How to correctly breastfeed a newborn?

Anyone plan to breastfeed or exclusively pump with flat or inverted nipples? I'm looking for tips. I really want to breastfeed this baby or at least exclusively pump.

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Alyssa_momof3

I have inverted nipples and am breastfeeding and pumping. Nipple shield is helpful. We have been doing really well. It takes patience and can be frustrating at first but give it time we are 3 weeks old now and we are in a groove and feeding well 😊

12 Dec 2023

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Alyssa_momof3

also with pumping make sure you have the right flange inserts for your nipples it will help. Lots of nipple creams and ice helps the pain when it happens

12 Dec 2023

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Tiffany

how do you know if you have the right flange size? I only have one inverted nipple so I was able to measure one. But it's just confusing how to measure with an inverted nipple. 😊

12 Dec 2023

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Soo my newborn is 2 weeks and 4 days i breastfeed her & pump about 4oz once she's done eating she wants more as if my milk if not filling her up i don't wanna switch to formula due to all the recalls ..

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Cassy

She is probably just cluster feeding. My baby did it around that time. He was constantly hungry. It seemed like once I fed him, he was right back on my breast.

2 Dec 2023

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AliG

yes !! that's exactly what she does

2 Dec 2023

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Becca

Mine breastfeeding and formula he is still hungry.. he is two weeks and some days as well and he sometimes eats 6oz.

3 Dec 2023

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Question: any breastfeeding moms? How long did you breastfeed? Or how long will you breastfeed your child? I breastfed my son for 2 1/2 years. My BF don’t won’t me to breastfeed our baby past 6months, this been an ongoing issue.🙄

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Jessica

I’m planning on at least 13 months since she was a month early. Unless my milk magically dries up or something changes my mind that’s the plan, probably longer if anything changes

24 Aug 2023

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Dorothy

Yea, I plan on doing it till my baby is ready to stop.

24 Aug 2023

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Imani

I plan on breastfeeding for at least 18 months

24 Aug 2023

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I really want to breastfeed but I never did with my other 3 I try to but they never latched on how should start #firsttimebreastfeeding

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Tuesdae

I’m doing it if it hard for the breastfeeding just pump Cuz u don’t want the baby to be under u anyways 2

20 Aug 2023

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Georneisha

ok with the pump how often do I need to pump or do I do it as I leak

20 Aug 2023

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Tuesdae

When u leak n when u breast it so hard I’m new 2 I only pump when my boys was preemies n they gave me milk for them but this time I’m just use my milk cuz it didn’t help my boys they don’t eat how I want them to eat

20 Aug 2023

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I just started to breastfeed my newborn and is it suppose to hurt because when he is on their it hurts bad

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Z’irkia

I’m on my third and I’m catching it my first two was smooth sailing most likely it’s poor latch when baby is done do your nipple like like the tip of lipstick 💄 ? is it scarring? Those are the signs of poor latch and if so try holding your babies head facing directly towards your breast rub the nipple under the nose on the upper lip and when baby opens wide then go for the insert because if you baby is anything like this one I just had she tries to vacuum my nipple into her mouth and boy do it make me want to cry that the technique I’ve went with for her and I’m in the healing process right now I’m not going to lie I breast fed still through the pain and it’s not at all easy but it’s best not to stop once the healing process is over the breast will come back stronger and prepared and all in all of it still doesn’t work out speak with your lactation consultant they are huge help

8 Aug 2023

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Carolina

Thank you and yes it to the point that it started to bleed

9 Aug 2023

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Has any of your babies just not want to breastfeed anymore? My baby girl is 5 months and she is refusing to breastfeed.

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Erin Presnall

Might be something your eating making your milk taste had. Make sure she doesn't have thrush❤️

29 Jun 2023

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Hello everyone I have another probably stupid question but has any mamas breastfeed? I have not before all my other children was using formula but for my last baby I want to breastfeed and I have no clue how to or what to do or how to pump can anyone give me some advice on how or what to do thanks

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LaAngela

Heyyy mama, kWhen your in the hospital delivering baby there will be a lactation specialist that can show you how to properly latch your baby. A heads up tho breastfeeding hurts its not for the weak. I suggest you buy a good breast pump and store your breast milk in the freezer. Then get some colic safe bottles to feed baby with. Also you can buy nipple guards to protect your breast. I have to get Me some. I only latch my baby when I’m absolutely too tired to get out the bed. Other than that I’m pumping milk all day lol.

28 Jan 2023

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Eshe 🧘🏾‍♀️

They will help u in the hospital the whole time ur there and idk where u live but where I live they even come to help in ur home the 1st week that way you can know exactly what to do. I wouldn't give bottles until after a month or 2 so baby can learn to latch all the time. It's time consuming because baby might want to cluster feed but if they do that just means they need mommas comfort. So don't get discouraged. The hard part passes after like 2 months. It hurts when breast are full but what I found is warm showers release milk so u can catch the milk while showering or after a shower. Get a hands free electric pump so u can also release the milk when baby isn't feeding and u can store that. They will give u tons of info at the hospital. Good luck and God bless

28 Jan 2023

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April

I strongly suggest asking the hospital for nipple cream, nipple shield & cooling pads!!! Breastfeeding isn’t for the weak. I’ve breastfed all 4 of mine and it takes some getting use to. The first couple weeks are ROUGH but the hospital does provide a lactation specialist while you’re there. So use them as much as you possibly can

28 Jan 2023

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Any tips on breast-feeding? Positions, how to get him ti latch correctly? What to put into my body to produce? Anddd how to heal my nips they hurt so so so badddd!! It hurts to latch him whenever u try to fix the latch he chomps down Photo of my little cutie pie💞

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Aniah

Pinch the nipple and put it in his mouth .. also express some milk out with hand to get him started and foot ball style helps

1 Sep 2022

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steph

Rub nipple on his nose a bit to get get to open wide and when he does stick it in

1 Sep 2022

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🕸💀⛓ Trei ⛓ 🌹🦇

Aim nipple at his nose, not straight into his throat. I learned that the hard way.

2 Sep 2022

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How to breastfeed while pumping with large, droopy boobs? I don't have enough hands. A lactation consultant could only advise using a haaka, but I want to be able to pump.

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Danielle 🦦🪷

Hands free pump that fits in your bra?

22 Aug 2022

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Gaby Gaby🫶🏽

Nursing bras?

22 Aug 2022

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IvoryLynn

My lac consultant showed me a hack where u fold a burp cloth, hand towel or other fabric and place it under your breast. It holds up a large breast. Roll or fold it, lift breast, place underneath, and drop breast

24 Aug 2022

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Idk what is good to feed my newborn since I won’t be able to breastfeed? Please help

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Gwntlease enfamil or gerber good start or gentlepro or soothe pro also earths best gentle or regular...also burts bees gentle

20 Aug 2022

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Those are the best in my mind and if your baby has stomach issues nutramigen is good for that its predigested so its easier for babys stomach and bowels

20 Aug 2022

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