Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

I know you can hand express however I find that a little tricky, I was wondering what people’s experiences are using a manual milk collector?

When did you all ( if you have already) get your first period after birth? I’m just over 8 weeks PP and haven’t had my period back yet, I breast fed for a couple days and then pumped for the first week however have been formula feeding since baby was 3 days old as breastfeeding wasn’t for me ( unsure if this affects...

I am FTM 7 weeks pp, and still have pain when doing breastfeeding…I know it pains for first few sucks bt i get intense pain after the baby is done with feed.. the pain seems to be in the nerves n if anything touches the nipple it hurts, even wearing bra is painful.. no idea what to do.. I want to continue breastfee...

Hi all... My baby boy is almost 8 months. I'm a first time mum so this is still new to me. I EBF & have had no real need to introduce a bottle...but now I am having to think about this as have some events coming up where I won't be around to feed. LO seems to take the bottle fine from the couple of times I have trie...

Has anyone’s baby been told they have milk allergy? i exclusively breastfeed and my poor wee girl. Constantly is full of snot and reflux, now mucusy poos. Health visitor said it was fine but she’s doing a poo every nappy change and has a sore bum from all the poos

Has anyone bought a breastfeeding keepsake like some jewellery which has your breast milk?? I really want a ring but a good quality one please suggest one 🤍

I just wanted to know how many bottles your LO was on. Mine is just gone 5 months and he’s reduced to about 4/5 in the day and 2/3 at night. This ranges from 3/4 oz 100/120ml I know the breastmilk changes composition as he grows plus he’s teething but I wanted to know if it was normal.

How do you get anything done!?!?!? Baby is feeding every hour 🤯😂 is this normal

My baby is 12 days old and currently having one pumped bottle in the night to give me a break, but looking to introduce more bottles soon. Tia.

For those of you who have put your LOs into nursery, after a full day and dinner in the evening when you get home, does your LO take much milk in the evening? My LO only took 2oz but for dinner had an omelette a banana and an orange?

What do you girls do about burping baby if you’re feeding through the night and cosleeping? I have been bringing baby to bed through the night and letting him feed to sleep, but when he wakes up he’s sick everywhere 😔

I have been giving baby breast, then expressed milk and then formula. But I think my supply is low, any recommendations. I am 13 days postpartum now.

I’m 14 months pp and still No sign of period! Is this normal? I am still breastfeeding and haven’t really began the weaning process. But hoping to try for baby number 2. Anyone in the same boat with no period?

I had the same issue with my first child and thought it was from expressing too early but I’ve not expressed this time and it’s still happening. She chokes and gets annoyed. I’m going to go to a breastfeeding group but wondered if anyone had any tips in the meantime? I am trialling hand expressing some first.

Heyyy! Was just wondering if people would share their experiences in regard to formula Vs breastfeeding. I am unsure of what to do for many reasons. I don't want anyone on here to say breast is best, I don't believe that to be true I know so many people who were formula fed and are completely healthy (my fiance bein...

Happy Friday Eve Mamas! I don’t know about you but after having kids back to back and breastfeeding both of them, my body just didn’t feel the same. I craved sugar and sweets and had ZERO energy. I had just determined that this must be how all mamas feel and that eventually it would pass. My littles are now 4 and 5 ...

How long are we breastfeeding our babies? I feed for 30 mins total, is that too long? bc lately he’s been spitting up after

Hi everyone! I've breastfed both of my singletons until 18 months. My daughter is about to turn 18 months, and we are about to stop due to drying up. I'm just wondering how many of you were able to successfully nurse your twins without needing to supplement? I was an oversupplier with my daughter until about 10 mont...

My baby is 4.5 months and exclusively breastfeeding but I’d like to now introduce bottles too with expressed milk to give me a bit of flexibility. I’m looking for any help please with: • Pumping (when / how often as I feed on demand so my supply has settled now) •Any tips for giving a bottle for the first time (is t...

Which momcozy pump is better? I have very large boobs so a bonus if anyone can reccommend a certain model based on it being good for large boobs! I know people have mixed opinions on this brand but I'm able to get the pump almost free via work rewards system so not really looking at other brands.