tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post2849299533377531415..comments2024-02-12T22:27:24.395-08:00Comments on Breastfeeding in England: Can I Work Full Time & Breastfeed?BoobieMilkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10407330119875959165noreply@blogger.comBlogger14125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-33982401294828467802012-06-28T18:03:31.596-07:002012-06-28T18:03:31.596-07:00I'm 37 weeks pregnant so don't have any ti...I'm 37 weeks pregnant so don't have any tips yet. All my questions and concerns have been adressed by spending the afternoon/evening reading fantastic breastfeeding week blog posts. thanks!Robyn Clarkehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16521758294312991814noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-13052864376137745472012-06-27T11:50:30.454-07:002012-06-27T11:50:30.454-07:00Great post thankyou realy usefull and great advice...Great post thankyou realy usefull and great advice. unfortunately my little girl never took a bottle so it was lucky in the end that i decided not to return to work. <br />My top tip would be to set yourself up somewere comfy with everything you are likely to need to hand especialy muslin, drink and a snack that way you can just relax and enjoy your time together :)willmer01https://www.blogger.com/profile/00949920165026134895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-62603844889034237102012-06-17T15:02:50.163-07:002012-06-17T15:02:50.163-07:00My top tip would be get the right pump, second tim...My top tip would be get the right pump, second time around and a different pump and I have been getting a lot more out! You are right being relaxed whilst pumping definitely helps and I also find if I pump whilst my son is feeding first thing when I am really full it stimulates my supply really well so I would recommend this too!Hannah Igoehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09900649565302958994noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-60486384718316982152012-06-16T13:22:26.832-07:002012-06-16T13:22:26.832-07:00I'm going back to work when my daughter is a y...I'm going back to work when my daughter is a year old. I'm not sure how nursery will feel about giving her expressed milk, but I think she'll be ok just feeding when we are together.<br />I suspect we'll be cosleeping a lot for night feeds.<br />Did your son reverse cycle? Or did he take enough expressed milk during the day?Katehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14113512227697473345noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-3776563670781030232012-06-16T11:33:57.189-07:002012-06-16T11:33:57.189-07:00I am so glad I was made redundant whilst on matern...I am so glad I was made redundant whilst on maternity leave first time round and we decided, it wasn't worth looking for another job as by the time Spud was 1, I was pregnant with Pooh Bear and childcare costs wouldn't make my wages worth having. I'm not sure I'd have had the stamina to pump at work. I like the convenience of not having to bother with pumps and bottles.<br /><br />My top tip would be - Don't be afraid to ask for help. There are no silly questions when it comes to breastfeeding or babies in general. Don't suffer in silence and seek help the minute you need it :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-38615411975188881902012-06-15T13:10:51.605-07:002012-06-15T13:10:51.605-07:00Persevering is the key! :)Persevering is the key! :)hannahmdyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09414690457546382386noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-6021188528731554412012-06-15T03:46:34.439-07:002012-06-15T03:46:34.439-07:00You are an inspiration! Great post.You are an inspiration! Great post.Kristalhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09254902713024945963noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-15545271216965585722012-06-14T14:05:11.138-07:002012-06-14T14:05:11.138-07:00My top tip would be to find your local support/pee...My top tip would be to find your local support/peer supporters/breastfeeding group before baby is born so you can get to know them, this makes it much easier to contact them after baby is born; faces to names and voices. Its good to know you have support from people who you know and are familiar with and that you trust.<br /><br />They will be able to help you with the transition back to work, support you emotionally and generally cheer you on :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01062056285040676205noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-46150127408155255892012-06-14T14:01:35.925-07:002012-06-14T14:01:35.925-07:00I am back at full time work but have to admit that...I am back at full time work but have to admit that I am combining breast feeding and formula as I haven't been able to maintain my supply as well as I would have liked. I admire your dedication though!<br /><br />My top tip is for a first time breast feeder, make sure you research how to breastfeed before baby arrives as it is not always as easy as you think!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09496005349016149018noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-70711070911788377852012-06-14T13:08:24.052-07:002012-06-14T13:08:24.052-07:00Make sure you pump every night at around the same ...Make sure you pump every night at around the same time to make your body think you need the extra feed. At first you will only pump leftovers but it should get easier. Make sure to relax nd maybe do a power hour (pump during every commercial during an hour long show).BoobieMilkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10407330119875959165noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-35360003748573964862012-06-14T13:05:57.298-07:002012-06-14T13:05:57.298-07:00This is the bit that terrifys me even after doing ...This is the bit that terrifys me even after doing it once already. My daughter wasn't particularly keen on bottles and I hope that this time around we'll be able to find a way to make the transition easier. I did find that it was mainly down to the fact that bottle teats just have one hole in them and my breast leaked through many holes so I took a pin to our teats and that seemed to suit her better but a bit of an amateur solution. I am so surprised that amulti million pound industry like the baby industry doesn't have a better solution out there! Well there certainly wasn't one that I found 3 years ago and I've yet to see one now. Willing to be pleasantly surprised though...xpressobnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06192490027796627544noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-16070203016646516952012-06-14T12:59:12.018-07:002012-06-14T12:59:12.018-07:00I am returning to work in 3 weeks (boo) when my li...I am returning to work in 3 weeks (boo) when my little man will be 11 months old. Am hoping to feed before I set off and as soon as I get home and then the usual night feeds - he will not take ebm and I don't want to use formula. I have a great supply but he will not drink the milk.candise382https://www.blogger.com/profile/16675694474550012990noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-72322884866850662202012-06-14T03:03:09.546-07:002012-06-14T03:03:09.546-07:00Thankyou for this post, I will be returning to wor...Thankyou for this post, I will be returning to work when my baby is 9 months old and have worried alot about this. I try pumping after she's gone to bed at night to try and keep my milk supply up but I can never get more than 2oz.CRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09437499077518639322noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7591147155486850075.post-29488331645325596582012-06-14T01:46:34.830-07:002012-06-14T01:46:34.830-07:00Not everyone can pump enough to do this though, re...Not everyone can pump enough to do this though, regardless of the fact that they have a full supply for direct feeding.sc2987https://www.blogger.com/profile/12791246179985887106noreply@blogger.com