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Cut on nipple...keep Breastfeeding?
From one breastfeeding mother to another Absolutely It will heal even though it is proably extremely .... breastfeeding problems · drink while breastfeeding ...
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- S., I also had an injury to my nipple while I was breastfeeding and got blood in my milk. I kept nursing (my daughter wouldn't drink from any kind of bottle or cup ...
- Have you tried going to a dermatologist. I had a wired bump on my brest while I was pregnant and had it removed. The dermatologist will know if there is any possiblity...
- It depends on how long you have been nursing and can you nurse from the other breast for a while.
Experience with Mirena(TM) IUD While Breastfeeding
the IUD doesn't interfere with breast feeding because it contains progesterone and not estrogen, .... breastfeeding problems · mom breastfeeding ...
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- L.- Hello. I am a mom of a 3 month old boy and I am currently using the Mirena IUD and I also breastfeed. My doctor told me that it would not interfer with my milk su...
- the IUD doesn't interfere with breast feeding because it contains progesterone and not estrogen, which does interfere.
- I got the Mirena about 8 weeks postpartum. My son is 5 months and exclusively breastfed. I have had NO problems with my supply. (Friends who are on the mini-pill _h...
Zyrtec and Breastfeeding
I was on zyrtec daily during both my pregnancies and while breastfeeding. I did not have any problems producing milk. I nursed my first son until he was 21 ...
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- Zyrtec is an antihistamine. All antihistamines have a general "drying" affect, in most cases the significant effect is in the sinuses resulting in the reduction of th...
- It could have played a part. Milk supplys tend to be better with second babies anyway. Also, different allergy meds work with different anithistamines, so perhaps onc...
- As far as Zyrtec, it has a drying agent, and that can dry many fluids in the body... not just the nasal passages and sinuses, and could have certainly played a part in...
Birth Control While Breast Feeding
I used Ortho Micronor while breastfeeding with no problems to me or my son. Just remember to take it religiously or you WILL get pregnant. ...
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- I used the generic version of Ortho-Micronor, Nora-be. It is a daily pill you have to remember to take which kind of sucks. I used it for about 7 months while breast...
- Hi J.! I finally decided to start taking birth control pills when my son was about 2 years old. I was still breast feeding so my doctor put me on the mini-pill. I...
- I've been on Errin birth control pills (for breastfeeding) and haven't noticed any side effects. I was on a couple different pills before I was trying to get pregnant...
11 Week Old Fussing While Breastfeeding
11 Week Old Fussing While Breastfeeding. I am a mom of twins. One has no problem latching on, but the other prefers the bottle. ...
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- I agree with Nikki H. I would call your local La Leche League - they can give you phone or hands on help. Great job breastfeeding mama! You are doing a great thing ...
- I had a very similar problem when my son was about 3 months old. He had been a great nurser up until that point and then he would scream during every feeding. It is re...
- L. try putting a litter syrup on your nipple and dont try so hard some times babbies can tell if you are stressed and I am sure you are.hope this helps.J.
Cesarean & Breastfeeding
Like the post from Sabra I too had problems shaking after both of my children were born but it was ..... breastfeeding husband · breastfeeding problems ...
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- If your friend labored first, it's a lot tougher to recover than a planned csection. I've had two, labored the first tme, and I dreaded the 2nd but it wasn't even 1/2...
- My first c-section was a nightmare, way over drugged and not able to have baby right away, longer than typical for a c-section. That would be the beginning of my night...
- I have had 2 sections with epidurals and had no problems with recovery. The second time I went into a little bit of labor after my water broke. The epidural made me si...
Bactrim and Breastfeeding
... I have MRSA and prescribed bactrim. She said it is safe for breastfeeding. My son is..." ... breastfeeding problems · pregnant while breastfeeding ...
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- Hi! I just looked it up online and it said that "You should not take Bactrim if you are pregnant or nursing a baby." I would always go with what your OB says!!
- Bactrim or Trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole is an L3 drug, that means it is (moderately safe) to take during nursing. I would see if my Dr could recommend something in ...
- I see you already received some good advice but thought I would add my 2 cents. I am allergic to Bactrim so would NEVER take it or give it to my children. For your w...
Preparing for Breastfeeding of Second Child After Low Supply with First
Please dont feel like going to formula and bottle isgiving up Breast feeding is not for everyone I tried with my first and I had the same problems as you ...
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- Hi, I had low supply with my first, so bad that I ended up using formula - doctors orders, she was dehydrated - it was scary. My second was a whole different stor...
- I have two children and breastfed both of them with completely different experiences. My first was a slow nurser, needed a nipple shield for 10 weeks (which meant tha...
- Hi, The same things happened to me with my first daughter and I really wanted to try and make it work the second time around too. Speaking with a good lactation co...
Bitten During Breastfeeding!
My 8 month old daughter bit me while I was breastfeeding her and it broke the skin I cant nurse ..... biting while breastfeeding · breastfeeding problems ...
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- Get some comfrey ointment from the health food store and use it liberally on the nipple, and cover with a breast pad. It will heal up in no time. I did have that hap...
- Hurts don't it? My son did this to me a few times. I would treat it like a sore nipple just lanolin and if its too painful to nurse pump on that one side and nurse o...
- Use lanolin cream, use a breast pump on that side (very carefully) rather than breastfeeding from that side for a day or two. And let your nipple air-dry uncovered fo...
Breastfeeding to Formula
If you need help because breastfeeding has become physically difficult or if you are deciding to try and ... breastfeeding problems · stop breastfeeding ...
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- It is always best to transition slowly. Especailly to reduce the pain you will be in if you just switch her. If she hasn't had many bottles, you will want to start p...
- Before making this decision, I would encourage you to do all the research and a little bit of soul searching. Breastmilk is superior to any brand of baby formula. It...
- Go slow. Be sure you really want to do the change (expense, ease, bonding, etc.) You could always keep the morning and evening feed for awhile. If you really think ...
