Conception while Breastfeeding
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Cramping with Birth Control Pills?
Asked by L.B. from Dallas
on September 3, 2009
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After 8 years of not having to be on birth control, I am now back on the pill. I'm breastfeeding so I'm on the "mini" pill. I've had some cramping. Last night it wa...
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- My youngest is now 3 months old also, and I am on my 3rd month of Loestrin (mini pill). I have break thru bleeding, random cramping, and other pms-like symptoms. Wit...
- Everyone is different because I am also on the mini pill and have had some cramping. I've been on it since my daughter was 6 wks and she's now 8 months. It hasn't be...
- oh my gosh... please do not believe that breastfeeding is complete birth control! almost every doctor/nurse will tell you that is not the case... that's why there are ...
Weaning Advice for a 1 Year Old
Asked by S.S. from Cheyenne
on November 24, 2008
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I know there is a lot of advice on weaning babies under 1, but my son just turned 1. He eats lots of solids and drinks fine out of a sippy cup and straw cups with soy...
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- Hi S., It sounds like you have such a sweet relationship with your son. I loved reading your post because I can see that connection between you two. Don't feel like y...
- You can try to distract him when he wants BM and give him a cup of milk instead. While he is drinking his milk from the cup hold him so you still have that bonding ti...
- Good job nursing for a year! If he is only nursing a few times a day, then take away his favorite feeding first. Make a new special activity for momma time. Wait sever...
Seeking Advice How Getting Pregnant Whilebreastfeeding
Asked by N.M. from San Diego
on April 27, 2009
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My husband and I are interested in having another baby. We have a beautiful bab boy who is 13 months. I am still breastfeeding, and would like to continue until he wan...
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- N., Lots of women get pregnant while breastfeeding with no effort. Others can't get pregnant until they quit. The first thing you should try is night weaning if y...
- You can definitely get pregnant while breastfeeding--and continue to nurse, as well. I became pregnant with my youngest while nursing her older sister, and I continued...
- I used Emerita progestoerone cream in the am, after my shower and rubbed it over my ovaries. I didn't cycle it though, but rather administered it for 3 months straigh...
"Pump and Dump"?
Asked by G.P. from San Francisco
on August 24, 2008
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I have a 6 month old daughter that I am still breastfeeding. I am planning a trip soon and want to be able to drink a little while I am gone. I was wondering if anyone...
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- I believe it's 2 hours for every 8 oz that you drink. -K.
- My daughter was born on 2-28-08 too! =) Pump the normal feeding after drinking and you'll be fine. Have fun!
- I'd pump some milk before you consume and then pump and dump for at least 1/2 a day after. I'd err on the extreme side of caution. The baby's liver isn't designed for ...
No Period for over a Year
Asked by M.J. from Los Angeles
on April 10, 2009
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I exclusively breastfed my daughter for a year (no formula, started solids at 6 months), and now she drinks cow's milk twice a day and I breastfeed her in the morning,...
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- It's simple - you still breastfeed, even a little, that's why. I had cut down my breastfeeding to only once a day and still didn't get my period. When I completely s...
- don't worry, enjoy it! i was 36 too when my period came back after 15 months. i am still breastfeeding my just turned 3 year old. it'll come back soon enough. ta...
- M., We moms are all so different! Just as we have different experiences w/ menstrual cycles, fertility, pregnancy, childbirth...we also have different experiences wi...
Low Milk Supply with First Baby - Anything I Can Do to Improve for 2Nd?
Asked by J.W. from Houston
on July 2, 2010
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I had my first baby in May 2008. We really struggled with breastfeeding as I could never get a good supply. She struggled to gain wait and I eventually made the very...
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- I was one of those women.....and no, you can't "will" breastmilk into your baby. I wish people could understand that sometimes it just doesn't work. Think of it th...
- 1. MOST IMPORTANTLY get the baby to breast with in 30 min of delivery, if that is not possible pump asap for a minimal 15 min. on each side. 2. get some mothers mi...
- Please don't worry if you need another c-section-I had 2 c-sections (one with my son being born 8 weeks early) and I was able to breastfeed both babies. My preemie we...
Strange Period
Asked by A.H. from Los Angeles
on March 27, 2008
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So I had been breastfeeding for 10 months now and have been on the mini-pill. I haven't had a period (which my dr and 3 nurses have said is fine) until now. It came fo...
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- Hi A., Yes it's normal for your cycles to be irregular while bfing. If you're interested in preventing pregnancy or just wanting to get to know your body better you...
- yes its normal. birth control can cause irregular bleeding.
- It could be the mini-pill doesn't respond well to your chemical body. For some women they gain weight while on the pill. This is because the pill doesn't mix well with...
When Will My Period Return?
Asked by S.K. from Minneapolis
on June 7, 2008
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I am in the process of weaning my 9 month old son. We are down to nursing just once/day and will drop that soon. How soon after you wean your baby can you expect your ...
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- Like everyone said, it varries from person to person. Mine took 8 1/2 months to come back, and I nursed to about 7 1/2 months.
- Read Breastfeeding and Natural Family Planning for the biology of how your body works. La Leche League has a free library and you can check it out there. My cycles did...
- Be careful- one of the responses isn't accurate. Even nursing 8 times a day isn't a guarantee that you won't get pregnant. I have a friend who got pregnant with her ...
What Foods and How Much to Feed My 9 Month Old Twins
Asked by M.O. from Toledo
on October 6, 2008
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Can anyone out there tell me what their feeding schedule is for a 9 month old and what you are feeding them. I am still breastfeeding my twins and they also get cereal...
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- hi twin mommy!! my girls are now 20 months. i used a guide i found online for their age group to make sure i was balanced and aside from that i fed them until they ref...
- In addition to the cuppie I would keep filled for her so she was drinking though out the day. At 9 months I think I was giving my girl the recommended amount of cereal...
- I have a 9 month old - she eats 3 large meals a day now. I'm also still breast feeding every 3-4 hrs. She snacks on biscuits and Baby Mum-Mums in between meals. She is...
Trying to Get Pregnant
Asked by B.A. from New York
on December 16, 2007
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Hi,
My husband and I are trying to have a second baby. We have only been trying for 3 months, but I am in my early 40's, so I am worried that we will have difficult...
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- Have you tried charting your temps to see when you are actualy ovulating? It took us longer too b/c I thought I was ovulating later, but it was actually a little earl...
- Hi B., I got pregnant with my first at 27 and it took almost a year. Everyone is different, so your body might just need some extra time. That being said, I recently ...
- HI! I am a naturopathic doctor and there are several things you can do to increase your chances of getting pregnant -- check your basal body temperature and make sure...
