Breastfeeding & Work: Nutramigen
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Nutramigen
Asked by N.Z. from Chicago
on June 15, 2009
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Hi Ladies...
My daughter has been having the hardest time with formula. She spits up insanely and is colicky...my Dr. said he thinks it's time for nutramigen. My ...
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- Have you tried the formula already that is already made? My daughter had a hard time with formula as well (sounds like your problem) but could keep cereal down. I sw...
- Discuss it with you doctor and share that the expense is too much and see if there are other options. Also doctor's offices receive samples of formula and see if you ...
- You could try relactating and then breast feed her. It will likely be easier on her stomach. you will need a pump for that. Basically, you start pumping and with ti...
How Do I Get My Daughter to Drink Nutramigen?
Asked by K.A. from Charlotte
on August 24, 2008
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Hi all,
My daughter has many food intolerances and I have been given Enfamil Nutramigen by the doctor for her to drink. The issue is, she will not drink it because i...
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- A little trick..Nutramigen is made from Enfamil, it takes really bitter. But the Similac Alimentium is better, The onlt difference between them is Similac add a littk...
- I am not sure of what food issues your daughter has but you could try any of the baby cereals and Karo syrup. I used to make my daughter a cereal or fruit bottle when ...
- The stuff doesn't smell so great either. My daughter was on this from the time she was about 2 months old. So, maybe she drank because she didn't know any better. I...
Help Breastfeeding
Asked by J.M. from New York
on May 21, 2009
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My son is 8 weeks old, and this is my first time breastfeeding. We have run into many problems, and now I'm having another. I have two other children, and both were fo...
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- Hi J., It looks like you got some great advice from everyone. If I may add my two cents - it always comes back to diet. After all, in us adults, we know that certai...
- I read some of the respones and they were good, but I wanted to point out something to you. I wouldn't give up unless you tried everything and I mean everything and th...
- I understand your frustration, my daughter was on Axid for her reflux but still had problems. I cut out dairy and everything that had milk in it - that was really tou...
Help with Breastfeeding
Asked by K.S. from Dallas
on September 4, 2007
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My daughter is 3.5 wks old I am breastfeeding her on demand usually every 1-2 hours. How often should I pump? I do not pump in the middle of the night. Usually 3x a da...
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- your milk works on a supply and demand basis and if you give a bottle of formula your body doesnt know you need milk at that point so it wont make it...get rid of the ...
- I always had better luck if I pumped on one side while letting the baby nurse on the other. I never would produce more than 2 ounces when I pumped, but somehow both my...
- You should join www.cafemom.com and join one of the Breastfeeding Moms groups. There are VERY helpful people on there including several lactation consultants. First ...
Breastfeeding at the Hospital
Asked by J.K. from Washington DC
on September 30, 2008
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I am expecting a baby in January and I am determined to breasfeed this time around. I have a 15 month old and while in the hospital recuperating from a C-Section my mi...
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- When my daughter was born and I tried to breast feed but also didn't know what to do before my milk came in. The nurse suggested using a syringe to drip in the formul...
- I am doula on Fort Meade. I would be happy to answer your questions and put you in contact with great help. Give me a call any time. ###-###-#### J. Verdery
- Hello Good for you! (and your baby) I can tell you that my milk came in sooner with each pregnancy, and since you are having 2 so close together you will probably see...
A Few Breastfeeding Questions
Asked by A.S. from Montgomery
on May 7, 2010
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Hi Mommies,
I am expecting my first baby in June and I plan on breastfeeding, but had a couple of questions first. I come from a family of formula feeders and so t...
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- - I am a size g chest, and didn't have any problems feeding, other than getting used to the feeling, the first two weeks are a bit tough. - I got some nursing tan...
- A couple of other answers, although I did not succesfully bf my son for any duration. I had milk supply issues. - bf with a larger chest should not be an issue for ...
- A., Here are a few answers for your great list of questions. I've nursed 3 babies, and never had to supplement. Sometimes I think that if we assume we will need t...
Looking for Breastfeeding Advice
Asked by A.M. from Chicago
on December 7, 2009
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Hello Moms.
Here's my dilemma. I have a beatiful new baby girl whom is about 9 weeks old. Before she was born I promised myself I would do the best I could when it c...
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- If I were you I'd just stick with the formula for now on. Who know's if the diet would even work and that's a very strict diet. I don't think I would try it.
- A., Congratulations on making it 2 months. You have made it a lot longer than many who didn't have your struggles. My husband has a rare and severe milk allergy a...
- Hi A., Here is my thoughts on this and I see that you have received several so I am not sure if someone else said the same. I don't think it has to be one way or the...
Colic? Not Getting Satisfied with Breastfeeding?
Asked by J.L. from Denver
on December 5, 2008
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This is my second request about this topic because my baby just doesn’t seem to be settled. I'm now starting to wonder if he’s just a colic baby. He cries consta...
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- Are you swaddling him tightly???? that helps with the crazy arms and gas. Have you looked at what YOU are eating. You already have 2 others. So, you know what food...
- J., you are doing great! Sometimes we mom's really need to hear that. I'm the mother of 4. You would think that #4 would be a breeze for me. Your discription of you so...
- You've gotten a lot of good responses. There was one about probiotics which is what I was going to suggest. You can find them at health food stores. I agree you should...
Sad About Ending Breastfeeding.
Asked by K.H. from Denver
on February 10, 2008
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Hi -
I had to abruptly stop breastfeeding my 6 1/2 month old due to issues with food allergies, reflux and overall fussiness. I was not ready to make this transit...
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- With my last child, I had a hard time giving up breast feeding, too. It is such a wonderful bonding time and it is really hard to loose that! I think it's harder to st...
- K., I can so relate to what you are feeling right now. When my son was 3 months old I had a devistating car accident and broke my back in three places. Because of the ...
- I don't know if it's too late, but have you considered treating the reflux more agressively so you could continue nursing. What worked for our son was Prevacid in the...
More Breastfeeding Help??
Asked by 3.B. from Cleveland
on October 6, 2010
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I took my baby to the Dr. and he told me to put him on formula for 36 hrs. We put him on a sensitive soy. He said if that didnt help it was probably reflux. Well it di...
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- I had a lot of trouble breastfeeding and it is really hard and straining on your emotionally! I would tend to say err on the side of lactation consultant, but I saw L...
- Check with the lactation consultant, but I'm pretty sure it takes much longer than 24 hours to get all the dairy out of your system for the baby. Perhaps that is the ...
- My son had acid reflux no fun for him at all, no fun for mommy and daddy at all either. Something that did help was pumping one breast while in the "football" positio...
