Eating Habits & Schedule
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Extended/public Breastfeeding....
Asked by C.J. from Lancaster
on May 28, 2011
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With all six of my children, I did extended breastfeeding. I let them all wean themselves, and ended up tandem nursing most of them. My 18 month old still nurses sever...
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- Wow!, those ladies are just nightmares. I love the fact hat your husband had your back. I just weaned, my baby is 2 1/2 (well actually she kind of weaned herself) S...
- I wouldn't care if I was in the park when you did this. I would not shake my head in disgust. I wouldn't care if all your breasts were exposed. My little boys are q...
- Grandma T said everything I wanted, so "ditto."
Should I Stop Breastfeeding??
Asked by D.R. from Dallas
on October 27, 2006
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I know that everybody has different opinions on this, but I need some advice. My 8 month old enjoys nursing at home, but at daycare will not take his bottles well. H...
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- The decision to stop is totally dependent on you. Lots of kids can go back & forth between breast & bottle without any problem and some can't. If you try the suggestio...
- You can breast feed at home. You will have your cuddling time. He sounds like he wants hand food while at daycare, as long as he is eating he is ok, sippy cup can ...
- Weaning isn't going to make your life easier I'm afraid. Breastfeeding isn't the problem, but how your daycare is giving your baby his milk is. I agree with pps that...
Dieting While Breastfeeding
Asked by N.R. from New York
on October 5, 2008
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I am 37 weeks pregnant. I am having a scheduled c-section in 2 weeks. When I became pregnant I was 20lbs over weight (I am an obsessive dieter) and have gained 44lbs s...
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- I'm 4 1/2 months into breastfeeding and have declared October to be "drop 2 dress sizes" month. Realistically, what this means for me is to cut back on my pitfalls --...
- Hi! I have had ten babies..I know that's a lot. I did breastfeed until about 8 months to 13 months on average. The times I really lost weight as I was breastfeeding wa...
- Hi N.! You have a few things in your favor! First of all, you dropped your "baby fat" easily with your previous two pregnancies. Secondly, you will be breastfeeding f...
Breastfeeding Worries
Asked by R.B. from Anchorage
on March 24, 2008
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When I breastfed my first child, it was a nightmare. But I was really hardcore about doing it because I know that it's the ideal nutrition! After 8 weeks of my daughte...
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- I just ordered merino wool/cashmere nursing pads. They are supposed to help prevent mastitis by keeping the breast very warm. I also made some fennel seed heat pads I ...
- R., If you'll be delivering at a hospital, they often have nursing centers. Check now and see what they have available. Even if you're delivering at the same plac...
- I agree with everyone who says it's different each time. With my first she nursed great but I used the avent manual pump and couldn't get one ounce from both sides aft...
Breastfeeding a Baby That's Been Bottle Fed in the NICU
Asked by A.T. from Colorado Springs
on October 13, 2008
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First thank you all for your responses to my questions about my son in the NICU. Now I have another. He is going to be able to eat again tomorrow (hopefully) and the...
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- Just a quick note on this topic. I am a firm believer that breast milk is the best and it is the easiest to digest. I am actually surprised that a nurse would tell y...
- There are also very strict diets you can follow to make your milk easier on him. When my son was born he screamed about 20 hours a day, and they thought he had allergi...
- First of all dont allow the nurses tell you what your baby will eat. Confirm it with a doctor. Second, babies have a natural instinct to latch and suck. It may be a...
Breastfeeding Question!
Asked by T.J. from Houston
on November 2, 2009
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so, I know that breastfeeding is the absolute best thing that i can give my daughter, but i am just not sure (convinced) it's going okay!!! Here are the issues we are ...
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- Try eliminating dairy products from your diet and see if she is less fussy and the bumps go away. Regarding reflux, try letting sitting her upright for about 30 minu...
- Let me start off with this: You are a mom, and you can do this! Trust your insticts, but don't let your fears take over. As long as she is gaining enough weight and w...
- T., you are doing the best that you can. In the end that is what matters! I am sure that baby is getting what she needs. Try to stick it out until you go to your 2 mon...
Breastfeeding Questions
Asked by E.H. from Dover
on August 20, 2008
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Hi ladies,
My daughter is just 7 weeks old and I have been breastfeeding her exclusively so far. Things have been going pretty well, but I have a couple of concerns...
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- If your milk is already well-established, then I'm sure sleeping will do you both some good! You will be more full when she wakes up for a few days if you have been p...
- Hi E., Unless your Ped. states otherwise (based on her weight gain and wet/dirty diapers), I would allow her to sleep. As for the fussiness mid-morning, my initial...
- I breastfeed both my girls exclusively and I would think your body can adjust to 6-7 hour stretches and would not wake up to pump unless you are really in pain. (8 ho...
Breastfeeding Shortcuts?
Asked by A.P. from Eugene
on April 13, 2010
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I know that this is a subject that brings up a lot of emotions, but I am just looking for helpful advice, not judgement :). I am pregnant with my second child and DRE...
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- Each coupling is different, this little one could be a very different eater then your first. Some babies are grazers and some are very efficient. you won't know what ...
- I'm currently breastfeeding my second, too, and I can also get bored and isolated. Breastfeeding is what it is and will be determined mostly by your baby - and may be ...
- I didn't read all of the responses - you got a bunch - so I apologize if this is a repeat. Get your baby on a feeding schedule as soon as possible, I mean after the f...
Breastfeeding Question
Asked by J.W. from Philadelphia
on September 22, 2010
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I have been breastfeeding my daughter exclusively for the past 5 1/2 months. I started back to work a little over a month ago and pump twice a day at work. I also ha...
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- Hi, I just wanted to say that I breast feed my son who will be 1 next week. I pump twice a day at work (5 days/ week) and nurse at home. I started to supplement with...
- fenugreek tablets, oatmeal, mother's milk tea shortly after i started working i stopped pumping and switched to formula, i know it's a tough decision, just do what ...
- I looked quickly and didn't see a link yet to http://www.kellymom.com/. This website saved my sanity when trying to work and pump. I HATED pumping with every fiber o...
1 Year Old Feeding Schedule
Asked by B.R. from Dallas
on December 19, 2011
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My son is turning 1 next week and I'm a little unsure of how to adapt his feeding schedule with the inclusion of milk and taking out a bottle or two. He's a good eater...
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- For the most part, I think I just offered food every couple of hours. My boys were both very independent eaters by 10 months. They wanted to feed themselves, so I re...
- Gosh, it's been a while, but I think it's pretty much a regular meal schedule. 3 meals and 2-3 snacks. I still think milk with most meals, but start introducing water...
- Here is my 13 mo DD schedule. She used to do formula in a bottle all day and i just started switching one at a time (water for meal times and cup of milk vs bottle of...
