My Breast Friend
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Breast Pump
Asked by K.T. from Spokane
on May 7, 2007
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I need some help on choosing a breast pump. I don't want to spend a lot of money because my first child I had a really hard time breast feeding and it didn't last ver...
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- My sister let me borrow her Medela pump and it worked great. I think she got it from a hospital. I think you can rent them but I don't know how much they are. It took ...
- ***I forgot to add that if you have health insurance, check with your insurance company and they may cover some of the expense as medical supplies. That is what I did...
- Don't buy, RENT! I bought the Avent one but the cheaper one's are just to hard to use. If you rent from the hospital you have to buy the actual attachment (around $5...
Shingles on Breast
Asked by A.D. from Philadelphia
on December 9, 2008
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I met with my primary physician this morning who promptly got me an appointment with her preferred dermantoligist this afternoon. But while I'm waiting I thought I wo...
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- I am with the other posts. How does your bra fit? Have you been measured lately? I am really hoping that it is something simple. Thinking of you!
- I don't know much about it, but I do know that my husband had shingles on his chest/breast. It was when he was like 20 something and before we met, but he did have to...
- A., I had shingles while I was pregnant a few years ago. I must say that I had it on my back and sides only. It was extremely painful. I was on bedrest at the time an...
Friend with Problems
Asked by L.S. from Philadelphia
on May 20, 2010
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My best friend and neighbor has been through a divorce, moving out on her own, sharing custody of her teenaged daughter, and soon after got involved with a guy who was...
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- Go to an Al-anon meeting. Your friend is an alcoholic and there is nothing you can do about it. The Al-anon meeting will help you (and your daughter, and maybe her d...
- Dear L., If I was you, I would not give up and I would tell her. I would let her know that I will help her getting the help she needs, but that she needs to want the...
- Can you go to an AlAnon meeting? I m sure others have been in your shoes and would be able to specifically say do this or that. And to answer the question whether ...
Breast Implants
Asked by L.T. from Dallas
on May 4, 2007
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Hello Fellow Moms,
I have been thinking about having breast implants. I would like to request information from other moms that have had the procedure done. What d...
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- L., I have had mine done and I never regretted it! I have three girls and I think the secret is finding an awesome Dr.. Dr. Toledo in Highland Park is the best. Min...
- hi L.. i have had my implants for almost 4 years and i have definitely never regreted the decision. i cannot recommend a surgeon in the dallas area..because i lived ...
- I got breast implants in September by Dr. Peter Raphael at The American Institute for Plastic Surgery in Plano. He was wonderful, I have a 22 month old little boy, Cay...
Breast Feeding
Asked by J.C. from Anchorage
on January 7, 2010
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I was helping another Mom with a weening question, and noticed many Moms judged her for weening rather then giving her support or advice. I was curious how come a Mot...
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- I think that you have posed a very good and pertinent question. My baby is 10 weeks and I am thankful for her everyday, but she is on formula. I had done all of the r...
- J. - I have come to a point in my "mamasourcing" where I just answer a question if it is applicable to my situation. It really makes me mad when I read a request from...
- Get ready for a bunch of soap box ranting! I get what you are saying and I believe it is no ones place to tell you weather to breast feed or for how long. It is simpl...
Breast Reduction
Asked by A.H. from Sioux Falls
on January 3, 2009
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Has anyone ever had a breast reduction? I am approved by ins to get one and have the date set but now I am getting nervous. I have been told of the risks and stuff by...
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- I don't have personal experience, but my best friend growing up had it done (as well as both of her sisters). I barely recognized her when I saw her afterwards - She ...
- I had one over 10 years ago, also by Dr. James Foley. I went from a FF cup size to a C. It was one of the best things I ever did for myself. The recovery was relati...
- A., I had one about 4 years ago and loved it. I was uncomfortable the first day, but it got easier. I was super glad I did it. Good Luck! C.
Breast Reduction
Asked by R.S. from New York
on September 15, 2009
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Hi moms, iam 27 yrs old. I just had my 1st baby 5mths ago. I wanted advice on breast reduction. I had always had big breast. I wuz a 34dd b4 I got pregnant & now iam a...
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- The doctor told me to lose about 15 lbs. first.. and you shouud have had all your children... if you want more kids.. then they will tell you to wait.. do the kids fir...
- I had a breast reduction done 7 years ago - I did it in my twenties before I had kids. I went from a full DDD to a full C. A friend of mine went to a B and has many re...
- Hi R., I agree with all the advice on here to wait until you are finished having children. Are you happy with your weight? I have read about women having reductio...
Breast Hurting
Asked by R.G. from Fayetteville
on July 21, 2010
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I am breastfeeding full time and this morning my baby slept for 8 hours straight which usually the longest she sleeps for is 4 to 5 hours. When she woke up my breasts ...
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- I had this happen and it turned out to be a yeast infection on my breasts. I couldn't see any sign, just great pain, especially when she nursed. Run to the doc qui...
- I don't know what the body aches mean, but I had a painful clogged duct once whan I was BF my DS. Massage breast toward her mouth, BF on that side first while she is ...
- You've probably developed mastitis, which is an infection in the breast of a breast-feeding mother. It comes with breast pain and body aches/flu symptoms. Get to the d...
RE: Breast
Asked by C.A. from Atlanta
on October 27, 2010
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Okay this might be a very stupid and a little too personal question but here it go. I wonder how many women out there breast get very sore like a week before their cyc...
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My Brest Friend
Asked by D.Z. from Binghamton
on January 20, 2009
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I am in the market for a new nursing pillow, and originally thought I would just go with another boppy, which I have used successfully for nursing 4 babies. I have hea...
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- Hi D., I LOVE My Brest Friend!!! I am a shirt lifter and it works fine. Just attached it under the shirt. I also had a bobby and once you use My Brest Friend, you wi...
- I think it is a good thing to sit down and nurse the baby, It is a good thing to be able to sit down. Walking around while nursing just seems wrong to me. Like its les...
- Im interested to see all the replies too! I am also plus size and need to "hold" everything. I have a question for you too! Being plus size I also have a 33 inch insea...
