Safe to Breastfeed while Sick?
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Stopping Breastfeeding
Asked by B.S. from Kansas City
on January 27, 2009
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Well my son just passed the four month mark, and I am still breastfeeding. I went back to work when he was 10 weeks old. We have given him formula ten times or so, a...
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- It's easier to wean him slowly than to go cold turkey. Maybe just a couple feedings for the next few weeks, then maybe just a night-time feeding until you are ready to...
- Hi B., I would suggest to continue on the route that you're on. Perhaps, if you aren't already, you should consider putting the cereal in with the formula for a cereal...
- You can pick a day to start and feed him one less feeding than you regularly do and continue to till either you lose all your milk supply or he may not want to take to...
I Hate Breastfeeding.
Asked by M.. from St. Louis
on June 8, 2011
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There. I said it. I just had to get it out. Im exhausted, stressed out and going crazy. Its ALL I ever do. But I do it because its best for her. Can we just ad...
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- M., I hated it too. I had a condition that made breastfeeding so painful that I had to sometimes fight not to pass out. It never got better, never got easier and nev...
- Yes, I hated it too. Don't feel guilty - not everyone finds it to be a nurturing bonding experience. Like you, I just did it for my kids' health. I found it painful (a...
- Yes, Breast IS Best!! Congrats for sticking it out. You ROCK for nursing, and for admiting it is not easy!! Relax, take as many naps as you can, get a massage if you c...
Breastfeeding Aversion
Asked by M.M. from Pittsburgh
on April 29, 2010
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Is it JUST me, or does the thought of breastfeeding turn anyone else's stomach? I mean, to each their own and I respect every woman's right to do what she feels is be...
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- All I have to say that if you tried it and were successful, you wouldn't feel the way that you do. Our society has over sexualized the breast, and honestly, I think t...
- Yes, I also think there is a "ick" factor to breastfeeding. I pumped for a month or so for my 1st since he was a preemie and I *hated* it! If it was easier to pump and...
- If you don't like the TV show you come across while channel surfing, you just turn the channel, right? Just don't read the posts about nursing. I think that aversion...
Breastfeeding Dilemma
Asked by C.C. from New York
on February 23, 2009
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I never really wanted to breastfeed at all. I have read all the studies and know it is best for the baby. I am 39 weeks pregnant, and my husband is 100% for breastfeed...
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- Hi -- this is an interesting topic because many people have strong feelings about it. Having breast fed my daughter I can tell you, it's a very personal decision. Yo...
- I will second attending La Leche League meetings...before the baby comes if possible. It is totally possible to pump all of the baby's milk but you are going to need ...
- Don't do it exclusively if you don't want to. Try it.. you may love the feeling of closeness you get with the baby.. or you may hate it.. but try it.. You'll wonder l...
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...
When to Stop Breastfeeding and HOW?
Asked by J.C. from San Diego
on July 9, 2008
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My son will be 2 yrs old this week and I'm still nursing. I am a stay at home mom with a home based business, so I have never had to stop nursing...however he's getti...
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- Hi J., My husband used to tease me that I would have to go to college with my daughter so she could nurse. Anyway, she nursed until she was four but the last year ...
- For my daughter, we substituted a special cuddle. When she would crawl in bed with me in the morning and want to nurse (the only time she nursed after age 2), I would...
- I just posted an article from askdrsears website with tips. Go to www.askdrsears.com and search weaning. Congrats on nursing for as long has you have. My first st...
Guilt over Not Breastfeeding
Asked by D.M. from Washington DC
on January 19, 2010
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I am really upset about the fact that I spent over three weeks trying to breastfeed my son Jackson while the poor boy starved because I just made no milk! With William...
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- Have you continued to try and pump? If you have, and your milk finally comes in, perhaps you could donate it to a milk bank that would help other moms?
- Hi D.... I am so sorry things didnt work out with your second! But I understand the feeling completely! I wanted with both of my lil boys to have completly "natural" b...
- Aw, don't beat yourself up. Benefits from breastfeeding are not just about the milk--you can get still give him a lot of the touch benefits through babywearing (try m...
Weening from Breastfeeding
Asked by P.C. from Los Angeles
on May 20, 2009
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My son is now 16 months old and he nurses for his one nap and at bedtime only. He doesn't seem ready to be off the breast. I have not tried to ween him specifically be...
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- Not only is it OK, but it is the right thing to do!! Even the WHO (World Health Organization) reccomends nursing to 2 and beyond! All the immunities to cancer, SIDS,...
- P., You can breastfeed as long as you and your child are happy doing so. I breastfed my first until he was 2 and my second until 18 months. There is absolutely noth...
- You said he doesn't seem ready to be off the breast. Then it's not time. It's more than ok to continue breastfeeding! You're his mother and you're providing for him...
How Long Did You Breastfeed?
Asked by D.M. from Los Angeles
on March 25, 2011
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I'm planning on breastfeeding till my child is a year old. Just curious on how long you moms breastfed your children.
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How Long to Breastfeed?
Asked by M.B. from Melbourne
on August 16, 2006
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Hi my name is M.. I have a 3 y/o girl and a 1 yr old little
man. I breastfed my daughter until she was 6 mo and had to discontinue due
to returning to work and not p...
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- Hi M.. Continue to nurse as long as you and your baby both enjoy it. When others ask, tell them you are in the process of weaning -- they don't need specific details...
- Hi M., I see in your "a little about me" that you are a home child care provider. How many children do you currently care for? Where are you located? I feel that ...
- Hi M., My name is C. and I too am a SAHM to a 2 y/o boy (will be 3 in September). I've been B/F my son since the day he was born and up until the end of May of 20...
