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Surgery and Breastfeeding
Asked by S.T. from St. Louis
on August 2, 2008
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I'm having a craniotomy in early November, and I was wondering if anyone could give me any advice on how to continue to breastfeed my son through this ordeal. He will ...
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- I would talk to the ped. and doctors. They will be able to tell you more.
- DO NOT BREASTFEED WHILE YOU ARE ON THESE MEDICATIONS!!! At 12 months you should already be thinking about weaning (they say to breastfeed up to 12 months if possible) ...
- I can understand your concern about weaning your son. But with him being basically 1 year old when you have your surgery, that's technically not too early to wean - i...
Advice of Buying a Breast Pump
Asked by A.K. from Tampa
on September 28, 2009
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Where can I get a good breast pump without paying an arm and a leg. I like the Ameda and Medela but both of very expensive. In the long run it will be cheaper to buy...
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- hi A. my advice is to purchase used. all pumps nowadays are made to where cross contamination is near impossible to take place. As i have mentioned to others on thi...
- A., the milk does NOT go through the machine. the only parts that touch you or your milk are the breast shield, the membrane, and the bottle. these can all be steri...
- Check out craigslist.com or ebay. I was able to get a Medela Pump in style for $99. I used the tubing and pumps that the hospital provided (for free!) and sterilized...
Should I Feel Guilty for Quitting Breastfeeding
Asked by S.S. from Houston
on September 25, 2010
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My son is now 13 months and I am tired of breastfeeding. I know this is the best thing for him, but I feel that I have done my part. I kind of would like to enjoy a sm...
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- Don't beat yourself up. Really after a year he is not going to benefit from breastfeeding. Up to 12 months is what makes the difference. Just remember this is your ...
- You are not failing your son. You have done a great job! It bothers me that so much guilt surrounds breastfeeding. When a mother or baby is ready to stop that s...
- OMG - ANY amount of breastmilk you give your baby is a gift that is amazing! I breastfed for 16 months, 16 months and 18 months exclusively. I got to 18 months and my...
Breastfeeding and Medications
Asked by M.T. from Las Vegas
on March 29, 2008
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Hi, just wanted to see if anyone else has this problem and what you did about it. I currently have an almost 4 month old daughter. I am nursing and it is going great...
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- Hi M. All antibiotics are different. I got Mastitis when I was nursing and was put on antibiotics for it, my son didn't agree with it at all so I stopped. In any ca...
- I am a nurse and my dad is a doctor. Read carefully: DONT-TAKE-ANYTHING-YOU-DONT-WANT-TO-GO-TO-THE-BABY. I say this out of love and care. Wendy
- Check your meds on Kellymom.com. Good luck.
Taking Perscription (Prednisone) and Trying to Breastfeed!
Asked by L.U. from Seattle
on January 20, 2011
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Hey moms - I am having such a rough go of it!! My daughter is two weeks old and it's been pretty tough. She will not latch, lost 2lbs her first 4 days of life. She ...
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- Dump the doctors and the emergency room. Go to a homeopath whose been in practice full time for 10 years and get a remedy. Nothing poisonous will enter your system. ...
- Wow! I had hives for about 2-3 weeks after I had my baby too. It was from all the medication they gave me after my C-Section. I have a ton of allergies to medicine ...
- Oh, sweetie. You poor thing. *Hug* I've taken prednisone for asthma and breastfed at the same time, with my doctor's assurance that it was OK, and so no adverse r...
Questions About Labor and Breastfeeding
Asked by B.V. from Kansas City
on February 26, 2008
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Hi Moms,
We are thinking about having another baby. Actually my first pregnancy and delivery because we adopted our only child who is now 2 1/2 when she was just del...
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- Hello, I can not tell you what to do but I can give you a little insite to my 3 deliveries. With my first child I had a nice little plan I wanted this and didn't wan...
- B., I had a baby 3 months ago and due to back surgery I had in 1999 I could not have an epidural. I was scared prior to delivery because I didn't know how bad the pa...
- As a mother of four, I am no expert, but do know a little on some of your questions. The episiotomy is a good thing to have. It is much harder for them to repair a t...
Advice Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Medication While Breastfeeding
Asked by F.J. from Dallas
on January 21, 2009
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I recently went to the doctor because of pain on my wrist. It has gotten to the point where its hard to hold my baby to nurse her. So I went to my doctor and he recomm...
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- I had it until 4 months after my child was born. I wore wrist braces on both hands. I also lost feeling in the tips of my fingers and that did not come back until ab...
- I also developed wrist pain when nursing. Try propping the baby up with pillows, or use a sling, so you are not holding your wrists in the same position for long perio...
- F., You made the right choice.I want to recommend a nutritional shake that will help you with your pain and it's safe for your baby. Let me know if you are interested...
Post Op Pain Meds for Wisdom Teeth Extraction, Did You Take Them?
Asked by M.A. from Washington DC
on May 4, 2011
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Ok to make a long story short I am getting my wisdom teeth out on friday and have not saved any breast milk for my 11 month old breastfed baby. He does eat everything...
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- Me! I had mine removed when I was around 20 (can't remember exactly) and did not take any pain meds. My Dr. was creepy but he did a great job. The only real pain I h...
- Vicodin and Percocet are both safe to take while breastfeeding. These are the prescriptions available after giving birth and they're also what dentists give after den...
- I took very strong pain meds while breatfeeding. The Dr. was not worried, he said very little comes through and it might just make him a little tired. Talk with your OB.
Pumping, How Long?
Asked by S.Y. from Dayton
on August 15, 2008
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I was just wondering how long some of you moms pumped at work while breastfeeding? I have been pumping for a year now, I don't want to give her cows milk, because hum...
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- I'm not sure where Dana T got her info from, but your milk will always do good for your child! I nursed my first daughter exclusively. until she weaned herself within...
- S., You can pump as long as your daughter is continuing to take breastmilk other than from nursing. So, if she continues to drink it in a cup, then keep pumping. ...
- S.; There is nothing wrong with cows milk as long as you stay away from hormone treated cows. Your BIG DAIRY conglomerates use steroid injections to increase milk pr...
Drying Up
Asked by T.M. from Denver
on September 1, 2006
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I'm feeling a little desperate because my milk supply is dwindling to almost nothing. I've tried everything I can imagine, but nothing seems to be working. I'm current...
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- I had the same problem, my son started daycare when I went back to work when he was 4 months old. I took mothers milk plus also...I actually took more than what the b...
- Try getting a bath with lavender bubble bath. It totally let my milk let down and is very relaxing. Just don't put the bubble bath gel/soap on your breasts.Maybe you'r...
- I am a working mommy of a 3 month old, as well. I pump while at work every two to three hours, and I have been drinking Mother's Milk tea, as well. I was freaked for...
