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Increase in Milk and Frequent Unlatching
Asked by A.M. from El Paso
on May 27, 2009
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Hi Mamas! My son is almost 5 months old and exclusively breastfed. I haven't had any discomfort with nursing for about three months. However, in the last few days, ...
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- Hi A M, Since a mother often has the let down of milk before the baby cries to nurse, perhaps your body is preparing for DS to increase his appetite. Perhaps your bod...
- i don't remember exactly when i started to make more milk, but at some point around that age my daughter became quicker and more effective at nursing. she went from 45...
- all if have to say is "you are soooo lucky!" - - - i always had the opposite problem - decrease in milk - - - keep doing whatever you are doing - remember, you can fre...
Used Breast Pump and Supplies
Asked by L.H. from Detroit
on August 20, 2010
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I have a used Medela breast pump and oodles of accessories that I'm done using. Where do I go about finding a home for them without sending them to the landfill? It's ...
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- you absolutely can sell it on ebay or give it to someone. there are lots of new moms that dont have hundreds to spend on a new one and would take it and sterilize the ...
- sell it! I bought mine used! I couldnt afford the 350 for a new one, I pd 100 for a perfectly good used one and just bought new shields for it! If you want to donate i...
- Freecycle if you're willing to just give it away or Craigslist. There's nothing wrong with a used pump. You can buy replacement parts pretty cheap & still have a gre...
Increasing Milk Production- Fenugreek And/or Blessed Thistle
Asked by E.W. from Austin
on June 27, 2009
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I am trying everything I can think of to increase my milk supply. I am currently either nursing the baby or pumping every two to three hours and sometimes both if I f...
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- If I were you, I'd nurse every 2 hours and then pump half an hour or so after you are finished. You only need to pump for 10 minutes or so. You said you are EITHER n...
- Apologies if this is a repeat - I only skimmed the other responses. Drink lots and lots of water - it is so easy to get dehydrated when nursing, and that will suppres...
- I drank mothers milk tea at krogers, fiesta, and gnc. I was able to nurse for a year.
Breast Feeding at Night
Asked by M.T. from Austin
on April 20, 2009
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I now have a 2 week old and breastfeeding is going great. I started using a little lavender lotion on him at night to help him sleep and so I can get a little sleep. T...
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- Hmm... I wouldn't let him go longer than 4 or 5 hours since he's so little, but my son went that long during the day for awhile when we first brought him home... Try ...
- My daughter nursed on the same pattern for the longest time...every two hours during the day and every 4 hours at night. He is small, but it sounds like he is eating l...
- Congratulations on your new bundle of joy. I also do have a 2 week old son, born April 6th. I wish he would sleep for 5 hours at a time. The most he sleeps is 2 hours....
Best Breat Pumps and Breast Pads
Asked by B.H. from Panama City
on September 3, 2009
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Good morning, Ladies!
I am trying to do research on the best best pumps, both manual and electric. I've heard good reviews about the manual Lansolil but most revie...
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- I can't tell you anything about pumps, but I wasn't too impressed with the reusable nursing pads. They would work well nearer to the end of the nursing period for me,...
- I rented a breastpump from the hospital at first to get my supply to come in well. Then I bought a Medela pump in style. I LOVE that pump. Double, electric with the...
- Yes, the Medela is expensive, but it works well. I'm not sure about buying a used pump. I know milk did back up into my tubing and the motor a few times. So if you ...
Is It Sellable? Maybe Donate?
Asked by K.J. from New York
on January 1, 2012
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Hi Mamas,
I have a Medela breast pump advanced with backpack. It is electrical, not hand pump and works well. I only used it for two months and sterilized it prior...
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- Yes, it is sellable. You can list it on craigslist or on ebay. if you are not comfortable doing that - then call your local goodwill or other charitable organization a...
- Yes absolutely sellable. I sold mine at our local "wee-sale" consignment bazaar for what I paid for it.
- yes they sell well but the new owner will need to buy new tubing and such. I bought only the pump and bought the tubes and containers new.
Do I Have to Get Rid of All My Frozen Breastmilk?
Asked by G.T. from Boston
on March 30, 2011
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My 11 week old DD has reflux and eczema, so I was told by my pedi to cut out all dairy and nuts from my diet. Since my DD has a poor latch and I have an abundant milk ...
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- I would give it to the three year old. Does he/she go to preschool or daycare? Your antibodies will be passed on through the milk. I actually thought about doing th...
- You can save it and use it later when she's past 6 months. 6 months is usually when you can re-introduce things into your diet (notice I say usually LOL). Yes yo...
- DONATE IT, there are tons of agencies that would love to have it. HIV+ moms can't breastfeed and the water is not always reliable in Africa so there is a huge problem...
Donating Breastmilk
Asked by K.A. from Los Angeles
on September 4, 2010
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HI moms:
Does anyone know how to go about donating breast milk? With my second child, I've been fortunate enough to have more milk than she could drink, and have be...
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- Search online for a milk bank in your area. I dontated about 1500 oz. of milk to the local milk bank until my son was a year old (the cut-off point for the milk bank) ...
- Hi K. What a generous mommy you are. Contact The Human Milk Banking Association as they may be able to help you. HMBANA ###-###-#### www.hmbana.org ____@____.com ...
- I just wanted to tell u you're awesome for doing that. I had NO milk with my first and ended up with depression bc I felt so guilty that I couldn't give my baby breast...
Know Anyone Who Needs Breastmilk?
Asked by H.W. from Provo
on November 30, 2008
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My dear baby was born 5 1/2 weeks premature and is still in the NICU for at least another week. Despite some apnea problems, she is perfectly healthy. The best part ...
I've over Done It with My Breastpumping. Help!
Asked by D.J. from Dallas
on May 2, 2010
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I have a 3 week old baby and I've been pumping more than I have been nursing her and I've over done it and I'm not sure how to "fix it". My breast are always engorged ...
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- As suggested, back off the pumping for a bit (maybe once a day or so) and keep nursing on demand. And if you are both in good health and you are so inclined, definite...
- Donate. Donate. Donate!! Please do not try to cut it off yet! If you are freezing it and have plenty for your baby and are still overflowing, please donate it! Go t...
- You got it - breasts work on supply and demand. Simply decrease the pumping and just nurse her at the boobie! :) Great job nursing her! Keep it up!
