Lactation Consultant: Preschooler
Results 1-10 from 519 articles
Need Lactation Consultant - Baby Won't Wake up to Breast Feed
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on March 12, 2007
-
I feel so horrible. I have resorted to pumping and feeding in a bottle along with supplementing formula. I can't wake my baby to breast feed, and I'm at my wits end...
Answers
- M., I used the lactation consultants at presby, they were helpful, however I has so many problems, I finally called someone that could come to me, and see what was ...
- I agree that Mother's Gift at Plano Presby is wonderful. I scheduled appointments with their consultants. They were extremely patient, understanding, and helpful. T...
- Just keep at it!! My son was about 2 weeks old before he got the hang of breastfeeding. I had a tough time waking him up as well. The lactation consultants told me t...
Questions About 3 Year Old Dentist Visit. Need Opinions
Asked by S.T. from Los Angeles
on May 30, 2008
-
So i took my daughter to the dentist yesterday for her first check up. and i was shocked to find out that she has 5 or 6 visible cavities, and when he exrays them he i...
Answers
- Get her teeth fixed, as these cavities can cause poisenous toxins in her body. Apply for Care Credit, they have awesome plans with 0 interest rates for as long as I be...
- Editing to add a link- So much misinformation about breastfeeding... BREASTFEEDING ALONE DOES NOT CAUSE CAVITIES!!- http://www.aapd.org/media/pressreleases/breastfeedi...
- Hi S.! My heart goes out to you and your daughter. I have knowledge in this, I worked for a pediatric dentist in CA for 6 years. He too did sedation. For a 3 year old...
Potty Training Issues with 4 Year Old
Asked by L.B. from Tucson
on September 23, 2006
-
My son is 4 1/2 yrs old and still wears pull-ups at night and at nap time. During waking hours he uses the potty every time with no problems since he was 3 yrs old. Th...
Answers
- I know bribing isnt a healthy thing to do.. but we all have done it.. and My 4 yr son was the hardest to potty train... he was fully potty trained 2weeks before his 4t...
- Since your son seems to be making a choice to wet the bed, and you know that he is capable of staying dry, I think you should get rid of the pull-ups and have him help...
- I really do not have suggestions but wanted to say that I am SO thankful that I am not the only one with this issue. My daughter will be 4 in January and she will NOT...
Need a Sample from My 3 Year Old
Asked by R.B. from Phoenix
on April 3, 2008
-
Hi. My daughter's doctor and I think she may have a urinary tract infection because of some comments she's been making and the fact that she says her abdomen hurts. Th...
Answers
- I would try contacting a medical supply store to see if they have a tray insert for the toilet - like hospitals use. Try your yellow pages or www.dexonline.com to loc...
- Can you take a one-gallon sized ziploc and line the bucket of the potty chair? She might not see it and you'll have your sample. Good luck!
- try getting her to go in a large plastic container and then just pour it from there into the cup. this way you can make sure the container is nice and clean and it's ...
My 3-Year Old Is Spitting at Me...
Asked by S.S. from Fayetteville
on March 4, 2008
-
Good Morning Ladies,
I am a mother of 2 children (about to be 3 come this June) and both of them are a handful. My oldest (whom is three) is on this non eating binge...
Answers
- I have an extremely picky eater, and my pediatrician has always told me to relax, offer him food, and not worry if he doesn't eat it - he won't starve. Little kids ca...
- S. i would of done the same thing! But here is what I found that really works better! Take the food away until she will eat properly. Say NO FOOD, when she spits. Then...
- HI mom of 3 yr old daughter, I am a 29 yr old mom of four and can somewhat sympathize with you as my husband is also deployed and yes I have my hands full! Your circu...
Is Preschool Really Worth It?
Asked by C.K. from Phoenix
on August 18, 2006
-
Hi everyone,
I am thinking about putting my 4 year old son in preschool since he starts school next year. He knows his numbers, colors and his ABC's already. So I...
Answers
- Hi C., In my opinion YES if you can find the right program. You will have to search & interview to find out exactly what you can expect from the preschool/teachers/...
- Hello- My opinion is if he knows all of the things you mentioned, then the only reason would be just to be around other kids, which he would get next year. Unless you ...
- I had my daughter in preschool for three years before K and I think it's great for them. She learned what sounds letters make and began learning to read. They also h...
Question - Low Milk Supply
Asked by G.G. from Dallas
on January 19, 2011
-
My milk supply has been really low so my lactation consultant recommended Fenugreek. I went to the store today and bought it (610mg 90 capsules). On the bottle it says...
Answers
- Take it- its just a manufacturer CYA! The other one we used was Blessed Thistle. We found both be much less expensive on Amazon.
- I believe most everything says this for insurance reasons. basically pregnant women arn't suppose to eat or take anything...lol you should be just fine they just don't...
- I never took Fenugreek myself, but lots of nursing women do. It's safe. You know what worked for me? Eating something really fattening, like meat lovers' pizza with...
Is There Anyway to Start Producing Breastmilk After You Have Stopped for a While
Asked by J.V. from Tampa
on January 27, 2009
-
I really want to try to breastfeed again. Since I have stopped my son has been getting sick a lot. I think it's the best thing to do for him, does anyone know if this ...
Answers
- My sister has an 18 month old and stopped nursing when he was 8 months old- she can still squeeze milk from her boobies. I definitly think it's possible.
- I breastfed my daughter until she was 13 months. I loved every minute of it. Early on, I felt like she wasn't getting enough because I wasn't producing enough. I go...
- You can contact the folks at Tampa Bay Birth Network - they could probably point you in the right direction. Link here: http://www.tampabaybirthnetwork.com/ Best ...
Tongue-tied Newborn Won't Nurse W/o Nipple Shield
Asked by A.L. from Chicago
on August 1, 2009
-
Hi Moms,
My newborn has been nursing with a nipple shield and today we went to see a lactation consultant who said that he's tongue tied and there's a chance he will ...
Answers
- Hi, I didn't nurse my son, but he was also tonuge-tied. He was born in June, and his ped. said we'd "keep an eye on it". By Dec. we could see his tongue was startin...
- My son also had Latch problems but was not tongue tied. We were given a shield in the hospital which helped with his latch, but eventually had a negative effect on my...
- Well you have 3 options: get it clipped wait and continue using the shield while daily trying to get baby to latch without it, and see if that ends up working and i...
Mild Form of Hyperlasia(sp?) Complicated by a Short Frenulum(sp?) Advice Welcome
Asked by J.S. from Seattle
on June 9, 2007
-
I have been home for almost a week and breastfeeding is not going easy. I am determined this time to do all that I can do to bring in a milk supply. I visited a lact...
Answers
- J.- An applause for your efforts-keep it up, your perserverence will pay off! I am writing to cheer you on and also to let you know that my son (who's 9 months) and ...
- Hi J., I had my daughter on May 9th, and have nearly the exact same problem. I have been pumping/nursing, taking fenugreek and another lactation blend supplement c...
- Congratulations on the new baby! Hang in there, J.. You're doing great and everything will work out. I know that there is a breast-feeding support group that meets ...
