Safe to Breastfeed while Sick?
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Breastfeeding Help
Asked by J.G. from Nashville
on June 13, 2008
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I have a little girl who is 8 days old today. I don't seem to be making enough breastmilk to satify her and have had to supplement some with formula. I let her nursi...
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- Eat oatmeal, drink lots of water, pump, and take a hot shower before feeding (or take a heating pad and place on your breasts to help release your milk)
- Hi J.~ Bless you for choosing to breastfeed. First of all it sounds like you have the right actions down. But how do you know you're not making enough BM? Be sure ...
- Sounds like your doing just about everything. Make sure you drink lots and lots of water. This will really help. Continue with the pumping after nursing, this will t...
Extended Breastfeeding
Asked by S.H. from San Francisco
on February 7, 2008
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Any other moms out there who have toddlers and are still breastfeeding? My son will be 3 in a few weeks and I think I am the only one on the planet still breastfeeding...
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- hello. i am also going through the same thing my son is 25 months and seems there is no end in sight. he loves to breastfeed. i know it is hard. i have tried everythi...
- I will breastfeed my baby girl until she's ready to be weaned, but I hope to get down to morning and evening nursing only by the time she's 1.5/2. The benefits of brea...
- I breastfed until my daughter was 3 1/2. I finally decided she wasn't nursing for nutrition. I stopped because I didn't want to do it anymore. It was the closeness she...
Taking Medicine While Breastfeeding ... ??
Asked by H.P. from Colorado Springs
on April 20, 2008
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Question: I have a bad cold and really need to take a Sudafed type pill to clear my nose so that I can breathe--particularly at night. Do you know whether this will h...
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- I had the same problem. My dr. said I could take anything but crack! ok he was joking but anything over the counter is fine. He did recommend taking it right after you...
- You can take medicine while you are breastfeeding and it wont go to your baby. your body will filter out what your baby does not need and what baby does need. take som...
- If you want to avoid medicine altogether a nasal wash that you can get at Walgreens and such may be relief enough. It has helped me tremendously this pregnancy as I'm...
When Did Your Cycle Return (While Breastfeeding) ? TMI for Some.
Asked by A.K. from Minneapolis
on February 13, 2012
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My baby just turned one. She is breastfed. Lately she has been breastfeeding a LOT because she has been sick and hasn't been eating solids very willingly. Anyways, I j...
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- I am not sure what the actual science is but in my case, I breastfed my son until he was over 2 1/2. That last year was 1-2 times a day, right before bed. I think I ...
- I bf my 3 kids for a year each and with each of them got my period back around 5-6 months. The first two or three cycles were very heavy but then back to normal. I n...
- I started almost after I stopped bleeding from giving birth with my oldest. Talk about frustrating! My youngest was a few months later. Ever woman is different.
Safe Cold Medications While Breastfeeding
Asked by D.H. from Miami
on April 30, 2008
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I am breastfeeding and my daughter and I both caught a little cold. I am hesitant to take any medication and don't feel terrible, but am finding it difficult to deal ...
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- Any Homeopathic meds are okay during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Hyland's makes good products. You can find most in Whole Foods. Be Well & Congratulations!!!
- Hi D., Hope you both feel better real soon. i recommend only taking the advise from your dr. Give his office a call and ask them what is safe for you both. J. ...
- Try Mona Vie,(regular) a natural fruit drink that boosts your immune system..... and a netty pot to clean out your nose!
Should I Try Breastfeeding Again?
Asked by K.C. from Washington DC
on June 12, 2011
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To tell you the truth my first experience really discouraged the heck out of me. I just feel that if emotionally I was supported and ready for it. I would have stuck ...
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- Hi K., Congrats on your pregnancy! As many have said, every baby is different and your experiences before do not have to dictate what will happen this time around....
- from what you said, it sounds like you should give it another go. If all that was stopping you was lack of support, I really think you are strong enough to try again. ...
- Try taking a class at your hospital on breastfeeding. That should help you make up your mind. Take your baby's father with you, too. You will definitely need the su...
Breastfeeding and Pregnant
Asked by A.R. from Boston
on February 4, 2008
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Hello- I just found out that I am pregnant with my second child. I am currently breastfeeding my 7 month old daugher. I was told by a nurse that I should begin to th...
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- I had a 6mo old when I got pregnant with my third child and I breastfed until I was about 6 months pregnant. My doctor never said anything about it and my pediatricia...
- There is no reason you should have to wean, especially if you and your little one aren't ready! There's a great book, called The Nursing Mother's Companion that I have...
- Hi I am H. I breastfed 3 children. Although I never did it while pregnant with another child. I will tell you that if you pay attention to your childs behavior close...
Breastfeeding Thoughts?!
Asked by A.B. from Austin
on June 15, 2009
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I had a baby 7 weeks ago. I breastfed him for 3 days and on the third day pre-eclampsia set in and my blood pressure went sky high and my liver shut down. I was put on...
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- Hi, I'd say do it since it's wonderful for the baby, & help's mom's loose weight fast!But for sure you will still have to supplement, A) it may take awhile to build yo...
- A.- Go for it, its so not weird. Its the best thing to give your son. Good luck to you. Glad you are better. Hope it all works out for both of you. Mel G.
- Go for it, Mama!!! You'll get a better milk supply if you try to limit your sugar and you can make ice cold tea with "Mother's Milk" from Traditional Medicinals. Mig...
Breastfeeding Help
Asked by J.H. from Shreveport
on October 2, 2006
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I had mastitis pretty bad about 2 weeks ago, and I was hospitalized. I kept pumping while i was in the hospital but since the infection the milk in my right breast has...
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- I have two daughters that I have nursed and am still nursing my 10 month old.Your mild supply of course is a on a demand basis.Try to pump a few more times a day on th...
- Congatulations on twins! My sister used an herbal supplement called fenugreek. Her lactation specialist suggested it. I don't know if your doctor will say it is ok bec...
- hello i have a 7month old girl and my milk dryd up because of an infection i got and i was also hospitlized for 3 days she was 5 weeks old and i didn't know about this...
Breastfeeding & Lactation
Asked by K.Z. from San Francisco
on March 11, 2008
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my 7 month old son still refuses the bottle. he waits for me to come home and by then is starving. i can't leave him for longer then 4 hours and i was planning to go b...
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- Maybe he'd take a sippy cup?
- At 7 months, he's old enough to start having some solids introduced into his diet, so perhaps that could supplement his diet until you get home. Another idea is to try...
- Start moving to the cup. Some kids just won't have it. My 3rd child absolutely refused the bottle, and NEVER took one. I flew my mom out here from Colorado and ...
