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What does breastfeeding from 1-3 months look like? 👀 ✨Before I tell you more, FOLLOW @cocoonandcradle for more breastfeeding & sleep tips✨ It’s Day 4 of World Breastfeeding Week (WBW)! So far we have chatted antenatal expressing (D1), that very first latch (D2), and breastfeeding throughout the first month (D3). Today I’d love to look at how things can change from 1-3 months and what you might find! Usually around this age you find that you and your little one fall into a bit more a rhythm. You are slowly getting to know each other and finding what works for you both. For some babies feeding isn’t quite as frequent as it was over that first month, where as for others it is the same or even more often. Usually from 4-12 weeks our little ones go through a fussy period and often this is when you will hear the term ‘witching hour’. Don’t let the name fool you, it’s not just for an hour, often it’s for the better part of an afternoon or evening where they are super fussy, sometimes inconsolable, and often wanting to stay attached your breasts. If you are currently going through this phase, I would suggest: 1️⃣ Follow your baby’s lead and feed, feed, feed. Fun fact: Your boobs may feel empty, but amazingly lactating breasts are never truly empty. 2️⃣ Allow baby to finish a feed in their own time (trust me, they will take their time 😂) 3️⃣ Try gentle rocking, walking, whispering or singing 4️⃣ Give your baby a bath or have a bath with your baby (If you haven’t co-bathed, try it!) 5️⃣ Reduce stimulation by turning off screens, reducing noise and dimming lights 6️⃣ If possible, cook dinner earlier in the day, use a meal delivery service, or order take out 7️⃣ If you HAVE to do certain jobs in the evening, keep your little one close to you in a sling or carrier 8️⃣ If you start to feel overwhelmed, hand your baby over to your partner or place them down in a safe space and leave the room to take a few deep breaths 9️⃣ Ask for help and utilise your support network as much as you can! 🔟 Be reassured by the fact that as time passes, so does the crying What was your experience during 1-3 months postpartum?? Let me know know 👇🏻 Ps. Thank you to all the beautiful mums who sent in videos to create this reel, I truly appreciate it ❤️