Breastfeeding & Work
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Breastfeeding
Asked by S.D. from Sharon
on June 30, 2008
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I have been breastfeeding my son for a little over a year now. I am trying to wean him. Can anyone tell me how long it will take for my milk supply to dry up? Any t...
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- It depends on how often you are feeding still. I would cut back one feed a week and your body should follow suit!
- Make sure that your son gets adequate liquids during the process. When I first started to wean him, he would start running very high fevers from dehydration. Best o...
- When I was weening it took about 3 weeks. You can ty taking over the counter sudafed (doctor told me) and if the pain try cabbage leaves. It really helps a little st...
Breastfeeding
Asked by L.C. from Chicago
on March 12, 2011
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I just had a baby and was wondering what peoples thoughts are on having a glass of wine while breastfeeding.
Also, I keep reading that pumping and dumping does not w...
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- I never drink while I am breastfeeding. In fact, I'm kind of stringent about everything that goes in my body while pg or breastfeeding. No alcohol, no RX's. I have ...
- I know at places like Babies-R-Us they have milk testers for alcohol, I don't remember what they are called, though. I remember reading that a glass of wine is fine, s...
- I would not do it when the baby was a newborn. But when my kids got older and there was alot more time between nursing...like around 6 months or so....I would just ma...
Will My Milk Start to Dry up Because I Have to Go Back to Work?
Asked by M.M. from Philadelphia
on July 23, 2010
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I have an 11 week old daughter who has been BF exclusively, but I have to start a 40/hr a week job in August. I am worried that my milk may start to dry up or I will h...
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- Hi there, In my experience, it does take a little more work to keep your supply up, but YOU CAN DO IT! If there isn't a private place to pump (and I don't think PA...
- Well, if you want to keep breastfeeding, you need to come up with a plan. And that plan includes getting your baby to take a bottle before you go to work. I don't kn...
- Your milk supply will go off demand, so keep the demand up... If you haven't already you need to start pumping. I know I use to get so upset when I had to throw away ...
Breast Pump.
Asked by K.K. from Albuquerque
on January 3, 2007
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I want to invest in a good breast pump. I had bought one at target when i had my first baby, but It was awful. Poor quality. it was hard to use and it was messy. som...
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- Try Best Fed. You can rental a very high quality pump for a good price. I really don't think any of the one's you can buy in the stores are strong enough.
- I gave birth 10 weeks ago and have been using the Medela Original double pump. It has worked great and when I was researching which pump to buy, this is the one every...
- I have to completly agree that I LOVED My medela pump in style advanced. It was great. It is generally more money, but you get what you pay for. You can find them o...
Breastfeeding
Asked by V.B. from Grand Junction
on October 22, 2009
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Does anyone know of any information on breastfeeding an adopted child? Is it possible? Can the baby be allergic to the adopted mothers milk? Does anyone know of anyone...
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- Yes, it's possible, and no, I've never read anything about an adopted baby being allergic to her mother's milk- ever. A good book is Breastfeeding the Adopted Baby....
- I know it can be done! You can take hormones and pump to get your supply going. Call La Leche League and they can be sure support you or point you in the right directi...
- Hi! I think already received the advice you need from the other post, but I just wanted to add that I do have a freind who adopted and breastfeed. I don't have specif...
Breast Pump...
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on March 14, 2006
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I have one of those pump in style backpacks and I have only been pumping with it for 2 weeks since I have been back to work... But my milk flow is really bad and right...
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- I already have a pump, but you may want to try to sell it on eBay. Also, try taking the herb fenugreek. You can get it at Central Market/Whole Foods. My milk suppl...
- There's also a tea called "Mother's Milk" that does great things!
- I am interested. Please let me know the price and brand so I can look it up and I will get back with your. You can e-mail me at ____@____.com Thanks! S.
Breastfeeding
Asked by N.M. from Detroit
on January 13, 2009
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I just had a baby and came home yesterday. When asked what feeding method i was going to use i said breast and bottle feed. They never showed me how to breast feed and...
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- Contact the hospital where you delivered and ask them about your local LaLeche League Group. It is an organization that helps breastfeeding mothers. There should be a...
- Oh my goodness.. that's sooo sad that they didn't show you. There is a La Leche Group that meets in Royal Oak, that's not far from you.. just look up on the websit...
- Wow, I am so surprised that they did not show you; you always hear stories of the crazy lactation consultants. I agree with other posters - call the hospital. Brea...
Infant Won't Take a Bottle and Mom Has to Go Back to Work!
Asked by D.N. from Dallas
on October 15, 2008
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My friend had her first baby and has just returned to work. The problem is the baby who is now 11 weeks old will not take a bottle. Mom and Dad have been trying to g...
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- Have they tried the breastflow bottles by First Years? The nipple is breast-like. Also, perhaps making sure the nipple is warm not cold from the fridge.
- 1. Ask the pediatrician what the signs are for dehydration, so your friend can keep an eye out for that. 2. Have your friend look at La Leche League's website - h...
- My daughter did the same thing--it was horrifying for me not only was I stressed about being back at work but I had the additional stress/ and guilt that she was not e...
Breastfeeding/lactatation
Asked by A.R. from Philadelphia
on January 27, 2007
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HI MY NAME IS A. I AM 24 YEARS OLD AND MARRIED TO MY SWEETHEART AND BEST FRIEND AND WE HAVE ONE SON AND WE ARE EXSPECTING ONE ON THE WAY WILL BE HERE MARCH 1ST BY CE-S...
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- A.- I think the fact that you want to attempt to nurse your daughter is very commendable. Some women would choose not too because they felt defeated the first time...
- You can email or call your local Le Leche League leaders. They will talk to you for free. You can also attend a Le Leche meeting which is held once a month. There a...
- Hi A., In the beginning, no milk will come in, it will take a little bit of time for your milk to come in. At this time your baby just needs your colostrum, which is...
Breastfeeding
Asked by J. from Phoenix
on May 8, 2011
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Good morning moms,
I have a week old lil boy that always falls asleep while breastfeeding. Is there an easy way to keep him awake? Is there a reason to keep him awake...
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- Just keep offering him the breast. He needs sleep, he needs food. Unless there is some underlying issue, he is not going to starve himself! Babies know they need to...
- The main diagnostic "tools" are...is he sleeping comfortably between feedings or fussing and wanting to eat again within 30 minutes or so. Is he gaining weight...havin...
- I had the same problem with my daughter! I talked to her doctor about it and she said as long as she was gaining weight, then not to worry. Next time you feed him, as ...
