HOW TO GET BABY BACK TO BREASTFEEDING | WHAT WORKS | BOTTLE TO BREAST

[@HelenGraceC]

Happy Sunday. Let me know if you have any questions at all 💖xx

[@deekshamathur4722]

Is there any maximum age when the baby gets aware that taking the feed will no longer harm him in any way.? I mean if I want to breastfeed my baby as long as possible, Is there any chance of him getting normal just because he grew up and now he understands why it is important to him?

[@bisnoosubba4479]

My baby rufuse to bottle feed also....so how can I feed her ..please suggest me it makes me very upset.

[@deekshamathur4722]

@@bisnoosubba4479 make the baby sleep.. she'll take your breasts during sleep.. Don't force feed her at all..try different positions..also try bottle feeding while half asleep or drowsy..

[@deekshamathur4722]

@@bisnoosubba4479 how old is the baby?

[@bisnoosubba4479]

@@deekshamathur4722she is 3.5 months.

[@BrandyCandyCane]

Thank you for being so concise in this video! I’ve been in search of testimonies from mothers who’ve successfully gone back to breast but have come across so many videos that can’t seem to get their point across effectively. This was really helpful!

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Brandy, thank you so so much for such a lovely comment. I’m really glad you found this slofie ❤️ good luck to you with your journey xxx

[@shreyawagh8193]

I used to do mixed feeding. My baby girl just turned 4 months old, I am now so tired of pumping and schedules and steriliser schedules. I want to move completely to breastfeeding but now she cries hysterically when I take her in breastfeeding position. This makes my heart break every single time and I feel nothing but sorrow and anxiety. I am going to try nipple shield as per your video. Thank you 🙂

[@sadi210]

Shreya, did it work? Im facing the same issue

[@daeshatolbert2029]

Same exact thing except he use to nurse and haven't for 4 weeks now and he is 12 weeks will flip out if I try breast I miss nursing him I hate pumping

[@EvaZog84]

Same here...

[@tatianahawaii13]

Very informative. Way better than some lactation consultants I saw.

[@HelenGraceC]

I’m so glad you found it helpful!! By no means am I an expert, but researched so much and just my experience. Hope it helps for you 💗. Thank you for watching xx

[@royaltm3420]

Love how thorough this was! I had a latch & supply issue early on so now we're nursing, pumping & supplementing. Now shes 3 mo & prefers the bottle. However, when she wakes up tired she nurses well. But she wont nurse to go to sleep, she just cries profusely.. i will try more skin to skin not related to feeding and making the breast more of a happy place

[@gailcleland3921]

I wish I could have breastfed! I had to stop after a week for multiple reasons, but love all the tips to help women!

[@HelenGraceC]

Aww thank you I really appreciate your comment! Xxx

[@ms-cw5zz]

Hello Aishwariya...I am in a similar situation. Baby refuses to breastfeed. Stiffens head when I try to breastfeed. Also cannot get enough milk when I pump. I dont know if I'm doing it right. Please let me know if u succeeded in getting baby back to breast. If so how?

[@anythingeverything7390]

Same here. He is 2 weeks old and doesn't latch amd nor the breast pump is pumpi​ng more than 10ml@@ms-cw5zz. Can you please let me know how did the journey went through for you?

[@mitadesai7121]

Just wanted to say thank you again for making this video. I thought breastfeeding would be impossible for me - and your one of the reasons why I have been able to breastfeed for 7 months ❤❤ what an amazing gift you’re able to give to strangers

[@HelenGraceC]

Oh my gosh that’s absolutely amazing!!! I’m so so glad you’ve been able to get to breastfeed and if I’m a part of that then that makes me happy! Thank you so much for a lovely comment ❤️xxx

[@mitadesai7121]

@@HelenGraceC ❤️❤️❤️ keep being amazing 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

[@jagmeetkaurgill3568]

How

[@mrs.peacock90210]

My son is 4 months now… he used to breastfeed but I gave him mostly bottle. My doctor gave me domoeridone to increase my milk supply and now my baby is not interested in latching. I miss the bond I had with him on the breast so I am here seeking help because I want to savor these moments with him as much as possible. Pray for me🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@kathyodonoghue3458]

Practical and informative and positive 👌

[@HelenGraceC]

I’m so glad you found it to be so! Thank you for watching Kathy xx

[@jamesgeorge32]

Some really helpful advice

[@HelenGraceC]

Thank you so much for watching xx

[@samanthapacheco683]

Excellent video summarizing all the things to consider in making transition. I am also a heavy researcher and found everything you referenced. I have a 6 week old, its been rocky trying to transition but there have been some successes too. Next up is we are seeing the lactation consultant (2 of them) to eval her latch, the nipple pain is unreal.

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Samantha, congratulations on your baby! Sorry to hear you’ve had some struggles but also having some success is good ☺️. I hope the lactation consultants can help you, has she a tongue tie? I’m on second baby now (!), the LC tongue tie was waayy more in depth than the NHS one so they are worth it in my opinion!! Good luck 💗. Thank you for watching xx

[@HelenGraceC]

(Meant to say their tongue tie assessment was more in depth!) xx

[@mellbelle81]

Excellent tips thank you

[@HelenGraceC]

You are so welcome ❤️ I hope it helps xx

[@graceyblossom]

Hi Helen 👋🏼 It’s so reassuring hearing stories from mums who have successfully managed to get their baby to breastfeed in time by sheer perseverance really. Hats off to you all. I don’t know if I could have done it but you never know until you’re in that position. When I was in hospital with Elliot for 5 days I was really on edge and I couldn’t get comfortable feeding him, I did a lot of pumping on their machines which I think really helped my supply in the early days - I think my breastfeeding journey probably wouldn’t have been as successful without getting my supply up if I hadn’t pumped as it was really difficult learning how to properly bf it in a stressful hospital situation. Considering it is so natural there definitely is an art to it in the early days lol. This will be so helpful to anyone in the same situation ☺️💕 thanks for sharing xxxx

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Gracey 💗 thank you so much for watching this one. Gosh yes being in hospital is not exactly a great environment is it! Yes definitely pumping was good to do, I wish I knew how much though cus their advice wasn’t great lol. Never mind, you live you learn!! I agree - it’s “natural” yet it’s pretty tough for a lot of people! Ah I hope it will help some. Thank you so much for watching 💞xxxx

[@inkyungtuszewski165]

Thanks Helen! Awesome video! Super helpful lovely!!!

[@HelenGraceC]

Aw thank you I’m glad it’s helpful. Thanks for watching xx

[@inkyungtuszewski165]

@@HelenGraceC praise the Lord, God bless you lovely x

[@jenstar1031]

My baby got sick 4 weeks ago and hasn’t latched back on since. As soon as I gave her one bottle that’s what she preferred. It’s been so hard to exclusively pump. I miss her bf because it was so much easier as well. Now I do all the pumping and my husband does most of the feedings because I’m at the pump for so long. I’m praying you comes back to the breast. I’ve tried most of these techniques because I was working with 3 LC and they haven’t worked so far 😢😢

[@HelenGraceC]

Ahh I’m so so sorry. It’s so tough isn’t it ❤️. I know exactly what you mean - it’s so time consuming!! But be proud that you are doing it. Keep going if you feel you have the fight to - can you try SNS system? Or even nipple shields? Is your baby refusing the breast or just seemingly not able to feed anymore? Xx

[@RiaJoseph-x7i]

Best informative video i have found ❤

[@HelenGraceC]

Ah thank you so much I’m really pleased it’s helpful ❤️xx

[@user-gx8hk2pp8x]

Thank you so much for this video ❤️

[@HelenGraceC]

You are very welcome ❤️ xx

[@ayaal-hunaiti6652]

I haven’t put my baby to my breast for more 1 month.. and was exclusive pumping all this period.. shes almost 5 months old now. Was exclusive Bf for 2 months then i introduced the bottle she immediately preferred the bottle.

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi! Exclusively pumping is hard though so well done. Are you attempting to go back to breastfeeding? Xx

[@ayaal-hunaiti6652]

@@HelenGraceC Yes I am.. and struggling.. she is not taking my breast at all.. the moment I put her and she feels the nipple she moves back and pushes her head back.

[@mrsteddy3694]

This will be so helpful xx

[@HelenGraceC]

I really do hope so! Thank you for watching 💗xx

[@Michelleroze17]

Hi Helen 😊 I've been trying to get my 5 month old to exclusively breastfeed for months now. So back story is he had surgery at 4 days old and was in NICU from birth up to about 1 month, so he was introduced to the bottle early on as I couldn't breastfeed (he still only had breastmilk as I expressed) . I managed to get him to breastfeed after but mostly during the night. However for the last few weeks he has put up quite a show and doesn't want the booby anymore so all that work feels like it was for nothing. I won't give up tho. Sorry for the long comment 😅 What i want to ask is LOL do you think it will help if I cup feed him so just get him to disassociate from the bottle, or will it do more harm?

[@HelenGraceC]

So sorry for the slow reply! Wow what a journey and good for you to have been trying for this long. Sorry he is refusing a little? My initial thought is cup feeding is probably better than bottle, but then I don’t know if after so long it might confuse him further?! Have you tried shields? Well done for not giving up, don’t underestimate yourself, it’s a really tough journey ❤️❤️. Good luck, I hope it works out xxx

[@omnya3614]

My son is 4 m and 4 weeks I will start the journey of breastfeeding again after failure Wish me luck❤

[@HelenGraceC]

Oh wow, please don’t feel it’s a failure. I do wish you lots of luck and hope you’ve got some support through the journey ❤️❤️ well done you as well for trying again xx

[@kaleeswari9495]

Enna solution sister solunga

[@sensorycentre4455]

Hi Helen. Saba here Dear I am very worried My son is 3 months old from the beginning he used to have bottle feed with my breast milk now he only wants bottle he doesn't open mouth for breast I'm very worried what should I do .

[@jayatiarora2642]

We can try other ways of feeding but my baby also feeds while he is sleeping . What should we do that time. This time tends me to give him bottle . I am struggling to get him back to DBF .

[@HelenGraceC]

Sorry I just saw your comment ❤️ if you’re still concerned about that, I would still offer breast if he stirs xx

[@mohsinasheikh2721]

My son is 3 and a half months and I had to use a nipple sheild when he was born to feed him and he still struggled to latch so I've been pumping ever since... I've tried starting him back on me but he cries a lot. :(

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi, ahh well done for persevering with it ❤️. Arthur used to cry a lot too! I would just say to follow the tips, keep trying, keep breastfeeding (or attempts) positive, skin to skin… it may also be him having bottle preference?! I hope you and he get there with it ❤️xx

[@sheylacastellanos3662]

I’m having the same issue now with my almost 3 week old ! She prefers the bottle… did your son ever take the breast ??

[@mohsinasheikh2721]

@@sheylacastellanos3662 he took it in the beginning but with difficulty because im flat. He hated the sheild and it also made me bleed. I didn't like seeing him cry so much so I gave up and continued pumping :(

[@sheylacastellanos3662]

@@mohsinasheikh2721 Aw I see and yes definitely sucks to see them cry for trying.

[@NamyongmiRai]

Same with me 😢

[@kayleighhowell8890]

Great video thanks so much! I'm struggling, this is baby 4 but I've only breastfed the last 2. My son had a lot of problems tongue tie and I had low supply but we muddled through and managed to feed until he self weaned aged 1 year. Now in hindsight I don't think he was ever satisfied from the breast, I had to top him up with bottles due to weight loss, then was told to stop after his tt was cut and he started to have green poos. Once I stopped top ups he was just Constantly on the breast never satisfied. This was all during lockdown so minimal support too! Now I have baby 4, she's 7 weeks and I've had similar problems she's had TT cut, I see chiropractor, I'm triple feeding and my supply is good. But having to top her up 3oz every 3hours. And I've noticed now in the last few days she's not suck swallow at the breast at all, she's just using me for a dummy. Before this I only ever noticed her getting the first let down and then she would fall asleep. I'm just lost at what to do. But it's so reassuring to know that you managed to get back to breast after a similar journey so I have hope xx

[@HelenGraceC]

I’m so sorry I missed your comment! Really sorry to hear of your worries. How is it now with your baby? And congratulations! Xx

[@lookingafterthepennies]

What bottles did you use? My 4 week baby has had nipple confusion since day 5. We are using Nuk bottles but trying with Medela nipple shields. She won't latch onto the nipple shields a lot of the time and I'm wondering if it's because they're a really different shape to the Nuk teats.. Thanks

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi! I used Dr Browns, the smallest ones for the slowest flow. Ahh poor you that’s super early. Has she been checked for tongue tie? Xx

[@mitadesai7121]

Excellent video! Thanks so much 😊

[@HelenGraceC]

Pleased it was helpful 😊xx

[@issiidil]

My baby not accepting nipple shield too what should I do and should I stop bottle while using nipple shield?

[@HelenGraceC]

Hey, hmm I always think you need to keep baby well fed. So if baby isn’t getting milk from the breast that well, still bottle feed. As a hungry baby will Probably just make them more irritable! I know it’s hard. Some people get on wrll with shields, I never did! Xx

[@mablethomas9697]

Hi ,Repeated pumping 2hrly help to produce milk ;even baby didn't latch ?

[@HelenGraceC]

hi Mable. Do you mean does it help? And yes it should help!especially in the early weeks you need to be pumping that often! xx

[@aishwaryasnoolvi8873]

Hello Helen Thanks for the great suggestions, it’s helping new moms out there Iam new mom to 5 month kid, i couldn’t breastfed in early days to my baby and switched to bottle in no time(not knowing the nipple confusion concept and breastfeeding tricks) Iam tired of bottles, pump routines, sterlise etc... i want to switch back to breast feeding but really finding it v hard.. Also new born is diagnosed with CTEV which is making me quite challenging to handle the things I will be happy to see your suggestions for this Thanks in advance

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Aishwarya. Thank you so much for your comment. I’m sorry you’re having a tough time and CTEV must be tricky, I assume baby has to wear boots or something? Absolutely amazing though that you want to go back to breastfeeding!!! So you’ve been keeping up your supply by the sounds of it? That’s a great start. What about trying an SNS? Or nipple shield? To get baby back to being at the breast. What happens if baby is at breast? Do keep trying - keep offering breast, have time near breast for baby. I would 100% recommend seeking advice from a lactation consultant, if you have access to one or if you can pay for one privately. You could also call a helpline like the breastfeeding network. Xxx

[@millsdoglover720]

Hi I'm so early, first!! Love you, please could I have a shout out, Arthur is so cute xx

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Millie! Super early lol thank you so much xx

[@millsdoglover720]

@@HelenGraceC could i have a shoutout xx

[@HelenGraceC]

@@millsdoglover720 hi Millie what do you mean lol xx

[@millsdoglover720]

@@HelenGraceC a shoutout is when you mention me in a video say for top comment or something loads of youtubers do it xx

[@HelenGraceC]

@@millsdoglover720 ahh of course lol I will if I ever do something like that haha!! Xx

[@cottonmouthG]

your baby has teeth here how you prevent him not to bite while your nursing?

[@HelenGraceC]

Yes! Some babies never do! But i either put my little finger knuckle there when he goes to bite and then he chomps down and then I put him back on and he doesn’t bite. Or just stop the feed and say no biting. But I always find biting is a phase. I think mainly when new teeth coming through. Hope that helps xx

[@cottonmouthG]

@@HelenGraceC Thanks, but did you stop nursing or you still continue breastfeeding afterwards?

[@HelenGraceC]

@@cottonmouthG still continued 🙂xx

[@josephineene556]

My baby is four months now she stopped sucking at two month two weeks please how can I get her back is the breast milk still healthy for the baby to take

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Josephine. So sorry this is a late reply. Try and keep baby close to you, keep your supply up. Do you have any thoughts as to why it stopped? The breast milk is still absolutely fine ❤️. Do you have access to some sort of breastfeeding support? Really hope it can work out for you xx

[@nehadebasish6155]

Hello, my baby is 5 months old and whenever I try to get her back on breast she bits me hard because she is teething. Did you or anyone also experienced that? How to deal with it?

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi!! Ah that’s so difficult isn’t it. Sometimes if it happens at the start of feed, I’d put my little finger knuckle in so they can chomp on that first. Make sure they want milk not just bored. Apparently you can feel when they’re about to… but I’m not sure I could lol. Also take them off (when you can!!) and they might learn not to. It’s fully normal but it’s obv not great - just hope it’s a short phase xx

[@jasim-j1w]

I'm facing same

[@jasim-j1w]

My son bits a lot

[@deekshamathur4722]

Hey.. My baby is 4 months now and around when he was 2.5 months he got a feeding aversion.. He only dream feeds now.. He doesn't even take a bottle .. He's very week .. It's affecting his growth.. It's very disheartening to see him cry uncontrollably.. Please help.. He dream feeds very well so there's no such physical problem with him ..

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Deeksha, I’m so sorry to hear. Do you mean a breastfeeding aversion? Do you suspect any reflux or anything? Any allergies he’s picking up through your milk? Definitely visit your doctor to check if anything is going on why your baby doesn’t want to feed. You could check out Rowena Bennett book and Facebook group - that’s really for bottle aversion but some parts may still be useful. Definitely keep the breasts a happy place, lots of skin to skin with no pressure to feed. If he is weak though and affecting his growth, the medics may need to step in. However if they do, that doesn’t mean the end of your breastfeeding journey! Keep baby close to you, skin to skin again etc as what I said in the video. I wish you all the luck. It sounds so hard for you and your baby xxx

[@deekshamathur4722]

@@HelenGraceC yes.. Breastfeeding aversion as he is exclusively breastfed from the beginning. Even if my in-laws tried to bottle feed him.. He won't take it..I was so happy that he loves me so much that he only breastfeeds but now 😔 I recently found some reflux issues and for that he is on medications now. How can I make my breasts a happy place for him.. As soon as I bring him in the feeding position, he resists me and pulls himself back.

[@HelenGraceC]

@@deekshamathur4722 Ah so sorry to hear that. Hopefully with the meds, feeding will become less painful. I’m no expert but my thoughts would be to Spend time at the breasts not in the feeding position. So perhaps bath together, or play together. So then when he spends time near your breasts, its not always for a feed if that makes sense! Then he knows being there is for fun and happiness too!! Try not to offer too much. I was also told distract until offering or to make sure it’s a feed they want. I’m sure it’s a slow journey but you’ll get there xx

[@deekshamathur4722]

@@HelenGraceC thank you so much for such positive thoughts..I also feel like everything is going to be fine.. I'll try my best to make things good again.

[@HelenGraceC]

@@deekshamathur4722 you are very welcome. I really wish you all the best. Good luck. Let me know how it goes ❤️❤️xx

[@stephaniehenderson2825]

Hello. I’m trying to relatch my baby. He just turned 6 months. He did breastfeed and need formula to gain weight. After 4 months, he lost interest with breastfeeding. He did have a tongue tie released at a very young age, and I’m curious if it is worth getting it released again if necessary. I’ve tried a nipple shield a few times and it seems to not make much difference. I have been using syringes to feed him milk at the breast and find it challenging since he is older and moves his head around a lot. What would you recommend to get us started? I pump a lot. So should I wait to pump before he wakes up and then try to breastfeed him? What about if the milk isn’t coming out quick enough? He’s used to bottle feeding and he’s pinching my nipple. Thanks for your honesty. It is very tough to find others who have had this struggle

[@HelenGraceC]

I’m so so sorry I didn’t see your comment!! How are things for you now?!! Let me know if you want me to answer any questions, happy to try and help if needed! Xxx

[@christyrajan6127]

Thankyou for the video... My son is 4.5 months old.... He breastfed only for 1 week and then started rejectinh my breasts... He wouldnt take nipple shield as well.. I pump everyday and feed him... Everyday i introduce my breasts...buy now he bites immediately after introducing.... Now sure...what to do next...

[@HelenGraceC]

So sorry for the slow reply. How are things now?? Did you ever have any support - wonder if there was a reason for the rejection. Has his tongue been checked etc. It’s amazing you are still pumping though! With regards to biting I guess he could be teething - I used to let my son clamp down on my little finger knuckle then put him to the breast. Definitely seek some 1:1 specialist support though ❤️ good luck xxx

[@mehvishafzah3059]

Hello... I have one month old baby..i fed him bottle for some days due to some heath issue.. But now he refusing breast milk.. I'm frustrated.. And feeling guilty. What to do.. If I buy a pump.. Which one to buy manual or electric

[@pooja904]

Is your baby latching now??

[@mehvishafzah3059]

@@pooja904 from 2 days,, on one side, for 20 minutes,,, kept trying every day

[@pooja904]

@@mehvishafzah3059 kaise latch kiya baby ne? Meri beti toh breast dekhte hi roti hai

[@mehvishafzah3059]

@@pooja904 skin to skin contact karo, baby k paet ko roz apnay paet sa touch karo.. Usko pass rkho zaida

[@fatimaqureshi5654]

@@pooja904 did your baby latch then? Mere sath bhi yehi hua I had to give my baby bottle cuz my supply wasnt that much initially but now hes cries his lungs out when i try to latch him

[@aislingchepi11]

I’m at 3 months with bottle preference due to flow.

[@hc80117]

Did it get better? How did you handle this? I need advice. I'm in the same boat

[@cococamcam8660]

Hi everyone my baby is 8 months Is it to late? I recently got a wfh job and sant to start to pump/ nurse again since I have the time and space

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi, so you might need more support from a lactation consultant I’d say but it’s not too late especially if you’ve still the milk easily there. Good luck and that’s amazing! Xx

[@kkajalsubudhi8999]

My baby is 6 month old, first 4 month she used latch from my breast but after once i give her bottle.. And now she refused..my breast.. What to di

[@Almay20]

Am I the only one who cannot handle the sounds and sensation of the pump? The tugging makes me want to dieee. I cannot do it and I feel incompetent

[@HelenGraceC]

Ahh don’t feel incompetent! It’s definitely a sensory thing. Could you put a sock on, put tv on or something so you can’t see/ hear? Try a few different pumps see if any feel better for you? You can totally hand express small amounts xxx

[@thesbianbeauty]

They have wireless electronic pumps as well. The one i have isn't too loud and I can barely feel the pulling

[@Almay20]

@@thesbianbeauty which brand? Thank you

[@naomihoward812]

Thank you for this video. My baby has colic and was exclusively breast fed for the first 3 weeks. I started introducing a really good bottle (the Minbie) for breast fed babies and pace feeding at 3.5 weeks. Now he prefers the bottle and screams so bad at the breast because the bottle nipple is slower, he doesn’t like my let down. He screams and gulps air at my breast and i can hear the air going down then he’s in pain. He’s traumatized himself at my breast and prefers the bottle. He loves to nurse the bottle and drink for like an hour on the bottle, just like he was before my milk content increased. Do you have any advice to help me help my baby master both and prefer neither? I am currently trying out a faster flow of nipple so that in a way maybe he will think “well they both flow fast, let me go ahead with the breast” I also try nursing him while at an incline with him on top instead of cradled in my arms so the flow isn’t drowning him from my breast. I’ve also tried to pump about 5 min before he nurses when my breasts are fuller. None of this has seemed to work. Any advice would be much appreciated!!!!

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Naomi, thank you for your comment; I’m so sorry to hear of your struggles. And well done you for persisting with this. So I’m no expert but I might think of some other ideas?! So do you feel he doesn’t like your breast partly because you have a fast flow? How often are you expressing? Xx

[@HelenGraceC]

Also in the first 3 weeks, how was bf then?? Xxx

[@RachaelMorton95]

This same thing happened to us (with same timing)! Bottle preference, drowning during let-down, etc... What I decided to do was stop pumping so my supply would be only what my daughter needed. If she was only going to take one, I wanted it to be breastfeeding. I took a couple days to wean off pumping (to help with engorgement) and after about a week the let-down was much less intense for her. I also let her pull off during let-down as she needed, tamping the flow with a burp cloth until she was ready to go back on. It was a rough couple of weeks, but ever since then she loves breastfeeding! She's almost 3 months now and we're slowly reintroducing the bottle, but I'm in no hurry. I hope your journey has been good these past 2 months!!

[@Jessasfamily]

I'm really struggling to breastfeed my baby. I think she's used to bottle feed.

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi Jessa, sorry to hear of your struggle. Baby’s do get used to bottles and the fast flow of them! Are you still trying to breastfeed? Maybe any of my tips could help? Xx

[@Jessasfamily]

Yes I'm still trying to breastfeed but she don't like it anymore. I feel like I need to go back to scratch to keep pumping again to have my supply back. I hopr it's not too late. She's 5 months now.

[@CairynJay]

EIGHT TO TWELVE TIMES?! How?! When?!? I’m struggling to do it three times!!

[@HelenGraceC]

Ahh I know, it’s one of the reasons exclusively pumping is so hard especially in the beginning. I had someone around. But also I was sterilising the pump etc after every time - but you don’t need to do that so that would have saved me loads of time! The day kinda revolves around it but it was a sacrifice lol nap time was pumping time. And then I’d put him on his play mat too xx

[@HelenGraceC]

Also don’t forget overnight!! I did last thing before sleep, in the early hours and then before getting up! Xx

[@bindijoshi4164]

​@@HelenGraceC how?? I have not been able to manage beyond 2 times. My back and arms are sore with holding the baby and sitting for every feed through the day. There are times when my baby doesn't sleep for 3-4 hrs and wants to feed every 45 min. My energy just drains out although I get 4 hr sleep during the day (up all night). I want to increase the frequency but I don't seem to have the strength. Any suggestions?

[@nataliam5752]

​@@bindijoshi4164it is not easy, but have you tried a wearable pump? Momcozy has good ones

[@kaleeswari9495]

Hi sister my baby 4 month 18 days suddenly 3 days feeding panna madira nanum ellam panni paathathuchu enna panranu thrila😢😢😢

[@HelenGraceC]

I’m sorry I can’t read the last part. Do you mean your baby has suddenly stopped feeding from you? Teething, or a cold/ unwell? If you’ve moved to a bottle definitely express to keep up your supply. Keep putting baby to your breast! Please do let me know the situation and I’ll Try and think of ideas.please also reach out for support if you can xx

[@shekheshena4961]

Breast engorgment problem Mam please help

[@PkMaan-c3e]

Hindi me bta dijiye mam

[@bansodeyashoda98]

My baby not latching correctly what to do

[@HelenGraceC]

Hi there, I’m sorry to hear that. Are you in the UL? Is baby not opening mouth or is it painful? I would recommend getting someone to watch a feed for advice. It might be positioning needs tweaking on either of your part or a tongue tie could be there. Dp watch my other breastfeeding videos too. And I’d recommend Global Health videos on here about breastfeeding. please come back to me if you have any questions. Its not always easy ❤️xxx

[@issiidil]

@@HelenGraceC my baby can't suck she catching niplle but can't suck well what should I do? Plz help

[@HelenGraceC]

@@issiidil how old is your baby? Has she had a check for tongue tie? Sucking technique exercises might be good, also tummy time to strengthen the muscles. And seeing a osteopath I think helped Arthur! I know it’s super hard and I wish you all the luck in the world xx

[@deepikagosai8891]

U cover all the research I did I mean for 3 months 🥲thankyu I hope I would have found u earlier

[@HelenGraceC]

Ahhh I’m so glad you found it helpful and I do hope it helps you ❤️ xx