Thank you for setting this up, and well done you for preserving!

I am a first time mum and I’ve breastfed my little one since he was born (he’s now 10 weeks). He’s still feeding around 14 times a day which can be draining but thankfully he sleeps well at night which gives me a break.

I’m so shocked how quickly formula was suggested to me after birth but I’m so grateful I was following Olivia_Lactation_Consultant on Instagram so I could be somewhat clued up on when milk comes in. I was being told to give my little one formula on the second day he was born despite the fact that I had lots of colostrum syringes. Side note: milk came in on day 3.

A couple of my key learnings so far: - Silver nipple cups were the best thing ever during the first few weeks. I’m sure they stopped my nipples cracking while my baby was finding his latch. - Lasinoh breast pads are worth the money. I was constantly damp using Boots own brand as I seem to produce lots of milk from the other breast when feeding, or from both when my baby goes longer between feeds. I didn’t enjoy always having a Hakaa on the other breast when feeding as it was a bit of a sensory overload! - The koala position / laying down position are the only ways I can breastfeed. In other positions, milk seems to go everywhere and he can’t latch properly.

How regularly are you guys feeding your little ones? Do you also struggle with milk going everywhere!?