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Breastfeeding Question
Asked by J.H. from Oklahoma City
on March 10, 2010
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I finally got a job and i work from 8 am to 4:30 and i am just wondering what to do about my milk supply. i exclusively breastfeed my 10 month old daughter and she usu...
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- Not pumping or nursing that feeding will reduce your supply. Many States have statues that state you have a right to have the time to pump at work. We do in MN. Do ...
- Your job is required by law to give you two 15 min paid breaks and at least a 1/2 hour unpaid for lunch in an 8 hour day. My point being you have time to pump. So pump...
- I pumped during the day until my daughter was a year and then transitioned her to other milk sources during the day. I continued to nurse her nights and weekends until...
Quiting Breast Feeding
Asked by J.Z. from Dallas
on January 31, 2007
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I was just wondering if there was anything special I needed to do to quit breastfeeding. My daughter is 6 1/2 months old and I have struggled from day one to pump eno...
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- When I quit breastfeeding, I didn't really do anything special. Your breasts will get really sore, and you can pump just a little to relieve some pressure, but for me...
- I stopped about the same time with the same problems. I just stopped pumping and breast feeding and it dried up quickly. If you want maybe just pump the first and se...
- Hi J., There's no need to bind your breasts or do anything drastic like that. Cut out one of your daily pumping sessions, replacing that milk with formula for your...
Need Help Choosing a Formula, Starting to Wean from Breastmilk...
Asked by D.L. from Lincoln
on March 17, 2008
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My daughter is 3 months old and has been completely breastfed since birth. I am not able to keep up with enough pumping to go places or for babysitters to have enough...
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- The same thing happened to me when my son was 4 months old. He wasn't gaining weight at all, so we decided to make the switch to formula for his sake. Our dr. recomm...
- With my oldes we used Carnation(I think it's Nesltle now) Good Start with DHA/ARA. My second had a few extra issues, so it didn't work as well. We use the Gentle E...
- After I quit breast feeding my oldest son we had to try 3 different formulas before we found one that didn't upset his tummy. What finally worked for us was Carnation ...
How Can I Increase My Breastmilk Production?
Asked by A.C. from San Diego
on May 9, 2009
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I have been breastfeeding my 4 1/2 month old son and for some reason, in the last few days my milk production has decreased a lot. He is my third child, I also have a ...
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- supply & demand nurse & pump as often as possible and it will come in a few days also eat and drink plenty
- Try taking Fenugreek capsules, you can find them at any health food store (whole food, etc.) This will help increase your milk, side effect is that it will make your ...
- A., Nurse, nurse, nurse, nurse and then nurse some more. The single most effective way to stimulate your supply is to nurse as much as possible - every time your ba...
Tips on How to Quit Breastfeeding
Asked by D.H. from Fort Myers
on February 9, 2009
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My son is a week shy of being 8 months, and I have quit breastfeeding. I would love to continue, I just did not have enough for my son. I asked my doctor a while bac...
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- If you have enough mild that you are engorged and you really don't want to stop breastfeeding, why don't you just continue part time? You can nurse in evening and mor...
- If you would love to continue, you should! You could just nurse him 2 or 3x a day or so, and you would both reap the benefits. Now that he is 8 mos, and you are not ...
- Hi. I know this sounds strange but put cool cabbage leaves in your bra when you are home. This will make you leak but it will dry up the milk. It works wonders. Just ...
Breast Milk Decreasing - Help!
Asked by K.R. from San Diego
on February 19, 2009
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My son is just 11mo and I am trying to breast feed until 12mo or longer. I work 3d/wk so pump at work. He gets 2 bottles or sippy cups while I'm at work, 6 oz each. I ...
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- I would suggest calling a lactation consultant...they are easy to find at most hospitals. When my supply started to drop, I got in touch with one at Providence St. Joe...
- The whole milk plus whatever you pump on work days seems like a good alternative - or you could try the old "La Leche League" trick of going to bed with the baby for a...
- Yes, I would try the additional pumping before bed. Once you get a regular flow, try continuing to pump for up to 5 extra minutes to see if you can stimulate a second ...
Can You Suggest Any Helpful Breastfeeding/parenting Books?
Asked by A.B. from Phoenix
on February 17, 2009
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I just had my third son in January and have already been breastfeeding him the longest, 6 weeks. I am interested in reading an helpful books on the subject for tips an...
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- Hi A., Congratulations! You got some great suggestions. The Dr. Sears Breastfeeding book is good. Also, I highly recommend you contact Doris as in Amanda's post. ...
- I'm sorry I can't recommend any books, but I thought I might tell you some tricks that I have tried... For increasing milk supply I drink LOTS of water and 1 to 2 b...
- Hi A., Our OB/GYN wellness center is having a breastfeeding class next week. Janine is a great instructor, she could help you 'troubleshoot' the problems you are havi...
Can I Continue Breastfeeding Without a Pump?
Asked by C.C. from Detroit
on February 29, 2008
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My sister-in-law has let me borrow her breastpump but now she is having her second baby and needs it back. I have been pumping while at work and breastfeeding my son w...
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- Check e-bay for pumps. I bought my (at the time LOL) $300 Ameda purely Yours for $150 brand new off e-bay. It's now been used for 3 children...just the occasional pum...
- What you express, whether by nursing or pumping is what your body will make the next day. So your body will adjust eventually and most likely it will not even be an is...
- I wasn't told until my 3rd child that my insurance would cover a Medela hospital grade pump. Get an Rx for one from your doctor and take it to any DME company (durabl...
Dramatic Decrease in Breastmilk Supply
Asked by C.K. from Houston
on July 21, 2010
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Hi All,
My son is 8.5 months old and I returned to work when he was 3.5 months old so I've been pumping while at work and giving him bottles of breastmilk for dayca...
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- This may be unlikely but I had the same thing happen when my baby was 8.5 months old (last month). I used to pump twice a day at work at get between 12 - 15 oz. All o...
- Hi there, One think that I have always heard of is drink plenty of fluids, if your not drinking enough water that can decrease the amount of supply. Check with your...
- Not to freak you out or anything...but my supply took a nosedive the second I got pregnant again.
Weaning off the Nipple Shield
Asked by T.B. from Chicago
on June 27, 2010
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Hi Ladies,
I am looking for advice on how to wean my 5 week old off the nipple shield we are using. I was never able to do it with my first son, so he used it for 26...
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- I've got a 12 week old and have been wondering much the same. Every time I try he's eats for a few minutes and then starts fussing at the breast OR I'm in pain so we ...
- Kellymom has great info on this. Pretty much anything pertaining to breastfeeding... http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/baby/wean-shield.html
- A lactation consultant at the hospital gave me one when my son was born, and sent me home. I HATED IT....but I was determined to nurse him. After about 4 months, he ...
