My Breast Friend
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A Good Breast Pump ?
Asked by J.L. from San Diego
on February 25, 2008
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I am looking for a good affordable dual breast pump. I am currently 7 months preggo and plan on breastfeeding along with pumping and bottle feeding. I really want the ...
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- I rented a breast pump from the hospital for the first few weeks until I knew I was going to be breastfeeding for a long time and needed to buy my own pump. It wasn't...
- The Medela is the best portable dual pump I know of. Try checking at children's resale shops or Craigs list, E-bay, friends, etc. Don't be freaked if it's second han...
- Did you know you can rent breast pumps from medical supply stores? I rented a hospital grade pump when our son was born and it worked great.
Breast Feeding to Pumped Bottle
Asked by R.M. from Madison
on February 6, 2008
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I have a 3 month old breast-fed baby girl. The last few days my husband has tried to introduce a bottle of pumped milk. One time she drank 1 oz. and then freaked out. ...
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- I know its frustrating. My daughter refused a bottle even after I went back to work. Luckily I worked in a small office a couple evenings a week, so my hubby would j...
- Keep trying, but you might be too late. With my first, I tried giving a bottle after a few months so that my husband and I could go out for a night, but my son said N...
- I didn't breastfeed, but I know even for bottle fed babies you sometimes have to try different style of bottles and nipples.
Tomato Soup While Breast Feeding.
Asked by S.S. from San Francisco
on October 24, 2012
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Can I have tomato soup while breast feeding. My son is 3 months old and have little cough. As some one told me one should not have sour things as weather is getting co...
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- I'm a peer breastfeeding counselor with Nursing Mothers Counsel (Bay Area). and you can eat anything you like. The only time you should eliminate something from your d...
- You can absolutely have tomato soup. I've never heard that sour things are bad for babies while breastfeeding... and in fact, I ate tons of sour things (loved pickles!...
- Eat whatever you want unless you find it causes problems for the child (my DD spit up more when I ate a lot of fish, but now she eats fish all the time). What you eat ...
Stop Breast-feeding
Asked by S.Q. from Kansas City
on October 5, 2009
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Hello All, I have been breast feeding for 6 month and am ready to stop. I need some tips on how to "dry up", I produce a lot of milk and this is a hurting process. Hel...
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- Hi Sara, Twice I've stopped this way, but it sort of takes a while, however, it is virtually pain free! I started pumping and giving the baby bottles of breastmilk, ea...
- Hi Sara- It is uncomfortable I know- but relief is easy, you can still give your child the benefit of breast milk for awhile and reduce the amount you are making at ...
- I nursed my youngest for a year and when it was time to stop I gradually decreased the number of feedings each day. For example, about once a week I would cut out one...
Grilling TENDER Chicken Breast
Asked by X.O. from Minneapolis
on June 20, 2012
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Far too hot outside to turn on the oven tonight. I have some chicken breast I'd like to grill, but I am afraid of it getting dried out. Any tips for how to prepare i...
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- Use a meat thermometer. Chicken needs to be cooked to 165 F to be safe. Remember that there is carryover heat after you pull it from the grill. You can pull it off ...
- Do you have a George Foreman grill? Chicken is so much better on those than on an outdoor grill. Brush on some olive oil and seasoning and it's always delicous.
- I don't know if you have an Aldi grocery store in your area but they have their brand of marinade that has been a blessing to my chicken! It is soooooo flavorful and ...
Referral for Surgeon to Do Breast Augmentation
Asked by P.T. from Dallas
on March 14, 2009
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I am just looking for referrals to surgeons in the Fort Worth area to do breast implants. Who to use, or who NOT to use? Any other advise from anyone who has been ther...
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- I have an awesome recommendation for Dr. Mason in Southlake. I had mine done a year and a half ago and have never been happier. He is an amazing doctor and his work ...
- Hi; You want to try Doc. Tolito in Highland Park. His awesome I had my Tummy tuck with him. His staff is awesome and money wise.. Is Great too!. If you don't have t...
- I have a couple friends who had their breasts done with Dr. Mason in Southlake. He did an amazing job. The practice is called Southlake Plastic Surgery on Southlake Bl...
Electric Breast Pump
Asked by K.J. from Kansas City
on March 7, 2008
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I plan to breastfeed and everyone says I MUST get a electric breast pump...but they are expensive. Does anyone have any suggestions or know someone willing to sell th...
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- I have to agree with the rent one or go to the hospital some have a lactaing (spelling) area to try one out. I had one and never used it. It hurt like nobodys busine...
- I would wait until you have the baby, you can rent one from the hospital, and see if breastfeeding actually works out for you and your baby. Then you can buy one, you...
- Are you going back to work after you have your baby? If you will be working full time, you'll probably want to get an electric because it's faster and easier than a m...
Breast Pump Recommendation
Asked by N.K. from Nashville
on February 23, 2009
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Any recommendations for breast pump brands or styles? I am expecting my second in June and will be going back to work after six weeks. I need a breast pump I can use a...
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- I recommend the Medela Pump in Style Advanced. I have the backpack style which I love because it's easier to carry and it has a cooler bag in it for the pumped milk. ...
- I have two children and I have breastfed both. I used the Ameda Purely Yours breast pump and loved it. It is a little pricey but is great if you are working. It has...
- The ones you rent from the hospital are so much better now. I just returned mine recently. My new little one is 6 months old and my milk just gave out. The one I re...
Help!!?? Name for Breast Cancer Walk
Asked by A.H. from Denver
on March 1, 2010
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name for breast cancer walk
Me and my basketball team is doing the breast cancer walk for our coachs best friend that has breast cancer and we need a very creative na...
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- Bosom Ballers, "her name's" all stars, "something" Squad, Bust A Move, Here are some of my favorites I have seen. Maybe you can think of something from them. Savi...
- I looked up on google basketball lingo and basketball jargon and this is one of the sites I came up with. Try to find something that would be fitting from something li...
- The Breastcancer Ball-busters or The Bouncing Breasts of Health These boobies are SO MUCH more lovely than these balls (that would be the basketballs) :) LOL ...
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...
