Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

My 5 month little girl, exclusively breastfed has become extremely fussy the past 1-2 weeks whilst feeding. Crying, writhing, on and off and just generally unsettled. She only passes a full bowel movement every 4 days (this is normal for her) and after a doctor’s visit yesterday she’s been prescribed Lactulose to he...

My baby has dairy allergies but since he turned 6 months I started eating little bit of cheese here n there,ranch, butter, creamer non of this seems to affect him should I start drinking milk again? I have lactose intolerance so I do lactose free milk

Hi I’m only 3 weeks PP (I’ve come on this group as I figure you’ve all had more experience than my Oct 2024 babies group 😅) My boy is 3 weeks old and today I’ve developed an EXTREMELY painful right boob. I BF and pump. My left boob is fine. The whole right boob is sooo painful; constant pain but also very very…

my baby associates nursing to sleep, not feeding.. i feel she is hungry more often bc she only eats just enough to fall asleep.. is this normal?

My 12 week old is EBF and we have been trying to introduce a bottle for weeks. I admit, we have not been super consistent… my baby has refused the bottle almost every time with only one true success. Any tips??? I know I may have to try other bottle types. She has tried Phillips advent and dr. Browns. Tried it bot...

On Sunday I woke up with a blockage and I managed to clear it ( well I thought ) but since then my nipple has been killing I have been to the doctor and they said I still have a small blockage in my nipple and if it doesn’t clear by next week I have to go on medication but me or the dr doesn’t want that as it will g...

Has anyone started pumping yet? Babe is one week old and I’m breastfeeding exclusively but I’d like to try her with a bottle before she gets set in her ways. And also so my husband can do some feeds. I’ve heard it can lead to engorgement. Any suggestions?

My nearly 5 month old has never taken to a dummy but she was quite unsettled because of teething the other day. I tried all sorts of dummies before this since she was born, but none were ones she would ever take. I forgot I had one dummy I didn’t try with her yet (can’t remember what kind or where from but I think i...

I was wondering because i don’t express and I’m using the Elvie milk catcher to collect leakage. Can I collect milk gradually in the day and store into same bag in fridge? I was thinking because the catchers are 3hour wear i could stop and start the use for a total of 3 hours just when I know I leak more ( eg on one...

Help! I am EBM feeding my baby but I can't keep up with him. We've created the most hungry and wonderful little boy But I am exhausted, not eating, not really sleeping because I'm up trying to keep up with him and ensuring he has enough for his feeds..expressing every few hours to try and stay ahead but it's now a...

I just delivered about 4 days ago and have been breastfeeding. Around day 2, I’ve been experiencing some pain and swelling and yesterday (day 3) my left areola was so swollen that it was hard. It hurts when my baby first latches, but it gets better throughout the session. But the initial pain feels almost unbearable...

I’m going out for dinner tonight for the first time since giving birth, I’m planning on taking a bottle of breast milk. I’m going to express now at 3pm, dinner will be around 7.30. I’m planning on feeding LO before we go anyway but planning on keeping a bottle of milk jic he needs a feed whilst out. Can someone br...

Hi! Due March 2025 and have no idea where to start with breastfeeding! I’ve been looking at Black Friday deals for electric pumps, should I stock up now? Or wait to see how it goes in case I can’t breastfeed? So much info out there it feels overwhelming! Any tips much appreciated x

I inflated with a pump. Can’t figure out how to deflate it?

Just seen that the Elvie stride is on sale and I have been using the momcozy S12 pro for a while. It’s fine and I don’t mind it but I’ve had spillage accidents and it’s super bulky when out meaning I have to go hide in the car if I need to pump. Do you think it’s worth the upgrade, especially as they’re saying it’...

Hi everyone! I’m a little over 4 weeks pregnant, and I’m still breastfeeding my 9 month old. I’ve noticed the past week my supply has dropped significantly — any advice/tips/tricks to get it back up?? I’m desperate. My 9mo was EBF before I got pregnant, hardly taking a bottle and just barely starting to consume what...

A little over 5.5 months PP and still no period. Anyone else in the same boat? My mom friend said it was weird. When is it supposed to return? I breastfeed every 2-3 hours still.

I started weaning my 6 month old and she is now refusing any milk she only wants food but then wakes at night for milk! Any advice?

How much breast milk should a 7 week old baby drink per feed? I breastfeed so obviously have no idea how much she’s taking per feed but we give her one sometimes two bottles of expressed breast milk a day and she only takes anywhere between 30-90ml from the bottle which I think is not enough for someone her age?? I ...

Our baby has been unwell for around two weeks with a bad chest and she has not eaten much at all. She is having small amounts of milk but nothing else. We have been to the GP as she was so bad in the week but they don't seem concerned. Just wondering if anyone else has had the same and if you did manage to get anyth...