Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

I have quite a large nipple blister (i think from trying to delatch) anyone had this before? I am just trying to keep going with breastfeeding as only just restarted and dont want this to stop it again as baby is 5 weeks.

Hi ladies, I have few questions and would appreciate your help! My baby is over two weeks old 1- what are your recommendations to make my life easier for large breasts mamas? Tried to find few options online but didn’t find anything I can actually buy (just a sling from an American website) I’m using a small towel...

I just worked out what’s the reason why I feel a deep wave of sadness and emptiness as soon as my baby latches . It’s a drop in dopamine , and the condition is called D-MER (Dysphoric Milk Ejection Reflex). Any other mum experiencing the same here? What’s your coping mechanism? I’m trying to put some background OM ...

I personally struggled in the initial weeks with cluster feeding and there are the occasional nursing strikes that stress me out these days but overall I love breastfeeding and the time I get to spend with my baby and I'm already dreading having to stop breastfeeding at some point in the future.

After 8 months, my little one now accepts the bottle but is really slow to drink. Lots of stop starting and one bottle takes ages. Not sure if I need to take the teat. Any advice is welcome please, looking to stop breastfeeding.

Heya, My partner and I are going for brunch today with the LO, and I've expressed some breast milk just in case he wakes up and is being fussy. At the moment, the bottle is in the fridge and I'll take it out just before leaving for brunch. How do I pack it? Can I just put the bottle in the pram bag? The milk will ...

Unfortunately our breast feeding journey came to an end at 6 weeks. Baby is nearly 14 weeks and honestly I regret the journey ending. She was so much more settled on boob. I just googled why won’t my baby take a dummy & someone suggested offering boob as that what dummies are anyway. I’ve done that and she’s so much...

Hey mamas I just return back to work full time. i’m looking for a hands-free pump that I could use at work. The one that I have I feel like does not have good suction on it.

My baby has fed and woken every hour overnight (from 10pm and still happening now at 6an). She’s 6 weeks and I’m sure she is cluster feeding through her growth spurt. Has anyone experienced the same and if so how long did this go on for? Thanks from a very tired mum.

Hey fellow moms! I'm reaching out for some advice. I'm trying to wean my breastfed baby off, my supply is getting low. I've already tried a few different bottles and nipples (Dr. Brown's, Philips, Nuk, and Lansinoh), but so far, nothing seems to be working. My baby is really resistant to taking a bottle, and I'm g...

Should we start using nipple butter before child birth? My friend told me that her nipples cracked as soon as she started feeding. Does preparing the nipples help?

In 2 minds about breast feeding. I don’t want the baby to be latched to me constantly. How easy is it to breast and formula feed? Also would you buy second hand breast pumps off vinted? The momcozy is quite expensive but thought If I bought decent condition ones off vinted they can be thoroughly cleaned right?…

My baby’s 14 month old and she will ask to nurse A LOT when we go to baby class, and sometimes for group play dates. Does this mean I should stop bringing her because she’s overwhelmed? She seems like she needs a lot of reassurance. I’d like to hear what other mama’s opinions are on this

Im a first time mom and im curious to know how many ounces your littles are eating. My baby girl turns 2 weeks tomorrow and she eats 3 ounces but sometimes is still hungry and will take another 1-1.5. It just seems like a lot. It is breastmilk if that makes a difference at all.

Be honest how much extra work do you feel like this is or just once you’re in a routine does this feel easy? I’ve been exclusively breastfeeding and my daughter is now 12 days old, initially it was hell and despite being armed with plenty of knowledge this time I’ve ended up with quite damaged nipples (although this...

Hey mamas Sooo I wanted to do things different with my daughter so we bought avent bottles and not the doctor browns because I don’t even remember where I put the nipples and just wanting to try something different because I’ve heard they’re better Wellll she’s still a newborn and is not getting my milk out of t...

Hi guys I got this bottle from boots two days ago. However, milk keep coming out of my 4weeks old mouth when she is about to swallow while feeding. I really feel bad as I got the bottle for £18. And I already washed it and threw the box away. Can I still return the bottle or is there something I’m doing wrong. Beca...

Anyone else’s 6 week old cluster feeding, only wanting to be held, wants to fall asleep on the nipple, and almost inconsolably crying throughout the day/night? My girl was up every hour lastnight. Seems like she only sleeps and cries. Is this normal, how long will it last 😭 I’m concerned like is she in pain

Hello girls, every Friday night I have a glass of wine (about 250mls). I wait 2 hours before feeding my baby but I’m getting nervous. Will this impact my baby?

Can I use a pump to collect colostrum ?