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Blood Pressure Medications and Breastfeeding?
I had high blood pressure before ever getting pregnant. ... I had very high blood pressure for the first two weeks after giving birth. I was given Lopresser , and because it was in the breast milk, my baby developed tachicardia ...
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- If it helps, I can only tell you what NOT to take. I had very high blood pressure for the first two weeks after giving birth. I was given Lopresser, and because it w...
- You should probably listen to your doctor and he/she would know what medication would be best for you to take.
- I had high blood pressure before ever getting pregnant. I had 2 pregnancies (one with twins) and everything went fine. I was on Lotrel before the pregnancies and on ...
Newborn Nursing Issues
Putting the baby to the breast more often does. Moms are made to be able to produce enough milk for their babies, no matter what size the baby is at birth, ...
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- Dear S., The more a mother supplements, the less breast milk she will make. Maybe your sister could try breast feeding exclusively and after a short while she will ma...
- You did not say WHY the baby had to be supplemented. Breast feeding is supply and demand and did you know that a mothers milk changes to fit the growth needs of her ch...
- my first question would be why did she have to supplement? check out www.kellymom.com and www.drjaygordon.com for more help and advice! nursing is all about supply and...
Help Breastfeeding
The problem is that I don't seem to be producing enough breast milk. ... I agree with all these mamas- call a lactation consultant before you give up. ...
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- I absolutely agree with Rhannie....talk to a professional before you throw in the towel. There are some very easy solutions to your problem. You can call the La Lech...
- My advice is to stop giving her formula and bottles all together. You can produce enough milk for her. Even though she lost 6 oz, she maybe more active and burning m...
- Like everyone said. Don't trust the pump to see how much milk your body makes. I can never pump enough milk, but on the weekend my baby is fine, and I don't supplemen...
Weight Loss Immediately After Giving Birth
Has my stomach every looked the same as it did before? Absolutely not. How could it? ..... Losing weight to fast effects your breast milk. Go slow. ...
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- hi, S., i am a thin type and weighed 105 lbs. and was 5'7" when i got pregnant. i gained 55 pounds! i loved the extra weight and finally had perfect legs! anyway, i...
- Ok, S...something I wish people would have told me....Immediately after birth I weighed myself....NO weight loss. I was shocked, how can you push out 8.4 ponds and not...
- With my son I lost the weight in about a week. It took about 5 months for my jeans to fit again though. I think, with me anyway, your bone structure changes a little a...
How Quickly Does My Body Make Breast Milk?
How long does it take my body to replenish breast milk after my baby nurses? ... Congratulations on the birth of your baby! Sounds like breastfeeding is ...
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- Hi N., My son had a growth spurt right about 9 wks where he was nursing ALL day long. During this time I learned that my body produced milk every 20 minutes or so. I...
- Don't worry about not having enough to feed the baby when you've just pumped - your body will continually make milk, even while your son is nursing. And you can pum...
- I think it just depends on stimulation. It may take a while, but he could likely get a decent feeding right after you pump, but he'll probably need to eat again in an...
Help My Milk Has Not Come in Yet!!!
Warm compresses on the breast and squeezing your nipple to get the milk flowing before latching the baby on may also help. There are many holistic and ...
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- A friend of mine had the same problem and it was because they had not removed her placenta, I hope that's not the case with you, it should definently be in by now! Goo...
- My baby nurse recomended a tea from Whole Foods..Mother'Milk and it helped my milk come in-- Hope that helps and best of luck. You can call the hospital for a lactat...
- This same thing happened to me. I had to have an emergency c-section and it took me 2-3 weeks before my milk fully came in. I was advised to nurse frequently and pum...
28Wks and Breast Leaking?!?!
I still had milk in my breast 5 years after I had my son, .... My OB-GYN explained his wife's milk and many others began to leak before she gave birth. ...
Can My Milk Supply Re-establish After a Decrease?
I pump for a few days after each feeding to completely drain the breast she ate from. ... And, she may be getting the same amount as before and the only decrease ..... Progesterone Only Birth Control Pills and Decrease in Milk Supply ...
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- Absolutely! Just relax and give it some time, drink a lot, and nurse as often as possible. Try to pump too (even if you're not getting much at first, eventually, you...
- I would hesitate on taking supplements unless your OB or Pediatrician says to take them. If you're taking any kind of hormone -- even a mini-pill for BC, that may be ...
- Congratulations! Take in every moment as they go by so fast. That's the best advice I have for any new mom. But, when my second daughter was born, I had the same situa...
How to Wean from Only Pumping and What Exactly Happens????!
Birth control pills all the way!!! If you are planning on taking the pill or if you are ... I would say it took me a good 5-6 weeks before i was completely dry but i wasnt producing ... drying up breast milk fast · baby pulls off breast ...
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- Birth control pills all the way!!! If you are planning on taking the pill or if you are on a half dose pill, call your doctor and get the full strength pill. You will ...
- C., First - Congratulations on your twins & GREAT for you for pumping for your boys! It is definitely a hassle and time consuming task, but one I think is well wo...
- There are several herbs that will help you dry up: sage, mint, parsely, basil. You can make teas, tabouli, stuffing, mojitos, you name it! Sudafed (the real stuff beh...
How to Dry up Breastmilk
Read all 25 responses: "I have pumped my breast milk every day for a little over 4 ... I went on birth control pills after each of my kids and it helped in about a day. ... Just be sure to remove them from your bra before going out. ...
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- I've heard that the Sage herb helps, but I'd go ask at a health food store. Definitely just start weaning yourself!! I've heard to remove one feeding every 3 days unti...
- check out www.kellymom.com and also http://llli.org/
- I have nursed 3 kids up to 12 months. Although I am no expert the best way to do it takes some time. What I have heard is that you Pump one less amount every 2 days a...
