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Mammogram & Ultrasound While Still Breastfeeding
Apr 10, 2009 ... Ask a question, get advice from millions of moms .... Did You Have a Mammogram While Still Breastfeeding? ...
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- You cannot have a mamogram while you are BF...you will make a BIG mess and they do not get clear pictures. I just went to my MidWife who works with UofM and she told ...
- There is no reason you "can't" have a mammogram while you're breastfeeding. Your breast tissue is denser while you're breastfeeding, so it can make it more difficult t...
- A., this is nothing to mess around with. If there wasnt' a reason they wouldn't do it. They will be able to get a good idea with the mammogram, and if necessary follow...
Extreme Fussiness When Breastfeeding on Left Breast
Sep 1, 2009 ... Next question Milk Coming Too Fast ... Breastfeeding Issues with 3 Wk Old ... breast feeding nipples · breast feeding questions ...
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- My son did this too while on the left breast. My girlfriend is a lactation specialist and she came by to observe. What she found was that I had a fast let down and h...
- Hi D., Craniosacral adjustments can be very helpful for infants who develop an aversion to nursing on one side. Let me know if you'd like some East Bay referrals.
- i see that many people have suggested that it's because you have a faster let down on the left side, but this confuses me that she wouldn't have a problem with this un...
Birth Control While Breast Feeding
Read all 11 responses: "What types of birth control have breast feeding ... you all your options and answer any questions about side effects. good luck, T. ...
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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...
Question About Starting Foods and Breastfeeding
Question About Starting Foods and Breastfeeding. Hi my sone is 6 months 3 weeks and I have finally started him on foods Im still not sure about two things ...
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- Once they begin eating, they usually drink less milk. Just be sure to give him juice and water to keep him hydrated. I used to give my son a few tablespoons of cerea...
- I would stop the food. Since you are breastfeeding, he really needs nothing else until he is a year old. What's the rush to food?
- It is very important that you are able to provide enough breastmilk for your son. If you need to, I would stop solids all together for a little longer until he can en...
Starting Breastfeeding How Long Does It Hurt?
Oct 3, 2009 ... LLL saved my sanity as a new mom--I highly recommend contacting them with any breastfeeding questions. Hang in there! ...
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- I would concur with what has already been said. Another method I also found helpful was using the Medela nipple shields. They cost about $12-$15 at any breastfeeding...
- Make an appt w/a lactation consultant at your hospital you delivered at, or call La Leche League. You shouldn't be wanting to scream (I don't think so anyway), somethi...
- When I had my 3rd in May, I was shocked at how much it hurt! I didn't remember it hurting at all w/ the 1st two. Anyway, it was about 1 week of really painful and 1 we...
No Vitamin Supplements for Breastfeeding Babies
Dont let people make you feel bad about breastfeeding I dont know why they .... you can call about meetings but also any breastfeeding questions you have ...
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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?...
Caffeine When Breastfeeding
I exclusivley breastfed until 6mo, when I started solids. Neither of my children ever received .... caffeine during pregnancy · breastfeeding questions ...
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- I've been told by my doctor the less caffine the better. I notice with my daughter( 8 mo. ) that if I drink caffine it does keep her up later that night, passed her n...
- If I recall right, my doctor said that 1 or 2 cups a day would be fine. However, both my boys spit up horribly if I had any caffeine at all, so I never tried it.
- The biggest problem with drinking caffeinated beverages when nursing is that you then tend to drink less water. Caffeine is also a diuretic. That being said, less wa...
Periods and Breastfeeding Question
Periods and Breastfeeding Question. Are your periods suppose to be irregular while breastfeeding My son is 5 months old now and is still breastfeeding I ...
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- Hi C., Spotty or irregular periods are totally normal while nursing although you can still get pregnant, so it's good that you're protecting yourselves. I never mi...
- I think they are irregular when they first start back. With my last one they didn't start again til she was about10 months old and they were pretty light for 3 or 4 m...
- That is totally normal, I didn't have a period until I stopped nursing at around 6 months! But if you're on the pill and breastfeeding you don't have a very big chance...
Breast-feeding and a Fussy Baby
Then if I solely breastfeedno bottle of breast milk all day he would be extremely fussy rarely sleep and .... breast feeding questions · top breast pumps ...
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- I had this problem, too. There's a fabulous website, www.drjacknewman.com and it totally explains and demonstrates how to properly do breast compressions while breast...
- I ran into a similar issue. When I started pumping my supply decreased. I was able to get the supply up using the tea for nursing mothers by traditional medicinals and...
- Hi Summer, The best place to go for help is the La Leche League. They are trained mom's who know how to help in all situations. I started going to meetings when I w...
Breastfeeding ?
Read all 20 responses: "Does anyone know if you can still breastfeed after breast augmentation?" ... Next question: Breastfeeding and Implants ...
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- Yes! Normally it is breast reduction surgery that makes breastfeeding very difficult. It would be a great idea to take a breastfeeding class and have the number of a g...
- It depends if you get the implants over or under the muscle. Under the muscle implants do not impede breastfeeding.
- Reduction or implants? Usually you can with both, but it can be tricky with reduction depending on how much was removed. Excellent resource: http://www.kellymom.co...
