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Advice on Breastfeeding "On Demand"
Read all 29 responses: "My pediatrician said that I should cut back on feedings because my 4 month son is 20 lbs. 8 oz. (100% for weight, but also 100% for ...
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- Your baby's interest in nursing is your best guide to what he needs, not your doctor's scale. Breastfed babies generally level out themselves and don't tend to be obes...
- My son is a big boy too (18.5 lbs) and I nurse on demand (he's 5 mos), and I find he nurses every 2-3 hours during the day and 3-4 hours at night. I can tell if he is...
- I think you should feed the baby when the baby is HUNGRY. If he is just fussy try another method. Also being a new mom you may not have known the difference. I have...
Birth Control While Breast Feeding
Read all 11 responses: "What types of birth control have breast feeding mothers used and what if any side effects were there?
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- I used the generic version of Ortho-Micronor, Nora-be. It is a daily pill you have to remember to take which kind of sucks. I used it for about 7 months while breast...
- Hi J.! I finally decided to start taking birth control pills when my son was about 2 years old. I was still breast feeding so my doctor put me on the mini-pill. I...
- I've been on Errin birth control pills (for breastfeeding) and haven't noticed any side effects. I was on a couple different pills before I was trying to get pregnant...
Lactation After Weaning
Read all 12 responses: "I weaned my one year old two months ago from breastfeeding. I gradually weaned her and am not engorged, but I am still producing ...
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- T., Leakage can occur anywhere from one to two years after nursing. Reduce stimulation as suggested prior. Also, if it is a sizable amount, your body could be telli...
- I heard it was normal. It could take up to a year before the milk dries up. I never had leakeage. Are you leaking? If so wear a bra to bed with a nursing pad in yo...
- My mom is 46 years old and she still has milk and she hasn't bresatfed since I was a yr old and I'm 23 now. She did have my brother 2 1/2 years after me but never brea...
Breastfeeding and Slimfast
Read all 9 responses: "I was wondering if anyone knows about drinking Slimfast while breastfeeding. I only drink it once a day. I was just worried about the ...
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- It should say on the can or box etc.. if it's bad for breastfeeding Moms. I know when I couldn't keep anything down why pregnant, the Dr. told me to drink that. Why br...
- If you're drinking the Slimfast as a meal replacement to diet, just remember that breastfeeding burns lots of calories! You really need to be eating AT LEAST enough ca...
- Nope you are fine. That is just more nutrients you are giving your child that your child probably needs. I drink muscle milk since i don't eat everything i should be e...
8 Month Old Won't Breastfeed Anymore
Read all 8 responses: "In the past week my 8 month old son really has no desire to breastfeed anymore. He has been exclusively breastfeed up until this time ...
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- I think he's telling you he's done. My son stopped nursing about 8-9 months. But his was he bit me like everytime I tried to nurse for a whole day. I also planned...
- hi A., Your son might be going through a nursing strike - totally normal. Or he might just be ready to wean (also totally normal). If you want to keep your supply...
- Have you tried the avent pump?? That one is amazing you may be suprised. If you have then it's time to let go. You have gone so far. I know it must be a little sad too...
Breastfeeding Mom Wanting to Take Acai Berry Supplements
Read all 15 responses: "Im a new mom of a beautiful baby boy whom is 3 mos old today and want to know if its safe to do a colon cleanse for 30 days or take ...
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- K., Congratulations on being a mom! You are wise to want to cleanse and re-fuel. The most important thing in the cleansing process is to make sure it is not too rapi...
- Dear K., Congratulations on your baby! Oh, how I remember when my son was that little. It was a long time ago. In my personal opinion, I don't think you should em...
- If the colon cleanse involves your not eating, it's a bad idea. You need the calories and nutrition while you are nursing. If the cleanse involves supplements, b...
When Do I Start Adding Cereal
I remember feeling the same way My son was ALWAYS hungry too Even though most breastfeeding articles say to feed on demand I had to put my son on a 2 12 ...
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- Give it to him when you want to. My little one had cereal added to her bottles around six to eight weeks old for reflux. She did well with it and had no problems. S...
- You should ask your baby's doctor what is right for your baby. He might just need the comforting that feeding provides, not necessarily the food.
- The doctor advice is to wait until 6 months to add any kind of food besides breastmilk or formula...but they're used to seeing a lot of people do it at four months and...
Eating Peanut Butter, Honey, Etc... When Breastfeeding
Read all 9 responses: "I was recently told by our pediatrician that it is wise not to eat peanut butter, all nuts, honey, berries and other foods that can ...
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- I love peanut butter and was eating it all the time when my daughter was first born. I learned quickly that it was giving her gas... peanuts = legumes. I am still brea...
- I would follow your doctor's advice
- Hi Emily, My ped told me I was free to eat what I wanted while breastfeeding, but to just pay close attention to my baby's reactions. He told me that certain foods c...
Breastfeeding with Low Calorie Diet
Read all 19 responses: "Hello, I have gestational diabetes and the nutritionist and doctor have me on an 1800 calorie diet because I am also overweight.
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- S., I also had GD. I was on a special diet, but not low calorie and eventually had to take insulin. I'm sure you know that breastfeeding increases your metabolism...
- i too had gd (from stress) and empathize, it's not easy to be pregnant and not eat whatever you want like they do on tv!! i wasn't on a restricted diet after my dau...
- I too was diagnosed with gestational diabetes, and was put on a special diet also...but as soon as I had my daughter, I was allowed to eat anything I wanted, so I neve...
Never Really Produced Alot of milk...now Working and Pumping Is Even Harder
Aug 31, 2009 ... Anybody else have to fight an uphill battle on breastfeeding like .... part of breastfeeding The other is an article on SOMEnursing Pitfalls ...
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- I could not breastfeed my first. I was so frustrated. He never latched on well. Pumping seemed to reduce my milk supply instead of build it up. I felt like a failu...
- Hi A., I've had huge challenges with both my children and never had enough milk with either. We've determined it's probably hormonal but because of cost, I couldn't...
- It sounds like your baby has hit a growth spurt. That is always difficult especially when you cannot actually nurse her so she can signal your body to make more milk. ...
