Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

I’ve pumped some breast milk after a feed but the bottle on my medela pump had a bit of condensation inside (must have screwed the top on whilst the bottle was still a bit wet inside), is the milk safe to keep or do i need to chuck? It had been sterilised with milton cold water tablets. Do pump parts/bottles all ne...

Has anyone used mounjaro whilst breastfeeding? My daughter is 18 months, the doctor said there isn’t enough research but because of her age and her eating more than having milk, she doesn’t think it will harm. Just wondered if anyone else has used it whilst breastfeeding

Looking for an electric breast bump x2 that I can wear without being attached to a wire that is affordable

I feel like it is average but idk bc this is my first time breastfeeding/pumping with my second kid. I have been averaging about 15 oz with only pumping 4 times a day sometimes 16 oz. Been supplementing formula only twice a day. Once in the morning before I leave for work/ drop both my daughters off at the sitters a...

My ebf baby doesn’t seem to latch properly for the last 2 weeks, I keep hearing a clicking sound and I’ve tried every position and it seems to be the same. She is not pitting as much weight on as she was and she’s not sleeping well. Still having plenty of wet nappies and at least two poo nappies. She keeps spitting ...

Sometimes I wish I could be like "can you breastfeed for me so I can go and do this thing that has to get done but only I can do"? If only it were possible to switch bodies or something so I could get things done. For me it's cloth diaper laundry, cooking a dish that only I know how to make, etc.

I’m EBF with a 5 week old, wanting to start pumping so that my husband can do some feeds/to take the pressure off me a bit. I’m just not at all sure how any of it works. How much (ml) would he need for a feed? How long does the milk keep for example if I was to bring a bottle with me out and about? Do I have t...

Any advice, it's really dropped the last couple of days as I've had to rely on bottles a little more due to a busy schedule. Just got an electric pump and it took 20 mins to get 30ml

Tips on producing more breast milk please

My son is 15 months and he has been breastfed since he was born along with formula. I need help in weaning off breast milk. It is getting crazy as my son keeps waking up 10 times a night even thought he uses the boobs less than 5 min. I need help in recommendations on how to stop breastfeeding. I know people will sa...

What is everyone doing with milk before bed? Bottle in room and straight to sleep? Giving it to them half an hour before bed.. are you still using bottles or another cup?

Anyone else had this trouble with their newborn and bottle feeding? He latches and suckles, but didn't actually take anything in and swallow. We've tried different positions, different nipple flows, different brands. Thing is, he was doing just fine at first. So I know he can do it, and he is definitely showing h...

Hi all, I'm a FTM and currently 36+1. I'm finishing packing my hospital bag but am unsure whether I should pack any bottles in case I am unable to breastfeed successfully. Any recommendations or guidance would be greatly benefitted. TIA x

Seeing this trend online ‘what 2/3/4 months breastfeeding did to my baby’ is giving me anxiety as someone who unfortunately doesn’t have milk to feed her baby and using formula. Does it mean that formula babies wont be as chubby as bf babies? Not sure why the tendency to ‘show off’ if bf or even if natural birth ...

I’ve managed to fill up the 6 syringes my midwife gave me, but wondering if I should ask for more or if 6 will be enough and it will just be overkill?

If you are someone who says you couldn't make enough milk, or didn't have any milk, what do you actually mean by this? Please choose the closest answer, or even leave the actual reason in comments. I know sometimes it's also friends or family being discouraging by saying that baby feeds too much or wouldn't it be ...

I’m hoping to breastfeed but wondering if I need to pack some pre-made bottles of milk in case that doesn’t go to plan or will Pinderfields have some for situations like mine?

Even if you give up, whether you plan to try at all. You can or not give reasons in the comments.

For those that started introducing whole milk to their babies what milk are you giving them? Is there a specific brand or something that’s best for them ?

My son is 17 months and is still really reliant on breastfeeding. I am Desperate to stop but I don’t know how! He’s never had formula so we have never really used bottles that regularly, only with expressed breast milk and I don’t want to start pumping again. He wants boob at bedtime, overnight and in the morning. H...