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Breast Reduction Covered by Insurance??
I know that some insurance plans do cover breast reduction surgery. ... Far from the hooror stories I read about this procedure. ...
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- Call you insurance company and explain to them what you are running in to and they should be able to help you find a surgeon. Tell them what you are running in to.
- I had one in 2001 with Dr. Antonetti. I had no problems. I paid about $700 out of pocket. We had just moved into our home the summer before. While I was home reco...
- I was in the medical field for 15 yrs before my son was born. I worked for a family practice dr and we saw this frequently. You usually need a x-ray of your cervical...
Birth Control Pills While Breast Feeding
i would highly recommend using only physical barriers while breast feeding. ... Aubrey L added this item : Loved Loved Loved "Scary Stories to Tell in the ...
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- I took the mini pill during all three of my childrens nursing. I started it with my girls (now 6/9)after the 6 week postpartum checkup and with my son at the same time...
- i would highly recommend using only physical barriers while breast feeding. khairete S.
- I went on the regular pill around 11 months, since I had dropped to 4 feedings a day, because we KNEW we didn't want more children and didn't want the rist. I was wil...
Breast Reduction Surgery Next Week
I had A breast reduction done in Oktober of 2005 & ended up losing my whole .... BTW, there are always going to be some horror stories for every type of ...
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- hi, Both my cousin and a friend of mine have had this surgery and they are very happy with it. i'm not sure what size they were before but they both went down to a...
- J. I'm so excited for you that you've made the decision and your surgery is scheduled! I had my reduction last summer, and I'm so glad I did. I would have done it much...
- look on facebook for groups. i have a friend who had it done with some minor complications and is so happy she had it done. iwant it too but am scared to death of it...
Need Help Switching from Breast Milk to Formula
I have tried adding some breast milk, but he won't take the bottle. .... Aubrey L added this item : Loved Loved Loved "Scary Stories to Tell in the Dark" by ...
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- I am having the same problem right now with my son! I don't have an idea on how to do this either. I can't find no bottle or nipple size, or formula he will take. I wa...
- I think I would take the doctor's advice on the bottle feeding. Your son has to get use to eating from a source other than mom. I understand that the crying can get on...
- I would try switching the brand of formula you are using. After 10 months of exclusive breastfeeding I tried to introduce formula to my son - he REFUSED - but as soon ...
Seeking Good Book for Breast Feeding and Great Mags for Babies
For BF, I read the Womenly Art of Breast Feeding. It's a book that is put out by laleche. ... I found myself smiling and relating to quite a few stories. ...
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- My biggest tip for someone breastfeeding is to find a local lactation consultant. Breastfeeding is NOT something easily learned from a book. I was luck enough to have ...
- Hi S., My favorite breast feeding book is: The Nursing Mother's Companion, by Kathleen Huggins. It only has a little "propoganda" in it, compare to the Womanly Art...
- Dr. Jack Newman is hands down, the best. I've seen him speak many times and he's just wonderful. He has a website www.drjacknewman.com which sells fantastic instructi...
Breast Reduction or Tummy Tuck
I had my breast reduction in August of 2004, and I am so glad I did it! ..... there are horror stories out there of what ill-educated or otherwise poor ...
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- It takes three years for your body to get back to normal after birth. Three years. You had three babies in three years. Give yourself some time (two more years) bef...
- Hi C., Although I haven't had either of those procedures I felt compelled to offer you some answers for your husband. I've been in the healthcare industry for year...
- Hi C., I'm a mother of 3. A 7 yr old boy, 5 yr old girl and 1 1/2 year old boy. Pre-children, I was always complimented on my body. Flat abs, muscular arms and le...
Breast Feeding to Pumped Bottle
Read all 12 responses: "I have a 3 month old breast-fed baby girl. ... A huge thank you to everyone for the advice and personal stories. I'm going to try ...
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- I know its frustrating. My daughter refused a bottle even after I went back to work. Luckily I worked in a small office a couple evenings a week, so my hubby would j...
- Keep trying, but you might be too late. With my first, I tried giving a bottle after a few months so that my husband and I could go out for a night, but my son said N...
- I didn't breastfeed, but I know even for bottle fed babies you sometimes have to try different style of bottles and nipples.
Need Help Choosing a Breast Pump!
It works great and looks like a bag not a breast pump. ... a friend gave it an excellent review, and I had heard terrible stories about other brands. ...
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- I recommend any Medula product. I have the travel backpack version and I am currently pumping for my second child. It is dual which works great to get the most milk. ...
- As a nurse and lactation educator and a mom, I highly recommend the Medela Pump in Style, so much so, that soon I will renting them to moms!!
- I have the Medela (the shoulder bag one) and loved it. I plan to use it with my next baby (due in July) and right now my sister is getting lots of use out of it. It iu...
Safe Anti-anxiety Medication While Breastfeeding?
Thank you all for the great advice, suggestions and stories. ..... The slight chance that a little medication would pass through breast milk seemed minimal ...
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- I could understand how anyone having two young children so close in age could be anxious! I don't personally know a lot about antianxiety medications, but I would urge...
- Hi K., Most of the anti-anxiety meds (SSRIs) are fine; the one with the longest record of safe use while breastfeeding is Zoloft. You could Google Tom Hale and med...
- Hi K.! I hear ya on the anxiety front. Unfortunately, I recently had my first battle with some pretty serious anxiety. But...I did find some very helpful things...
Sore Throat & Breast Feeding-- Can I Take Any Medicine?
Sore Throat & Breast Feeding-- Can I Take Any Medicine? .... She shares the amazing story of her personal struggle to free herself from lifelong allergies ...
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- tylonel products (double check w/ doctor or nurse first) is about the onlt thing that is safe. Gargling with Alum is excellent, but the taste is something you will wa...
- Dear J., Rinse your throat with warm salt water. Not too much salt. C. N.
- hopefully you are feeling better by now, but when i came down with the FLU when my girl was not even two weeks old. I was told i could take Mortin up to 1800 mg within...
