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Is It Ok to Drink Deit Soda If Breastfeeding
However, drinking a diet soda every so often while breastfeeding will be fine. .... I did not notice any ill effects in either of my children from it. ...
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- My sister is a family practice doc, and she told me that aspartame's effects aren't fully understood--as with so many chemicals that we regularly use daily--and she wo...
- I too drank diet while breastfeeding. I had switched to caffeine free while pregnant, but was told my doctor that caffeine in moderation would not affect my baby. I ...
- Krisina, In my opinion it is never ok to drink diet soda. Teh artificial sweenter that they put in the soda, is toxic, habit forming and leads to obisity. How can this...
Could I Have Harmed My Baby by Getting a Flu Shot While Nursing?
It is ok to get the shot but not the mist while breastfeeding. If you have questions call .... In fact, this is the next big thing in ill-health effects! ...
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- Hi S. - did you know that 10 of the 12 researchers who "researched" the MMR vaccine causing autism have actually formally retracted their article? There's a lot onl...
- Hi S.!! It's nice to see someone else from South Louisiana on here. LOl. The best place to tell you about that is La Leche League. If you've never used their resources...
- Dear S., you sound like an awesome mom.Check out www.healthyanswersonline.com I had my first baby vaccined when he was young, but as I learned more I just made sure ...
Breastfeeding and Migraines
Now I'm breastfeeding and while I don't get migraines as often, ... I think that you can have a couple cups of coffee with no ill effects on your nursing ...
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- Going cold turkey is a bad idea if you get migraines that badly. I did cold turkey when I became pregnant, but I just had a headache for two days and then it all went...
- I am addicted to caffeine/coffee too. My nanny actually gave it to me in my baby bottle (coffee con leche) - don't ya just love the 70s? I don't drink sodas anymore be...
- Excedrin migraine can give you what my doctor called rebound headaches and requested that I avoid using it. So sorry to hear you are having such a hard time cutting ba...
Breastfeeding Mom Has a Tempiture of 102.2
She can't catch a fever from being breastfed. I'll actually help her stay strong . ... You may be achy while breastfeeding, but do it anyway. ...
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- Hi M., I too had a 102 temp days after my daughter was born. After talking to the on-call doctor for 24 hours without the temperature going down, I was sent to the...
- Keep feeding that will help you. She wont get it. You probably have a clogged milk duct and that is what is causing it. This is very common. You have to keep feeding f...
- You might have mastitis - I had it with all three of my daughters. Call your doc ASAP but it is important to continue breastfeeding.
Ring Sling for Breastfeeding
I used the Maya wrap a lot for breastfeeding while doing other stuff and I found it .... In fact, my son just got over the flu, and while he was ill he just ...
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- L., I LOVE my Maya Wrap ring sling!!! My son was a very big baby 10lb 2 oz at birth and was over 24 lbs by 4 mnths. It was the only way to carry him comfortably whi...
- Hi L., If you live in the Hollywood area, you should stop into our store for a free Sling Clinic. Bring your baby and try our slings with our staffs help. This wo...
- Have you heard of the Moby wrap? It is THE BEST BABY CARRIER EVER! You can nurse with it hands free and your baby will love falling asleep on you in it. It is extremel...
Breastfeeding Help
They are very supportive and truly are the 'world's experts on breastfeeding'. I encourage you to attend their monthly meetings for a while or call a ...
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- I have two daughters that I have nursed and am still nursing my 10 month old.Your mild supply of course is a on a demand basis.Try to pump a few more times a day on th...
- Congatulations on twins! My sister used an herbal supplement called fenugreek. Her lactation specialist suggested it. I don't know if your doctor will say it is ok bec...
- hello i have a 7month old girl and my milk dryd up because of an infection i got and i was also hospitlized for 3 days she was 5 weeks old and i didn't know about this...
Breastfeeding
For centuries, a midwife was used to nurse babies with apparently no ill .... Babies can breastfeed, getting mom's milk, while receiving a supplement at the ...
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- Yes, it's possible, and no, I've never read anything about an adopted baby being allergic to her mother's milk- ever. A good book is Breastfeeding the Adopted Baby....
- I know it can be done! You can take hormones and pump to get your supply going. Call La Leche League and they can be sure support you or point you in the right directi...
- Hi! I think already received the advice you need from the other post, but I just wanted to add that I do have a freind who adopted and breastfeed. I don't have specif...
Nursing Mama with MRSA
Better a hurting tummy than a Mommy who is so ill she has to be in the .... It may be perfectly safe while breastfeeding. If your library doesn't have this ...
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- If you're not already, try lactose-free formula (soy, if you have to) for your daughter, if you choose to supplement. She's likely lactose intolerant (causing gas pain...
- I would contact La Leche League to find out if the medication you were on is safe to take while breastfeeding. From experience, I have found that doctors aren't educat...
- If you have an open wound, that would be the main concern for giving your baby MRSA. You should cover all of your wounds and have your Dr. prescribe antibiotic cream ...
Breastfeeding, Biting/Teething on Nipple, and a Cold
The most crucial time for breastfeeding is up tp 6 months and if for any reason you want to .... 6 Month Old with First Tooth Biting While Breastfeeding ...
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- When he bites u, push him into your breast. he will stop biting. this was a tip from EBC.
- Here is what always worked for me. When the baby bites, scream! When the baby startles and stops nursing, say "No bites!" They quickly put it together that biting is n...
- Cruel and harsh as it sounds my sister-in-law and a friend both flicked their children, told them "no" very emphatically and then just gave them a bottle when they bit...
Breastfeeding/night Weaning
BTW, I never regret breastfeeding/co-sleeping with my daughter for as long as I did. I regret not doing it longer. She has never been ill, she will be in a ...
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- I had the same problem with my last child and found that nursing and sleeping with me was a security issue and that is why it helped her sleep. She associated me and ...
- Have you read "How Weaning Happens?" It has a lot of good, gentle suggestions.
- First of all, CONGRADULATIONS and major props for making it 11 months and counting on breast feeding your son! I only breast fed my son until he was 5 months due to a...
