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Advice on Getting Baby to Eat Solids
As a breastfeeding educator and doula here in Albuquerque, I can tell you this is really normal behavior. If your baby is breastfeeding, don't worry too ...
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- Hi there, M., I'm a new mom too (my son just turned 7 months). One thought I had was using your finger to place a small amount of food, such as mashed banana, on you...
- I had the same problem until we visited my mother-in-law in the Carribean. She put a baked potato, cooked squash, and some steak meat into a blender and made sure it ...
- Hi, With my kids I would put a little bit on their lips and eventually they would lick it off. Most of the time after they tasted it they would willingly open for ...
Should I Wean My 1 Year Old from the Breast?
Breastfeeding Educator http://www.mosaicbaby.com. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share. T.B. answers from Provo on September 1, 2006 ...
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- Hey C., I didn't read the last responses so I hope I'm not repeating anything here, but I thought I'd address the night nursing. If you want to help your little ...
- C. ~ I have heard that your child benefits if you breastfeed them for 2 whole years. I wasn't able to do this with either one of my girls (I have never been successfu...
- Honestly, nursing him is the best thing you can do for him. So I would say NO to the weaning, especially since he has little interest in table foods. My dd refus...
Pubic Bone Separation (Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction)
One familiar with pregnancy and postpartum preferred. So sorry your birth was so traumatic for you. I hope you heal quickly. W. Jones Breastfeeding Educator ...
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- I also had Pubic Bone Symphysis with my son. Six weeks after my quick and easy home delivery, I asked my midwife why I was still feeling so much pain. She gave me a ...
- I have pain like that but it's a diase that I got from haven babies it's called stiches stitice it's where i get blader infetions all the time for no reason at all and...
- Hi, I'm a birth doula and have had clients with this problem. The other suggestions for chiropractic care are excellent. You need to find one who knows the "Webster...
What Are Some Good Books?
As far as breastfeeding, there are lots of great books out there, but I think that taking a class or seeing a lactation consultant or a lactation educator ...
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- I loved the "Idiot's Guide to Breastfeeding" It was easy to read, but had a ton of good information. Good luck!
- Congratulations! It looks like there are quite a few books out there, so for the breastfeeding...definitely stick to it, and if you have ANY issues or concerns, have ...
- I always love What To Expect The First Year.
1 Year Old Self Feeding
Breastfeeding Educator http://www.mosaicbaby.com. 1 mom found this helpful. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This Share ...
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- Sit with your child if your trying to teach him to eat his food. Most kids wear there food anyhow. but The way I taught my almost 2 yr old I had her feeding her ...
- M., When my son was one. I would feed him most of his food and then leave alittle bit for him to feed to himself. I never had any problems doing it this way. He ...
- When my little girl was one, I helped her eat a bit then let her eat on her own. Kinda trade off so that you know your child is getting enough, but they can feel like...
Breastfeeding and TTC
I got pregnant while still exclusively breastfeeding, but my cycles returned after 3 months ... I do have experience as a natural childbirth educator. ...
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- L., I don't have personal experience. I do have experience as a natural childbirth educator. Congrats for taking time to continue to nurse your son and pay attention ...
- I got pregnant while still exclusively breastfeeding, but my cycles returned after 3 months anyway. It was difficult nursing while pregnant, since my breasts hurt so b...
- I am breastfeeding and am pregnant. I didn't have any problem conceiving, but I have had my cycle since 5.5 months PP. While it is possible to conceive before your...
Milk Supply Decline
Certified doula, lactation counselor and childbirth educator .... Hi there - I worked full-time and breastfed my son exlusively on breastmilk till be was 15 ...
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- I agree with the other responses so far..continue to eat and drink more. I used to worry about the same thing but your body will adjust to what she needs, which is no...
- she drank so much milk because milk is soothing to her, and daycare isnt what she is used too.. and formula isnt bad. theres nothing wrong with it.
- Hi there - I worked full-time and breastfed my son exlusively on breastmilk till be was 15 months (he did get solids at 5.5 months). I actually just weaned his last n...
Breastfeeding While Sick
Tessa (my little girl) is 4months old and I am still breastfeeding. ... I am a Wellness Educator and I would be happy to share any information about how to ...
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- Hi K. ~ I'm an OB nurse. Yes, continue nursing. Increase your fluids (this will also help thin out the drainage). Do Not take sudafed! Any medication that helps t...
- Yes, you can still breastfeed while you are sick. I did for both my boys. As for suggestions to soothe your throat, I always have a stock of lemons or limes and ma...
- Hi K., I think it's wonderful that you're breastfeeding your little one. In answer to your question, yes you can continue to breastfeed your baby while you're sick....
Breastfeeding Problems with Teething Baby
Relax and enjoy your daughter, breastfeeding will provide what she needs in whatever sessions her ... Carol Horrocks, Bradley Childbirth Educator. Helpful? ...
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- My bet is that she is distracted. I went (correction - am still) going through the same thing with my almost 7-month-old, though it has been going on for about 2 or 3...
- Unless she really nearly quits nursing, your supply will probably be fine. Within a few days, your breasts adjust to supply the amount demanded at different times dur...
- I went through that problem with my 7 month old son. I continued to pump when he would not nurse. When he got hungry enough, I would give him his bottle. I also had...
Breastfeeding, Can't Pump, Going Back to Work
My son had breastfeeding issues and I had to pump exclusively for three months. .... hi Sara, Im a nutritional counselor and nutrition educator. ...
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- S., 1. To help with milk production: there are several very expensive products that can help increase milk production, but I found the cheapest and tastiest way i...
- hi Sara, Im a nutritional counselor and nutrition educator. Yes fenugreek can work , but more important is you being very relaxed when pumping. I suggest putting on mu...
- hi S.- i had same problem with pump n style, then tried hospital grade medela (available to rent at alta bates). it made all the difference (can now pump 6 oz in 10 m...
