Breastfeeding

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From the community

Recent discussions

Breastfeeding

11 weeks PP and very disappointed that I didn’t try to breast feed ☹️ my baby latches on to me but nothing is there now

My daughter has been crying inconsolably before every feed and when checked with my paed, she suggested antacids as this could be acid reflux. It has slightly improved but the routine has become very hectic for me - feed every 3 hours, before every feed have to calm her down or half asleep, feed takes 45 mins to 1 hour, keep her upright for 20-30 mins, pump my breastmilk.
This has been the routine since more than a week now and I am feeling super super exhausted. Due to the exertion, I decided to switch to formula and not rely on my pumped milk.
Does this decision make me a bad mother ? Is there anyone else too who faced this with their 3-4 months old baby.
I feel so helpless and overthinking every decision and action for my baby.

Breastfeeding and weight gain

My baby boy is 5 weeks old and since we have been home from the hospital (4 weeks) I have been exclusively breastfeeding. I was told I had to give him formula in the hospital as they wanted to track exactly how much milk he was receiving and I had to write down every feed, and how much baby was taking. Baby was weighed yesterday and he’s gained on average 20g a day when it should be 25-35g per day so on the lower end and now I’m worried my baby isn’t getting enough. Should I pump and give him a bottle too? Any experience or advice please? Xx

Has anyone skipped bottles?

So done with EBF baby won’t take a bottle, been trying over 2 months and still a no go! Breastfeeding ruining my mental health now and just feel trapped. Has anyone introduce cup feeding at 5.5months? I don’t know how it would work at night feeds etc. any help would be greatly appreciated!

6 month no longer breastfeeding 😔😔

My boy is 6.5 months and has slowly started to lose interest in breastfeeding…which is WAY earlier than I’d planned 🥺

We’ve combi fed pretty much from the beginning and with him becoming hungrier we introduced more formula bottles during the day. He always breastfed at night but in the past couple of weeks wasn’t as interested and the past two nights hasn’t breastfed at all…I’m gutted.

I’m pumping in the day when I can and normally able to get 100/150ml which I give him the next day. I haven’t pumped at night as I was holding out for him to breastfeed.

Question is is this the beginning of the end?

Anyone have success stories of baby relatching after 6 months?

Any advice welcome 🩵

Breast pump recommendations?

Looking for recommendations on pumps and how to store milk correctly. Thank you

breastfeeding and milestones

Is it wrong to think babies hit their milestones on time/early because of breast milk? I know all babies develop differently but I can’t help but feel like breastfeeding is a large factor…

This may be a hot topic but my baby is exclusively breastfed and unvaccinated. She is unbelievably healthy and hitting every milestone some even months before.

I’m mostly baffled that her doctor said not to expect crawling until 9 months and she is crawling and attempting to stand just shortly after her 6 month checkup

Still nursing? 🤱 how often if yes.

I’m slowly weaning. We only nurse 2-3 times a day. Plus she gets a 1.5 oz cup. But that’s slowly ending also.

Direct breastfeeding and outdoors

Hi!
I’m 20 days postpartum and a c section. I feel I would like to go out and about as it is summer.

How do you tackle traveling with newborn and feeding when you are direct breastfeeding? I have never expressed milk or used a pump or used a bottle. Have you been to beaches with a 1 month old? Is it advicable?

Collecting colostrum

Anyone else struggling to collect colostrum? I’m 37 weeks, saw lactation and she tried and instantly got a drop. When i went home and tried i was struggling to get just a few tiny drops that dried up on the side of my tube so was pointless. Tried this morning and nothing. I’m feeling so defeated and sad.

Breast weaning

Anyone here still breastfeeding? So keen to be done with it, but it seems to be dragging on. Those who have done it after age two, how did you manage? She will feed after having a whole banana or full meal, so replacing her meals won't work like it did for my eldest at 14 months. The only break I have is when she is at full-time daycare. Should I just pack up for a two day holiday? Not too optimistic that will work either 😭

Breast feeding AND bottle?!

Heyy mama’s, I need some help or advice or even some experience. I’m expecting in about a month and my husband wants to help with feeding so I’m not getting up every 2 hours. I am going to be breast feeding and pumping as well and he wants to help bottle feed (breast milk) in-between so I can get a bit of sleep. Do you think bottle feeding might make the little one not want to breast feed? Does it usually work out to do both? Should I avoid mix feeding? Not too sure what to do..!

Hakka?

I am 6 days post partum and ebf. Should I feed on both breasts each feed or one breast and use something to catch my let down to freeze? I am not planning on giving a bottle anytime soon and will only give one on the rarity I get to pop out for a bit 😄

Dummy for breast-fed baby

What dummy brand are you using for your breast-fed baby ?

Cow and Gate Comfort Milk

Hi

I have three unopened tins of C&G comfort as I usually do a bulk order but my LO has completely stopped drinking her milk now! If anyone would like all 3, please let me know,happy to send out if you cover the postage x

Breastfeeding

I’m currently breastfeeding my 2 week old (I didn’t do it with my 1st) but every morning I’m waking up and my boobs are so engorged and painful and I got a lump on the top of my boob (it goes when baby feeds) but does anyone know why this happens or what it is?

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