Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

When you breastfed did you pump as well? If so was it because of low supply? I would like to know if I can bf without pumping as last child had to pump but don’t wanna pump again, pls comment

I’m looking for a top up breastfeeding course. I breastfed my son but that was almost 5 years ago so just want a bit of a refresher if it doesn’t all coming flooding back. Can anyone recommend anything? Thanks ☺️

Is it safe to drink collagen whilst ebf ? If yes, any recommendations on the best choice?

Has anyone accidentally given their baby 5 day old milk he drank maybe an oz before I remembered to check the date and it was 4/22 I feel horrible. I stopped giving it to him immediately

Hey ladies. Is anyone else considering stopping pumping/breastfeeding at the 6 month mark? I’m so tired and I don’t know if I can make it to 1 year

Hi ladies! I’m two weeks PP and absolutely lost on what I should be doing breastfeeding, especially at night… The routine so far has gone… Change Offer one boob Finish feed Burp Bed. (Give the other boob on the next feed) Now just seen that i should be offering both boobs? Should I be…. Offering one boob...

hey yall FTM here i just went out on a date night with my husband and only had one drink for the night not sure what alcohol percentage it is and was wondering if it'll be present in my breastmilk or can i just pump and save that breastmilk for something else ex: milk bath.

My 20 month old uses the MAAM one for morning and bedtime bottle. Should I be changing to something else by now? When I tried something different before she drank less so I reverted back to the bottles

I was supposed to pump at 8:45, but didn't until 10:45. If I power pump until 11:45, is that good enough to cover the 8:45 and 11:45 pumps? Then just back to normal pump at 2:45?

Exclusively breastfeeding My 6m is feeding constantly at night and doesn’t take much during the day any tips or advice

I’m 5 days post partum and formula feeding my baby. My breasts are rock hard and so so sore with milk constantly leeking out. How long does it normally take for the pain to reduce?

Exclusively breastfeeding moms - when did your period return?

Exclusively breastfeeding moms - has your period returned?? If so how far PP were you?

Hey first time mom I keep going between formula and breastfeeding well pumping can anyone give me advice wich is better I’m a first time mom coming September but worried I won’t produce milk enough wich is better cost wise just need pros cons to both Wich pump is best also in case

I am seriously struggling right now. I have to pump and dump for about a week and my daughter (a few days short of 10 months old) can't nurse during that time. I haven't been able to pump any milk for a stash so I have no breast milk to give her. My partner got the breast milk mimicking formula for her and she drank...

How long did it take everyone else after they stopped breastfeeding to get their period back? I know it’s different for everyone and can even come back while breastfeeding. I stopped breastfeeding almost 2 weeks ago and just want to be prepared!

I’m currently 2 weeks into trying to dry up my breast milk. I was pumping 30 minutes every 3-4 hours, about 5 or 6 times a day. Now I’m down to 20 minutes every 5-6 hours, about 3 times a day. And I feel like I am not drying up…I cannot go cold turkey because unfortunately I am prone to mastitis because I clog very ...

has anyone successfully gave their babies formula during the day and breastfed at night? i want to do that for my next baby but im worried it won’t work. i would do it the other way around but i dont think my milk is that nutritious but i still want to breastfeed to prevent breast cancer

I’m still breastfeeding my year old baby but right now she’s sick with a cold. She also has a wet cough and has been very clingy to me. A little lethargic and lost her appetite. She hasn’t been eating well but will taste little nibble of some food. However she’s eating my breastmilk just fine. It’s been almost a wee...

To all the EBF mamas what are your plans for returning back to work? I EBF but I don't pump so baby is used to being attached to my boob. He also refuses dummies/pacifers and uses the boob as comfort and to top it all he only wants to contact naps during the day unless we're travelling somewhere. I'm due back at w...