Breastfeeding Resources
Related Questions & Answers
Results 1-10 from 1,272 articles
Breastfeeding Help!
resource, you can find contact information for their local leaders at www.llli. org. One of my favorite and most helpful breastfeeding resources is The ...
Answers
- Has breastfeeding always been this painful? If so, I'd be willing to bet that the way your son is latched on is causing your nipple pain. All those things that you've ...
- Hang in there girl! I had the same problem I would cry everytime my baby nursed and I kept on putting Lanesol this kind of brand I got it from Target and it really hel...
- My nipples were extremely sore and I just about cried everytime my baby latched on but once the sucking started the pain went away and I could nurse somewhat comfortab...
Issues with Breastfeeding
I found it to be a great resource for breastfeeding questions and general baby and mom questions. There is a lot of knowledge in the group and it is ...
Answers
- Doing the halfad half thing is totally acceptable. Just the fact that he has gotten it for this long is a great start for him. If you are on a good pumpig schedule, ...
- I asked my friend (who is a La Leche League Leader [LLL]) for some advice for you. This is what she suggested: Lots of skin-on-skin, bathing together, laying in be...
- I breastfed my oldest for the 1st 9 mths of her life and am currently still breastfeeding my 2nd who is 6 1/2 mths old. I would recommend massaging your breasts so th...
Pumped Breast Milk
httpbreastfeedcomresourcesarticlesvirginguthtm. If you are pumpingnursing often I wouldnt worry about it If you are still worried you can go back to the ...
Answers
- I was always told that if it was fresh milk you could leave it out 24 hours. If frozen or had been cooled only 2 hours. In regards to using formula, if you start sup...
- I have read a lot of different time limits for the freshness of breastmilk. I would say that the following is the best/easiest rule of thumb: 5-5-5. 5 hours at room...
- I had the same issue only because I was not pumping enough to fulfill my daughter. My Ped recommended Enfamil which worked great for us I would do half breatmilk half ...
Breastfeeding Help W/ 3 Mo Old
Jul 29, 2009 ... Good on you for breastfeeding It's the greatest gift you can give ... info if you click on Resources then look at the Answers section There ...
Answers
- I would call your pediatrician and ask him she could have thrush. If thats the case you need to treat it before you get clogged ducts. Anothing too did you ever feed h...
- email me if you want the name/email of my friend who is a LLL leader
- A similar problem happened with my son around 3 months old too! I called a lactation consultant and had her come to our house to help with some tips. She showed me d...
Breastmilk Storage
Sep 8, 2009 ... detailed online My favorite breastfeeding resources are LaLeche and kellymom com I love love kellymomcom As for breastmilk storage if you ...
Answers
- Never add milk to another stored milk, fresh or frozen unless you are combining two bags you pumped together into one to store. Storing smaller quantities is bette...
- You don't mention how old your daughter is but if she's a month or two you wont get a lot because she's not eating a lot. Little babies only eat 2-3 ounces at a time (...
- hi A.. yes, you can put it in the fridge and then add some the next day and then freeze it. it can be stored in the freezer for 3 months. good luck!
Breastfeeding Help!!
The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding is a great resource. Also breastfeeding.com has a gallery where women can post their images of nursing to share. ...
Answers
- Dear C., Good for you! Breastfeeding your baby is such a smart decision. Try not to put too much pressure on yourself or you'll stress out. You asked for resourc...
- I sell a book in my shop (Miracles Maternity Boutique)called Mama Knows Breast and it is great--great tips/explanations but lighthearted and mama-to-mama honest. :) -D.
- C., I was the same way,very modest. Once you try it, you realize that it is not as bad as you thought. The first month or so is rough, but it will get easier. Just...
Advice on Weaning Newborn off Nipple Guard
Also, if you aren't too far from S. Arlington, I know of a free professionally let breastfeeding resource group that meets every Tues. night at 7pm. ...
Answers
- Congrats on your new baby. We had to use the nipple shield when my duaghter was born because she was very tiny and we had a latch problem. We used it for about 4 wee...
- My baby spent his first 3 weeks in the NICU with a feeding tube or a bottle. We of course needed to use the nipple shield when we finally began nursing. We used it for...
- Yes you definitely do not want him to become dependent on the nipple guard. I allowed my girl to keep using it thinking it was working so why change and at 4 weeks of...
Avoiding Dairy While Breastfeeding
Sep 17, 2009 ... work for himAnd Im sorry but this is gonna be long. Here are a few resources for you ... Next question Milk Allergy and Breast Feeding ...
Answers
- My goodness! No offense to anyone (I won't point out anything/anyone specific), but you've gotten a lot of misinformation in the posts! The most important thing to kno...
- I had the same issue. I avoided anything that was a diary product (milk, yogurt, cheese, cream, sour cream, etc.) but didn't worry if it was a minor ingredient in some...
- I could not have dairy when nursing either of my girls, so I understand. It seemed that as long as I avoided the "biggies" like milk and cheese, they both did ok. I ...
Formula After Breastfeeding
I got pregnant with my son while still breastfeeding my daughter 4 to 6 time a ... Kellymom.com and LLL have great information and resources online about ...
Answers
- Hi L., I have had great results with Good Start Supreme, Natural Cultures with DHA & ARA. It's their new formula with the lime green label. My 7 week old son gets o...
- Editing to add that many galactagogue herbs (fenugreek and blessed thistle in particular) are contraindicated during pregnancy! Hi L., The concern is not so much ...
- I don't want to advise to ignore your doctor, b/c I don't know the details of your specific situation (and, I'm not a doctor), but I just wanted to let you know that i...
What Medicine Is Safe While Breastfeeding.
... it is red and chapped. My question is what is safe to take while breastfeeding. ... They have the right resources to respond. Not the general public. ...
Answers
- I do the Neil-med Nasal Rinses. Since starting those a year ago, I haven't had to take any decongestants and I've only had one sinus infection, which is a huge improv...
- Contacting your local La Leche Leage is a good ide, since someone should be able to answer these questions for you. http://www.lllusa.org/UT/Utah.html is the site for...
- You can take the same things as while you were pregnant, except for anti-histamines (they can decrease your milk supply). Sudafed, Robitussin, Tylenol and ibuprofen a...
