Breastfeeding Questions

[amandakelley]

Hi, I was curious about breastfeeding.
If you've breastfed before, or are still breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed please answer the questions below.
1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?
2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
4) How old were you when you breastfed?

I was planning on breastfeeding and I was just a little curious. I'm sorry if it was too many questions or anything. You don't have to answer all the questions if you don't want to.


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[Sophiiie]

I'm planning to breastfeed

1. I want to BF for as long as possible really, hoping everything goes smoothly but I'll definitely BF for six months if there's no complications.

2. Can't answer this one yet

3. Choosing to breastfeed just because it's something that only I'll be able to do..if that makes sense? Like it's a great bonding thing, and I was breastfed so it's just something I'm carrying on.

4. I'll be 19 or 20 depending on when baby makes an appearance xx

 

[amandakelley]

I'm planning to breastfeed

1. I want to BF for as long as possible really, hoping everything goes smoothly but I'll definitely BF for six months if there's no complications.

2. Can't answer this one yet

3. Choosing to breastfeed just because it's something that only I'll be able to do..if that makes sense? Like it's a great bonding thing, and I was breastfed so it's just something I'm carrying on.

4. I'll be 19 or 20 depending on when baby makes an appearance xx

Thank you.
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[Akira]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?

Am breastfeeding now, plan to feed until at least a year, possibly up to 2.

2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?

Initially I didn't latch her on quite right and it hurt like hell, but after help from the midwives I was fine.

Very very sore nipples, which is fairly normal. I found putting loads on Lansinoh cream onto a breastpad and putting it in the freezer was awesome, would put a new breastpad on after every feed and it was very soothing. The pain began going away after about day 6, and by two weeks it didn't hurt a bit.

3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?

Aside from all the benifits for Charlotte, I did it for two reasons, one - I am a lazy cow and bottle making/steralizing etc sounded like far too much work, and two - I am a complete and utter tight arse and formula is expensive!

4) How old were you when you breastfed?

Started when I was 20, am 21 now and will probably be 22 by the time she is finished lol

 

[divershona]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?
im planning on breastfeeding for the first 6 months exclusively then for another 3-6 months with food as they are being weaned.
2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
not yet hehe. my mum and aunty did though, none of us would latch on correctly, but there wasn't as much support out then as there is now.
3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
this could come out wrong lol but basically because im a bit lazy lol and i can't be bothered having to get up in the night to make bottles. its easier to feed when your out in public aswell as you dont have to faff about with bottles etc. Oh and obviously the benefits for my baby didnt exactly stop me making the decision hehe
4) How old were you when you breastfed?
i'll be 19

 

[cherylanne]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?
I breastfed Grace for just over 1 year and plan to do the same this time

2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
I got mastitis which was quite painful and i felt really poorly but i carried on feeding and it cleared up with antibiotics

3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
Because i have a digestive problem and believed it would help Grace to be breastfed fed

4) How old were you when you breastfed?
20 years old and i'll be 26 this time

Best thing i've ever experienced xx

 

[Eabha'sMum]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?
Well I hope to breastfeed for 6 months exclusively, and then 3 months with weaning. But I will be expressing, so as long as there are no problems, bedtime bockey will be breast milk


2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
hopefully not... but tbh, if there are I won't stress myself out, and will switch to formula, until I am more relaxed/ or the problem can be resolved

3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
because it is best for baby, and mum - it can prevent breast cancer, and can help shrink the stomach, and loose weight. also, it is cheaper, and handy...

4) How old were you when you breastfed?
I will be 20

 

[xx~Lor~xx]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?
I breastfed my daughter for 7 months. I would have breastfed her a little longer, but due to illness and her making the transition to formula so well I decided it was for her benefit I didn't put her back on the breast.
I will feed my new LO up to probably 9 months, maybe a bit less but definately up to 6 months.

2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
Nope. It's sore in the beginning. But I just persisited, and used Lansinoh cream, and that helped a lot. It gets alot easier as you keep doing it.

3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
I have always wanted to breastfeed. It's such a close bonding thing to do with your child, it's something ONLY a mother can do. I adored it, and I can't wait to do it all again.

4) How old were you when you breastfed?
I was 18 when I gave birth and started breastfeeding my little girl. I'll be 19 when I breastfeed my new little one.

xoxox

 

[ablacketer]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?
my daughter I did 4 months (I was 20 and she was difficult to feed) my son fed for 18 months and I plan to do the same with this one for at least a year.
2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
My son worried a hole in the side of my areola with his tooth from feeding in the same position all the time so dont forget to rotate positions
3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
closeness, its free, and its more convenient plus its made for baby
4) How old were you when you breastfed?
20 and 22 this time I will be 33

 

[amygwen]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for? I've been breastfeeding six weeks now, I'm planning to at least breastfeed for six months, but won't kill myself if I don't!
2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
I didn't have any really. He latched on really well (to say he has cleft lip I was really pleased) and he feeds well off of the breast too! So no complications!!
3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
I did, just so I wouldn't have to worry about the expense of formula & because it's nice to have that special time with my LO that no one else can have because I'm the only one who can BF!
4) How old were you when you breastfed?
I'm 20!

 

[~RedLily~]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for? No plan just going to see how it goes and stop when it feels right
2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding? Nope couldnt have taken to it any better
3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed? The benefits to Ella, it's free, so quick and easy would hate to be preparing bottles in the night, i can eat loads and not but any weight on
4) How old were you when you breastfed? 19, 20 as of yesterday lol.

 

[Kailynnsmommy]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?
Ive been breastfeeding for 5 weeks tomorrow and hope to for atleast a year
2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
nope, just sore nipples
3)Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
Its best for baby and a great bonding time
4) How old were you when you breastfed?
I am 16, 17 in 4 days

 

[wishuwerehere]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?
I have been bf for 6 months, and I'm hoping for at least 6 more
2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
blocked ducts *owchie*
3)Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
I didn't have any reasons not to it just seemed obvious
4) How old were you when you breastfed?
I am 20

 

[NatureMama]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?
My son just turned one year and I am just starting the process of weaning.

2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
The first week I had sore nipples(I love lanolin), at the end of the second week I started over-producing and my son couldn't get a good latch because my breasts were so full. I didn't pump much because I was afraid I'd keep over-producing and unfortunately I ended up causing the opposite problem (because my breasts were so full for so long) and I was under-producing for about a month. While I was trying to get my supply back up I had to supplement with formula and it seemed like so much more work. So the first 2 months were harder than I expected especially since my son had a little trouble getting a good latch. Since then it's been a breeze.

3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
For the same reasons that I intend to do it again. You lose enough sleep as a new mother and when your baby is crying you want to comfort them as quickly as possible, so the last thing that I wanted to do was to be mixing up and warming a bottle of formula in the middle of the night while holding a screaming infant. Plus, formula is expensive, harder to digest, and it's whole purpose is to be like breastmilk, so I figured why not just give my child the real thing? It's so much easier when traveling too. Also, it's great for bonding and as a bonus it helps you shed those extra pregnancy pounds.

4) How old were you when you breastfed?
I was 24-25

 

[BunnyFace]

Hi, I was curious about breastfeeding.
If you've breastfed before, or are still breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed please answer the questions below.
1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?I plan to BF Ellie for atleast 14 months, but longer if she wants to.
2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?I had a very sore nipple due to a bad latch.
3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed? Because it is no doubt, best for babies and is the natural thing to do
4) How old were you when you breastfed?im 19

I was planning on breastfeeding and I was just a little curious. I'm sorry if it was too many questions or anything. You don't have to answer all the questions if you don't want to.


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[Tanara]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for? 1 year exactly
2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding? nope
3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed? i choice to breastfed because it felt like the most natural thing to do, and the benifits are great for me and for my son.
4) How old were you when you breastfed? 16-17

 

[purple_kiwi]

1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?
planing on self weaning
2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
in the beganing it was sore but really your not use to something like that so it takes a few days. cream helps sooo much but be careful it will stain bras lol i learned the hard way
3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
it was healthier for her and just seemed natural and she took to it like right away
4) How old were you when you breastfed?
im 18 ill be 19 in sept.

 

[amandakelley]

Thank you, ladies. I've been wanting to breastfeed when I have a baby, but I'll be a young mother and I just wanted to see how some other young mother's have done it.
I just couldn't make up my mind of how long to do it. I know I want to do it for as long as I can.

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[lucy_x]

Hi, I was curious about breastfeeding.
If you've breastfed before, or are still breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed please answer the questions below.
1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?
2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
4) How old were you when you breastfed?

I was planning on breastfeeding and I was just a little curious. I'm sorry if it was too many questions or anything. You don't have to answer all the questions if you don't want to.


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1)hoping to BF for aslong as i see fit, atm not really got a time line, would like to make a year.

2)yes, I had a very short supply, resulted in baby going down to 7lb4oz, going back into hospital and being fed through a tube, those 2 weeks wre hell, i had to pump every2-3 hours aswel as feed her, after 14days my milk came in...and now i have an over supply! (iv already filled a draw in the freezer lmao), If baby still crys after feeds GET HELP lol

3) I didnt know any different lmao, I just asssumed every1 BF up until about 2 yrs ago.

4)Im 18.

 

[amandakelley]

Hi, I was curious about breastfeeding.
If you've breastfed before, or are still breastfeeding, or plan to breastfeed please answer the questions below.
1) How long did you breastfeed for?/How long are you planning to breastfeed for?
2) Did you have any complications while breastfeeding?
3) Why did/are you choose to breastfeed?
4) How old were you when you breastfed?

I was planning on breastfeeding and I was just a little curious. I'm sorry if it was too many questions or anything. You don't have to answer all the questions if you don't want to.


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1)hoping to BF for aslong as i see fit, atm not really got a time line, would like to make a year.

2)yes, I had a very short supply, resulted in baby going down to 7lb4oz, going back into hospital and being fed through a tube, those 2 weeks wre hell, i had to pump every2-3 hours aswel as feed her, after 14days my milk came in...and now i have an over supply! (iv already filled a draw in the freezer lmao), If baby still crys after feeds GET HELP lol

3) I didnt know any different lmao, I just asssumed every1 BF up until about 2 yrs ago.

4)Im 18.

Thanks! And aww, she is gorgeous! How do you say her name? Uh-mar-ee? The name we have picked out for a girl is Emerie for a first name and Marie for a middle name. First name pronounsed Em-er-ree