Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

Long story short, I’ve been pregnant twice in the past three years! I breastfed my first child until he turned 1 year old. My second is almost 4 months now, but I don’t feel the same energy for breastfeeding anymore. I’ve been through a lot emotionally recently, but that’s not my baby’s fault. Still, I’m not enjoyin...

Does anyone feed their baby cold formula or breastmilk? Is it okay?

One of my worst fears has come true I think I've got a blocked duct! I can feel what feels like a hard vein in my breast that won't go away with feeding or massaging. Baby was also refusing the breast earlier which makes me think it was blocked. He's drinking a bit from it now but I can still feel the 'vein' Any t...

Any breastfeeding Moms on birth control? Has it affected your milk supply?? I’m thinking about starting it again but I’m worried it will 1) affect my supply and 2) make me crazy🤪. Curious if anyone has a good experience to share. Thanks🫶🏼

Hello :) I have a toddler, 14 months old who is still breastfeeding - around 4 times during the day and 2/3 overnight. She is due to start childcare in 3 months, and I am wondering if I need to completely wean her before starting. Can anyone share their experience of sending their toddler to childcare at this age wh...

Hey, Does anyone know if there are places in Colchester zoo suitable for breastfeeding? Cafes etc is fine if I have to but wasn't sure if they had like a feeding / family room or anything like that?

My lo is 3 weeks and i was expressing and was getting 180ml per pump per side i’m now only getting 90ml so i guess im just asking how do i increase my supply back up again my boobs aren’t feeling full or engorged anymore even when i go over the 3 hours ( trying to pump every 3 hours but sometimes not possible with b...

I couldn’t get on a consistent pumping schedule so I decided to cut back on the pumping (only pump when she’s napping or sleep for the night) & just breastfeed her on demand & supplement with formula when she’s still hungry after nursing. When I pump now, I’m barely getting any output. Could this be because she’s em...

Hi, can anyone give any tips for colostrum harvesting? I’m currently 37 + 3 second time trying to collect but only had the smallest amount. Does it take time to come through? Feeling abit disheartened

It’s been 11 months since I had my beautiful daughter. I have been working hard to shed some pounds. Unfortunately I haven’t seen much progress. I’ve tried so many different things. I’m being told that while I breastfeed my body is going to hold on to fat to feed my baby. I’m wondering if anyone else is going throug...

Hi, my LO started refusing dummies at around 3 months, he's now 5 months and won't take the bottle either. I went about a month/6 weeks without giving breast milk through bottle, now he only accepts breast. Have to return to work soon and very stressed about this please help!

This is my second pregnancy, little boy is 5 years old so cant remember exactly but im SURE my boobs were bigger this time last pregnancy, does that mean my milk hasnt/wont come through as i really want to breastfeed again.

Bought a bottle of wine to have tonight but i breastfeed how much can i have and how long should i wait until i can feed her again? really unsure don’t want it to affect her

So with my first in her weetabix and porridge I put in cows milk at 6 months which was what I was told. What about a cmpa baby now I put her formula but it ain’t the best and she’s really fussy and doesn’t like the taste because she can taste her milk but it ain’t exactly milk. Food wise she will eat her lunch and d...

I have to hand express only so how do I know I got all the milk? Having a pump doesn't work I only get less than an oz between the 2 but when I hand express I get more.

Colostrum - I have been harvesting colostrum and due any day. I didn’t make enough milk with my first (History of breast surgery, mole removal near nipple and suspected tubular breasts/hypoplasia) Do I give this as a supplement from day 1 or wait and see? My first had jaundice and didn’t poop day 3-10. I will of co...

Anyone exclusively breastfeeding and still not had a period or already had a Period? My husband and I want to start trying for baby number 2 but I haven’t had a period yet. Considering moving to formula for my body to return to normal but feel guilty Baby is in 3 meals a day now and I hoped it would return but no s...

My little girl is 3 days old, so I know it is still early, but I really want to get BFing right this time as my first was a challenge. I've been following all the latching advice, watching videos etc and the midwives say it looks fine, but my nipples are so sore and cracked already and it really hurts when she first...

My EBF baby used to go crazy angry whenever she saw a bottle. I’ve got a new bottle and I play with her and squeeze small amounts of milk into her mouth. She plays with it but doesn’t suck. Today she sucked a small amount after 20 minutes of play with the bottle. Total consumption was 30ml/ 1 ounce. Does anyone els...

My 6 1/2 month old is exclusively breast fed, so I was curious how often everyone else’s baby goes in between feeds. Mine is around 2-3 hours, I don’t know if that’s to often though. (In the beginning we did have lots of trouble with feeding until about 3 months in, now it is a lot better)