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Which Formula Is Best?
Asked by H.R. from Dallas
on March 12, 2007
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I am considering weening my child but don't know which formula is best. We typical eat all natural foods at our house. If it could be purchased in bulk at Sam's to s...
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- Find out if your baby's doctor has some samples that you can try. My doctor has several different brands in her office.
- Ask your pediatrician's office. They'll give you samples of what they have so you don't waste money on formula that your daughter will end up not liking.
- Considering your question was which formula is best, not whether or not to continue to breastfeed, I recommend Enfamil Lipil with Iron. Using formula is a great way t...
Breastfeeding vs Formula
Asked by K.C. from Pittsburgh
on January 5, 2008
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I am having trouble with breastfeeding and could use some support. I had trouble in the beginning, but finally found a nipple shield and my baby boy breastfed like a c...
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- K.--First, you are doing all you can and that is all you can ask from yourself. Please do not feel badly. This is not an easy process for every mother that tries it....
- From my own experience, I have breastfed 3 children and am pregnant w/ my 4th, due in April. I know that my supply would diminish if my caloric intake dropped and/or ...
- Hugs! I'm assuming you are already supplmenting, but regardless, it sounds like your son is gaining weight well, so you should be proud! Did anyone warn you about ...
Help! Breastmilk or Formula
Asked by H.A. from Denver
on June 22, 2010
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Hello mamas,
You've always been so helpful with my pregnancy questions, now I have a newborn and need more help!
Okay, I have a 10 day old boy who screams inconsol...
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- Just to touch base on the diaper changing: My son was allergic to WIPES. It was so bad he'd have yeast infection after yeast infection, and his skin would break and...
- ok the other answers are long (as mine probably is) so i'm not reading them and may repeat. diaper changing: if his bum is red he may very likely have a yeast infect...
- if you really want to breastfeed, get in touch with your local la leche league right now. They will help you for free. And for baby diaper rash, I highly recommend...
Pumping Milk
Asked by R.B. from New York
on January 31, 2008
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I'm having trouble pumping milk with my breast pump. It just seems to pull and be somewhat painful, and not express much milk. It also makes my breasts congested and l...
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- R., I am so sorry you are having such a bad experience with pumping. I do not know anything about the pump you are using; however, I would HIGHLY recomend a medila ...
- hi R., it sounds like you're on the right track w/ the different size breast shields. i did a bunch of pumping when my milk supply took a dive when my son was 6months...
- Hi R., Is this a manual pump? I used the Medela Single Automatic pump - it is only $70 and it works great. You should not be worried about the amount expressed - y...
Increasing Milk Supply
Asked by M.J. from Chico
on March 5, 2008
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Just wondering about healthy ways to increase my milk supply. My daughter is 6 months old and I just returned to work fulltime. I would like to hear other moms suggest...
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- I took fenugreek in addition to Mother's milk and it worked for me. Good Luck.
- I am a nursing mom of a 6 month old too and my supply started to go down about a month ago. However, between talking to my doctor and every where I read, it's always ...
- Is your employer respectful of your need to pump? Do you have a comfortable place? Knowledge is power, so know that by California law, employers MUST provide you wit...
Milk Supply and Pumping
Asked by A.H. from Dallas
on April 26, 2007
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I am a SAHM to a five week old wonderful baby boy. He is constantly hungry! I am breastfeeding and have been supplementing with formula because he is so hungry. I h...
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- I have the Medela Advanced Pump In Style If you get a prescription from your OB AND buy it in a hospital, you can save alot of $$. I bought mine for $295 total. The pr...
- To increase your milk supply you need to nurse more often or you can pump more often. If you intend to pump on a regular basis, I would suggest renting a hospital gra...
- You might call your ob and ask if you can start drinking "Mother's Milk" tea from Traditional Medicinals. You can order it online or find it at most health food stores...
Extremely SORE Nipples Due to Pumping...
Asked by D.S. from San Francisco
on May 18, 2008
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Has any other mother experience really sore nipples while pumping only??? I use to specifically breast feed my son, however due to latch on issues and being extremely ...
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- You are almost certainly setting the pumping level too high. If you pump too hard it will hurt your nipples and your breasts. Go slowly and let it take a little long...
- Stop pumping for a bit and take hot showers gently massaging your breasts then when you bget out bend over with a couple bottles and let the milk drip out into the bot...
- LANOLIN! and make sure your nipples dry completely before you pack them away, give them time to breathe. Have you tried a nipple shield? I used one of thoes when ...
Milk Supply Dwindling with 9 Month Old
Asked by E.C. from Peoria
on February 27, 2009
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I have been exclusively breastfeeding my 9 month old daughter since she was born. I've worked full-time since she was about 3 months old, and I pump 2-3 times each day...
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- Dear E., My son was around 10 months when my milk supply started going down. I couldn't supplement with formula because he wouldn't take it. I instead turned to inc...
- I had a slowdown at 6 months, and managed to continue bfeeding until 1 year. I did the herbs too - fenugeek, mother's milk tincture, drank tons of water, ate oatmeal,...
- I have a 9-month-old as well and am exclusively breastfeeding. My supply has gone down as well, but it seems to coincide with how much she is drinking. Do you think th...
Trouble Latching Correctly.
Asked by T.M. from Tucson
on August 23, 2008
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Hi moms,
I am having trouble with my two day old son. He latches on, but he doesn't seem to want to open wide enough for anything other than my nipple and it is reall...
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- Hello T. The lactation consultant for Fort Huachuca is Rosemarie Duran ###-###-####. If you prefer someone in Sierra Vista call ###-###-#### or ###-###-####. I ...
- Sometimes as much as you would like to breastfeed you just won't be able to, all children are different and some will latch on correctly and some won't and in order fo...
- The easiest way I found to help with this is to open his mouth really wide, hold your breast and try to aim your nipple for the roof of his mouth. It seems to force t...
Breast Feeding and Working
Asked by L.N. from Indianapolis
on May 27, 2010
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I am asking for my daughter. She has a 10 week old son who is entirely br fed. Unfortunately she has returned to work after baby only 6 weeks old. I am the baby's b...
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- I had to start pumping with both kids when going back to work as well. It sounds like your daughter is a nurse (based upon the shift work and unpredictable schedule)....
- I had a similar situation, but I've never heard of a certain number of nipple stimulations per day. I would pump after feeding my sons and get some milk for later. I w...
- I nursed both of my children for over a year and unfortunately went back to work with both of them. I usually only pumped one time per day and work. Occassionally, I...
