Breastfeeding

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From the community

Recent discussions

Weight loss whilst Breastfeeding (jabs patches etc)

Hello!
Has anyone looked into whether or not it is safe to use weight loss medication whilst breastfeeding? I only breastfeed 10:30pm-5am as she is on cows milk in the day.
I cannot seem to shift weight, I think I’m exhausted, sleep deprived and probably not eating the best.

My 8 month old doesn't drink any formula

My child is 8 months old and refuses to drink any milk, no matter how long it's been. She will make up from a 7 hour night and still will not drink any milk, the most she will have in one go is 50 ml (less than 2 ounces). I fight with her for every bottle. I don't know what to do. I can hear her stomach growling.

But on top of that she doesn't eat solids, hates everything we give her. She will taste food and then stop eating afterwards.
All she wants to do is play.

I think she is going to end up killing herself with the way she is going. Or we will need to get a tube in her to pump the food in her.

I literally cry multiple times a day trying to feed her and then I feel like an absolute monster of a mother knowing that this is probably because I wasn't able to breastfeed. I see all these other breastfed kids and they all eat everything they are supposed to.

I don't know what to do.

Breastfeeding/Formula

Hiya, just looking for some other mums going through the same thing or anyone who can offer support. My little one is 3 months old and has been combi fed, initially I tried to exclusively breast feed but ended up in hospital for a week which meant combi worked best. My supply has dropped massively due to combi feeding and my little one will have both breast and then need bottle to get full. I pumped for 20 minutes and only produced an ounce. She is thriving with formula but I feel like I have failed her if I give up due to the emphasis put on breast feeding. I have no issues with formula and just want a healthy happy baby but can't help feel like I'm letting her down if I stop as I'm the only one who can provide her with breast milk. I don't want to give up for selfish reasons but it's such hard work. Just want to hear if anyone has felt the same and if they felt better once they stopped breast feeding ?

Wriggly baby on the boob

Anyone’s baby started being really wriggly while breastfeeding? It gets to the point where I have to take him off for a break as he is pulling and stretching my nipple while his arms and legs are flailing around 😮‍💨 It happens more when he has wind so I’m thinking he’s uncomfortable in certain positions (being upright etc) but I have to keep him upright otherwise he spits up. I’m guessing it’s just something he’ll grow out of but if anyone has any tips let me know!

Weaning questions from a firsttime mum

Hi mamas 🤍

I currently breastfeed my baby, who will be 6 months old this Friday. I’m thinking of starting weaning and also introducing Kendamil in the evenings.

Has anyone switched from exclusively breastfeeding to combination feeding around this stage? How did it go for you?

I also have a few questions:

-When should I start offering water?
-Can I begin with just one meal a day, for example oats/porridge in the morning, and continue breastfeeding for the rest of the day? Or should I be offering solids throughout the day from the start?

I’m feeling a bit unsure about what to do, so I’d really appreciate hearing what worked for you.

Also, if I called my health visitor, would they be able to answer all of these questions?

Finally, would you suggest introducing formula alongside breastfeeding, or is it better to continue breastfeeding only if it’s going well?

Thank you so much in advance! 🤍

Milk

Just wondering if anyone else’s toddler has morning milk then back to sleep then has breakfast when waking? She just has 5oz 6ish then wakes at 8am then 5/6oz might but in a straw cup so there’s no feed sleep association evening wise as she plays with her toys has milk etc

Nipple compression

Help! I’m 7 weeks pp and exclusively breastfeeding but I’m having such bad ongoing nipple pain due to nipple compression. After a feed my nipple comes out in that classic “lipstick” shape and is soo painful. My nipples are damaged and irritated and I’m having a hard time coping. I’ve had the latch assessed so I already know it’s good and that’s not the issue. How do I stop my baby from squishing my nipples in her mouth??

Hungry baby

So I keep reading about everyone dropping milk bottles and increasing food intake but my girl is still on 4x 250ml bottles. She also has bfast and dinner, light lunch (more of a snack tbh). She doesn't eat the full portion but boy i better not mess about with her milk. The only thing we seem to be "behind"is water intake as she still spits most of it out. She drinks milk roughly every 4-5hrs during the day (none at night) and has her meals/snacks around 2hrs after the milk. Any suggestions on what to improve? She drinks 1liter of milk per day. Is that not too excessive?

Milk in the evening

Hi, I hope we're not the only ones but my daughter still wants some milk in the evening before bed.
Is anyone in the same boat? I'm just struggling with which bottle to use.
The baby bottles don't work anymore and beaker cups are just such a mess to clean as the milk gets stuck in all those little crevices.

Any advice?

Collecting colostrum

I’m 37 weeks and have been advised by the midwife to collect colostrum if I can - I’m only managing to collect a few droplets if that, is there anything I can do to help produce more?

Also can I express at night leave in the fridge then express throughout the next day (not going over 24 hours) then freeze safely?

Thanks in advance!

When to stop breastfeeding?

I’m 9 weeks in ebf and loving it, I struggle sometimes with the cluster feeding times but I’m on my own as my husbands away so it’s more easier to bf than bottle. I personally love all the health benefits it has for my baby but don’t want to stuck in a position later on when I am struggling to stop. For example if my baby won’t leave the boob kinda thing and I want to stop. I will be emotional to end my bf journey and want no pressure on it but need my body back at some point.

Newborn refuses the breast

Dose anyone else’s newborn do this
So yesterday my son was breastfeeding like he had good swallowing but now he’s just refusing the breast

Crying when feeding

I am EBF and my daughter is 10 weeks old, over the past 2 days she has been feeding then crying on the boob, then crying when I try and wind her. I put her back on thinking she’s still hungry she does a couple of sucks cries again and continues crying when I’m winding her. It’s making every feeding time quite stressful, any ideas on what this could be? It’s come out of no where!

Breastmilk

If I still have a few drop of milk when I hand express could I build up my supply again? Is it worth it at 6mo pp

Nursing bras

I’m 33 weeks pregnant and attempting to find nursing bras in preparation for baby. Pre pregnancy I was a 32D and I’m pretty petite but my ribcage has expanded quite significantly and measuring around 34-35 inches currently.

I have two questions:
1. People who have experienced this (painful) rib expansion, did your body go back to how it was quite quickly?
2. What bras do people recommend? The sizing of all the different brands is driving me a bit mad. I’ve been wearing the M&S ones while pregnant with the removable padding but the fact it folds every time it goes in the wash drives me mad and also it’s starting to feel a bit tight.

Cows milk (blue)

Has anyone started their baby on cows milk a couple of weeks before they turn one?

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