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About Breastfeeding
Read all 13 responses: "My question is about breastfeeding. I brestfeed our first ... I would google Vitex and read about its benefits:). I hope that helps! ...
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- Hello A., My name is J. and I have a son who is a month old as well. I have had a problem with my milk coming in and I was told two things that can increase milk p...
- Keep pumping more frequently. You son is probably hitting one of the first growth spurts which is why he doesn't seem like he is getting enough and since he isn't phy...
- What you're pumping is actually more than average see this link http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/pumping_decrease.html babies your child's age only need about an o...
Advantages of Breastfeeding
One of the side benefits of breast feeding is that it is a little harder for baby to get the milk (it requires a different mouth/tongue action) and so it ...
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- Hi L., Are you planning to stop nursing all together? Regardless, whatever breast milk you can get to him is great. I went back to work when my first child wa...
- I agree with the other comments that breastfeeding for ANY amount of time is better than not doing it. You can absolutely pump and refrigerate and / or freeze breastm...
- sometimes you have to do what you have to do for your family. if going back to work is what works for yours, then know that you are making the best decision you can r...
BreastFeeding
Read all 9 responses: "When is it a good time to stop breastfeeding? ... consistently advertising the benefits of Tamoxifen for women who get breast cancer. ...
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- The American Academy of Pediatrics (a very, very conservative group of doctors) recommends that babies are breastfed at least one year, with breastmilk the only food g...
- do what's best for you. I'm a working mom and BF'ed until my son was 7.5 months old. At that point, my body shut down the 'milk factory' on its own. If you're feel...
- If it's working for you and your son, keep going until it isn't working! :)
I Am a Little Sad About Quitting Breastfeeding, Anyone Else Feel This Way?
I had a rough time with breastfeeding in the first few months but I stuck ... It benefits both you and him in so many ways! My oldest daughter stopped at 18 ...
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- I can totally understand. I have a 13 month old girl...well almost 14 month old and while I am totally ready to be done nursing (she does it more for comfort now than ...
- My son was 2 on March 18th. We are still breastfeeding, but not alot. I just really want him to ween without alot of tears and drama. (for he and I...haha) I just LOVE...
- L., I have two daughters and breastfed both of them on demand. There is nothing that says you have to quit nursing at one year!!! If you are both enjoying it and you...
Need Advice About Breast Feeding
It may be the end of your breast feeding and it may be what the doctor said but bottle fed is what ..... breast feeding schedule · breast feeding benefits ...
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- A lot of times babies will refuse the breast especially at such a young age if given a bottle. A bottle will feed them fast and they get frustrated with the breast wh...
- Realize that taking milk from a bottle is easier. Your baby will find that she won't want to work so hard to get her milk from you after a 10 day lapse. However,...
- I think it is likely that you will be able to breastfeed upon your return. I breastfed both my little ones until they were 6 months old. However, I had to go back to w...
Breastfeeding Biter!
That is what my breast feeding conselor told me to do and it worked my daughter has bitten me just .... breastfeeding 18 months · breastfeeding benefits ...
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- My 8 mo old has 4 teeth and is leaving marks on the top of my areola right now. The one thing I'm finding is to make sure her mouth is good and wide open before pu...
- The best thing to do is the firm no biting and ending the nursing session. Don't scream or anything like that because that will scare him and he may go on a nursing s...
- I lucked out with my son - nursed him until 18 months and he never bit me. My daughter is 17 months, still nursing, and bit me a few times when her first teeth came i...
Breast Feeding
I am still breast feeding and I am trying to wing off know but he doesn't want the bottle only if ... benefits of breast feeding · breast feeding benefits ...
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- You are so close tot he one year mark, it would be best if you waited until then to start weaning. At one year old babies do not really need bottles anymore anyway (u...
- Well I chose to let my daughter ween herself. She breastfed for 2 years. towards the end it was only at night and for really short times. It was mostly a thing that sh...
- I loved breastfeeding and still miss it. It might be too soon for him to be weened. Some babies never have a bottle. Try a cup. Good luck!
"Extended" Breastfeeding and Weaning
Is there an ideal weaning age when it comes to "extended" breastfeeding? ..... pregnant while breastfeeding · breastfeeding benefits ...
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- Hi M., I, too, thought I would be done breastfeeding at 12 months or so. But it was going along fine and I didn't mind the extended time. I ended up breastfeeding m...
- Hi, I breastfed all 4 of my children. None of them had EVER had formula. Most weaned themselves but my one son was still breastfeeding til about a month before my ne...
- I think everyone's a little different, but for us about 15 months was the best for us. I took away a feeding a month for the last three months, which helped me recove...
Breastfeeding Twins
I recognize the importance of breastfeeding, but at the same time, I see my emotional and mental health .... breast feeding twins · breastfeeding benefits ...
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- I don't have twins so no personal experience to share. But from reading your post I could see that you answered your own question. Sounds like you just need some rea...
- I cannot stress the importance of great support. that can come from family, friends, your spouse. but these are people that support your choice and will help you ach...
- The advice to get with a support group is great. Also ask to see a lactation counselor as soon as you can. I breast fed my twins for 6 months and it was very labor i...
Breastfeeding and Work???
I did that after reading on breastfeeding, so that baby won't all of a sudden be confused and have time to .... breastfeeding benefits · breastfeeding hold ...
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- definitely sounds like you want to continue to breastfeed. keep in mind it is so possible and with the right information and support, you can do it. breastfeedin...
- Keep trying don't get discouraged. If the Baby is hungry believe me she will eat regardless. Remember it's a transition but did you have your boyfriend bottle feed a m...
- Hi A., My husband was funny about breast feeding too. For some reason he felt that formula was easier. I really had a struggle getting milk flow in the beginning f...
