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Breast Feeding and Pumping
Asked by S.S. from Atlanta
on June 10, 2008
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I have a two week old little girl and she is already eating almost 4 oz every feeding. She was frustrated at the breast so I am pumping my milk instead every 3 hours....
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- Maybe you should feed her at the breast until she gets frustrated, then give her what you have pumped. You guys are still getting to know one another, so personally I ...
- At this age it is so important to nurse at the breast. Contact your local LLL or call the hospital LC and meet with someone who can help you with the latch. Pumps are...
- First of all, congratulations on your new daughter and breastfeeding her. It's the best start you can give her in life. I would suggest that you contact a lactation co...
Breast Feeding Advice
Asked by J.W. from New York
on May 14, 2009
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Hello, I am currently breast feeding my daughter. We had a difficult time at first because I had a c-section and she would not latch. I had to use a nipple shield to ...
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- Do you have formula on hand. If not I would suggest getting some. You don't know how much you are going to be able to pump (I could never pump enough to supplement f...
- Hello J., I know u want to breast feed only but want to say that it is ok to supplement with formula. I have a 2 week old that I am also nursing but supplementing wi...
- J., I know what you're saying and believe me I've had it difficult with my boys. My first son was 5 weeks early and wouldn't nurse but slept 24/7 and I had to wake hi...
Pregnancy Symptoms While Breast Feeding
Asked by M.P. from Pocatello
on May 4, 2008
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I am just curious if anybody has had any "odd" symptoms of pregnancy while they were still breast-feeding. I'm not sure if I'm pregnant and don't want to blow things ...
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- I have not experienced this myself, but have two friends and a grandmother that did become pregnant while breast feeding. You should call your doctor about your sympt...
- I have a sister who got pregnant while she was breastfeeding. For some women, breastfeeding is good birth control, for others it's not. I would take a test or see yo...
- I felt sick when i was breast feeding but wasn't pregnant. Breast feeding isn't birthcontrol and it is possible to become pregnant while breast feeding. I would take a...
Breast-feeding While Teething
Asked by J.W. from New York
on August 16, 2009
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Hi all. Since you were all so helpful with my previous breast feeding query I thought I would come back to you all for this one. I am currently nursing my five month ...
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- I nursed my daughter for 18 months and she had a mouthful of teeth by 10 months. Yes I was able to nurse her even when she bit me a few times. They learn if you corr...
- If she's latched properly, she shouldn't be able to bite. That being said, she'll probably try. When she does, get her off, tell her no, and put her down. No more n...
- I know its a valid concern, but as the other moms have said, as long as she is latched on happily and not just "fooling around" she will not bite. If it does happen,...
Period After Quiting Breast Feeding?
Asked by T.H. from Sacramento
on February 18, 2010
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I haven't got my period since i quit breast feeding my daughter, but i have been on birth control since i had her. is this normal? we also just moved so i am wondering...
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- How long has it been? It took about 2 mths after I stopped BF to get me period.
- How long has it been? I too haven't gotten my period since I have stopped breast feeding. It has been about two months for me. With my first daughter I got my perio...
- If you were taking the "mini-pill" you should have switched to the full-strength one once you stopped nursing or you could already be pregnant again... that's how a fr...
Breast Feeding Question
Asked by D.C. from Tampa
on September 24, 2006
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I have been breast feeding my 2 month old son since the day he was born, but I notice my milk supply is really slowing down and I can't figure out why since the little...
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- Are you drinking enough water...Your milk supply can diminish if you are at all dehydrated....Think of all the fluid you are expressing while nursing...espically nursi...
- I had a similar problem it was b/c I wasn't eating enough. I had to eat something every 2 hours (like your son in the middle of the night!) in order to keep up any sor...
- HI. let me see if this will help. First off are you drinking enough water. dehydration can cause lack of supply. Also, are you eating well. it takes 500 extra calori...
Breast Feeding and Massage
Asked by C.P. from New York
on February 7, 2010
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I am wondering if it is safe to get a body massage while I am breast feeding. I know that during a massage toxins are released from the muscles, but does it effect t...
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- C., I asked the exact same question when I was breastfeeding. There is no danger of contaminating your milk, so go for it and have a great experience. Drink lots ...
- It is my understanding that the more relaxed you are, the better the breastfeeding experience. With regard to the toxins released, you could try to time your massag...
- Go for it! I'm a massage therapist, and it will not influence the milk, I promise. Just tell her to stay away from your boobs if she doesn't want milk in her face! ;)
Breast Feeding Regrets or Reviews?
Asked by M.C. from Fargo
on October 22, 2008
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I have had alot of kids and breast fed all of them. My youngest biological just did a school project and had to teach eachother about healthy food & drinks and If any ...
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- It was tough for me, as I had difficult deliveries that complicated BF. When I finally got the hang of it, and loved it and have no regrets. My kids never get sick a...
- I agree that breastfeeding is great and I nursed both my kids. But I don't think this teacher should be saying that they should "outlaw people stopping breastfeeding....
- You don't say anything to her. She has her opinion and reasoning behind not breastfeeding. Some women aren't comfortable with it, some try and can't get the hang of ...
Considering Giving up Breast Feeding?
Asked by M.I. from Chicago
on June 28, 2009
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I have been breast feeding my beautiful son for a month since he was born. It has been going well in terms of him latching on, etc. However, I am frazzled. He seems...
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- I think you need to try and get your husband to do more than one night feeding, and not only on the weekends. Nobody tells you that breastfeeding is the hardest job i...
- try using the Baby Whisperer's EASY method for a schedule, and the Happiest Baby on the Block 5 s's method. Those two combined will make cio not be a needed thing (at...
- I started out breast feeding both my girls and would give them formula at night to hold them a little longer. Especially with my second, she seemed to need to eat ever...
Breast Feeding Soreness
Asked by G.A. from El Paso
on February 18, 2008
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I have been breast feeding my now 6 week old baby boy exclusively and successfully other than my sore nipples. my question is will they ever feel better? I have tried ...
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- Just hang in there. It does get better, it just takes time. I nursed both my kids and I had the same problem. I keep telling myself the pain will go away and eventuall...
- G., I'm so happy to hear you are nursing your baby. It does get easier. Latch on was the key for me as well as when I took him off. If he fell asleep and was just us...
- All the breastfeeding books and websites that say it is not common to have soreness beyond brief pain during latching. However, it is QUITE common and even normal to h...
