Post your breastfeeding questions here

[AnnabelKarmel]

We are putting Q & A ' s with Clare up on the site at the beginning of May . We are also filming with her and some of the videos should be up by May 10th in time for National Breastfeeding Week.. The videos are designed to help mums breastfeed their baby without any problems.

I am very impressed with Clare. She finds ways to make all her mums comfortable and happy breastfeeding and the way she explains everything makes it so much easier to ensure that breastfeeding will be a success.

I breastfed my three children and I wish I had known Clare then !

Annabel x

[Ellie H]

I've got another question .

What are the best feeding positions for the larger boobed lady?

Ta much!

[dara07]

I've a question: does Clare recommend the use of breast shells during pregnancy to prepare the breasts for breastfeeding?

Also has anyone else used them? Effective or not? D

[carla]

Originally Posted by dara07

I've a question: does Clare recommend the use of breast shells during pregnancy to prepare the breasts for breastfeeding?

Also has anyone else used them? Effective or not? D

i never used them when pregnant but tried using them in the first couple of weeks with Fraser but he did not like them one bit

so not very effective for me!!

[rachaelmae]

what are breast shells?x

[ladybug]

Ellie - lying down is not good cause you can't see them. Sit up in an armchair - best way to see and support bubs xxx

dara - you don't need to use the shells to prepare for feeding, though they can be handy to collect milk when out and about once you're feeding!

I'm sure Claire will shed more light on it!!! Hahaha am lovin this thread now Off to go look at mumsnet, and mibbe log on and say hello x

[KristinaM]

hi i am new to this board

i am a bit confused about why i will need to give my baby a bottle

will it not be safe just to breast feed?

[ladybug]

Kristina, how old is your baby? What is confusing you hon? I don't think anyone has told you to give your baby a bottle on the thread. Are you ok and can we help you right now?

[Ellie H]

This has been asked on another thread but I'll ask anyway .

What books and resources would you recommend for breastfeeding advice? I'm currently pregnant, due late May and am hoping to forearm myself this time in an attempt to breastfeed for longer than I managed with my son.

Thanks in advance.

[Alexanders mummy]

I struggled to feed Alexander & his first feed was expressed milk given to him from a 'cup'.I finally managed to find a position that helped & Alexander latched on perfectly.

However after a week -10 days he was very hungry & didnt seem satisfied,my mw examined me & told me my milk had dried up,i then had to ff Alexander & to this day it still upsets me.

My breasts were not tender & i did not leak at all.

What could i do,if anything,to stop this happening if i have another child?

Thanks in advance xx