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One Sided Nursing
Asked by K.H. from Seattle
on August 12, 2009
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Hello fellow moms,
I've posted before about the breastfeeding questions/issues I've had and you have all been so helpful. I have one more for you that I could use yo...
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- I would take her to a good craniosacral therapist.
- I know a few people that ended up only nursing from one side. My right side has always been slower than the left. For me it seems to have a lot to do with relaxation. ...
- I know women for whom the breast size was dramatically different when one was filled with milk and the other wasn't, but I don't think any of my friends tried a one-br...
My Breasts Are Going to Explode!
Asked by T.A. from Columbus
on March 16, 2008
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Because of my son being tongue-tied, I have been almost exclusively pumping. I worked really hard in the beginning to get my supply in, BIG TIME. I feel really lucky t...
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- Hi T., I hope you are feeling better soon! While I don't have advice on ending the pumping, I do have another suggestion: If you are interested there is a m...
- Hi, T., I was like you when I had my first child. My breast were comming to my chin all the time full, and engorged. I was breastfeeding but still had to pump to reli...
- Mastitis hurts big time. When I had it with my first child, I would sit there practicing my Lamaze while my daughter was nursing. The warm compresses will work as well...
Allergy Medication and Breastfeeding
Asked by K.S. from Chicago
on November 7, 2007
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Does anyone know if taking allergy medicines (singular) will decrease milk production??
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- It depends on the medication. You can use this website http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov (from the federal government)to look up the info. Also, Dr Thomas Hale is considered...
- I have read that Sudaphed can do this, but I took it for a few days after my daughter was born and had no problems. I think it's just a possible side effect, no guara...
- I would not think it would affect milk supply. When going to their website, it says that it is not a decongestant (which would affect milk supply) but rather a leukot...
Is It OK to Take Cold Medication While Breastfeeding
Asked by C.R. from Los Angeles
on November 9, 2007
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I currently have a cold and my 6 month old has gotten it also, with a slight cough. For her, I just put Baby Vicks on her chest and run a warm mist humdifier in her r...
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- Hi C., I was just sick as well and am nursing. They told me to take tylenol cold. Just try to pump or feed, then take it so there is less ingested by your beautiful...
- Yes, It is okay to take cold medication. While pregnant and breastfeeding, my OB/GYN told me its okay to take any Tyenol product... Tylenol PM, Tylenol Sinus, Tylenol...
- Anything with an anti-histimine will dry up your milk. It dries up fast adn is hard to get back. I'd use saline spray up the nose to dry out the nasal passages if yo...
Periods and Breastfeeding Question
Asked by C. from Charlotte
on September 27, 2007
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Are your periods suppose to be irregular while breastfeeding? My son is 5 months old now and is still breastfeeding. I nurse him throughout the night and in the morn...
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- Hi C., Spotty or irregular periods are totally normal while nursing although you can still get pregnant, so it's good that you're protecting yourselves. I never mi...
- I think they are irregular when they first start back. With my last one they didn't start again til she was about10 months old and they were pretty light for 3 or 4 m...
- That is totally normal, I didn't have a period until I stopped nursing at around 6 months! But if you're on the pill and breastfeeding you don't have a very big chance...
Prescribed Atarax While Pregnant, Can I Take This While Bfing?
Asked by R.D. from Richmond
on March 11, 2010
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Hey moms! I just want to be totally sure (waiting on a call back from my doc, my PED, AND the pharmacy, apparently no one is calling back or answering today), but I wa...
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- The best person to answer that question is your pediatrician - ours was very particular about certain prescriptions while nursing both children. I just looked-up th...
- before you take this medication, check out the companies website for it first. because there are virtually no long term studies done on medications taken by pregnan...
- Hello! I never had any antidepressant to take while pregnant or breastfeeding, but I have a immune system problem that makes me go into hives, specially if I am str...
What Am I Doing WRONG???
Asked by D.D. from Phoenix
on March 3, 2011
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My 3 yr old and 4 yr old go to preschool 4 days a week. My 4 yr old has recently been diagnosed with cold induced asthma so it takes him so much longer to get over the...
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- We went through the same thing when our kids were little and in school for the first time. They will get resistance to all these "bugs" and be stronger for it in the l...
- No matter how clean the premises is, germs are going to spread, especially in this season. Just keep cleaning, but remember too much antibacterial soap and bleach all ...
- Have you seen an ashtma/allergy specialist? There are preventative measures, my MIL and my nephew have the same, my son had an immune disease and they gave preventati...
Advice on Vitamins
Asked by T.H. from Los Angeles
on December 4, 2008
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I would like to know if you have any suggestions on the type multi-vitamins for teens? My sons are 13 and 15 and are presently not taking vitamins although I am sure t...
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- You can't get more natural than fresh fruits and veggies.
- The best advice I ever got was to drop the vitamins and go with whole food. Juice Plus is whole food and comes in capsules, gummies, or chewables. The age kids you hav...
- Hi T., our whole family from 6 to 57 uses Vitality for Life Vitamins. You can buy them wholesale online. Here is my email and I will send you the site to look at. E...
Help with Asthmatic Child.
Asked by D.C. from Dallas
on January 13, 2010
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I have a 6 year old that has had problems with breathing for a while - I'm at my wits end. Please give me some advice.
He has sleep apnea, he seems perfectly fine ...
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- Did your ENT say why he had to wait until he was 18? I Googled 'deviated septum in children' and on the first page there were Children's Hospitals posting the procedu...
- Just wanted to add that you can use the homeopathy and Lithy Tree and Briar Rose drops on top of all the prescribed medication without negative interaction. You don't...
- D., Have you switched to non-toxic cleaners? The cleaners you use, even certain furniture or carpeting can cause asthma. Truly some changes in the home could make a...
To Supplement or Not??
Asked by P.K. from Denver
on August 1, 2011
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After my son was born, I made a promise to myself I would take better care of my body. I have never been overweight but until I had him, I didn't eat healthy either. ...
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- I truly believe that if you eat well/right, exercise, & get a full night of sleep....then, unless there are metabolic issues, you can lead a full & healthy life. Prop...
- I have some metabolic issues that are still being figured out by my doctor. My body does not use food properly and is very sensitive tot he exact amounts of protien an...
- Go to www.nutrimirror.com and track your food intake for a week. The site will produce a 'nutrition label' for your meal/day/week. It is a free site. Based on my pe...
