So, your baby isn’t feeding at the breast right now… and everyone seems to be waving bottles at you.Take a breath.  It’s okay. And it doesn’t mean the end of your breastfeeding journey: https://www.breastfeedingsupportnorwich.com/post/when-baby-is-not-latching-what-to-do A baby who is not feeding at the breast can absolutely be fed without a bottle. From tiny newborns to busy nine-month-olds, cups and other simple tools can get milk into babies safely, calmly and in a very co

Breastfeeding isn’t meant to hurt. Some sensitivity in the early days can be normal, but ongoing pain, sharp discomfort or nipples that look damaged are a sign that something needs attention. You deserve to feel comfortable, supported and confident at the breast. This guide looks at the common reasons nipples become sore , how to tell what might be going on, and what can help. If you’d like more detail on improving positioning or latch, you can read our companion post Positio

Newborn crying B&W by Jessica Hearn When Breastfeeding Isn’t The Start You Expected When you were pregnant and thinking about breastfeeding, you might have worried about sore nipples, feeding “all the time”, or how you'd ever feed in public. You probably didn’t imagine this: • a baby who won’t stay on the breast. • a baby who seems to “push off” or become distressed. • hours of trying… and barely any milk going in. It’s frightening and lonely when breastfeeding doesn’t begin

baby sleeping If you’ve been expressing and giving your baby extra milk (expressed breast milk or formula) you may now be wondering how to move back towards breastfeeding more directly at the breast.Perhaps your baby is feeding more effectively, gaining weight well and producing plenty of wet and dirty nappies. If so, this may be the moment to begin reducing those extra bottles and moving away from the pump. This guide explains how to do that safely, comfortably and at your

Mastitis isn’t just one thing, it’s a whole range of breast conditions that can make feeding uncomfortable, frustrating, or downright painful. The good news? With the right care and support, most cases can be eased at home. This is a friendly, research-backed guide to help you understand what’s going on, based on the latest Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine Clinical Protocol #36. I’m using ‘breast’ and ‘breastfeeding’ here to match the ABM language, but please use the words t

Sometimes families don’t stay together, and sometimes a breakup happens during pregnancy or in the very early days after birth. It’s more common than people think and it can feel overwhelming when you’re suddenly trying to work out feeding, sleep, emotions, legal rights, and contact arrangements… all at once. At BFSNN , we support all parents, whatever their family setup. Here’s a gentle guide to help you understand what the law says, what newborns actually need, and how co-p

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Breast Compressions & Switch Nursing: Helping Your Baby Get More Milk 🐻✨ Sometimes babies need a little extra encouragement to keep feeding actively, especially if they’re sleepy, fussy, or just a bit slow at the breast 😴. That’s where breast compressions and switch nursing come in! These simple techniques can help your baby get more milk, which can be useful if they’re slow to gain weight or seem frustrated by a slower flow. 🖐️ What Are Breast Compressions? Breast co

Cup feeding for babies over 6months For babies under six months, milk is their only source of nutrition, and between 6months and 12months milk (whether breast or formula) milk is still very important alongside complementary solid foods. Milk during this period is not just for the calcium, but also for energy, macro and micronutrients. This article focuses on older babies (6 months+) who need to continue to drink milk, but are not feeding at the breast and need to take express

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Choosing to Feed Expressed Breastmilk For some families, expressing breast milk can be a useful part of their feeding journey, while for others it may not be needed at all. This article looks at when expressing can help, how often it might be useful, and how to make sessions feel more manageable and effective. you may want to express because of: Medical Needs, babies in neonatal care or with feeding difficulties can still receive breastmilk, which may be expressed and given

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