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Coffee and Breastfeeding?
I had to stop breastfeeding at 8 months so after I dried up, I explained to my daughter that "Mommy's milk is all gone. No more milk. ...
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- Hi Rachel: I understand your coffee dilemma. For many moms, coffee will give us that extra 'jump start' we need in the mornings sometimes, especially if we have a ...
- During the delivery of my 3rd child, there was a complication with the epidural. The needle pierced my spinal sheath and spinal fluid was leaking out. Apparently, th...
- Hi R.: Bottle feeding causes tooth decay - not breastfeeding. I would just continue the breastfeeding through the night. She is still very young and I think brea...
Breastfeeding and Blister?
Oct 20, 2009 ... (Yes, Absolutely) 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0 (Definitely not) ... It is very normal for a breastfeeding baby to have a blister on their lip. ...
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- This happened to me with each of my four children I breastfed. It's due to an incorrect latch and sometimes just from having sucked their thumb or being avid nursers-...
- Hi A., It is very normal for a breastfeeding baby to have a blister on their lip. Both my boys developed them at different times while being breastfed. Keep up the ...
- Hey A....congratulations on your baby and breast feeding success!..good for you. I am a lactation consultant and have seen this many times in breast feeding babies. I...
Amalgam Fillings and Breastfeeding
I am breastfeeding my 8-month old son. Is it safe to have the amalgam filling replaced? Can mercury or other metals from the filling..."
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- I know a lot of people have fears about the old amalgam fillings because they contain mercury. The truth is that numerous studies have found amalgams to be safe and t...
- Hi Susan! I'm a dental professional with 17 yrs experience. I also happen to be married to a dentist. Please go to the ADA website and read the info about amalgam fil...
- Yes it's safe to have your filling replaced. It's my understanding as a nurse and mom who breastfed my two girls that the mercury is chemically bound and thus unable ...
Is Slimfast Safe While Breastfeeding??????
D.M. answers from Los Angeles on August 8, 2008. I can totally see myself drinking slimfast when I'm breastfeeding in a couple weeks, but it would be as a ...
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- Dear S., Probably very safe, look on the label. Your body is telling you that it needs some calories. C. N.
- Not slim fast-seriously, I doubt it will HURT you, but, It wont help. If you just want easy-I know every one has said ensure-there is also Boost. It is more of a ju...
- I'd go for a handful of raw nuts instead, great for you and will help you feel full! By the way, it is normal to feel hungry when breastfeeding, especially when your ...
Self-weaning and Extended Breastfeeding
Oct 8, 2009 ... P.H. answers from San Francisco on October 8 2009. Hi H My daughter breastfed until she was almost 3 years old It was only at night or once ...
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- Hi H., My daughter breastfed until she was almost 3 years old! It was only at night or once in a while some other stressful time during the day.... not regularly for ...
- I've only got a second right now so I will write more later, but I just wanted to let you know you're not alone! My son is 2 years 4 months old and still breastfeedin...
- You sound like a wonderful mother who is very concerned about your daughter's well-being and in the end that's what matters most. No, you are most definetely not the o...
Breastfeeding/Pumping Help Needed!!
Do you breastfeed her before she goes to bed or after work 8 ounces is a lot for one pumping session I would barely get any and I breastfed for 10 months ...
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- My personal opinion is that breastfed babies should still be getting a night feeding at 4 months. Breastmilk is digested faster quicker than formula. And yes your supp...
- why wean her from night feeding at this point? She is still way too young to go through the night without eating. this is also an important time for bonding between th...
- Do you breastfeed her before she goes to bed or after work? 8 ounces is a lot for one pumping session. I would barely get any and I breastfed for 10 months. How many t...
Breastfeeding While Sick
Read all 8 responses: "Hi Moms, I was up with a stomach issue most of last ... I am breastfeeding my 5-mo old baby girl, and I was sick a couple weeks ago. ...
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- I remember asking my doctor if I could continue to nurse the first time I got sick. He said that because my body was building up it's immunity to the illness that the...
- I want to know the answer to this too! I am breastfeeding my 5-mo old baby girl, and I was sick a couple weeks ago. I continued to breastfeed her and she never got s...
- Feed her normally. If you're sick your body is building immunity to it and you'll pass it down to your daughter.
Breastfeeding and Business Travel
Sep 10, 2009 ... D.S. answers from Allentown on September 8 2009. Hi D. Contact you local breast feeding consultant at La Leche League Intl at ...
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- D., I travel once a month with my job and i'm still nursing my 9ms old. I did not travel with him. (enjoyed the night away). However while away i do not change ou...
- Hi, D.: Contact you local breast feeding consultant at La Leche League Int'l. at www.llli.org Hope this helps. D.
- My husband & I went away for a night together when our child was only 4 months old. I was able to pump the whole time and saw no change in milk supply. Hope this hel...
5 W/o Baby Has Terrible Gas at Night... Any Suggestions?
Hi, I breastfed all of my 8 children, and one thing i learned the hard way was, be careful what YOU are eating. Things like onions, broccoli, cauliflower, ...
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- Hi, I breastfed all of my 8 children, and one thing i learned the hard way was, be careful what YOU are eating. Things like onions, broccoli, cauliflower, chocolate, s...
- J., You might consult with a lactation specialist to get a list of foods that affect breast milk. It could be something you are eating that is getting into the bre...
- www.coliccalm.com it was a god send for us!!! our pediatrcian ok'ed it too. good luck!!!
Birth Control Pills While Breast Feeding
Yes Absolutely 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 0Definitely not ... taken regular birth control pills while breastfeeding If so was there any problem with continuing to ...
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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...
