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Tooth Infection for Breastfeeding Mom
Read all 28 responses: "I'm sure that my tooth is infected and I partially breastfeed my 2 month old. I'm afraid if I don't take care of it soon it will ...
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- I had my son at GS in Barrington. they have a WONDERFUL lactation consultant there named Pam. When my son was 2 months old I got an awful infection in my eye of all pl...
- A.- I to had a tooth problem while breast feeding . The amoxicillan/penicillian is fine, however the Novocaine is not. Double check with the peditrician. Hope this...
- I had a root canal when I was breastfeeding and it was OK. I've heard it may change the taste of your milk and so the baby might refuse it for that reason. I pumped a ...
Sore Thoat and Cough Meds for a Breastfeeding Mom
Read all 6 responses: "I am a Mom of a adorable 8-week old baby girl. I currenly had cough (with phlegm) and also sore throat. Do you know any meds that I ...
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- I would say lozenges for the sore throat and plain Robutussin (not a combination formula) for the cough. Also a humidifier always helps and if you are having any nasa...
- Try Ginger tea add ginger to the tea when it is brewing, along with few dops of honey. I used it all the time when I was BF. Having the warm vapor with vicks soothe...
- Grease your feet up really good with Vicks medicated chest rub - not the greaseless one (Wal-Mart brand is cheaper)and put a pair of old socks on. This will help with...
No Vitamin Supplements for Breastfeeding Babies
My mom is the same way only she says that her mom never breastfed after 6 months and if you give formula he will sleep through the night Wrong My 2 year old ...
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- M., What a good mom you are to care so much about your little girl!!! I comment you for sticking with breastfeeding it is the best thing for your baby. I want...
- First of all, congratulations on breastfeeding your baby! I agree that breastmilk it the very best for your daughter. That is why I breastfed mine until she naturally ...
- Hi M.! You're getting lots of support here and kudos to all you moms who have given M. advise!! I would like to address the question, "Why does it make me feel bad?...
Weight Watchers and Breast Feeding
WW has a nursing moms program. It was actually suggested to my by the nurse practitioner at my docs office ... Weight Loss Ideas for a Breastfeeding Mom ...
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- You should not diet while breastfeeding, it's not healthy for the baby. You should, however, excercise regularly (I always walked with the stroller everyday) and eat ...
- Yes, I did WW while breastfeeding my son. You are allowed 10 extra points while breastfeeding, and (I think) it was more water and 1 extra calcium serving. About two...
- I was just looking at my book for you. Theres a questionnaire now that you fill out to determine your points. So I don't have an answer for you. I think you should de...
5 Month Old Exclusively Breastfed
Oct 12, 2009 ... Read all 14 responses: "Hi Moms. I am exclusively breastfeeding my 5 month old baby. ... The is the leading source for breast feeding moms. ...
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- I went to my local hospital. weighed b4 and after feeding to see how much baby was taking in. My daughter will eat 7 ounces in morning then 6 plus cereal rest of the ...
- By 5 months, my 1st daughter was at 4 hrs between feedings. My son is now 4 months and some feeds are 4 hrs, some are 3 hrs. I would never go longer than 4 hrs betwe...
- I had the same concern when my daughter was younger. She never really got past the 4 ounces or so at a time until she was close to a year. She did cut down the liquid...
Zoloft and Breastfeeding?
I just wanted to let you know about a new service that could be of real help to all the breastfeeding moms, particularly at this time of year when we might ...
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- I know this was posted awhile ago, but I wanted to give you this resource if you have questions about meds again in the future. I just wanted to let you know about ...
- well there is a risk with any meds while breastfeeding b/c it does get passed in the milk. If you can surrvive without it, that would be best. I would go with what t...
- I was on Zoloft when I became pregnant. My OB/GYN said that it was okay to take until the 8th month. However, I immediatly stopped taking it when I found out that I wa...
Breastfeeding W/ Seasonal Allergies
I have been breastfeeding for 12 months now and take it everyday. I also took it my entire pregnancy and had no side effects. 1 mom found this helpful ...
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- Hi L., Have you considered going a natural direction to get rid of your allergies? I too had this problem and found a natural solution. I used to have severe alle...
- Hi L., I also have seasonal as well, and when I was breastfeeding I took Nettle to help with my allergies. It's a natural antihistamine. Good luck! I know alle...
- L., I had severe allergies and received allergy shots weekly while pregnant and breastfeeding. My allergy doc said that Zyrtec (which has been shown safe to give t...
Question About the 'Mini Pill' and Breastfeeding
Sep 15, 2009 ... Have any breastfeeding moms had a good experience with the mini-pill? I really hesitate because I've always been leery of putting ...
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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...
Teething and Breastfeeding - Diametrically Opposed?
Now he's 13 months and were still happily breastfeeding good luck to you. Brandy . 2 moms found this helpful. Helpful Yes | No Save This Remove This Report ...
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- When my girls have tried to bite, I try not to react too much or else they may soon do it to get the reaction. I simply put the baby down and say, "That hurts mommy!"...
- Hello my son got his first teeth at 5 months and boy was it uncomfortable but he is now 13 months and still nursing!!!!! when he would bite I would pop him off and sa...
- My daughter cut her first teeth around nine months. I had a few weeks of extreme soreness, but finally got her to settle down. I would press her against me a bit to ...
Painful Breastfeeding/need Advice
Breastfeeding moms can nost of the time eat whatever they want, but in rare instances things should be avoided. I was a master at breast feeding, ...
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- Hopefully you got the help you need by now. Don't give up, you'll regret it later. Once you stop, there's no going back. I started out great, then had issues with t...
- Hi G., I breastfed my daughter for 14.5 months (she self-weaned). It hurt like crazy for the first 6 weeks, then the pain lessened and then disappeared. After tha...
- You probably have a clogged duct, look that up... it really should not cause you pain after 3 weeks of breastfeeding...is your nipple all the way to the back of his m...
