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My 14 month old has just been diagnosed with hand foot and mouth virus. Sheâ€™s in a lot of discomfort and wonâ€™t eat or drink. I keep up the Panadol and neurofen and have tried pretty much everything to get fluids into her. I also have a 3 week old baby who I know will get it as well since itâ€™s so contagious. Does anyone have any tips or tricks on how to comfort bubs and get fluids into them? Iâ€™m especially worried about my newborn when she gets it. Is it dangerous for them? And what can I do to comfort her since neurofen isnâ€™t allowed? ... See moreSee less

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My 2year old had this not long after our youngest was born. We were super lucky that bub didnâ€™t catch it but I put that down to keeping the toddler from touching bub, lots of hand washing when I went between them as well as breastfeeding. As for the eldest we just kept him comfortable with panadol, strawberries which are really high in vitamin c and anything cold to eat as his appetite was a little off. My doctor also said that not eating isnâ€™t a huge worry but making sure they are kept hydrated. He suggested icy poles, fruit smoothies, even watered down Powerade (1:3 parts water)20 hours ago

My 18 month old currently has a very nasty case of it and the blisters are all through her mouth, tongue and throat :( she has been miserable for a week! She has hardly had any appetite but has been drinking milk from a bottle and I just make sure to offer her anything she will eat. Unfortunately we have really struggled with helping her coz she is beside herself most of the time :( Be really careful with hygiene coz adults can also get it, I have ended up with the fevers. I hope your little one feels better soon! Sorry Im not much help!24 hours ago

MommyDoulaYour newborn wonâ€™t necessarily get it and will likely be fine. If breastfeeding try to do often and he extremely careful to keep them separate. Be especially careful to wash and keep all bedding etc apart. Itâ€™s hard, but a friend just went through it with her older kiddos and a newborn. Babes stayed well but we used lots of precautions- washed hands constantly and changed her shirt often before holding baby, etc. Sorry you have to go through this. ðŸ’•23 hours ago

Just watch for any swelling they can get cellulitis and if swelling is in joints then surgery to drain! My daughter had it at 15mths and was hospitalised as she had cellulitis to her hand luckily was not in the joint! It's horrible as to have my husband copped it in recent years he said it was so painful to walk18 hours ago

My son had it at only a couple months old and he had it over his entire body and mouth- I had to syringe breast milk into him just to get fluids in as he was in too much pain to drink from boob or bottle. Thankfully started to improve after 2 days but definitely not a nice virus, good luck x21 hours ago · 1

If she hasn't drank from a cup yet try get her to drink from a cup.. i found when my LO was ill introducing something new and interesting intrigued him. Hope she gets well soon24 hours ago · 1

My toddler had it last year and she ended up in hospital with an NG tube up her nose because she refused to eat and drink. She had a second time this year but it wasnâ€™t as worse as last year1 day ago

Feels. Mr 2 was cleared to go back to day care today agree having hand foot mouth. He refused most food and pretty much lived off cows milk with a bit of corn and the odd sausage roll. Hydrolyte ice blocks or juice iceblocks will help sooth sore mouths and keep toddler hydrated. Try panadol about 1hr before food so it has s chance to kick in. Make sure Neurofen isnt given on an emptied stomache. Wash your hands like you have covid hot (60 Â°C but 40Â°C), long wash towels, sheets clothes etc Maybe something like having an apron you put on before touching your toddler that you can take off for new born? Please be carefully. Adults can get too (ask hubby).19 hours ago

I would recommend Pinetarsol in your little ones bath. It seemed to help a little bit. I kept putting it in her bath whenever anything else was going around her daycare too. 20 hours ago

Possibly try hydralite ice blocks .. yes it is contagious so try keep the 2 children seperate. Try cover any showing areas and wash hands and touched toys and surfaces regularly 20 hours ago

Ice blocks....just the plain water ones...gives them fluid and a little sugar to keep them going. If you're not keen on normal iceblocks you can get the hydralite ones but any fluid is good when they are crook1 day ago · 3

My 18m boy had it a few weeks back and I had a 4 week old at the time. I kept them separate and kept sanitising everything- thankfully she didnâ€™t get it. I got more fluids into my boy with homemade fruit icey poles. I also used calamine lotion on the blisters. Good luck!20 hours ago

My baby had it for three days with three tiny spots and just a little discomfort so donâ€™t assume the worst. I gave chocolate baby mouse with vitamin c mixed into it and donâ€™t stress about them not eating. Lots of bottles x 24 hours ago · 1

Hydralyte icy poles are great for everything. Itâ€™s a common virus for kids just keep hands washed and surfaces cleaned and your other bub may get lucky and not catch it. Good luck 20 hours ago

If you keep everything clean and make sure you wash childâ€™s hands etc before touching bubs you should be fine I found warming up the drinks made it soothing also icy poles worked a treat. On skin when they started to blister I made sure I put moisturiser on to help stop the scratching and discomfort Good luck worst thing for the kiddos 22 hours ago

I have been through this not long ago but with severe tonsillitis in my 3yo. I was suggested to me by nurse friends that in hospital they give them water/poweraid etc through a syringe23 hours ago · 1

My 2.5year old has just gotten over hand foot and mouth and I was also told that my 6month old would more than likely get it as well as itâ€™s so contagious. I tried to keep them as separated as possible and I was washing my hands when going from one to the other (so ALOT of hand washing) and my 6months old didnâ€™t get it! All the best! 23 hours ago

Oh and definitely see a doctor ! As dehydration from anything is a killer xxx take care 20 hours ago

If your newborn does contract it, I would contact 1800HEALTH and they are the best people to advise. Being that young, it may result in a trip to hospital. Best of luck mumma.1 day ago · 1

Grab a Panadol syringe and pump water/hydrolyte into her that way. Could also even try watered down juice if that's something your open to. Small amounts very frequently. Will help hydrate and help make sure the wet nappies doesn't decrease 22 hours ago

Maybe the hydralite iceblocks may help... the cold might feel nice on her mouth and will hydrate. We just went through this but luckily he only got it on his hands. Good luck ðŸ’•22 hours ago

We have had it before and itâ€™s such a horrible virus! ðŸ˜“ We would use a syringe to get the water or even a hydrolyte mix up cordial in and do 5mls every 10minutes-ish to get some fluids in. Itâ€™s painful to do but at least they are getting some fluids. 22 hours ago · 1

If you are breastfeeding, try to do on demand feeds. I found with breastfeeding the symptoms were very mild with every illness. All the best ðŸŒ¼24 hours ago · 1

My 17 month old son had it about a month ago. I blended up milk and banana to make a smoothie. He wasn't interested in eating so I was feeding him liquids for a day or 2 until he started eating solids again.21 hours ago

Hydrolite ice blocks are good even crush it up for her even a cold wet flannel I know it sound gross but let her.suck.on it its so hard good luck mumma20 hours ago

Ice blocks, teething gel for the mouth. If your baby is breast fed if he/she gets it will only be a mild case. But all these and Zyrtec/telfast whatever one can have twice a day weâ€™re all my friends in hfm moments.1 day ago

When my daughter had it at 6 months old she ended up in hospital with a NG tube as she was dehydrated and wouldnâ€™t eat or drink 21 hours ago

Katie, this sucks! I had the same thing except my newborn was three days old when my 21 month old got the first spots. I didnâ€™t know until three days after that as I thought it was nappy rash and my eldest was just grizzly because of the new sister! My newborn didnâ€™t get it (we donâ€™t think) and the doctor said not to worry if she did get it - it isnâ€™t dangerous for them. Youâ€™re doing everything you need to with your 14 month old - pain med and keep the fluids up as much as you can. I also found my eldest Would eat certain foods (yogurt, cantaloupe, soft easy sorts of things - in hindsight Iâ€™d even give some ice cream and icy poles a go). And try not to worry about your newborn - cross that bridge if you come to it. After a pretty tough week and half, my eldest was back to her usual self (although three weeks on, you can still see where one of the spots is), and my newborn will have to face the dreaded HFM sometime in the future!!! 20 hours ago

Katie, I completely feel you with my 15 month old son currently having it also. You need to grab some hydrolite products usually sold at chemists. I find the ice poles the best but also the pre made fluids and give it to bubs through the Panadol syringe. This is what the hospital told me to do. Any liquid will do but this fluid Iâ€™m told is better. 15mls every ten mins (seems hectic but if not eating this is your only source). Constantly change your tops each time a child is held or hugs you. Glen 20 toys and surfaces if possible or if you have the time. I also use Dettol wipes on light switches and door knobs, remote control, surfaces, mobile phone etc. remember that you too can get this too so good luck x24 hours ago · 7

My daughter would only eat cold custard when she had this. At least she got some food in her tummy tho. Good luck xx 20 hours ago

Hydrolyte ice poles, teething gel for mouth ulcers, antihistamine for itchiness, panadol and nurofen and lots of cuddles. My 2 and 1yo got it last month....nightmare23 hours ago · 2

Watermelon? 24 hours ago

High and regular doses of vitamin c. Good quality stuff.18 hours ago

Sm33 gel then offer yoghurt and custard, water, hydralyte iceblocks1 day ago

Try offering fluids in a syringe, that worked for my nephew.1 day ago · 1

Putting kids in the bath and letting them suck on a washer is also a good way to encourage fluids 23 hours ago · 2

Have you tried an ice block?20 hours ago

Hydralites are good for fluid23 hours ago

Hudralite icey poles, get your older one to suck on them and then you can syringe feed the liquid hudralite to bub.23 hours ago

I second hydralyte Ivey poles - my sons had HFM twice between 12-24 months and this is how we got fluids in 1 day ago

Bonjela to numb the mouth. 23 hours ago

Iâ€™ve blocks Hydrolite21 hours ago

I third hydralyte icey poles1 day ago

Hydralyte ice blocks and just keep offering sips of water constantly , my boy lived off yoghurt pouches too 21 hours ago

Hydrolite icy poles!23 hours ago · 1

Brooke Kregers thought u mind find some ideas here for poor Margot x22 hours ago

Careful of iceblocks for babies they can burn gums1 day ago

My newborn didnt catch it when my toddler had it.23 hours ago

Sm33 for the mouth!!! Savour!!22 hours ago

Pip Lowdon sounds familiar ðŸ˜¢21 hours ago

Brooke Kregers thought u mind find some ideas here for poor Margot x22 hours ago

Sm33 for the mouth!!! Savour!!22 hours ago

Hydralites are good for fluid23 hours ago

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Hydrolyte ice blocks are my go to Even the drink for â€œfunâ€ I dilute it a little more water 23 hours ago

Try zooper dooper ice blocks or hydralite ice blocks are even better but harder to eat for little ones. Zooper dooper are full of sugar but if she's not eating or drinking anything it is worth a shot to get something into her. You could always make up your own ice blocks with fresh fruit blended up and frozen. The coldness might help the pain23 hours ago

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Hi ladies, I am in the early weeks of breastfeeding my newborn and finding it quite rough on the nipples! Does it get any easier and what do others suggest to ease the soreness? Thanks ðŸ™ðŸ» ... See moreSee less

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I think about the 6th week I was feeding with no pain. I was told â€˜one day youâ€™ll just have no painâ€™ so I stuck it out waiting for that day. It was well worth the wait. Donâ€™t give up! Breast milk and Lanolin after every feed. 22 hours ago · 1

It doesn't always get easier - if your nipples are so cracked they are bleeding, you need to go see your midwife as your baby may have a partial tie. I breastfed my first easily, after some small chafing. My second it got so bad that my milk dried up from the stress. Don't ignore the pain if it's really bad.1 day ago

Definitely gets easier. If it doesnâ€™t, get in touch with an ibclc for a consultation I didnâ€™t use anything to soothe, but there are lots of creams, or the hydrogel breast discs1 day ago

Invest in the multi mam compresses, they will speed up healing with the gel on them, which is safe for Bubs. It does get easier, but if they arenâ€™t latching properly it wonâ€™t. How is bub latching, nose to nipple is notoriously bad for creating a shallow latch, causing cracks and splitting. Look up the Thompson method -free breastfeeding support page for some easy tips which might help with pain. Lots of videos on the page which you can access 23 hours ago

Melinda, get in touch with your midwife and see if you can organise a consultation with a lactation consultant. It does get easier with the right care and and support. In the meantime use lanisoh lanolin cream to keep your nipples from cracking. Youâ€™re doing an amazing job mumma. ðŸ˜˜1 day ago · 1

Oh I feel ya sista! In the early weeks this is what I used to help and ended up breastfeeding my little one for 8.5 months * marcalan lanolin cream (cheap and available from supermarkets) and kept it in my pocket so it was warm and malleable *Put a little water inside some clean nappies and freeze and when you need put the frozen nappies over sore boobs ipples * I changed from reusable nipple pads to reusable/washable bamboo ones (really soft against skin) * See a lactation consultant, and if you don't like them/it still ain't working for you try a different one (took me 3 lactation consultants before I found the one for me!). *Nipple shields *If all else fails and you want to continue giving your baby some breast milk you can always pump/express and give in a bottle. Good luck Mumma, hang in there, it does get easier. If it all turns out to be too hard you are no less of a mother for feeding a bub formula.1 day ago · 3

Try your breast milk on them itâ€™s so good for so many things not just feeding. 23 hours ago

Even with good latch and very hungry boy I found hydrogel breast pads, lansinoh cream and also expressing for a few days just to let everything heal a bit worked the best. Once everything had healed up it was so much better to return to breastfeeding as everything had toughened up a bit. 21 hours ago

Yes it gets easier! Hang in there, I have breast fed 5 babies. They always crack and bleed to begin with but it does settle down to no pain at all I promise. I used Bepanthan on my nipples and never had a problem with using that. Don't hesitate to see a lactation consultant if you need advice though. Babies get better at latching on as time passes21 hours ago

It most definitely should get easier and if it doesn't get onto a good lactation specialist and get bubs latch checked. I used lanolin cream after every feed and after the shower, after a while my nipples got use to it and I stopped using it.1 day ago · 1

Definitely gets easier! I still favour one side to the other 9 months on but so much easier!! I used pure lanolin as you donâ€™t have to wash it off before feeding and also the hydrogel discs.1 day ago

The hydrogel breast discs were a life saver for me with my first!! I am due to have my 2nd in 3 weeks and have already stocked up in readiness!18 hours ago

It should get easier! If one particular breast was super sore I laid off it for a few days until healed and expressed from that breast instead so it didn't dry up! But nipple cream and frozen breast pads r also helpful!1 day ago

It absolutely got easier for me but in the early days I needed hydrogel discs and I popped them in the fridge, was so very soothing ðŸ˜Š1 day ago · 2

Sunbake at home topless, even if you are on your bed with sun coming in. Going shirtless and sun baking nips as much as possible helps a lot. Nipple cream too. Nip shields if you are cracked or bleeding at Feed time until you have healed.1 day ago

I used a nipple shield! Worked a treat until my nipples healed ðŸ™ðŸ»1 day ago · 2

You can use a medela nipple shield to nurse your baby till the soreness goes away1 day ago

Hydrogel discs. I use cabbage leaves on my boobs after I feed Bub. 1 day ago

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I was told to hang in till 6weeks it will get better after- I found once I had a goal it seemed easier. By 8 weeks I felt like a pro 21 hours ago

Hydrogel discs between feeds! Absolute lifesavers!18 hours ago

moogoo udder butter is awesome21 hours ago

It gets easier, I swear by: Rite aid hydrogel discs Lansinoh1 day ago · 1

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Nipple shield ASAP 1 day ago · 1

It gets easier at the 6 week mark. I also used this nipple shield to give them a break. Life saver. milkbarbreastpumps.com.au/collections/breast-nipple-care/products/haakaa-breastfeeding-nipple-shi...22 hours ago

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Babbbbe!!! I tried every cream, this one is awesome! Everyone is sooo different. But definitely agree with talking to the midwives and the lactation specialists if you can. If you are pumping, I also find using the balm beforehand is a great idea. I dry pumped a few weeks back and wholey heck, my nips were ACHING .. Much love ðŸ’‹ðŸ˜˜23 hours ago

Check to see if the is a lip tie or tongue tie ,?24 hours ago

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My 4months old used to be a better sleeper since he was born but since he got his 4months vaccination, his sleep is playing up alot. He would do 4hours sleep and then could be 3, 2 or wake up every 1hour. Is this 4months sleep regression? I have to feed him everytime he wakes up. He could self settle tho. Any tips for this? Thanks in advance x ... See moreSee less

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Sounds very familiar. My son is almost 5 months and the same happened with him at the exact same time. I am pleased to tell you however that things have improved this week and we are back to him sleeping 7/8 hours for his first sleep!!1 day ago

Probably the regression! Totally expect your babyâ€™s sleep to eb and flow. My sons became a lot more predictable once he started walking around just after he turned 1. Itâ€™s so hard but try to just go with the flow. So much is going on in their little brains!1 day ago

4 month sleep regression, leap 4 wonder weeks & is bub teething? Or going through growth spurt? It was a rough time that lasted a few weeks for us. Keep to bub routine as much as you can. Stock up on your favourite foods, caffeine, any treat you like. With the 4 month sleep regression it's a developmental stage where bub learns to self settle unfortunately there isn't a time on when they will get it. Does bub take a dummy? Or comforter? My boy sucked his thumb & still does at 23months to go to sleep.23 hours ago

Could be growth spurt, my son do this every 4-6 weeks (nearly 8 months old) He changes his sleeping pattern for 2-3 days than come back to routine . 21 hours ago

Definitely sounds like the 4 month sleep regression. We had to reteach self settling after every single leap or sleep regression with our first born. I feel your pain. We are about to hit four months with our second. Hang in there. Maybe find a nice gentle sleep program that teaches gentle, cry-free self settling techniques? We use the Little Ones program to help. Itâ€™s not perfect but does give me some structure and advice and definitely doesnâ€™t advocate letting them cry themselves to sleep. Hang in there mumma. 1 day ago

4 month sleep regression, the worst one. Have a read about it.1 day ago

Developmentally normal. Join The Beyond Sleep Training Project.1 day ago

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Hi mumma's, I have just switched from breastfeeding to bottle feeding due to no milk supply and bubs is not liking the fast flow of the teats and gulping too quickly causing wind. Any suggestions on best bottle to stop this? Currently using Avent bottles. Any suggestions? TIA x ... See moreSee less

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Avent have 2 different teets, my bub likes the Natural ones better. After heating the bottle, if the milk squirts out continously when you tip the bottle over, pinch the tip until it simply drips. Also have a read on pace feeding ðŸ¤—1 day ago

We used tommee tippee bottles and got the slow flow teat and they worked well for us, the valve is great and helps let air in so the teat doesn't suck in1 day ago

Highly recommend Pigeon super slow (SS). We had the same issue with our baby gulping too fast causing wind problems after much googling at 3am, we came across pigeon super slow. Much slower than Avent and Tommee tippee1 day ago

We used Minbie bottles to begin with they were really good. But the next flow test was too fast so we switched to Tommy Tippee which were excellent1 day ago

Dr Browns or Pigeon worked for my bubba, we always had issues with latch so I ended up exclusively expressing and these are the only bottles that helped reduce his colic.1 day ago

Dr browns bottles are the best one we tried all different types and found they worked the best for my colicky baby1 day ago · 1

Definitely pigeon super slow! Worked a treat for us1 day ago

Mam anti colic are great and have different teat size based on how old baby is 24 hours ago

Pidgeon super slow ðŸ™Œ1 day ago

NUK bottles are fantastic, anti colic and the mimic the breast21 hours ago

Avent was waaaaaay too fast for my bub. I swear by Medela Calma. They are super slow flow, so bub actually has to suck (work) for it, as they would from the boob. 21 hours ago

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Pigeon worked a treat with my colicky baby1 day ago

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Hi, I'm about 6 weeks pregnant and every couple of days I get this really strange dizzy feeling and my ears start ringing and my vision goes all blurry and I end up throwing up (only happens at night) is that normal? ... See moreSee less

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This actually sounds like vertigo. I personally would be seeing a GP as morning sickness isn't generally associated to dizziness and blurred vision.1 day ago · 2

Definitely see your GP and get a full check up. Pregnancy can do weird things to your body.1 day ago

Im thinking low blood pressure,i experienced this through my first pregnancy.18 hours ago

This is super low iron you need to see a gp asap i had this in my pregnancy and was nearly fainting every day1 day ago

probably low blood pressure I got it towards the end of pregnancy1 day ago

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I used to get in my first pregnacy a lot due to low iron1 day ago · 1

I had this , ended up being low iron , I was actually at a market and I bent down to look at some cushions and went head first in the basket , I had to take iron tablets 1 day ago

Vertigo and it's just a coincidence it's happening while pregnant?1 day ago

Could be vasovagal episodes caused by low blood pressure or anaemia. Just go and see your GP and get it all checked out â¤ï¸21 hours ago

I had this aswell...it was because of low hb and iron. Better consult ur physician â¤1 day ago

Low blood pressure at a guess but Iâ€™d go see your dr or ob asap1 day ago

It could be a number of things, best to see a dr.1 day ago

Could also be low blood pressure1 day ago

I had this also - for me it was caused by low iron.1 day ago

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Hi! I had my boy last year and got really bad haemorrhoids, Iâ€™m due to have another bub in 7ish weeks and they never healed. Will this do even more damage and cause problems?? ðŸ˜… what have others experienced? ... See moreSee less

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maybe have a colon procedure21 hours ago

use some haemorrhoid cream21 hours ago

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Hi, I'm wanting to hear/read stories of other expectant mums having their water break in public....Iâ€™m currently 35 weeks with my 2nd pregnancy!! ... See moreSee less

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I woke up at 4am with the sensation of needing to go pee and as soon as i stood up a flood of liquid came and i just went for a shower and washed my hair and myself obviously then waters calmed down popped a pad on and woke my partner lol21 hours ago

With my first I kept a dark coloured towel in my car that I sat on whenever I went anywhere when I was close to my due date. That way I'd protect my car from amniotic fluid should they break and I'd have a towel to mop things up a bit. However, I was in hospital to start the induction process and had back to back contractions and they tried to break my waters. They said they'd already broken as not a lot came out. But I had no idea when they broke. I only remember a greenish, brown kinda goo coming out that morning in the shower which I assumed was my mucous plug. When they did break my waters and a little bit came out bub had pooped so it had a brownish green tinge. So I guess when they do break look out for any discolouring as they should be nearly clear/cloudy coloured Some women feel their waters breaking and some pretty much have no idea. I guess it just depends on the pregnancy and where bub is sitting as to how much comes out.22 hours ago

Ive given birth 7 times. First 3 babies my waters were broken by the midwives whilst in labour. 4th baby they broke naturally when I was 2hrs into labour. 5th I had my hind waters break an hour into labour as I was walking down the hall to the labour ward. 6th baby my waters broke in labour, not sure how far in but my labour was only 40mins. My 7th my waters broke 3hrs before labour whilst I was sitting on my front steps.19 hours ago

I had a towel on the car seat just in case my water broke in the car ðŸ˜‚ It ended up happening in bed at bedtime. It was weird. I could feel Bub moving A LOT and then felt a bit of pressure and actually felt a â€œpopâ€ inside Then sure enough the waters broke.21 hours ago

Mine broke while I was asleep.... I said to my partner, Iâ€™ve either wet the bed or my waters have broken!! Got up to go to the toilet and just kept going. Showered called the hospital, they told us to come in, filled 3 maternity pads and gushed the whole way to hospital. I was 36 weeks 5 days.... hospital wanted me to get to 37 weeks ( planned c section) my waters gushes every time I walked for two days!! Even when I was walking into the theatre.... lol. Didnâ€™t know there was that much water!! Haha 18 hours ago · 1

I sneezed and popped mine! Was hardly anything, if it wasnâ€™t for the popping sensation, I would have thought I just peed a little ðŸ˜‚ 21 hours ago

Both times I didn't even notice, first I just thought was a big wee and second broke at 24 weeks and I have birth af 28+61 day ago

In the supermarket for me! Made my own epic water park in the fresh produce isle, ironically enough. Staff, and a stranger passing by, were so helpful. Ambos came in, i got my few groceries for free, and off to hospital.1 day ago · 6

I've had 3 babies, never had my waters break spontaneously. All have been broken by the doctor or nurses.. Which is uncomfortable as hell!! So luckily all of mine have gone in the privacy of my own hospital room lol20 hours ago

Mine broke when I was out having lunch! I was 38 weeks with my first and it was the last thing I was expecting to happen! I felt a weird pop in my tummy and then stood up as I felt uncomfortable and out they came! My friend had to ask a waiter for a tea towel so I could wipe it up a bit and then I had to walk back to my car with them still leaking and they leaked in the car the whole way home. So embarrassing because everyone in the restaurant was looking at me and people watching me waddle and leaking back to the car but a great story to tell people ðŸ˜‚1 day ago · 1

My membranes ruptured at a bus stop when I was 34wks. Went straight to the hospital and they tried to stop labour and sent me home for the night. It continued and I gave birth 2 days later. My neighbour drove me and I feel so bad that I leaked in his car :o20 hours ago

6 babies and waters have only broken by themselves once and it was as home (6th baby). Not like the movies not enough liquid for anyone to notice but me.1 day ago

Thankfully mine broke at home was a fair bit of water... but mine was also a twin pregnancy. But they said only one sac broke I had dcda twins 2 SACS and 2 placentas1 day ago

mine broke 38 weeks at home. only slowish trickle at first, filled a pad though then when i walked into labour and delivery it was sort of gushing out i was so paranoid too walk worrying i was gonna leak everywere ðŸ˜‚1 day ago

Did anyone happen to feel anything before their waters broke?22 hours ago

Mine broke the second time only, but it was at home in the small hours of the morning ðŸ™‚21 hours ago

Water breaking before labour starts is not common! Only about 8% of pregnancies ðŸ™‚ If you look, you will find plenty of stories but if you look at the stats, itâ€™s nothing to worry about ðŸ™‚21 hours ago · 1

All I can say is thank god my didnâ€™t break in public!!!!1 day ago · 1

Mine broke at 5am in bed in a small trickle, I put a pad on and went back to sleep then woke up a few hours later with some dull contractions. 20 hours ago

Mine broke at home at 37 +5 and was a very slow trickle. So even if i was out in public, it wouldnt have been visible.1 day ago · 1

Mine broke at home, waterfalls don't have that much fluid. Kept gushing on the drive to hospital (usually an hour but hubby made it in 30, thankfully was Early in the morning so minimal traffic). Made it just in time.1 day ago · 1

I was at hospital in labour, literally just finished having a big contraction, my body told me to push and just felt this pop and a massive gush. Had to clean the whole bed up and myself lol I hear so many people say they just have a trickle and donâ€™t notice but mine was like a big balloon was filled with water and I popped it lol20 hours ago

Wasnâ€™t in public, but broke as I got into the car to go out. But only a little, so I went inside to the toilet and as I sat had another gush. This was my biggest fear so I had a plastic bag and towel already on my car seat and wore a panty liner. 21 hours ago

2 daughters both had theirs break in public. One was in spec savers and the other was in a nail salon lol22 hours ago

I had my waters break in a shopping centre carpark and was wearing light grey trackies so very noticeable as was alot of liquid... of course I have it like the movies hahahaha!1 day ago

Mine just trickled the first time.1 day ago

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NBB Question from Sabrina:
Hi mommies. Have any of you experienced hair loss a few weeks after giving birth? I'm losing hair by the handful and I'm not sure if I should just wait it out or if I need to take some sort of vitamin. ... See moreSee less

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Totally normal. Our baby is 7 months old and in the last 2 months mine has been falling out like crazy. I'm talking reach up, comb your hands through and like 10-15 come out at a time. It's all of the hair that was put on pause from falling out during pregnancy, don't worry :) it's slowed back down to normal now.2 days ago · 1

Totally normal!! Iâ€™ve been taking JS vitamins Hair & Energy plus a hair, skin & nails supplement. My hair is still falling out by the handful.. my gp explained itâ€™s all the hair you gain during pregnancy thatâ€™s falling out.. it will slow down and eventually stop x2 days ago

Continue taking your prenatal vitamins2 days ago

Yup almost 4 months PP and my hair has started to fall out ðŸ˜… I'm hoping it'll slow down soon!2 days ago

I had long, gorgeous hair and lost clumps for three full months. Was left with fine and horrible hair. Not much you can do. Vitamins take a while to build up in your system. Itâ€™s just â€œone of those thingsâ€ that happens to some and not others ðŸ˜©2 days ago

Nope, mine was the opposite. My hair fell out whilst pregnant and didnâ€™t grow. PP it grew heaps and really thickened out. 2 days ago

Would deff get a blood test done make sure ur not lacking anything, hormones can end up all over the place during/after pregnancy2 days ago

This is me at 6 month pp. My bedroom, living area, bathroom.. there's my hair everywhere ðŸ˜ðŸ˜.2 days ago · 1

Get your Gp to do a blood test for Iron. I bleed heaps during my labour and after. My iron was super low because of it. Once my iron was back up, it wasnâ€™t so bad (I went a tad bald in stops lol) 2 days ago

I cut my hair I just couldn't take the trauma of hair falling every time I combed it, it wasn't an easy decision but it had to be done2 days ago

It is totally normal!!2 days ago

Is Normal to a point but have thyroid checked 2 days ago

My hair loss started at 3 months and stopped when I stopped breastfeeding. Would recommend getting a cut to style the shed ðŸ‘ðŸ»2 days ago

Yes and my hair is so much drier. Even using argon oil but still not working2 days ago

Get a haircut ðŸ™‚ worked wonders for me at 4 months postpartum.2 days ago · 1

Same with me2 days ago

Mine started just after 3 months and it hasnâ€™t stopped ðŸ™‡ðŸ»â€â™€ï¸ 2 days ago

I feel like this should be in a â€œsuper common but no one tells you till after the babyâ€ book2 days ago · 1

Bebelle Sawanghathai2 days ago

11 months pp and still loosing hair ðŸ¤£ðŸ¤£ðŸ¤¦â€â™€ï¸ all my blood work is normal2 days ago

try js health hair and energy vitamins2 days ago · 1

Faye Lindridge Wooaa this happened to. me. I didnt realise. I lost loads for 6months. 2 days ago

Mine slowed down after about 4 months post partum. Could be longer if youâ€™re bf2 days ago

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NBB Question from Annie:
Hi mums, my baby is EBF and I'd like to introduce a bottle so that my partner can take over some of the feeds. I want to start going for a walk each day (alone yay!), and the bottle would be there just in case our 6 week-old gets hungry while I'm out.
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If bub wonâ€™t take a bottle you can cup feed, it is a great alternative they are capable of doing which wonâ€™t affect latch or cause nipple confusion. In terms of introducing a bottle, have hubby feed with the bottle without mum in the room as they wonâ€™t focus on you. 2 days ago · 1

Good luck, just be prepared that some babies will never take a bottle. My daughter never did and we tried 10 different bottles and different people feeding her. And you will need to express if it is a feed bub isn't having from you to keep your supply up, just for a little bit longer. They say around four months your supply is well established and dropping a feed won't effect supply2 days ago

Same here my baby doesnt want to take the bottle. Iâ€™ve tried avent and mimijumi bottles..but still my baby doesnâ€™t want it2 days ago

I am doing the same thing and the Minbie bottle seems to work a treat with my 3 month old. My bubs gets colicky as well and these bottles seem to do the trick and no nipple confusion either ðŸ‘2 days ago

Just remember you will need to express when ur partner is giving a bottle to keep up ur supply. Also look into paced bottle feeding as this helps with over feeding from the bottle & bottle preference2 days ago · 2

I tried zillions of bottles and finally settled with Pigeon one. My baby was breastfeed for almost a year and when I started my work it was pretty rough for her to transition to bottle but when I gave her Pigeon bottled she was settled easily. 2 days ago · 1

Minbie bottles/teats to help with nipple confusion. The teat is longer & meant to mimic the breast (it was recommended/approved by our SLP & lactation consultant). The teats also fit the avent classic bottles. My little one wasnâ€™t colicky however he has tongue/lip ties & used to take in a lot of air & had troubles with latching. I could only feed him breastmilk in a bottle or while at wearing a nipple shield when he was a newborn-9 weeks old. He still takes a bottle for a dream feed overnight & is now 5 months old ðŸ˜Š2 days ago · 1

I express into Avent bottles if I need to go out alone or need my partner to feed for whatever reason. No issues.2 days ago · 1

Dr Brown or Pigeon!2 days ago · 1

Pace feeding is very important2 days ago · 2

I used Dr Brown or avent anti colic bottles 2 days ago · 1

Medela calma works for us! 2 days ago

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This Winter ONEDerland theme is gorgeous. Who has a winter baby?

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Me! My son is 1 on the 24th June. Iâ€™m tossing up between winter onederland and wild one as a theme. 2 days ago

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Hi, I'm looking for an electric double pump that doesn't need to be always plugged in when I'm using it. What are everyone's reasonably-priced rechargeable favourites? Thanks. ... See moreSee less

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Love my spectra s9 itâ€™s really compact and has a great battery life2 days ago

Another vote for Spectra! You can usually pick them up on marketplace for a good price.2 days ago

Medela Freestyle Flex Double Electric Breast Pump is AMAZE!! ðŸ˜2 days ago

I have a Medela freestyle. Itâ€™s great ðŸ˜Š 2 days ago

I have the medela swing. Wasnâ€™t the cheapest but certainly not the most expensive and have used it with my daughter born August of 2019 and my son born November of 2020 and will use it again with my next baby due October of this year. 2 days ago

Eonian. Fantastic, quick and easy to use2 days ago

Tommie Tippee worked really well for me. Can pump a few times before charging (usb).2 days ago

Spectra ðŸ†2 days ago

Medela swing flex2 days ago

Spectra S9! 2 days ago

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Medela swing flex!2 days ago

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Pumpables is amazing and so gentle. Fits down the front of a pumping bra so you can walk around while pumping hands free ðŸ˜® pumpables.co/products/pumpables-milk-genie-plus-double-electric-breast-pump2 days ago

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100 percent go the uppababy vista, it's so easy to use/move, to fold down, its light and out of all the prams it has the biggest basket at the bottom. You can get the pack which has the bassinet for when bubs is small then when bubs is big enough change over to the seat. I think for everything the pram, bassinet, snug seat, it cost like $1600... hands down the best pram.2 days ago · 2

Uppababy Cruz or vista, lightweight, easy to fold, biggest basket (extremely handy), manoeuvres perfectly, great ventilation, just need to get the infant snug seat which keeps them comfy 2 days ago

I used the Baby Jogger city mini from birth as itâ€™s almost â€œlay flatâ€ and folding is single handed by a handle in the middle of the seat2 days ago

Uppababy including the bassinet so you can use from birth. 2 days ago

100% get the city mini GT it is by far the easiest pram! ðŸ™Œ 2 days ago · 1

Bubs N BagsRedsbaby is good.2 days ago

Milly +coup.. i think its about 600 bucks..and atm u get a free colour pack( heaps of cool designs) U can buy the capsule but i didn't.. comes with a newborn insert (the white thing).. really lightweight, easy to fold, big basket at the bottom 3 year warranty.. no i dont work for them.. but i feel like i should get comission for all the free advertising hahah.2 days ago · 1

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