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How to Conceive While Breastfeeding & Menstrual Period Hasn't Returned
I got pregnant when my son was 9 months old, and I never had my period during that time. I was breastfeeding, too. I also got pregnant with my other son ...
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- I got pregnant within 8 months after I gave birth to my first child. I did not menstruating at all during the 8 months. I was also breastfeeding. We wanted a second c...
- That's how my greatgrandmother had so many children so close together! Some barely a year apart! It works as a contraceptive for some women but not for others.
- Studies have shown that nursing as contraception is only effective when that is the ONLY source of food that an infant is given. Even plain old tapwater (because of th...
Breastfeeding to Formula -- How Much, How Often???
hi all! my daughter is 9 1/2 months and i'm in the process of eliminating breastfeeding and switching to formula. she used to nurse 3 times/day, ...
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- I also just made the switch. My son is almost 9 months old, and is now on just formula and finger foods. (He quit baby foods a month ago- just wouldn't eat them at a...
- Hi S., It's so confusing to figure out when and how much to feed. It took me awhile to figure it out, but here is my son's feeding shedule...maybe this will work for...
- Try to give her the bottle only after she's eaten, so she won't fill up on formula. I had the same problem with my boys and milk. They would fill up on so much milk, t...
Question About the 'Mini Pill' and Breastfeeding
Sep 15, 2009 ... Read all 11 responses: "My son is 4 months old and we have been ... breastfeeding increase milk supply · breastfeeding at 9 months ...
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- I'm on the mini pill and have read many horror stories about women having issues with bleeding while on it. I, however, have not experienced this and this is the seco...
- I took the mini-pill from day one while breastfeeding. Both times I had NO period the entire time I was on it. It is true that it is not as effective as the regular ...
- I was on the mini pill since 6weeks postpartum. It did make my periods lighter, but . . . gave me horrid cramps, migraines, and mood swings. I have never been one to...
Breastfeeding on Anti-depressants?
Aug 31, 2009 ... I breastfed my Son for 9 months while taking Zoloft for PPD and NO problems whatsoever. Helpful Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This ...
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- Your health is more important that breastfeeding regardless of what anyone else says! You will be no good to your children if you are depressed, and add to it that yo...
- I am breastfeeding my 8-month-old and I am bipolar. I take Lexapro for depression and Tegretol for the bipolar. I would not give up breastfeeding for anything! Of cour...
- You know, a happy mom , is a good mom. This is one of those situations where you need to put your needs first. An entire generation of human beings was raised with...
Is Bruising Easily a Symptom of Breastfeeding?
I've been breastfeeding my daughter for 9 months and for the past 3-4 months my legs have been VERY bruised! I just had a complete blood work-up done and ...
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- You should have a blood test and have your platelets checked...if you're bruiding easily, they could be low.
- Hi A., Go see your doctor soon. Don't try to self diagnose. They will probably have to check into your blood work. Take care of yourself.
- Check with your doc, but it sounds like you are low on Vitamin D. It is not a symptom of breastfeeding, but these little buggers take alot of our vitamins so you have...
Hormones After Breastfeeding
Read all 20 responses: "I quit breastfeeding two months ago, ... I am a 36yr old mom of 5 ages 9 to 9 months who has had post partum depression and also ...
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- I breast fed both of my children, my youngest is now 8-1/2 months old, and although I am still nursing, I just got my first period after having him. I had the same ef...
- Be patient. It sounds normal. How old are you though? This could be the beginnings of perimenopause (don't panic, it can be a LONG process for some people before ...
- When my son was 6 months old I had a major shift in hormones. I felt anxious and irritated all the time, like a walking ball of hormones just waiting to explode. I had...
Dieting While Breastfeeding
However, I'm breastfeeding and I don't want to do anything that will decrease my . ... Please keep in mind that they say it takes 9 months to put it on and 9 ...
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- I asked my doctor about this when my DD was still young. Doctor's don't recommend dieting, just exercise (and not too excessive). "Dieting" is eating certain things,...
- S., unfortunatly, you should not be dieting while breastfeeding, you still need 500 extra calories a day. What you can do is make sure those calories are nutritous one...
- I have not suggestions but I wanted to say I complete agree with you, this is my first I have been BF for 10months and besides the weight I lost immediately the other ...
7.5 Month Old Showing Less Interest in Breastfeeding.....
He is also breastfed. I've read that at his age breast milk or formula only supplies ... By about 9 months, she wanted nothing to do with the jars of food, ...
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- At 7 1/2 months it's reasonable for him to be learning to sleep thru the night. I agree to cut down and then cut out the night time feedings. Unless you mean the one...
- My son was so busy that at about 8 months he was nursing only in the morning (as soon as he woke and was still sleepy) and right before bedtime. At nine months we went...
- We also have a 7 1/2 month old boy right now and he is also breastfed and getting 2 solids "meals" a day, although we add the baby oatmeal cereal to his fruits & veggi...
16 Mth Old, Sleep, Breastfeeding, Weaning: Advice Needed
Oct 2, 2009 ... hello, thia story sounds very familar to me, me daughter now 2 1/2 yrs old was a breastfeed baby, around 9months I introduced her to the ...
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- I still nurse my 18 month old son before bed and when he is having a meltdown so my advice is limited but I hope helpful. My son will not drink milk either. I give hi...
- I might not be the right one to answer your question because I still nurse my 3 year old -and my other child stopped on her own at 18 months-I love the Dr.Sears book-H...
- I just weaned my 3 yr old this past summer. Does your son understand the idea of "boo-boos" and bandaids? I weaned by covering my nipples with bandaids and telling m...
Breastfeeding to Formula
If you need help because breastfeeding has become physically difficult or if ... 9 Month Old Refusing to Nurse ... Breastfeeding Twice a Day Is It Possible ...
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- It is always best to transition slowly. Especailly to reduce the pain you will be in if you just switch her. If she hasn't had many bottles, you will want to start p...
- Before making this decision, I would encourage you to do all the research and a little bit of soul searching. Breastmilk is superior to any brand of baby formula. It...
- Go slow. Be sure you really want to do the change (expense, ease, bonding, etc.) You could always keep the morning and evening feed for awhile. If you really think ...
