Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

Hi, which pump is best please, I'm looking at the Elvie and Momcozy, I want hands free and the ability to just shove it in my bra and not have to think about it. The Momcozy seems to have mixed reviews but it's so much cheaper. Are there any other brands I should be looking at please? Thank you 🙏🏼 x

Hi Ladies! I’m 30 weeks today 🥳 I’m really hoping to exclusively breast feed, especially for the first couple of months… I’d like to pump so Dad can feed baby girl too. When’s the best time to buy an electric breast pump? Anytime from now? Or after baby’s born? Which one is best recommended? I’m a FTM so…

My LO is 4 weeks old and he stopped taking breasts 😒 I have been pumping for 2 weeks now and tried combi feeding (breast milk only). He first stopped opening his mouth wide enough to latch and as of yesterday is not happy taking breasts at all. Has anyone experienced this? Any word of advice? I'm struggling to…

How is the pinching going as you breastfeed? 😂 Now I don’t just have to deal with being bitten but also having my neck, cheeks and nose pulled and pinched. 🤣

My baby turns 12 months next month which is what the recommended age to do so but has anyone started when their baby was 11 months old? Will it effect him if I do so?

Hello, I am a FTM so I really have no clue what I’m doing. I have had SEVERAL clogged ducts and the most I have ever produced was when I got 5oz all together after 6hrs and it took a month to get to that point after a clogged duct. About 70% of my right breast was inflamed and wouldn’t drain and it’s the worst feeli...

Has anybody else who is over 25+ weeks started lactating and if so what’s good to stop the pain after it happens

Since last night, my left boob has been extremely swollen and tender on the whole bottom half. I assume something is blocked. It’s so painful, especially when he feeds and during the let down. I’ve had a look a tips to unblock which I’ll try today, does anyone have any experience of what works? The pain is unbearable😢

I have a bit of an oversupply and doesn’t seem like I’m going to need it soon since I plan to breastfeed for over a year How can I donate it? Or sell it

Does anyone have any insight of taking a weightloss shot while breastfeeding?? I am being told mixed things regarding it. That some are safe some aren't. That it will transfer to the milk, that is almost impossible to affect the milk... Has anyone had any experience with this? I hope this question doesn't come off t...

Have any EBF mamas got their period back?

1. How long after I give birth do I have to wait to start taking medication? (Assuming I don’t breastfeed). 2. If I do breast feed, can I take the medicine? If not how long after I stop breast feeding do I have to wait to take it? 3. Which is your favorite type of supplement? Some people I spoke to Like trizepat...

*not supplementing with formula

It gets kinda hard with my partner that I cry over everything and I don’t know why I cry over everything!

How is everyone exclusively pumping and looking after a baby 🥲 We are 11 weeks in and the awake times are getting longer and I’m not sure how I can pump and entertain him 🙃

Can you put breast milk that has been warmed up but not used back in the fridge? I had warmed a bottle up but my baby didn't have any of it. If not, can it be frozen and used in baths instead?

My little girl is almost 3 weeks now, she just wouldn’t leave me. I am exclusively breast feeding… she stays on me for hours and hours. As soon as I try to put her down she starts fussing and crying. Any advice please!

My little boy has just turned three months, and even before now, people have been asking me how long I plan to breastfeed… why do you think people ask this? I’m not offended or complaining, just genuinely curious. As I’ve learnt and heard more along the way, my answer has changed anyway - and who knows how it’ll p...

I’m looking for some breast pump recommendations. I like the sound of the wearable ones, however I have seen people advise that they don’t really empty you fully. I previously had a Mandela manual pump 8 years ago, but I was a little uneducated and it didn’t work very well with me. I’d rather not spend a fortune ...

FTM 3 weeks pp and just starting to go out and about. Does anyone else get super anxious when out? I wouldn’t usually say I’m an anxious person but I don’t quite know how to handle the breastfeeding yet. I also express into bottles & have prepared these if going out but would love to feel more comfortable. I have on...