Welcome to The Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding & Solids forum!

Welcome to the BellyBelly Breastfeeding, Bottlefeeding & Solids forum!

Feeding your baby is an exceptionally important, yet sometimes difficult job.
Many of us mothers can encounter difficulties or have questions about feeding our babies. So no matter which way you feed your baby, if you need some advice or support, post your questions here.


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Below is a list of Breastfeeding articles featured on BellyBelly. Don't forget to check them out for all your Breastfeeding questions!

Blocked Ducts and Mastitis
Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the breast which usually occurs in breastfeeding mothers. However, it can occur even in women who are not breastfeeding or pregnant, and can even occur in small babies.

Breastfeeding FAQ's
New to breastfeeding? Need a quick refresh? Here are some FAQ's that you might find helpful when starting out breastfeeding your baby.

Is My Baby Hungry?
As your baby's cries escalate, you can be sure to hear well meant enquiries of, "are you sure you have enough milk?" or "maybe your milk isn't strong enough?" (By the way this second proposition is NEVER true, even though it was a common belief in your mother's day).

Preventing Sore Nipples
The best treatment of sore nipples is prevention. The best prevention is latching the baby on properly from the first day.

Treatments For Breastfeeding Problems
The following describes the use of some treatments for breastfeeding mothers who are having various problems.