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Colostrum

Im having issues with not being able to get enough colostrum and when I do its not bright yellow/gold, its more of a milky colour. is this normal?

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Milk supply

My milk supply dropped drastically I had to start feeding my baby formula because my milk wasn’t enough .Any idea of how I can get my milk supply back .

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Shall I give up breastfeeding?

I feel I’m on the brink of throwing in the towel, I’m finding it too hard & can’t seem to get it right. Boy is 5 weeks tomorrow My story is baby wouldn’t latch from start, only v shallow latch that caused intense pain & nipple damage. I then got nipple shields & they worked so well, he latches great. I’ve used th...

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How long did you or planning to exclusively breastfeed your baby?

No judgement here! Just want to hear everyone choice and story!

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Worried about breastfeeding!

Hi everyone! So i’m planning on breastfeeding my baby girl when she comes but recently i’ve being seeing a lot of posts about people hating their boobs after and describing them as “empty socks”. I will be 19 shortly before my girl arrives and this is my first baby but i’m just worried about how I will feel after I ...

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Do you wind a breastfeed baby?

I was told not to wind my breastfeed baby in the hospital, but she always has hiccups and squirms around like she has wind… would you wind the baby until they burp?

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How to stretch newborn feeds apart?

We ended up having to go to A&E/ER this morning for my 6 day old baby girl. She's been vomiting that much in the last 24 hours she's been having quite a lot of blood within it. Alongside very frequent episodes of diarrhoea, 14 episodes in 12 hours as of current. She's always been sick but only when you lie her fla...

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Breast pumps

What breast pumps are people using? I just can't decide on what to get. I am exclusively breast feeding and have a good supply. I was thinking of getting the momcozy m5 as that comes up a lot on here but the reviews say the motors are unreliable. Are Elvie and Momcozy m9 worth the money? Thanks!

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Breastfeeding tip for new and expecting mamas

Before you have your baby please watch videos on how to properly latch your baby if you plan to breastfeed. I wish someone told me this, but I hope to save someone’s boobs. Ps. You should feel a pulling sensation not a pinch while they feed!! Hope this helps someone out there

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Worried about Bf!

Hi everyone! So i’m planning on breastfeeding my baby girl when she comes but recently i’ve being seeing a lot of posts about people hating their boobs after and describing them as “empty socks”. I will be 19 shortly before my girl arrives and this is my first baby but i’m just worried about how I will feel after I ...

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When did you get your 1st period post baby?

I’m 3 months postpartum & still no period is this normal? I delivered via c section, breast fed until she was around 2 months old.

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Trying for a second baby

My baby is 9 weeks old and we are thinking of trying for our second baby… it may be very soon but it took us 15 years for our baby girl and we are “older”’ so thought we would try sooner rather than later- however I am breastfeeding and have heard that this can prevent falling pregnant. I’ve only had one period sin...

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Transition from 1-2

Is anyone else struggling with two? My little girl is 2.5 and it’s been hard so far. Newborn is easy but the toddler definitely not🫣 Her behaviour has drastically changed. Which I did expect, but not as bad as she has been. She has also been unwell with hand foot and mouth so it’s made it more difficult as she…

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Supply

This is my 4th little! I can’t recall this concern in the past. My son was born at 4:15am on 11/27. My milk supply still isn’t in and I’m worried about it. The LC says she’s not concerned and to keep pumping and stay hydrated. Has anyone experienced a similar situation? 🙁

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Biting

Baby has started biting me whilst feeding been taking her off the boob after she has done it but the pain I don’t think I want to carry on if this is gonna keep happening. Her bottom teeth have cut through so they are sharp 😅 any advice would be helpful

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Breast sensitivity

I'm dealing with some serious breast pain and sensitivity since my milk came in this week (even clothes rubbing against the nipples hurt). Considering getting the haakaa ladybugs or a pair of silverettes. Does anyone have experience with these? Also any good nursing bra recommendations?

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