Milk Storage
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Breastmilk in a Bottle
Asked by S.D. from Fort Collins
on October 16, 2008
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I feel stuck because I want the best for our baby boy, who's 3wks., but I have been breastfeeding him up till now and don't find it enjoyable. When he nurses he is la...
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- It sounds like he might have an allergy to something you're eating. This happened with my daughter, and it turns out she had a dairy allergy. I stopped eating dairy, a...
- I'm sorry that you're having a hard time with nursing and totally understand that you want the best for your little one! It's very typical of newborns wanting to nurs...
- Go to www.kellymom.com they have the best information out there when it comes to breastfeeding, go to thier message boards if you can't find what you are looking for.
How to Mail Breastmilk?
Asked by V.W. from Salt Lake City
on July 1, 2009
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Hey there, this question might just sound a little strange, but maybe not to some. My little sister lives an 8 hour drive away and is possibly adopting a baby this we...
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- either find a refrigerated transport or get a styrofoam container and pack it with dry ice and milk. Omaha steaks does this all the time, so if you're uncomfortable yo...
- Do people hunt in Eden? If so, you may have a meat packing plant nearby. They transport frozen meat across the country all the time and may have the resources to off...
- Hi V. - You might contact the breastmilk bank for ideas as well as call FedEx to learn the policies for shipping with dry ice. They pasteurize all of their breastmilk...
Warming Cold Breast Milk While on the Go
Asked by M.S. from Chicago
on June 24, 2010
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What have other moms found is the best way to warm a bottle of cold breast milk while you are not at home. I am watching a baby who will only drink her bottle if it ...
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- even really hot water can destroy the nutrients in bmilk. The best way to warm it (and it is tedious) is to hold the pouch under warm running water. I have problems ...
- There are bottle warmers for the car. I've seen them online at Walmart.com and Amazon.com.
- You can do one of two things, buy a bottle warmer for the car, or buy a thermos (like someone would use for coffee on the road) to store hot water.
Pain Relief Suggestions for Drying up Breast Milk
Asked by C.L. from San Francisco
on May 17, 2011
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I am looking for suggestions on pain relief when it comes to drying up my breast milk. I really don't want to get into about why I am stopping and I would prefer not ...
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- try hand expressing just enough to relieve the pressure. Unfortunately cold turkey is the worst way to do it. if you can taper off it will be easier on you
- Sudafed and other decongestants that dry the nasal passages also dry other membranes and ducts as well including milk ducts. Antihisitimes are notorious for being saf...
- I don't know the truth to it, but I've heard peppermint tea helps as well. Avoid oatmeal because it actually helps increase supply.
40 Ounces of Breast Milk up for Grabs
Asked by A.P. from San Francisco
on June 8, 2010
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Hi Mom's,
I have a little over 40 ounces of breastmilk in my freezer that is about 2 months old. I pumped extra so that I could use it if needed when I stopped brea...
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- I think the steps it takes to donate make sense. I hate things that are tedious like that, myself- but in order to properly donate you need to do it. Sooo... i think...
- Hi A.... :) So, I had a bunch left over and kept it deep in the freezer for a few months. My middle baby got really really sick at about 15 months...she got an ea...
- They make donated milk donors go through hoops for a reason...Wouldn't you want to know where it came from was it tested for diseases, contamination,bacteria or if the...
Breast Milk in Airplane
Asked by I.T. from Los Angeles
on October 13, 2010
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hi moms,
i will fly in 2 weeks to europe, and called LUFTHANSA regarding info on my breast milk, i want to take with me my breast milk but they said they will not sto...
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- Check with www.tsa.gov This is the site for all air travel rules... for "international" travel, it may differ. Can you just direct breastfeed??? How old is yo...
- Did you ask the airline how you should pack the breast milk. I'm sure others have this same situation and they will know what they will allow. Most airlines make a...
- They have to allow infant food on the plane. If your child's b/m is her food, then they have to allow it, but they may make you put it in 6oz or less portions.
I Left Breast Milk out...HELP!!
Asked by A.S. from Phoenix
on October 20, 2008
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I am about to cry over here. every mom I know who breast feeds refers to breast milk as LIQUID GOLD! IT IS!
so here is my issue...i was soooooooooooo tired last nig...
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- I think the rule of thumb is four hours left out. I would toss it. Double check on google, or hopefully there is someone who has a more confident answer than I.
- Hi A.! I did the same exact thing before, but with 10 oz. I know how sick it makes you to throw it out, but I say, better to be safe than sorry. D. :.)
- According to LeLeche and Dr. Sears fresh breast milk is okay if left at room temperature for8-10 hours. So the fresh should be fine. But I am not sure about the stuf...
Switching from Breast Milk to Formula
Asked by R.L. from Dallas
on March 18, 2009
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I am getting ready to make the switch from breast milk to formula for my 5 month old son. Right now the only formula he gets is 4 oz in his last bottle mixed with 4 oz...
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- Congrats on making it this far with breast feeding, it's not an easy thing! When we switched, I talked with the nurse at my son's doctor's office and she said to do i...
- I just wanted to say congratulations on FIVE months of breastfeeding. That is awesome. You deserve a pat on the back for doing it. And it is something of a bummer t...
- R., I completely understand about not being able to pump enough when going back to work. I myself, went back to work when my son was 8 months old and had to supple...
Breastmilk
Asked by J.B. from St. Louis
on October 22, 2010
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What are some healthy ways i can increase my breast milk supply that do NOT involve any alcohol? I know more demand more supply. I have been trying to pump at least tw...
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- When I was having supply problems with my first son I told Fenugreek you can get at any natural food store. It really helped increase my milk supply just be aware it ...
- Try fenugreek and teas that support lactation (found in the health food section of the grocery store - here are two kinds I like: http://bit.ly/bBH0dh and http://bit.l...
- Fenugreek! A friend of mine had to pump exclusivly for her baby that was in the NICU for his first month of life. Pumping is hard as it is, but she was also very stres...
Breast Milk Shortage
Asked by M.G. from San Juan
on April 20, 2008
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I am a first time mom. My 7 month old baby boy never latched on correctly so I have been using the machine now for 7 months and three weeks. My breast milk production ...
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- The LLL meeting in Ft Pierce at the library is this Saturday at 10:45. They are always full of useful information. If you are willing to try anything, this is the be...
- Dear M. First and foremost I would contact your local "Le Leche League" for advice. That being said, there is absolutley no harm in supplementing your baby with for...
- Hi M. G. Having 3 kids (9, 6, and 2), all with really difficult breast-feeding start ups (1 not successful). I really commend you plodding forward when so many women...
