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Hormones After Breastfeeding
Read all 20 responses: "I quit breastfeeding two months ago, but have yet to have a period. ... Next question: Stopped Breastfeeding - Raging Hormones ...
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- I breast fed both of my children, my youngest is now 8-1/2 months old, and although I am still nursing, I just got my first period after having him. I had the same ef...
- Be patient. It sounds normal. How old are you though? This could be the beginnings of perimenopause (don't panic, it can be a LONG process for some people before ...
- When my son was 6 months old I had a major shift in hormones. I felt anxious and irritated all the time, like a walking ball of hormones just waiting to explode. I had...
Breastfeeding
My question is one breast is a lot larger than the other, will this eventually balance out? When I stop breastfeeding will I just end up with one breast a ...
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- Congrats on breast feeding! As far as one side being bigger than the other, does your son eat more off of the larger side? My daughter did great on both sides for the ...
- Two great questions. I had two c-sections. You'll find recovery is different from person to person, although both of my recoveries went great, I'd say discomfort at ...
- Congrats on the successful breastfeeding! One of my breasts tends to get larger/more engorged than the other. I usually make sure she feeds from that one before bed ...
Birth Control While Breast Feeding
Read all 11 responses: "What types of birth control have breast feeding ... you all your options and answer any questions about side effects. good luck, T. ...
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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...
Alternative to Amoxicillin for Breastfeeding Mom
As far as I know Amoxicillin is fine while breastfeeding. ..... Next question: Breastfeeding - Anyone Had to Take Prescription Medicine? ...
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- It sounds like the Amoxicillin is OK for breastfeeding -- but I agree with other posters who recommend that you should check in with a lactation consultant. Another sa...
- I have never taken antibiotics for something like that. If you eliminate dairy from your diet for the week, you'll cut back on how much musus your body is producing. I...
- My advice is: do not take the antibiotic. Besides the fact that you are breastfeeding and your baby is ONLY 4 months old, and doesn't take a bottle, taking an antibio...
Safe Cough Remedies While Breastfeeding
Ask a question, get advice from millions of moms .... Please keep breastfeeding so you provide your daughter protection from the virus (as well as all those ...
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- I heard garlic works. Just try putting a little garlic powder in the back of the mouth and that should do the trick.
- Congrats on the birth of your child! I would suggest that you try: -hot water with honey and fresh lemon squeezed into your mug. -Airborne -Organic Lemon tea ...
- Hi L., we went through this too. Came home after c-sec to a house infected with three year old cooties from school. Dr told me anything in small amounts is Ok and le...
Breastfeeding and Becoming Pregnant
ok, here is a dumb question. i have had 3 kids and this one is the first i am breastfeeding. my 2 oldest were bottle fed with formula. so, i know i have no ...
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- your LC is definitely wrong about taking birth control. i've been taking and breastfeeding my 4 month old daughter since we left the hospital. i haven't seen any side ...
- this is a very good question, we all hear different things so you kind of wonder hmm. You really can take birth control while nursing, it is called the mini pill. I to...
- The mirena IUD has been my miracle! I've had it for over 2 years, and I never have to worry about birth control. I did a lot of research while I was pregnant with my...
Extreme Fussiness When Breastfeeding on Left Breast
Sep 1, 2009 ... Next question Milk Coming Too Fast ... Breastfeeding Issues with 3 Wk Old ... breast feeding nipples · breast feeding questions ...
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- My son did this too while on the left breast. My girlfriend is a lactation specialist and she came by to observe. What she found was that I had a fast let down and h...
- Hi D., Craniosacral adjustments can be very helpful for infants who develop an aversion to nursing on one side. Let me know if you'd like some East Bay referrals.
- i see that many people have suggested that it's because you have a faster let down on the left side, but this confuses me that she wouldn't have a problem with this un...
Breastfeeding and Bottle Nipples
Does that affect breastfeeding? When my daughter was born, we..." ... Next question: Seeking Bottle ... Breast & Bottle Feeding Question. ...
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- I breastfed my daughter until she was 6months. When we were out, she drank pumped breast milk from a bottle. We used Avent bottles and the nipples are sizes N, 1, 2,...
- Geraldine, I think you may be needlessly worrying yourself. If your daughter is happy with the bottle when you give it to her,why change the nipple? I tend to go b...
- I did move my son up in nipples, but only when I saw he was having problems or was impatient with the bottle. (he would try the bottle and suck on it for a few minute...
Stopped Breastfeeding After 5 Days - How to Control the Swelling
I know your pain When I stopped breast feeding I took a hot hot shower to ... My first question would bedid you stop cold turkey Maybe you need to start up ...
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- If you are really sure you want to stop, you can take sudafed. It's one of the medicines that you can not take much of while nursing because it drys you up. This isn...
- I have gone through this 5 times! I would wear 2 very tight sports bras ALL THE TIME! I mean ones that you have to peel on. Basically, ones you wore before you were...
- call your Dr there is a medication they can give you to dry you up . I took it after both my sons. Believe me it was a great help I hurt so bad i cried.
Experience with Mirena(TM) IUD While Breastfeeding
the IUD doesn't interfere with breast feeding because it contains progesterone and not estrogen, .... birth experience · breastfeeding questions ...
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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...
