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Introducing Solids to a Breastfed Baby
Breast milk is the most important meal for you little baby. It's great that you are breast feeding before you give him solids, just keep an eye on your ...
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- my baby just started solids too. i chose the route of organic oats. i feed him 4 tbsp. 2x a day (10am and 6pm) i do this for two weeks, and then introduce a new vege...
- Hi M....congratulations on your little one. He sounds like my guy (who's now almost nine months). My son is a chow-hound and gobbles up whatever I give him. At six mon...
- What an exciting time. You're doing everything perfect. Just remember to adhere to the 4 day rule when introducing new foods. I also recommend feeding your baby before...
Tanning While Breastfeeding, YAY or NAY?
Read all 7 responses: "I plan on breastfeeding my son once he arrives but i would also like ... What will you do with your baby while your toasting anyway? ...
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- I've never heard anything against breastfeeding and tanning. I've laid out in the sun (I've breastfed 4 babies with no problems). The only thing to worry about when ...
- I can't really say for sure,but I do suggest that you call your local tanning bed people and ask them.They should know.Hopefully since that is one of the things that y...
- K., My advice is don't tan, it's bad for you. You will age quicker and increase your risk for skin cancer. What will you do with your baby while your toasting anyw...
Breastfeeding While Sick
I think it's wonderful that you're breastfeeding your little one. In answer to your question, yes you can continue to breastfeed your baby while you're sick ...
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- Hi K. ~ I'm an OB nurse. Yes, continue nursing. Increase your fluids (this will also help thin out the drainage). Do Not take sudafed! Any medication that helps t...
- Yes, you can still breastfeed while you are sick. I did for both my boys. As for suggestions to soothe your throat, I always have a stock of lemons or limes and ma...
- Hi K., I think it's wonderful that you're breastfeeding your little one. In answer to your question, yes you can continue to breastfeed your baby while you're sick....
Breastfeeding
As for breastfeeding, your breasts while working on the supply/demand will do this ... Congrats on your new baby! A great place for breastfeeding advice is ...
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- Congrats on breast feeding! As far as one side being bigger than the other, does your son eat more off of the larger side? My daughter did great on both sides for the ...
- Two great questions. I had two c-sections. You'll find recovery is different from person to person, although both of my recoveries went great, I'd say discomfort at ...
- Congrats on the successful breastfeeding! One of my breasts tends to get larger/more engorged than the other. I usually make sure she feeds from that one before bed ...
Wanting to Get pregnant...still Breastfeeding
I just hope you realize that if you are to get pregnant and have to continue breastfeeding your baby, you need to consume 2x the normal daily intake! ...
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- I've read about this, and I would definitely check in with your doctor, because research says that pregnancies that happen with less than 18 months of recovery time fr...
- Take birth control for a month. Also, just because you don't think you're fertile doesn't mean you're not.
- I don't have any helpful advice. My best friend got pregnant when her son was only 3 months old. Now that son does not get the attention and needs he deserves, seems ...
What Medicine Is Safe While Breastfeeding.
Good for you for being so concientious and giving your baby the very best. ... your question. congrats on a new baby and breastfeeding your little one. ...
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- 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...
Help Introducing Pacifier to Breastfed Baby
Your baby knows what hes doing! I can also tell you that if you plan on using breastfeeding as birth control, you cannot introduce a pacifier and it would ...
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- CONGRATS C.... first for the birth of your son and second that you are choosing to breastfeed! I'm a mom of 2 little girls 3yrs & 15months. I breastfed both of my gi...
- C., Emilia is 5.5 months old, and loves her binkie, although if I didn't give it to her, she wouldn't fuss. She wouldn't take a pacifier until about 3 months, though...
- Some kids just don't want it. Let the baby suck your hand, their own hand, a toy. It doesn't have to be the breast or paci.
Breastfeeding Problems with Teething Baby
Your baby is fussy because of gas. Gripe water is good for gassy babies or .... Relax and enjoy your daughter, breastfeeding will provide what she needs in ...
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- My bet is that she is distracted. I went (correction - am still) going through the same thing with my almost 7-month-old, though it has been going on for about 2 or 3...
- Unless she really nearly quits nursing, your supply will probably be fine. Within a few days, your breasts adjust to supply the amount demanded at different times dur...
- I went through that problem with my 7 month old son. I continued to pump when he would not nurse. When he got hungry enough, I would give him his bottle. I also had...
Dieting While breastfeeding...Help.
When it comes to a "diet" and you are still breastfeeding your new baby, professionals do not recommend it. What can happen is you can loose your milk. ...
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- Hi J., Nutri-System will not let you use their program if you are breastfeeding. Hope that helps!
- Weight Watchers is GREAT!!!! I have friends that have done the Nutri system diet,and they lost the weight, but as soon as the weight was off they went back to their r...
- You should always consult your doctor first. Like the other respondent said, some diet programs have it for lactating or breastfeeding women. But I would check first. ...
Advice for Breastfeeding First Time Mom
So often we feel like we aren't producing enough and what I've learned is to trust your baby and body. Breastfeeding is incredibly demanding those first ...
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- Babies have a growth spurt at 6 weeks. My son had similar fussy periods at the breast. I am able to pump about 5 oz and I know my son is eating more than that based on...
- You're getting great advice! I would also suggest Baby Beloved. The website is: www.babybeloved.com for more info. They just moved downtown to the woman's health ce...
- Wow, you've gotten a ton of responses! The only thing I would add is also keep in mind that how much you pump is not always the same amount your child is eating. My so...
