Breastfeeding

I’d like to breastfeed but not exclusively as I want my partner to be able to help out with feeds and have the flexibility. There are so many brands and I don’t know where to start!

Is it best to start with a manual one? Should I go with a wearable one like Momcosy? Any recommendations appreciated 🙏

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I wouldn't recommend the nuby ultimate single breast pump had that with my first born and I felt it just wasn't emptying me fully, but I have heard good things about the elvie pumps. I will also say always have a haaka on hand i could not live without it with my first pregnancy and already bought one again for my second, hope this helps x

My friend got a Momcozy wearable and she advised me not to bother because it kept leaking and didn’t last longer than 3 months of regular use so she had to get a different one anyway.
I’ve gone for an Elvie Stride because it’s hospital grade so supposedly can help with stimulating milk production and can empty you fully - keeping my fingers crossed!

I think it depends on what you’re actually wanting for a pump, do a bit of research before you buy.
I mainly want one so I’m not doing all feeds on my own too but we’ll see how it goes 😅.

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He wakes up screaming and it breaks my ♡ He is only 5 months

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There was a post I read which I can’t get out of my mind. I have a son and a daughter (both under 2). It basically said how daughters become a reflection of us, they are a mirror back at us showing us the good and bad and making us reflect. The same with sons and their fathers eventually.

My marriage has been a wreck since we had kids, constant bickering and disrespect. There are good parts. Would I want my daughter to be who I am now? Someone who accepts being spoken to like this? I used to be a very strong, loud, proud and extroverted person. I would love for her to be like be like the person I was 5 years ago. However, now I feel silenced in my home, allowing myself to be disrespected. I can’t say all of the changes are due to my husband, maybe motherhood too.

I can’t stop thinking, would I want my son to treat his future wife how I am being treated? No. Would I want my daughter accepting being spoken to this way? No.

He is a good dad in many other ways, he does provide, plays with them, helps with bedtime routine etc. but we are failing to model a good relationship. I dont think he likes me anymore, let alone love. I’ve brought up therapy many times but he will never agree.

Maybe it’s best to be apart? I don’t know what messes up kids less.

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Hi Mamas.
So I’m 3 months postpartum after having an emergency c-section. I’m exclusively breastfeeding, therefore I’m not on any diet to make sure I keep my milk supply coming.
I JUST fully healed and I feel ready to start working out to get my body back but idk where to start or what to do.
Also, I had a big pregnancy belly, so now my belly is kinda folded into itself and I desperately want it gone 😅.
But most importantly, I need to find a sweet spot between keeping my milk supply the same and losing weight/getting fit.
I need advice!

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