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