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Nursing bra help!

Best nursing bra for bigger tattas? I have a multi pack of soft ones from tiktok which are super nice at home and at night. But looking for a bra to wear out where my boobs sits better and higher and not falling out (which they do in the ones I tried) Are the Momcozy worth the price tag???

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Should i stop pumping and breastfeeding

Im having a really hard time deciding to stop because my baby is a month old and since she was in the hospital ive always had to supplement woth formila i never made enough for her i know breast milk is best for her but im only able to make about three ounces a day while pumping every 2-3 hours and taking lactation ...

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How are people managing nursing strikes and the 4 months WTF ?

Struggling with breast refusal at the moment. Any insight would be welcome 🙏

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Pumping frustration

So unfortunately I have to go back to work early while my newborn is still in her first few weeks but I’m only going to be gone for 4-5 hours today. I have been desperately pumping since last night to try and have enough for my partner to make her at least a few bottles while I’m gone. I am so sleep deprived so I ca...

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I'm 36+5 days /pumping

So I'm 36+5 days and I wanted to start pumping but I hear its not good for everyone.. but I just wanted to attempt and wondering if anyone else has tried to do the same and what happened afterwards.

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Cows milk 10 months

So my little girl is 10 months and we breast and bottle feed her. I know not exclusively give them cows milk till they are 1 but I am wanting to try her with a few sips a day. Will this be okay as she is only just taking to water and juice. Just wondering if she will be ill?

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Baby Biting

Anyone having issues with their baby biting? My baby has 4 teeth on top and two on bottom and has discovered biting. I think he's teething so we try to give him toys to distract him, but when I pick him up he bites me in the shoulder and when I yell he laughs. Now he's been biting while he's nursing. Usually I will ...

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Stopping breastfeeding

Hi! I’ve gone cold turkey and stopped feeding my 19M old. I’m gutted about it but it was time! Any tips for engorged boobs? I’m struggling! I’m hand expressing a bit to relieve the pain but they’re very sore! Just gone to get some cabbage too so will try that! Any advice welcome 🤗

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Breastfeeding times

Hey bf mamas , just a quick one , how often are our babies feeding at around 5 months ( not yet weaning so only breast milk all day ) My baby feeds for 3-8 mins every 2- 3.5 hrs …. She seems to be putting on weight fine but idk Ik a lot of babies feeds last like 40 mins to an hr (Photo of baby girl today - btw ,...

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Struggling to Wean My 17-Month-Old — Any Advice?

Hey mamas, looking for some advice and support… My baby is 17 months old and still very attached to breastfeeding. She nurses first thing in the morning, then asks for it every 2 hours during the day. She also needs it to fall asleep for naps and bedtime — and at night, she wakes up 4–5 times just to nurse back to s...

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When’s breastfeeding not okay anymore

At what age would you stop breastfeeding and considered “too old”

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Only breastfeeding mamas:

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

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Breastfeeding course

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 ☺️

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Collagen whilst breastfeeding?

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

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Spoiled milk?

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

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Does anyone else want to stop

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

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Breastfeeding routine

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...

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Breastmilk and alcohol

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.

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Anyone else's LO still using a bottle for their milk?

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

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Missed pump

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?

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