🤱World Breastfeeding week🤱

I’m feeling confused. My period hasn’t come this month but it has twice in the past since I’ve had my little one who’s 4 months. I’ve had a pregnancy test today that’s come back negative. So why isn’t my period on? Oh and I’m exclusively breastfeeding.

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I’m breastfeeding when I can but pump when I’m at work. I wish I could stay home with my little one 😭 but I am very grateful I’m still able to breastfeed and produce enough with pumping. I reached my initial goal of 6 months and decided to reach for another 6 months 🤞🏻. I would love to be able to breastfeed for the first year 💖

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You go girl! So many moms give up when they go to work. I realize a lot of places aren't pumping friendly. But it's awesome to see moms stick to it.

How do i produce enough to be able to pump... i produce more than enough to feed my baby but cant seem to pump much of anything... it takes 2-3 sessions to get a full bottle for her (she eats 7oz out of a bottle at 5 months old)

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I have no idea if i pump first thin in the morning i can get 7oz but thats only if my daughter slept all night

Wow! My LO is a big baby and has never had more than 5oz and he's 8 months. I know pumping is sometimes not enough simulation for some moms. Are you able to get a good let down when you pump? Is it possible the style of pump isn't cutting it for you?

Shout out to all you beautiful breastfeeding mamas this week! I think you all should get some sort of medal after weaning, it's no easy feat 🙂 I was not successful in my breastfeeding journey but it gave me such an appreciation for how much work it can be. Happy World Breastfeeding Week!

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I love seeing this post! It can feel so tough to be proud of having nursed my child but then not have mothers feel that we are trying to shame other moms.

I don't think anyone should be quiet about their accomplishment! I think a little understanding on both sides of the (feeding) fence goes a long way - we're all doing the best we can! 🙂

I used to pump 30 or more oz a day and now I’m just to tired to so I’ve only been pumping 1-3 times a day and sometimes 5-6 times but been breastfeeding a lot more. But I notice I don’t make as much milk as I used to being my son doesn’t eat as much as I would pump. Am I losing my supply should I keep pumping 8 times a day. “Note” I have a chest freezer full of milk

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If you don’t need the excess freezer milk because you’re a SAHM or can nurse while working. Don’t stress about the milk. It is true that they need less as they grow and eat other foods, hence you will produce less. I used to keep some refrigerator milk for day-to-day outings and froze 5-10 meals at a time as back up. If you continue to produce more and don’t think you’ll need it, contact your local milk bank and maybe you can donate it to babies who need it:)

Hey I am exclusively BF my baba now 5 months and was initially aiming to continue to his 6 months but after learning about all the benefits to baby in comparison to formula i have decided to aim for 1 year. My question is how can i pump more milk? I’m producing enough to feed but when I pump I only seem to get 2 oz per time. Any hints or tips you can share would be most appreciated. To all the BF Mamas out there don’t give up and keep on the good work - it’s all worth it!!

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Just keep the baby on the boob and keep pumping. It’s supply and demand and believe it or not, 2oz isn’t a little. I never gave my baby more than 4 oz in a feeding and I didn’t have fatty milk.

Trying to start pumping baby is 10 weeks... but seems like I dont have any time to? Im scared ill pump and then he’ll wake up during/right after and then no milk.

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I used to worry about the same thing. I would pump when i feel full and when he is asleep. I would put him on my boobs even if i know theres no milk. Somehow miraculously you will produce milk when they latch.

I have a question. I pump at work and bf when home with my baby. I’ve always gotten a good amount from my right breast but my left struggles to produce more than 2oz. If I’m engorged in the mornings I can get 3oz but by the evening I’m barely pumping 1oz on the left. My right I pump anywhere from 4-7oz in a sitting. Is that normal to have one side produce more?

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Yes. I took a pic of the difference I pumped once and sent to my LC and she said that it was normal.

Oh I love this as I am extremely new here. I am a sahm, thanks to my amazing husband. I’m currently breastfeeding my third baby, and my goal is 1 year or even more. My daughter was 7lb at birth and in a month she gained 4lb she’s at 11lb now 🤱🏼🎉🎉 wohoo how exciting, but one question I have is, will she slow down with comfort nursing once she gets little bit older ? She dislikes pacifiers so much, so she’s constantly comfort nursing ( every 30+ or so , and I feel like i barely have any time to spend with my boys😩 thanks in advance ♥️

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Congrats on having a successful nursing experience so far! It may be up to her personality if she will lessen her comfort nursing sessions. She’s young now, but sooner than you think, you can probably limit them. You can start by shortening the session and then move to distracting her with other things. Sometimes they go to it because you’re holding them or are bored. It’s just an easy-go-to sometimes. You can also try putting her in a carrier so you don’t have to be seated and unable to do other things with the rest of the family, or even yourself!

I need advice for night weaning! My daughter is 2.5 and I am ready to be done with night nursing

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Thank you

I think the advice I was given was to have someone else get her when she wakes at night. When you go to her, she’s going to automatically want to nurse. If that isn’t possible, which it wasn’t for me, I just had to persevere with refusing it when I would go to her. Once my son realized I wasn’t going to nurse him when he woke up, he stopped waking up! Depends on personality on how quickly they go for this. It is scary at first because you think they will go nuts if you refuse, but it can be surprising how quickly they learn the new way. Especially when they are toddlers. You can talk with her during the day about it. When I tell my now 3 yr old to stay in bed all night, after a couple of nights of getting up, he actually does! It’s nuts! Lol. It’s like I have to reestablish the new routine.

New mommy trying to push through the struggles of EBF especially with the sleepless nights. I have pumped some but some days it’s likes she’s always feeding & I won’t get a chance to pump. I need encouragement to keep pushing cause the last 3 weeks have been the hardest ever.

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I had a long response with this pic and it disappeared when I sent this pic!!! Grr

Ive been EBF my son now for 6 months. Im a SAHM so I opted not to bottle feed. I have a event that I want to attend. I will be gone about 4 hours. I don't pump so I'm not really sure how much milk i will need to pump.

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Stephanie, thank you so much for the advice! If I might ask how much milk does he need?

Ebony, go you for EBF for 6m! If you’re open to trying the bottle for this event, I suggest practicing ASAP! It will likely be a struggle. Sometimes babies refuse them altogether and sometimes babies will do whatever they need to get their milk. Introducing solids will help stretch when the milk is needed, but it definitely is a big part of their diet at 6m. Sometimes babies are more likely willing to take a bottle from someone other than the mother, so if you can practice that way, try that. Good luck!

As an exclusively breastfeeding mom, how often should I offer normal foods to my 6 1/2month old? What about snacks like puffs?

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Mellony, I think to start, it’s cereal for one meal and then gradually adding one more item during the day every 3 days. There’s gotta be a breakdown online somewhere or from your dr. As for puffs, I don’t really remember. Not sure I introduced them until 8+months when allergies were no longer a concern.

Any other tips on clogged ducts and releasing milk Already trying massaging ,pumping,warm compact Anything else to release the milk ?

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Keep nursing, too. I know it hurts, but gotta keep with it to help move the clot along

I feed her every time she shows a sign of hunger but how do you know if she is getting enough . I only can pump maybe 30ml on a good day .

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Hi there! We've been EBF for 8 months, and I'm trying to figure out if/when to night wean. He's a energetic little guy, so he's often moving a ton and easily distracted during day feeds. I feel like he eats more at night since he's calm and half asleep. However, at 8 months he's still eating around 3-4 times a night... And I've heard that by this age they should be dropping night feedings. Any advice?

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Setareh, good luck with this! When my son was 8m, I was finally ready to night wean. I wasn’t ready to let it go before then. One suggestion that I was given by a sleep consultant was to have someone other than yourself tend to the baby when they wake so they know they won’t be getting milk. Also, do your best not to offer it if you go to the baby at night. There were many times I had to succumb to his desire to nurse at night so don’t worry if it takes a while. Nighttime change is hard for both of you. I think the other tip was trying to unlatch asap if you had to nurse at night. They eventually may get used to having less and need it less and stop asking for it

I know this is an old post but I have been exclusively breastfeeding my 18 month old son<3

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I’m 5 months and my breast are really tender is it sore because of the milk inside? What should I do to start releasing the milk so I can store it

I have been breast feeding for almost four years.so tired but wouldn’t give it up for anything....

Hi my little boy has just turned one and is now only being breast feed at night. He’s on 3 meals a day and snacks. How do I stop the night feed if he uses it to go to sleep with?

breastfeeding at 1 years old: am I suppose to pump every couple hours during the day to keep up my supply?