Breastfeeding

Hey
i’m pregnant with my second and wanting to breastfeed this time round , i never with my first as i just didn’t want to put myself under too much stress as we was moving house and obviously having my first , but this time we’re settled and well suppose i know what I’m doing 🤣❤️
so im looking for any tips/recommendations that any of you have !

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you should decide if you want to exclusively breastfeed or also bottle feed! make sure you get your free breast pump through insurance!

Metal cups were my saving grace to get me through the pain of the early days

Breastfeeding is amazing and well done to you for being brave about it, it does wonders for your baby’s immune system - the only advice I have for you is it will be tricky for the first 3 months at MAX and then it’ll be super easy and natural so just try and ride it out!
I used to wince at the idea of a feed but after 3 months I’d be scrolling on my phone easily whilst baby’s feeding it becomes super easy.
Use LOTS of lanolin nipple balm it helps so much (the purple tube from lansinoh is great)

Also with breastfeeding, your milk supply works on a demand and supply basis - so the more baby wants the more milk you will make. There’s so much you can learn once you’re doing it, but this is key info (demand and supply!)

Try a power pump each day at night (around 3-5am your breasts are the best at milk production) (a power pump is when you pump for longer than usual to mimic cluster feeding) (cluster feeding is when baby feeds for 5 mins, then rests for 5, then wants to feed again)

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I’m neurodiverse so I took that phrase literally and although I shouldn’t I feel so bad. She’s been in pain and her stomach was large!! My husband was like that’s normal and I’m so happy I finally listened to myself to get it checked after being gaslit so many times.

Anyway, this is to say follow your instincts and ignore formula pack feeding guidance 😅

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