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[mommyof3co]

I'd love to help if yall want me lol. I've nursed 3 kids, Landon only for a couple weeks due to many problems, so due to all of that I have done lots of research to make it better the with the next baby. I nursed Casen until 11mo and Hayden until 19mo. I unfortunately have alot of experience dealing with thrush and mastitis lol

 

[Panda_Ally]

sorry put me down for newborn feeding and medical support (had my fair share of mastitus) and gerneral marol support and encouragement.

 

[Panda_Ally]

Could i also suggest a section for support for when ppl decide its time to move on from BFing as i feel this could b quite an emotional time.

 

[Serene123]

I'll have a look through the sections

 

[AnnaBanana9]

Yes, I think we'd all be great at general support and encouragement

 

[Pyrrhic]

I'd love to help if yall want me lol. I've nursed 3 kids, Landon only for a couple weeks due to many problems, so due to all of that I have done lots of research to make it better the with the next baby. I nursed Casen until 11mo and Hayden until 19mo. I unfortunately have alot of experience dealing with thrush and mastitis lol

Sure hun, which categories would you like to be added to?

 

[Pyrrhic]

Could i also suggest a section for support for when ppl decide its time to move on from BFing as i feel this could b quite an emotional time.

Good idea, have added it now

 

[Plumfairy]

Im no champ either but have bf'd Layla since birth, and recently ditched formula top ups so if Im of any use then I'd like to join! Also Im a mummy of a slow weight gainer so could always offer support to mums in the same boat.

 

[mommyof3co]

How about newborn, medical and extended, increasing supply I can do too

 

[Pyrrhic]

Plumfairy, what categories would you like to be added to? Newborn, combination, and increasing supply?

 

[Serene123]

When is extended breastfeeding counted from?

 

[Pyrrhic]

How about newborn, medical and extended, increasing supply I can do too

Added

 

[Pyrrhic]

When is extended breastfeeding counted from?

12 months. Will be you soon

 

[Serene123]

 

[Plumfairy]

Plumfairy, what categories would you like to be added to? Newborn, combination, and increasing supply?

Yeh that sounds great! Thanks x

 

[AnnaBanana9]

Im no champ either but have bf'd Layla since birth, and recently ditched formula top ups so if Im of any use then I'd like to join! Also Im a mummy of a slow weight gainer so could always offer support to mums in the same boat.

I'm mum to a slow weight gainer too and have been through crap from my doctor about giving Alyssa top ups ... which I refuse to do as HV and lactation consultant know she's thriving and are working with me.... I think that it's a great idea to have support like this

 

[Mervs Mum]

^^^^I agree - definately.

I also topped up in the first week and successfully ditched them 10 days in. I also did the same thing again recently when I was giving a bottle of formula alternate days (whe I hadnt pumped enough) and I'm back exclusive again a week later. So ditching the top ups another area of personal experience.

 

[Pyrrhic]

Im no champ either but have bf'd Layla since birth, and recently ditched formula top ups so if Im of any use then I'd like to join! Also Im a mummy of a slow weight gainer so could always offer support to mums in the same boat.

I'm mum to a slow weight gainer too and have been through crap from my doctor about giving Alyssa top ups ... which I refuse to do as HV and lactation consultant know she's thriving and are working with me.... I think that it's a great idea to have support like this

Niamh is falling through the percentages for weight gain, and is in the 0.4% now (started in the 25%). I was 'bullied' into switching to FF by my HV and it's made no difference whatsoever to her weight, so I'm back to BFing. She's just a small baby!

 

[Serene123]

Is combi-feeding, EBM, or EBM or Formula? Caitlyn used to have both?

Sorry trying to work out which I come under

 

[UKMummy]

Good idea. I have breastfed 3 babies so I have quite a lot of experience although probably not quite as much as some. I wouldn't go as far as saying I am a champion but I am more than happy to offer advice.