I had a VB and my milk came in day 4. The day before bub was on the breast almost non-stop and was very unsettled. When my milk came in she had a a big sleep.

When your milk comes in, it can leak LOTS! I have a stack of facewashers next to the bed, and in the lounge. I also have a towel under the sheet where i lay. I use the facewashers when feeding to contain the excess milk.

I don't have any formula in the house, and haven't needed any yet.

My nipples don't feel like they have been rubbed with a grater! If you get good attachment it doesn't really hurt at all, it can be a little uncomfortable at the start of the feed. Get some lansinoh in case you do get cracked nipples.

Sometimes bub will feed for an hour or more, and this is ok.

You can feed in different positions, work out what works for you and your bub.

Find out about what to look out for with mastitis.

*If bub attachment hurts, don't just pull bub away from the nipple (cos this will hurt!) Slide your pinky finger into her mouth and break the seal and then you can get your nipple out.

If you join the ABA, they send you a book that i found really good in explaining how breastfeeding works. You also get a magazine every few months.

If you have any concerns with breastfeeding when bub is here, call the ABA helpline on 1800 mum 2 mum (1800 686 2 686).