My Breast Friend
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The Boppy Vs. My Brest Friend
Asked by G.K. from San Francisco
on April 4, 2008
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I'm torn between these two items as I've heard great things about both. With the Boppy, I like that the baby can rest on this but with the Brest Friend, it's only hel...
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- I love the Boppy. I even found myself using it when the babies weren't around - I liked it as an arm rest. My Brest Friend was just too bulky and uncomfortable. I didn...
- I think it's a personal preference. You might want to find a couple girlfriends who have used them and try it out for yourself. Also keep in mind your own size. I ...
- I loved my MyBrestFriend!!! It didn't slide and it had a pocket that I put my breast cream and breast shields in. It also was better on posture when breast feeding. Mi...
Breast Reduction Surgery
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on August 14, 2006
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Looking for a referral to a good Cosmetic surgeon for a breast reduction in the Lewisville/Grapevine area. Also, how bad is the procedure and the post-op? Were you a...
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- Dr Kady Denton Texas did a friend of mine. He did a great job. Good Luck. K.
- My mother-in-law had Dr. Patrick Hodges (Dallas) reconstruct her after she had a double masectomy. He is supposed to be one of the best in the US. I also had a frien...
- M., Check out Dr. Steve Byrd, one of the VERY BEST!!! He's a great surgeon, and his nurse is amazing as well. The office manager and other staff are just as wonder...
Breast Feeding Pillows...
Asked by A.M. from San Diego
on August 13, 2008
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Hi mamas,
Does any one have a recommendation for a great breast feeding pillow? I have a boppy, but I haven't had much success with it...maybe I'm using it incorre...
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- There is a product called My Breast(or sometimes Brest) Friend. It's the best thing I've ever gotten as a gift. I registered for the boppy and it just doesn't work w...
- I LOVED loved loved my Boppy pillow! I used it for both my children as babies, and even after my kids outgrew it and finished nursing, I would use it on my lap for whe...
- I have a Boppy and a BrestFriend. I use them both and I like them for different reasons. The BrestFriend is nice because goes all the way around and snaps on. It al...
Seeking Breast Cancer Surgeon
Asked by D.B. from Chicago
on February 16, 2012
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Hi Moms. Unfortunately, I was just told a couple of hours ago that I have breast cancer and that I need to contact a surgeon immediately. I am 40 with a husband and 3 ...
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- I don't know of any doctors who specialize in this, but want to send positive, healing thoughts your way.
- God bless.. I'm sending good wishes your way. I know that Rush is an excellent hospital with good surgeons for this sort of thing.
- I am so sorry and wanted to offer my support. After you meet with your Dr. you can make a plan. I'm sure the Chicago area is crawling with more than qualified docto...
Seeking Breast Pump
Asked by L.S. from Chicago
on August 23, 2008
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Would like to borrow, rent or buy an electric breast pump ASAP! My cousin is going to have a c-section at the end of this week and needs a breast pump. If she choose...
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- I think most hospitals will rent them to you. When I needed one after a c-section, insurance paid for it.
- Hi L., When I delivered the hospital gave me a Medela kit that was to attach to a rental, but also included a manual pump. I rented a Medela, was given an Evenflo ...
- You can rent breast pumps from the hospital or babys r us. Good luck!
Sharp Needle Pain on My Breast.
Asked by R.C. from Boise
on June 25, 2008
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I am breast feeding my almost 6 month girl. This morning I am getting this sharp pain on my right brest near my nipple. It feels like someone is getting me with needle...
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- When I was breastfeeding, I experienced sharp needlelike pain, and it was an infection. A midwife friend of mine had an awesome old-school remedy that worked like mag...
- See a lactation specialist or your doctor. Until you can see one of these people, take an ibuprofin, take a bath, massage your breast, etc.
- I think all of the suggestions are great. If they don't work you might have a bigger problem. I was breastfeading my third child and one day it started to hurt like y...
Quitting Breast Feeding
Asked by J.B. from Amarillo
on May 16, 2007
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I am considering quitting breast feeding. My son nurses and we also suppliment with formula during the day when he's at my mother-in-laws while I'm at work. So my qu...
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- I don't think any mother should feel guilty about not breastfeeding, I only breastfed my first daughter for 4 weeks because she would not eat. I tried everything the p...
- Dear J., With my first daughter I breastfeed and used supplimental formula feeding. When she was also around 10 weeks old I decided to just feed her formula during t...
- Don't feel guilty!! Nursing is a very difficult and time consuming thing to do. Especially when you work. I could only breastfeed my 2 boys for 6 weeks each. Then with...
Want to Do Breast Feed & Do Formula.
Asked by K.O. from New York
on March 30, 2009
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I am pregnant and plan on going back to work and would like to breast feed and do also formula. But wondering if will make my baby sick and how do start if I can to do...
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- I am doing both. It wasn't a choice at first. My baby was very small and was fed with a bottle and IV after birth. Then the pediatrician wanted me to continue to su...
- As long as your baby is ok with the formula you choose, there's no problem switching between. Tons of moms supplement! Nurse if/when you can, because it's so good fo...
- I did both, my son was in the NICU, and my milk had not come in, and he had to eat something, so we started with bottles. It took a while for me to make enough milk to...
Caught Friend's Husband Cheating... :(
Asked by J.M. from Missoula
on January 5, 2012
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Hubby and I went out last night, and saw one of my closer friend's husband was out with another woman. I didn't confront him right away, hoping it might be an innocent...
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- Yikes! This one is hard. I instantly thought of two scenarios. What do her parents think? Let them be a part of the decision. My second thought would be to fig...
- WOW that is a very tough situation. BUT if i were in your shoes i would tell her you found out. yes it would suck to find out that your husband is cheating at any poin...
- These days I would be afraid to say anything especially when there is money involved. If he knows you're the reason he's not getting her money who knows what he might ...
Breast Augmentation After Nursing
Asked by J. from Detroit
on August 11, 2007
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I am thinking of getting a breast augmentation. I have nursed 2 children for 1 year each. My breasts have definately lost volume. I was a b cup before but now I am a s...
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- No advice as to whether or not to get implants, but I would suggest waiting until you are truely done having children. Prior surgery can complicate breastfeeding (low...
- I know three mothers (none of whom nursed, and one of whom is my best friend) who have had breast augmentation surgery in the past 5 years. Two of them are VERY HAPPY...
- I had mine done pre babies when I was 22. My only words of advise...make sure you are DONE having kids. My bobies (while still kind of perky) are not the same. I'm pla...
