My Breast Friend
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Suggestions for a Good Breast Pump
Asked by J.A. from Rochester
on November 9, 2008
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I am 8 months pregnant with my 3rd baby and think that I want to breastfeed this time (i only bottle feed ny first 2)but I would really need to be able to pump for the...
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- Hi J., Don't cut corners when it comes to a breast pump especially if you are planning on making this the primary food source for your baby. Spend the money and bu...
- When I was pregnant, I decided that I wanted to breastfeed, but was worried that he wouldnt nurse (my first born wouldnt nurse at all) so we bought the cheapest electr...
- I ended up pumping for 11 months 5-6 times a day b/c my baby didn't latch well and I wanted him the benefits of breastmilk. I used the Medela Pump-in-Style for th...
My Son's "Breast" Hurts
Asked by M.D. from San Francisco
on September 17, 2009
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Hello. I have an 11 yr old son who is a little overweight. He has been complaining that his right "breast" is sore. I have noticed that it is larger than the left s...
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- It could very well be nothing but could also be something so take him to the dr right away. He may need to have a mammogram in fact I would insist on it especially if ...
- My son brought the same thing to my attention about a week ago. He said his right nipple was sore and there was a small, raisin sized bump underneath. I felt the area,...
- my 12yo also had this issue (small lump in one breast) and off to the doctor we went. He told me the long medical name for it, but basically it's just a sign of start...
Breast Feeding Question
Asked by D.C. from Tampa
on September 24, 2006
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I have been breast feeding my 2 month old son since the day he was born, but I notice my milk supply is really slowing down and I can't figure out why since the little...
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- Are you drinking enough water...Your milk supply can diminish if you are at all dehydrated....Think of all the fluid you are expressing while nursing...espically nursi...
- I had a similar problem it was b/c I wasn't eating enough. I had to eat something every 2 hours (like your son in the middle of the night!) in order to keep up any sor...
- HI. let me see if this will help. First off are you drinking enough water. dehydration can cause lack of supply. Also, are you eating well. it takes 500 extra calori...
Advise on How to Handle Friend Choice
Asked by G.B. from Seattle
on January 30, 2009
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So my 15yr old daughter has been hanging out with a new friend a lot lately. I have met the girl, she seems nice then I met another girlfriend of hers on another occa...
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- I would sit down with her and calmly explain that you believe in the "different strokes for different folks" but this makes you feel very uncomfortable and explain why...
- You are right to be concerned. Anyone who allows their teenager to have a sex partner move in is irresponsible. Think of the potential emotional problems for the kids ...
- G., Before this incident has your daughter shown good judgment? This really sounds like teenagers acting out/rebelling and trying to assert their independence. I ...
Recommendation Needed for Breast Pump
Asked by J.D. from Rochester
on September 7, 2008
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I am having my second child and not sure if I should buy a breast pump. I am a SAHM but would like to have back up bottles and let daddy do some work too. (especially ...
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- I have a Cherub pump that we bought online after EXTENSIVE research and it came up as the best and easiest to use. I tried using it and it did work for me but I stoppe...
- I also tried the medela at first, and didn't like the "cow milking" sensation. I switched to the Dr. Browns which worked beautifully. It was more of a "nipple stimula...
- I rented mine from the hospital (Norwalk). It was a fantastic, high quality pump (hospital grade), and it worked so quickly. I felt like a cow hooked up to a milking...
Recommendations for Breast Pumps
Asked by J.R. from New York
on August 7, 2009
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Hi all,
I need to get a breast pump because I will return to working full time after maternity leave. I don't know anything about pumps, but I do know some of the thi...
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- Ameda Purely Yours double pump is nice! Where do you live? My friend owns a maternity/nursing boutique in Poughkeepsie, NY. She sells pumps and is also certified la...
- I am a teacher too! I pumped all last year with the Medela Pump in Style. It's a double breast pump. I had the purse style bag but it also comes in a backpack style...
- medela pump in style... costly but there is no messing around if you need a good pump, and especially as a teacher where you will surely need it to work well and quick...
URGENT Breast Feeding SOS
Asked by M. from Dallas
on March 19, 2006
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I'm in need of some
urgent advice. Yesterday morning my 8 1/2 mo old son started refusing to nurse. I
didn't think much of it at first, but then lunch, dinner and b...
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- I'm sorry I can't help with your specific situation but have you called the LaLeche league? They are the best about having EVERY possible option before stopping breast...
- i have not nursed in some time but i urge you to look at your diet just before the day your little one rejected the breast. I also think that you could call the la lec...
- Before you accept that your son is done breastfeeding, or needs formula, you can contact a local La Leche League leader for advice. Your son may be having a nursing s...
How to Wean Your Baby from Breast to Bottle.
Asked by T.L. from Dallas
on February 15, 2008
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My 3 month old is breast fed and refuses to take a bottle. She only wants me. For personal reasons I want to bottle feed with formula. What can I do other then lett...
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- A friend of mine had this problem and there is a special breast shaped bottle you might do a search for I am not sure what it is called but it worked miracles for her ...
- Avent makes a sippy cup top that goes in their bottles. It is the only thing my children would take other than the breast until they were able to drink from a plain g...
- My son refused to take a bottle, so I transitioned him using a sippy cup. I got some of the ones with two handles. It was great. We never used a bottle, so no weani...
Recovery After Breast Augmentation Surgery
Asked by A.M. from Los Angeles
on September 9, 2009
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Hello Ladies,
I am scheduled to undergo breast augmentation surgery soon and am getting nervous about the recovery process. I was wondering if anyone could share t...
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- the first couple days are the hardest but you're on so many pain meds that you won't remember..you might want to rent a hospital bed..makes it so much easier to get in...
- Hi, Do not worry you will be all right! Maybe few days you will not be able to pick things up, but you will enjoy your breasts! I had it done few years ago and had li...
- Hi A. and congrats on your decision! You may not feel that way for a week or two, but after that! You'll be so happy! I went from an A to a D, silicone, under t...
Expressed Breast Milk Amount?
Asked by J.P. from Boston
on February 19, 2008
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My daughter is 3 months and 2 weeks old and weighs about 14lbs. She sleeps between 5 and 8 hours a night, but nurses frequently during the day. I breastfeed and give...
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- I breast fed my three children... they are now healthy 12, 16 and 18 years old... I fed on demand, usually every two to four hours for the first three to six months th...
- I was told that a baby should be drinking the same amount of oz as her age in months plus up to 4 more. So in your case, anywhere between 3 and 7 oz. As long as she is...
- J., She probably needs about 4 oz, but what you should do is pump both sides till they're empty. She regularly nurses and your body is making the right amount of mil...
