Community Posts, Tips & Support on Breastfeeding

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?

i spent the last 2 days in the hospital with my baby because she is not gaining weight from my breasts and i had to switch for formula so she doesn’t get sick and is getting the correct calories needed, i’ve had an amazing supply since birth, i found out i was pregnant because my breasts were leaking, but now that i...

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...

How do I go about stopping my supply? Been exclusively pumping for 6 weeks and I’m over it now, we’re moving to formula. I’m going longer in between pumps but omg I get sooooooo sore. Any tips greatly appreciated

Anyone not managed their first time trying but then been successful another time. I’ve just tried to harvest colostrum for the first time and didn’t manage any. I followed all of the instructions (warm, relaxed, dark room) but nothing. I know something’s working in there as my boobs have leaked tiny amounts for mont...

Hi, I am expressing breast milk as my little boy who is 4 weeks wasn't latching onto the boob. I am expressing 5/6 times per day but the health visitor advised to increase this to 10-12 times per day. However, I'm trying to find the time to do this as well as balancing life with looking after an 18 month old too. Al...

How do I increase milk supply as a just enough HELP!!!

My little boy is EBF but will occasionally have a bottle of my milk if I’m nipping out for an hour, but I find seeing him drink from a bottle, even though it’s my milk, so so upsetting?! I absolutely hate it, I can’t explain why but it makes me so sad. Is anyone else like this? I know it’s silly 😥

Bit baffled – still no period and it’s been 11 months since bub arrived. Been breastfeeding exclusively. Anyone else in the same boat? Any advice or experiences to share?