Safe to Breastfeed while Sick?: Medela
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Breastfeeding
Asked by C.A. from Tampa
on August 18, 2009
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My son was in ICU when he was first born, so we had alot of complications with breastfeeding when we got home. After much work with a lactation specialist, I decided ...
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- I did the same since I wasa not producing enough milk and wanted to see how much my baby was taking in. I had some spider veins but they went away. I would ask your O...
- Are you pumping for 1 full hour at each pumping session? If so, that seems too long....usually the rule of thumb for producing all the milk that the baby will need is ...
- C., I pumped 3 times X day (10-15mins) for a year and currently pumping for my 6mo old 3xday (10-15 mins). I will continue also for a year. You're doing the best fo...
Breastfeediing
Asked by M.S. from Washington DC
on November 12, 2008
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I am hoping breastfeeding mothers will help me with the following nightmare.
I am breastfeeding our 10 week old son and about 80% of the time when he breastfeeds (lyi...
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- M., Hang in there! Since it's your first baby, it can sometimes take a little longer for your milk supply and the baby's needs to find a balance. Don't worry! It c...
- First, congratulations on your little baby boy!! Second, great job deciding to breastfeed. Hang in there, the first couple of months are the toughest, then suddenl...
- I wouldn't worry about your baby "wasting" your milk because the more he sucks from you, the more you will make. Both of my babies often spoodled mouthfuls of milk ou...
Breastfeed or Not?
Asked by S.!. from Boston
on July 12, 2011
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I have lots of questions about breast feeding...I am 17 weeks pregnant and already have 2 boys, an 8 and a 5 year old. Both of them were formula fed, and we had no iss...
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- It hurts in the beginning but moms can get through it. It gets easier and eventually doesn't hurt. It seems like the first month was the hardest. You can breastfeed...
- In the beginning breastfeeding can be very painful. After nursing both of mine I have to say it is not for the faint of heart LOL. It can take a lot of blood sweat a...
- Hi there - you've got a ton of responses and this is clearly a hot topic! I highly recommend that you & your husband take a breastfeeding class. Yes, have him go too, ...
Breastfeeding
Asked by M.M. from Buffalo
on April 2, 2008
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i am expecting a little girl in 5 weeks, and im all new at this, anybody have any information that they can give me, that i should know before she comes?
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- Congrats on your new baby. :) Breastfeeding is the best food for your baby and the bond you two develop is amazing. I breastfed my boy and am now breastfeeding my baby...
- I breastfed 3 kids. My best advice to you is a cream called lasinoh. I think I spelled it wrong. Purple tube you can find in the bottle/baby section of any store. It's...
- First of all, Congratulations! New babies are so exciting. The best advice that I think that can be given is to breat feed for at least 6 weeks. Breast feeding is so i...
Breastfeeding
Asked by F.T. from Houston
on May 16, 2008
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Any advice on babys latching on. My 3 week old son is latching on and then lets go of my breast and starts crying. Is it possible that maybe when he sucks there is so ...
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- Have you tried a different position? I had that problem, with my first child due to stess and it all being new. I had to pump and then fed from a bottle. Hope this helps.
- Call a lactation expert/consultant at your hospital! Most labor and delivery nurses are also lactation consultants. And about supplelments, get some!! I used to dri...
- I am sure everything is fine, but I would talk to a lactation consultant if I were you. My 2 week old does the exact same thing, but I have more than enough milk comi...
Breastfeeding
Asked by J.E. from Boston
on May 26, 2009
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So I've mad a request about breastfeeding before and now I want to know what other breastfeeding moms REALLY think!?! :) Please tell me all of the pros and cons you've...
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- When you look at the differences between bottle and breastfeeding, the benefits of breastfeeding are a no-brainer. Pick up the latest issue of Mothering Magazine (sold...
- Breastfeeding is awesome! It's so easy... it's always available, it's free... you never have to think about food. I nursed my son till 2yo. But that isn't why I did...
- Hey J., You can just try it! It may or may not be easy... my first didn't know how to suck and we had to "suck train" her. I had very very sore and bleeding nipples b...
A Few Breastfeeding Questions
Asked by A.S. from Montgomery
on May 7, 2010
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Hi Mommies,
I am expecting my first baby in June and I plan on breastfeeding, but had a couple of questions first. I come from a family of formula feeders and so t...
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- - I am a size g chest, and didn't have any problems feeding, other than getting used to the feeling, the first two weeks are a bit tough. - I got some nursing tan...
- A couple of other answers, although I did not succesfully bf my son for any duration. I had milk supply issues. - bf with a larger chest should not be an issue for ...
- A., Here are a few answers for your great list of questions. I've nursed 3 babies, and never had to supplement. Sometimes I think that if we assume we will need t...
Breastfeeding Advice
Asked by J.B. from Orlando
on January 8, 2008
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I need help!!!!! This is my first child and I feel totally lost!!! and have lots of questions!
My daughter,Emma was born 12.17.07, 6 weeks early. I was not able to...
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- Hang in there,J.! When I breast fed my first, they told me that I shouldn't have to breast feed him more ofter than 3 hours apart. However, he drank well and then was ...
- Hello J., I know how you are feeling I have a 15 month old, who I breastfeed until 1 yr old. He was premeture and in NICU for 8 days. If you really want to do i...
- DO continue to breastfeed and limit the bottle. However, you should also increase your fluid intake, eat nutritiously and take a vitamin/mineral supplement. Also keep ...
Breastfeeding Advice
Asked by E.G. from New York
on July 29, 2007
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Hello. My name is E. and I have a 5 year old girl and a boy due in September. I plan on staying home once my son is born and would like to try to breast feed. I tri...
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- I would say you may need a pump for the following reasons, you may get sick and won't be able to breastfeed therefore you should continue pumping to keep up with your ...
- I would still but the pump because even though you are planning on being a stay at home mommy, you'll still want to have some time to yourself. You might want to go o...
- E., I am a stay at home mom, have been for 25 years, I purchased the Advent breast pump and pumped so that my husband could also feed the baby and give me a break t...
Concflicted over Breastfeeding
Asked by A.G. from Chicago
on September 12, 2006
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I know "breast is best", but I am feeling very ambivalent about it. It really helps soothe my daughter...she is a very fussy 6 week old baby...but it also is very fru...
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- A., Just to throw my .02 in. I'm a FT working Mom and I BF at first, and then switched to pumping and bottle feeding the expressed milk until about 8 months and ha...
- I agree with everyone who says that you should decide what is best for you. But I also understand that at 6 weeks you are confused about what is "best"...lack of slee...
- There are some great studies out there regarding the health benefits of breast feeding, but I feel the bottom line is that you need to do what feels right for you and ...
