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Breastfeeding tip : Recognising a growth spurt

* You feel as though you haven't got enough
* Baby getting upset at the breast (though can be a sign of other common problems)
* Baby is breastfeeding often or almost nonstop (feel like baby is always wanting to feed)
* A baby who was previously sleeping through the night is now waking to breast feed several times
* Baby will latch and unlatch, fussing in between

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Breast Buddies was started on the 5th July 2007 by a Breastfeeding Mum to help other Breastfeeding Mums and Mums to be.

We have grown now into a fantastic friendly forum thanks to our members and brilliant Admin team (thanks girls!)

We are a Breastfeeding and Natural Parenting site with topics ranging from Breastfeeding newborns, toddlers and beyond.

We also cover Baby wearing, Cloth Nappies, Co Sleeping and other Natural Parenting Topics.

With this ever growing and changing forum there is something for everyone.

We are here to help all Mummies in need of support during the testing and hard times of Breastfeeding.


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Natasha, Katie and Kay

Breast Buddies Admin



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» interesting read
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» well worth reading!
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What the members think!

Emmiesmummy

 

Its like having a set of great mates who are always on hand to help with problems give support or just have a good natter too. Being a stay at home mum can sometimes feel lonely & asking your hv for help all the time on feeding makes you feel your doing something wrong & it becomes easier to give up....not anymore everyone here is always ready to offer advice or lend an ear if you need a chat. Its my daily lifesaver.....

 

Gem1981

 

I can't recommend this website enough. The support from the other girls is wonderful and there is always someone to help - no matter how big or small the problem. Even if I just feel a bit fed up or lonely there is always someone to talk to and my days are alot better knowing I can come on breast buddies and speak to someone if I need to.
Can't thank you enough ladies, you're a wonderful bunch!!


kay
 
I am pregnant with my 3rd child and only managed to breastfeed my last 2 for a few days - mainly down to a lack of knowledge and support.
I have joined this forum during pregnancy to get as much advice and support as possible so I can give breast feeding a proper go this time - and i've learnt so much already, and understand why I struggled so much previously.
Thankyou to you all - I know I will get through it this time with the support from all of you!


angpixi

whether youre a first time breastfeeder or not we all need support from time to time, this is the best site around, full of like minded girls for serious support or just a friendly chat!


rhi'smummy
 
There always seems to be someone here with suggestions on how to solve problems or just make life a bit easier. Chat nights are fun too.
Mary




ldnug
 
Discovering Breastbuddies has been great - as a breastfeeding mum you can feel so isolated but here you are among friends and like minded people!

Thanks girllies
 

 
 
Emma C
 
when i got told i was a bit wary at first, but coming on changed my aspect of what people are like, last night i got some great advice about my sleepy son and its great to hear from so many breastfeeding mums together

Jools
 
I am so glad I got told about this forum! I had absolutely nobody to talk about breastfeeding to at all! I seemed to be the only one breastfeeding at my local baby clinic and there are no support groups in my area!  All the girls here are so friendly and certainly know their stuff when it comes to breastfeeding! If I ever have a problem or question I know I don't have to worry as there will always be someone here to offer great advice! Thanks ladies!

 piesmummy2006

  I love this forum i fealt like i was "wrong" to keep feeding Niamh past 1yr untill  got tips and advice from here!! loving it!!!!!!! xx

 
just Rachel
 
I have found this forum to be an excellent source of information. All of the members are really friendly and there is always someone who can answer a question for me. Long may it continue. 

Member


If it wasnt for this forum and the support from the girls here i would have given up breastfeeding weeks ago, all the girls have helped me overcome numerous problems I've encountered along the way, the support has been great, keep up the work girls, and a huge thank you to each and everyone one of you!


 





interesting read
Fri Mar 12, 2010 12:29 pm by angpixi
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-1257327/Should-mother-breastfeed-child-A-new-book-tells-stories-women-did-just-that.html

Comments: 5
What are your LO's like at night
Tue Mar 09, 2010 11:19 pm by indigosky2k
I'm just curious really as to what everyone's little ones are like sleeping and feeding.

Kacie is either a reasonable sleper or a really rubbish sleeper, though she used to be better. She was sleeping 5-8 hours from about 4 weeks until the dreaded 4 month mark. Her downhill sleeping coincided with her 4month jabs and our going to stay at my parents without DH for the first time. She started only sleeping for 2 or 3 hours mostly, though often when she first goes to bed she sleeps upto 5 hours, sometimes 6, no good when it's 9pm-1am and I've only gone to bed at midnight

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Comments: 3
Ellie had some of my milk
Wed Mar 03, 2010 11:05 pm by nickyjones
When we got home today, Ellie decided to go through the cool bag to see what was in it. There were Keira 2 daytime bottles of EBM which had about 1oz left in each, and she asked to drink from one. I initially said No I didn't think it would be any good but then decided to give the later one a sniff and it smelt fine so I opened the bottle and offered it to her. She drank it, said it was Yummy and much nicer than her milk. I just hope she doesn't start to expect it as a regular thing I wouldn't be able to express enough for her as well.

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BBC radio breastfeeding debate
Fri Feb 26, 2010 8:39 pm by gem1981
Has anyone heard this? I think the talk starts 2 hours in. Morgan Gallagher is on 2hr 6mins in and Patti Rundall from Baby Milk Action is on at 2hr 47m (you can fast forward it lol)

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p006jk41/Jonathan_VernonSmith_26_02_2010/

Comments: 2
Really upset
Thu Feb 25, 2010 3:16 pm by TashaAndBump
My friend had a baby a few days ago. The midwife has just been out and said she has lost weight so she needs to top up with formula after every feed.

I told her that that is probably the worst thing to do as it means baby won't demand as much so her supply won't come up. I told her it's normal for breastfed babies to loose a little in the first week as it just means the milk hasn't come in yet, but the best thing to do is to keep baby to the brest, not to supplement.

Well then her OH came on MSN and said:

Natasha
25/02/2...


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Comments: 9
Found a good website!
Fri Feb 19, 2010 2:24 pm by kay
http://www.nhs.uk/start4life/pages/welcome-to-start4life.aspx

it is being advertised in magazines and newspapers, so i was interested to see if breastfeeding is featured - and there is loads dedicated to breastfeeding on there!
AND... the only reference to formula feeding is:
Quote:
Formula milk


Formula milk is made from a combination of cow’s milk and other
added ingredients, but it doesn’t contain the ingredients that only
your body can make to protect your baby. In fact, despite years of
effort and lots of money spent trying to unlock ...


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Comments: 7
GRR! now i see why society sees bottle feeding as the norm..
Fri Feb 19, 2010 8:44 pm by kay
I have just re-read a copy of Practical Parenting that Dave bought for me when I was just pregnant (Feb issue).
I am like

there are 13 full pages dedicated to advertising and promotions of formula and bottles.
Their free gift for taking out a subscription is a steriliser and bottles.

There is one article on breastfeeding with a pump comparison, and one other mention to breastfeeding on the 'problem page'.

I really had to scour the mag to find ANY reference to breastfeeding, yet every other page had...

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Comments: 7
Breastfeeding Links
Baby Cafè
 
A Baby Café drop-in centre is generally open once a week and set out with coffee tables, comfy sofas and play areas for accompanying toddlers.  All pregnant or breastfeeding mums are welcome to drop in at any time during opening hours.  No appointment is necessary and partners, supporters and health professionals are also welcome.Help is available on all aspects of breastfeeding and its impact on daily life - from starting to stopping and all the variations in between.
To find out more about The Baby Café organisation and to see where your nearest Baby Café is situated go to
www.thebabycafe.org

 
 
The baby friendly initiative
 
 
Breastfeeding television advert, to bring awareness and to help reduce the UK's formula culture.
 
 
At BreastFeedingMums you will find an abundance of information and advice: from preparing for pregnancy to early pregnancy symptoms, mum's breastfeeding stories to pregnancy and breastfeeding photo galleries.
 
 
 
 
Free Conception tips and health for couples trying to concieve and those couples during pregnancy.
 
 
Natural Mothering is run by a stay-at-home mum of two children, both breastfed and carried.
 
 
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Shop for pregnancy and baby gifts at ecobaby. Large selection of gifts that are all organic and/or natural.
 
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