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Updated Feb 09, 2010

Q: Breastfeeding    —Deland, FL

"I need some suggestions on herbal supplements that help increase the supply of breastmilk. My son is three months ol..."

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Well, after about 3 months your breast adjust. They don't engorge like they used to but they still make enough milk. You don't let down as much either. You may noti...

With three boys I'll bet you're extremely busy! I'm not much of a drinker but when I breast fed I found that a small amount of beer increased my milk. - YEAST - I cou...

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Q: Baby Who Falls Asleep as Soon as Lachted On    —Waldorf, MD

"Please help!!!! I have been back to work for two weeks now. My supply has dropped ALOT. I can barely get one bottle (..."

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My first son used to fall asleep every time also. I pulled him off, tickled him, but the only thing that somewhat worked was a wet warm washcloth on his feet and face...

Sure! Not nursing as usual because of work will make your supply go down. For some not getting as much rest makes it go down. You do need to be drinking lots. Most hos...

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Q: Trying to Wean to Formula    —Quakertown, PA

"I was wondering if any one can give me some advice on weaning my 2 month old from breast to formula. I know all the ..."

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I think the best thing to do is get in touch with your local La Lache League. You can easily find them on-line. Best of luck. And don't beat yourself up about the brea...

Congratulations for making it this far! I just had my 3rd child in June. I bottle fed my other two kids but I decided to try breastfeeding with this one. At first, i...

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Q: 8 Month Old Not Interested in Nursing    —Savannah, GA

"Okay ladies, I need help! I am a first time mom of a beautiful almost 8 month old. Just in the past week or so (bes..."

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hey C., it is funny--i have an 8 month old that is totally giving me a hard time with eating too. he has just decided that he doesn't like baby food any more and w...

hi C., unfortunately doctors don't always have all the correct info on nursing. its more important for her to get the breast milk. i would find your local la leche l...

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Q: Breastfed 3 Mo Old Will Not Take Bottle    —Memphis, TN

"My baby is 3 mo old and absolutely hates the bottle. I have tried different bottles/nipples and eventually found one ..."

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Hi! My sis-in-law went thru the same thing. Doc told her to just stop nursing and only offer the bottle. He will get hungry and will eventually take it. He did too. Yo...

mine were stricly breastfed too - when it comes down to it....if he's hungry enough he'll take it. Get one of the ones that are meant to be similar to the breast. He...

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Q: Need Advice on "Fussy" Feeding...    —Saint Augustine, FL

"I have a 3 weeks old son. Lately he has been extremly fussy during feedings. I am breastfeeding him. I know I am p..."

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hello C.,im a mother of three beastfeed babys.all three of my kids got really fussy and gassy from time to time,it have alot to do with what you are eating.your son ma...

It sounds to me like he has a similar problem my son had. I would eliminate dairy from your diet. I did for over a year he is still nursing at 19 months and I have ad...

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Q: Is My Baby Getting Enough    —New Gloucester, ME

"Have you ever gone to the doctor's with your child and had him ask a question you just couldn't answer? I have and I..."

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Hi K., Short of weighing your baby on a baby scale before and after each feeding, there isn't any way to definitively determine how many ounces a breast fed baby is...

Hi, I don't think you can tell how much the baby gets while nursing. I was able to roughly tell how much my daughter would need at a feeding to satisfy her (and have...

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Q: Help! Wider Latch-on Needed    —Chicago, IL

"Hi, My baby is feeding really well (she's 5 days old now) and has already surpassed her birth weight, but her latch ..."

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I breastfed for 6 months and helped a few of my fiends. You know the little bird that searches for food beek wide open? when she starts to "root" for your breast tr...

Doctors are not the best for this -- call the Art of Breast Feeding, ###-###-####. I've used them for both of my daughters and they are great!

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Q: Weaning and Whole Milk    —North Ridgeville, OH

"I just recently started weaning my daughter from nursing. We are down to only nursing at night, however she is not ta..."

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My daughter is almost 16 months and we're still trying to get her to drink an adequate amount from her sippy cups. She still has a morning & evening *bottle* and seems...

She doesn't really need milk, especially right now. So I wouldn't worry too much about it, and I certainly wouldn't add anything sweet to it to make it more tasty, be...

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Q: Best Breast Pumps    —Dayton, OH

"I am a frist time mom. We are expecting our son around thanksgiving day! I really want to breast feed until I go back..."

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Medela for sure. I researched a bunch of different pumps, and after reading reviews and getting information, I went with the Medela double electric pump. It's about ...

Hi J.. First of all congrats on your upcoming arrival. They truly are little blessings! I nursed my daughter too and with all the different brands it's hard to kno...

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