Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

I was wondering because i don’t express and I’m using the Elvie milk catcher to collect leakage. Can I collect milk gradually in the day and store into same bag in fridge? I was thinking because the catchers are 3hour wear i could stop and start the use for a total of 3 hours just when I know I leak more ( eg on one...

Help! I am EBM feeding my baby but I can't keep up with him. We've created the most hungry and wonderful little boy But I am exhausted, not eating, not really sleeping because I'm up trying to keep up with him and ensuring he has enough for his feeds..expressing every few hours to try and stay ahead but it's now a...

I just delivered about 4 days ago and have been breastfeeding. Around day 2, I’ve been experiencing some pain and swelling and yesterday (day 3) my left areola was so swollen that it was hard. It hurts when my baby first latches, but it gets better throughout the session. But the initial pain feels almost unbearable...

I’m going out for dinner tonight for the first time since giving birth, I’m planning on taking a bottle of breast milk. I’m going to express now at 3pm, dinner will be around 7.30. I’m planning on feeding LO before we go anyway but planning on keeping a bottle of milk jic he needs a feed whilst out. Can someone br...

Hi! Due March 2025 and have no idea where to start with breastfeeding! I’ve been looking at Black Friday deals for electric pumps, should I stock up now? Or wait to see how it goes in case I can’t breastfeed? So much info out there it feels overwhelming! Any tips much appreciated x

I inflated with a pump. Can’t figure out how to deflate it?

Just seen that the Elvie stride is on sale and I have been using the momcozy S12 pro for a while. It’s fine and I don’t mind it but I’ve had spillage accidents and it’s super bulky when out meaning I have to go hide in the car if I need to pump. Do you think it’s worth the upgrade, especially as they’re saying it’...

Hi everyone! I’m a little over 4 weeks pregnant, and I’m still breastfeeding my 9 month old. I’ve noticed the past week my supply has dropped significantly — any advice/tips/tricks to get it back up?? I’m desperate. My 9mo was EBF before I got pregnant, hardly taking a bottle and just barely starting to consume what...

A little over 5.5 months PP and still no period. Anyone else in the same boat? My mom friend said it was weird. When is it supposed to return? I breastfeed every 2-3 hours still.

I started weaning my 6 month old and she is now refusing any milk she only wants food but then wakes at night for milk! Any advice?

How much breast milk should a 7 week old baby drink per feed? I breastfeed so obviously have no idea how much she’s taking per feed but we give her one sometimes two bottles of expressed breast milk a day and she only takes anywhere between 30-90ml from the bottle which I think is not enough for someone her age?? I ...

Our baby has been unwell for around two weeks with a bad chest and she has not eaten much at all. She is having small amounts of milk but nothing else. We have been to the GP as she was so bad in the week but they don't seem concerned. Just wondering if anyone else has had the same and if you did manage to get anyth...

How do I get my LO to suck the whole nipple/areola instead of just the tip of the nipple when BF. My nipples are so sore and I’ve had to resort to pumping/bottle feeding because of this

when breastfeeding how long do u feed on one side before switching sides. last night my wee one ate from my right for her first feed and took nothing from my left and her next night feed it was the opposite so she ate from the left and took nothing from the right

Hi ladies, I'm due to go on holiday for 3 weeks over Christmas, I wasn't originally planning to be pregnant for this holiday but here we are 😍🥰 a lot of the maternity dresses are getting are lower cut or spaghetti type straps and maternity bras are more of a full cup, can anyone recommend maybe a strapless…

The past few weeks and especially the past few nights have been so hard😭 my lg sleeps with us and recently has been wanting to nurse, all. Night. Long. It’s driving me crazy&considering stopping breastfeeding but not sure where to start..

I’m 4 weeks pp and exclusively breastfeeding which has been going really well. Thankfully, my supply has always been really good the whole time but over the last day or two I feel engorged all the time. It feels like he completely empties me and then an hour later I feel extremely full again which I haven’t had up t...

Can breast milk not fill babies up? I had my little girl 3 weeks ago, she was very poorly at birth so has only been home and feeding since Tuesday, she come home on 60ml/70ml, she now on 90.. she is always hungry & always snacking.. is it possible that it just isn’t enough for her? Thank you in advance xx

Does anyone have any recommendations for supportive nursing bras please? Thank you

I am having so much pain due to engorged breast on my right side. I tried pumping it but it barely pumps out milk, tried with my hands but its taking so much time and its so painful. There is no redness or inflammation for sure.