Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

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

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...

She nurses super fast at first and then slows down, making her choke. I've tried giving her breaks, burping in between and positions. Any other tips?

I have a c section booked for Saturday and I was just wondering if anyone has any useful websites/info/tips for breastfeeding? I feel like I have no idea what to do or how much to feed LO or how long it will take for my milk to come in etc. I have tried colostrum collecting, I get 0.1ml at a time (30 mins to an ...

Just been to the doctors and I’ve got mastitis. I’ve been given antibiotics and the doctors encouraged me to keep feeding on that boob (which I am, whilst gritting my teeth 😂). But sometimes little one falls asleep before it feels drained, so can I pump after feeding to try and get the most out? Thanks!

I can’t do it 🙄 37 weeks and nothing is coming out. With both previous babies I feel my milk doesn’t come until a day of or after they’re born. Anyone else ? Any tips welcome ! 🙏🏽

I’m having a planned cesarean and don’t plan on breast feeding but my mum is adamant baby needs first milk for colostrum? I’ve heard c section mums may not get milk in straight away and also pain meds can interfere? Will my baby miss out dramatically if they don’t get the colostrum from first breast milk? Any adv...

Can anyone recommend a good manual breast pump?

Hey, would it be okay to use blue whole milk or oat milk to make babies (7 months) porridge or Weetabix because he's EBF and anything I pump is needed for days with her daddy. Should I just avoid giving them until after 1 when whole milk is fine? I'd use water because that's what I use but read it wasn't good for th...

Apologies, as this has probably been asked before! My LO is now one and has been EBF. He has had dairy in his diet since 7-8 months of age. I now want to offer him some milk with his afternoon snack. Do I just give him a little in his cup and see how he responds? We are still breastfeeding in the evening and mornin...

Hey Mummas - how quickly did you see a positive change in baby when changing from forumla with Cows milk to a dairy free alternative?

So.. I know it’s my decision but would like to know second time mummas here.. did you breastfeed with the second whilst having a toddler? I just feel like it will all be a bit much? Don’t want to stress my self out. Thanks :)

I have litres upon litres of frozen breastmilk in my freezer. I’m still pumping and giving my baby fresh milk each feed so my stash is just constantly growing. I already ran out of room in my freezer at 2 months PP. Any suggestions on what I can do with some of it? Unfortunately I can’t donate. And I already have a...

Hi, I’m currently 3 months postpartum and have just started my period again after a week or so with mild cramping, I exclusively breast feed, I thought I was going to get a lot longer without periods 😅 anyone else had this? And is there reasons why?

I’m unsure if this is a common thing but ever since my baby was 3months (daughter is now 10 months) my right boob dosent produce as much milk as my left. I’ll put my daughter on my right boob as much as possible but it will not increase in supply. It’s so weird because my daughter drinks from both boobs evenly but ...

Hi ladies, I am looking for a good electric hands free breast pump. Any good recommendations you’re currently using or you’ve bought? I’ve looked at getting the Medela Freestyle hands free breast pump- is it all the hype as it is very expensive?

So I have a clogged duct and it hurts so bad that I have a red mark on my boob around the area and a pounding headache. How do I get rid if it😭 I know some people say to use your husband but that is a last resort for me… he is squeamish and I don’t want him to throw up on me😂

I gave birth on 6th November and still haven't had my period- bottle feeding

Trying to figure out a good age gap and contemplating waiting to lose weight or wait till my daughter sleeps better / isn’t breastfeeding.

I know it’s too early to tell but I was just curious. So my baby is almost 2 days old but I’m struggling to wake him him to breastfeed 😭 he loves sleeping but I also know it’s important for him to eat and regain his weight back. I try to wake him up at the 2/3 hour mark but I get nothing. I thought babies start…