Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

Anyone else mentally exhausted with breastfeeding? My LO is three weeks old and while he’s a good latcher, he’s a slow feeder (30+ mins) with a short wake window. This past week he’s been fussy with our sessions and it seems he doesn’t get a full feed and wakes up almost every hour after breastfeeding :( . I don’t t...

To those who are breastfeeding, how often do your babies feed? I feel like I’m feeding so often

Should I be worried?! My baby is 10 weeks old and I’ve still not got my period yet! I breastfed for one week when he was born and then pumped for one week, we then changed to formula since then! Before my pregnancy my periods were so regular and never late or ever missed one! When should I be worried about still n...

I haven’t been able to latch my baby due to my swollen nipples and now both of my breast are engorged and it’s so painful! I tried pumping but that makes my nipples more swollen! Helppp

Hello ladies! I am 15+3 weeks with our first baby! Hoping I will be able to give breastfeeding a go, but I am completely bamboozled by it all! Looking for advice on “breastfeeding must haves” to set me up with the right equipment/ handy bits and pieces, and any online support you’ve come across that’ll explain ev...

is it normal not to have your period back a year after giving birth i am still breastfeeding

Did anyone get fillers or Botox done while breastfeeding? I tried to research it but it says there is not enough research to say wether it’s safe or not My girl is 6 months old and I’ve been wanting to get chin and jawline filler for ages now and my double chin is even more visible after pregnancy lol

Can recommend and good supportive sports bras for running?

Should I pump that time instead ?

My little one is 8 weeks old today and my milk supply is gone. I had a mildly traumatic birth (premature + emergency c section) but had planned to combi feed - BF/ EBM with formula top up. Quickly realised she really struggled to get the hang of latching so was mainly relying on ebm and formula. I’ll admit I didn...

I get really bad seasonal allergies. I typically take Zyrtec and Flonase in Fall/Spring. I’m breastfeeding and scared to take anything that might affect the baby. Does anyone else take allergy medication while breastfeeding? Who should I verify with from a medical provider standpoint… pediatrician, lactation consult...

How do I know whether my milk is good quality or not? Have had a few older relatives say it might not be satisfying my baby and I just don't know how to see if this is the case or not..

Omg I just learned today that the reason my baby has been having the WORST cluster feeding is all because of my latch !! I was letting him just suck on the nipple and dealing with the pain, but my lactation consultant told me today that his chin should rest against the bottom of the areola and when he opens his mout...

Any tips for expressing breast milk and bottle feeding alongside breast feeding? My baby is 1 week old, is it the right time to introduce a bottle or is it going to affect the breast feeding/latching? Also what is the best way to store/cary expressed milk when you’re going out for the day and want it to last?

The time has come. LO starts daycare Monday. He will be doing half days first two weeks, then transition to full days. This will be a big adjustment. What’s in your daycare bag? How many bottles / oz should I pack? What’s your pumping schedule looking like during the day if you breastfeed? Do you leave burp cloths /...

If you have sore, cracked nipples and now breastfeeding is painful due to baby needing to breakthrough a scab over and over again. Use Coconut oil!!! A doula sent me a coconut oil treatment for cracked nipples, I ran it past my midwife and she agreed and gave me the go ahead. I was told my nipple would take 1-2 we...

I got questions out there, mama’s. Have you took Benadryl while you are breast-feeding

I got food poisoning and I breast fed baby will that affect her ? FTM google says no but I just want other moms opinions and experiences

How long is your little one feeding ? And how many times a day ? My little guy does max 10 mins ish and 8 feedings during the day… I don’t know why that worries me 😓 he is gaining weight and the lactation doesn’t seem to be concern

Today I’ve been dealing with so much pain while pumping and having increased letdown pain but decreased output. I’m not sure what to do to help this. Any suggestions?