just trying to keep calm for her baby. Some of the words I heard the staf...

Hey guys, my little girl is 4 months yesterday. She won’t take any milk.. like 2/3 oz a feed when before she was on 6/7. Is this part of the regression?

Breastfeeding is not easy. I have DMER, with nausea and dread. Also nipple raynauds. My nips are cracking so I’m trying to heal them. They’re also short, and baby has a high palate. So I’m told to football hold only, it’s not an easy position for me and I can’t see how it’s sustainable?! It’s been a nightmare so far...