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Not Producing Enough Milk at 6 weeks....what Do I Do?
Asked by M.C. from San Francisco
on September 10, 2007
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My baby is 6 weeks old and I think I'm not producing enough milk for her. If I try to nurse her within 4 hours to the last feeding she gets upset and frustrated at the...
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- I had this same problem with my child- it started out as he was born, I would get lots of milk at first, then nothing- my son would just cry, would get impatient, so I...
- Dear M., I am an oldster who nursed all 4 babies when it was not the norm (my oldest is 31 !)Anyways did you know our bodies were made to be able to nurse two babies !...
- I agree with what everyone else said. Feed more often. I know I felt like I was feeding my son constantly and didn't think I had enough milk because he would act fru...
Milk Allergy Need Help
Asked by D.G. from Modesto
on January 7, 2010
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Has anyone had experience with a milk allergy my son is 10 months old and has had diarrhea for the past week. We've gone through bottles of pedialyte and dozen of out...
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- Sounds like what my whole family had when we had H1N1 earlier this fall! Are you sure it's not a virus (not necessarily even H1N1)? My nephew has milk allergies and ...
- If he has a milk allergy it will be because he's lactose intolerant. His body lacks enough lactose enzyme to digest the milk. My son was lactose intolerant for years. ...
- Some other ideas since this change has only occurred in the last week: Look for other recent changes... Have you taken his temp, is it elevated at all above normal?...
Balancing Breastfeeding, Bottles and Pumping
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on June 30, 2008
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My 12 wk old son doesn't latch well despite a recent frenotomy, lactation consultant visits and my increased milk supply (Reglan and pumping) -- uncoordinated suck/swa...
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- Breastfeeding is hard work and everybody has a different experience with it. I nursed both my children and know how hard and frustrating it can be. If you choose to pu...
- The same thing happened to me with my now 3 year old son. I spent hundreds of dollars with the lactation consultants to no avail. I pumped and fed him for about 5 mo...
- I struggled with producing and was pumping and supplementing and I decided to just go with formula. I think that the fact that you tried and gave your son breast milk...
Look for Advice on When to Start My Infant Daughter on Baby Cereral
Asked by T.B. from Kansas City
on March 3, 2008
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My daughter will be 2 months old in a few days and it seems that her formula is not filling her up and her bowel movements are really liquidey.I started my other child...
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- Here is a link to the American Academy of Pediatrics regarding when to start solid food. They say 4-6 months, and my pediatrician said 6 months. My chubby guy got hi...
- my son went through the same thing at 2 months. my dr. also said no rice cereal, the reason he gave is because he may choke on it when trying to spit up. but it just...
- I started my daughter on cereal at about 2 months, but only put about a teaspoon in a bottle at bedtime. It helped her sleep longer too. Of course, my daughter is no...
Advice Needed on Feeding Issue
Asked by J.W. from Cincinnati
on August 16, 2007
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I have a 6 week old baby boy who seems to be constantly hungry. He is eating at least 5 oz every 2 to 2 1/2 hours. My mom keeps telling me to put a little rice cereal ...
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- My son did the same thing at that age. I asked our doctor if it was normal and he told me that many many babies like to eat that often my son was eating the exact same...
- Don't do it - there is no proven benefit to rice in his formula. In fact, the studies are starting to show it is linked to childhood obesity since they aren't learnin...
- Your mom has good advice. My 18-month old was the same way and that really helped. Plus it helps get them used to more solid foods faster. You only need about a teaspo...
Nursing Concerns
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on February 20, 2009
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Hello, I am wondering if anyone has had thoughts that their BM supply was low? I feel like I do everything right..eat, sleep, I've take Fenugreek, etc...But for some r...
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- K., I apologize, I didn't read any of the responses, so if you heard this, sorry. I actually had the same thing happen at 11months (so close to making it 1yr. which ...
- K., I have been there. I made it through with a lot support from my lactation consultant. They are so helpful and understanding. Best of luck.
- Hi K.! I understand your concern and I hear a lot of moms who are like you and think they aren't producing enough and then end up quiting which makes me sad. It's comp...
15 Month Old Outsmarting the Weaning Process!!
Asked by D.Z. from Cleveland
on October 12, 2009
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Hello Moms! I am hoping you can help me out. I am still nursing my 15 mo. old and I am ready to start weaning. Currently, she nurses 3X/day...mostly interested befo...
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- There is no need for her to be on formula at this point. If you want to wean her, go straight to milk in a sippy cup. Don't even offer her the bottle. She's far old en...
- at 15 months they don't need formula and you don't need to shove milk down them either. they can get the dairy requirements (which really aren't that much) through yo...
- I don't have any answers, I just wanted to suggest that you talk to some consultants at the Elizabeth Blackwell Center. I really have benefited from their advice and s...
Taking a Baby on a Cruise - Yikes!
Asked by E.W. from San Francisco
on December 29, 2008
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We're going on a cruise with my husband's family to celebrate his mother's 70th bday next month and I'm very anxious about how i'm going to pack for a week long trip. ...
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- We just took a 7-day cruise last month (my first cruise). It was with Royal Caribbean, though, not Princess, but I'm sure some things will be the same. About the c...
- Been there. You're going to love it. It's the PERFECT age. We did 11 days with a 12 month old. You didn't say where you were going...we were in Hawaii and they hav...
- Hi E., We cruised with all three of our children at all ages. We had a great time, and experience. Diapers we brought with us, but were able to purchase on our st...
Breastmilk Not Fatty Enough
Asked by L.W. from Jamestown
on September 22, 2010
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Does anyone know of any foods that I could eat to increase the fat in my breastmlk??? My son is almost 11wks now he weighs 8lbs3.6oz. We have been struggling to get hi...
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- Firstly be sure your doctor is using the growth charts specifically for breast fed babies. This is very important! Leave your baby on one breast for longer. I know 2...
- Dear L., When I had my first son (44 years ago) he was small at birth. I was told to drink beer (for the malt) I was not a fan but I did for the baby. My milk was very...
- I will tell you from personal experience that I was also told that my milk was not fatty enough. In fact, from, 6-9 months, my daughter only gained 7oz. I started supp...
4 Month Breast Fed Baby Refused Bottle
Asked by S.M. from New York
on June 29, 2008
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Hello Everyone!
I have a beautiful daughter (4 months old) that refuses to take a bottle. She is currently being breastfed but I have a wedding coming up and would l...
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- It's possible that the formula is the problem--I'd gag too if you tried to make me drink that stuff! :D Seriously. If this is a one time outing consider pumping for ...
- neither one of my girls would take a bottle but i've been trying something new with my 5 month old. i pump a couple ounces of breast milk every once in awhile and put...
- I had the same problem. People suggested I buy the adiri bottle...it was useless, expensive and was a pain in the butt to fill. Plus it leaked. The company sent me 2 n...
