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Am I Overfeeding?
Asked by A.H. from Atlanta
on March 5, 2008
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My daughter is a newborn (born 1/31/08) and is taking up to 4 oz of breastmilk (pumped since she doesn't like to latch on). Sometimes she will fall asleep before she ...
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- I agree with Christine and Rachel. Follow your baby's cues and your instinct. Schedules aren't for babies themselves, but more for parents. And congratulations on your...
- Hi A., I wouldn't worry about the amount your baby is eating right now. Think about it, if you were breastfeeding, you wouldn't know the amount, you would just fee...
- You are not overfeeding her. I am a mother of three and my doctor told me that I was overfeeding my oldest daughter when she was an infant. The way I knew this is by h...
Overfeeding or Acid Reflux?
Asked by D.F. from Raleigh
on February 13, 2011
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Though I am breastfeeding, my daughter's tongue-tie has resulted in me having to mostly bottle-feed her my milk while she builds up her tongue muscles. I had her fren...
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- My son had reflux from the time he was a newborn until he grew out of it around 18 months. Here are the common symptoms of GERD (reflux) in infants: * Frequen...
- Hey D., My son also did the same thing at this age and he was exclusively breastfed. I also wondered if he was overeating, but it turns out that he was reacting to so...
- My husband and I took our little guy to see a specialist and they said babies do not have acid reflux. Their food goes up their throat as much as what it does in us, ...
Pediatrician Suggested I Am Overfeeding
Asked by K.B. from Salt Lake City
on June 30, 2008
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Hi - my four week old is taking four ounces each feeding. She was nearly nine pounds at birth and is now eleven pounds. Her doctor made it sound like I was giving her ...
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- How often does she eat? If she is eating about every two or three hours and drinking 4 oz at that time, NO she is not getting too much. Every child is different and t...
- I will also concede I am not a pediatrician and I did not examine your daughter either. FWIW---My daughter was over 9 pounds at birth and 16 pounds at her 8 week visi...
- Although she is only 4 weeks old, she is the size of a 3 month old and needs to eat. Is she fat? Does she have rolls allover her body? Does she have a double chin?...
Breastfeeding
Asked by S.O. from Phoenix
on October 27, 2008
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Hello mamas,
Just another question regarding breastfeeding. I am going to go to a breastfeeding support group this wednesday, they also have professional help ther...
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- Hi S., I had similar problems with my first son and went to a lactation consultant on several occasions. It was the BEST decision I could have made. I go to the brea...
- Is he burping up a ton of milk? Does he seem to be in pain after eating a lot? Baby will usually know when baby is hungry. It sounds like he is just still hungry. ...
- Breastfeeding a child is the hardest thing to do. What you are doing is one of the greatest gift you can give your child. My daughter was a sleeper when she fed. For...
Not Sure When My 10 Month Old Is Full / Worried About Overfeeding
Asked by J.C. from Boston
on May 18, 2009
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I have a 10 month old daughter who was in the 90th percentile for height and 50th for weight until 6 months, when she was exclusively breast-fed. Then we started feedi...
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- I agree with one of the other responders, you should feed her less snacks, definitely, but also offer her the breast more, and go online and figure out what 1 serving ...
- I wouldn't worry about obesity or overfeeding necessarily at this point! It sounds like your daughter is thrivinig & doing great which is wonderful. I do agree, at l...
- I agree that there has to be a balance of really healthy snacks in a great variety - encouraging your child to experiment with many foods and textures is a good thing....
Breastfeeding Help
Asked by A.K. from Indianapolis
on February 17, 2008
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I have a 4-week-old little boy that is having trouble with breastfeeding. He is tongue-tied but we have had his frenulum clipped, so his latch has definitely improved...
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- My grandson threw up a lot and we thought it was just the formula. We changed formula, but he was still throwing up after he ate. We found out that he has acid reflu...
- It could be a strong letdown that causing him to gulp and get air. Try pumping just a bit first and see if that helps. Also, pull him in close so that he isn't pulli...
- Breast size shouldn't have anything to do with it. Your supply will, also your breast size has nothing to do with your supply. I agree that you should try and pump bef...
Constanty Breastfeeding
Asked by J.P. from Washington DC
on March 16, 2008
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Hi Everyone,
My 3.5 week old seems to want to feed ALL the time! Some days, like the past 2 days he wants to eat every hour. I'm not sure if I'm not making enough m...
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- Hi, there. I just had to respond when you said that you were afraid that you were overfeeding your son when you are breastfeeding. Not possible. I have raised and b...
- Does your baby fall asleep when you breastfeed? This is the BIGGEST mistake I made with my first, but corrected it with my 2&3 kids. My 1st ate every 2 hrs. for the ...
- Hi J.! Congrats on the new baby - I have a two month old that I've been solely breastfeeding and according to our pediatrician, the best way to ensure nutrition is ...
Breastfeeding a Gassy Baby
Asked by D.N. from New York
on May 9, 2008
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I am breastfeeding and finding that my baby is fussy after most feedings. He spits up and always seems to be uncomfortable. He only finds comfort in me rocking him and...
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- Hi D., I see that you received a lot of responses already, but I just wanted to put in my 2 cents. My baby was the same way and I thought that it was gas - turns ou...
- Hi D., I found that while I was breast feeding my kids I had to be extremely careful with what I ate. De-caffe was out of the question so was anything else like chocol...
- Hi D., I breastfed all 5 of mine. You should check what you are eating. Lots of things make babies gassy.(carrots, chocolate) there must be a list or ask your Dr. You...
Breastfeeding.... ARGGGGGHHHHH!!!! --- Sorry This Is Long
Asked by A.L. from Dallas
on January 2, 2012
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My gorgeous baby girl turned a month old yesterday. She is absolutely wonderful and I can't get enough of her. I have 2 older daughters, 12 and 13, and they are thrill...
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- After feeding her, try putting your own milk on your nipples - heals it faster and better than anything. Sucking on her hands after a feeding doesn't mean she's h...
- Please please please read about Gentian Violet .. I had thrush for 3 months with my son before I finally gave up on nursing I still regret giving it up I BF my daughte...
- You're doing great and it is so wonderful that you are not giving up! When you worked with the lactation consultant, did you determine if your baby was latched on...
When to Give Rice Cereal & How to Work It in with Breastfeeding
Asked by T.F. from Houston
on July 22, 2009
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Hey moms! I have an almost 4 month old who has slept through the night(7-10 hours) every night since she was 7 weeks old. I know that I have been blessed. Now, she i...
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- Yes, 4 months is when you start giving rice cereal. I would give it to her in the morning for breakfast in case she has gas or anything, don't want to rock the boat on...
- How long has she been waking? It is possible that it could be a growth spurt--which is common at this age. If you are nursing on demand, these little hiccups often res...
- Hi T. Bless you. If you pump- save some for cereal. at 4 months she is ready for a small "spoon" feeding- I would start with Rice and see how she tolerates it- abou...
