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Mammogram & Ultrasound While Still Breastfeeding
Apr 10, 2009 ... Do you have a clogged milk duct that is bothersome? Have you developed a breast infection? Both of those things are VERY common while ...
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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...
Weaning/breastfeeding Year Olds
I was also dealing with some partially plugged milk ducts, so that's why I ... to wean from am and pm I'd just take out a feeding a few times a week while ...
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- Congratulations on breastfeeding your twins! Thats incredible! Since you pump, I would take those 'feedings' out first. Stop pumping one session a day for a week. T...
- My son weaned from me, frankly, right before a year. I went back to work when he was 6 mo. old and pumped, but it got too painful, but we just nursed in the AM and th...
- First off congrats on BF w/o formula as long as you have. That's awesome. I would knock the afternoon feeding out. My DD was too distracted to feed at lunch so that...
How Long Are You Engorged Before You Start Feeling Relief?
Oct 5, 2009 ... You might have clogged ducts or be developing mastitis If there is actual .... postweaning I still have milk drip during showers and such ...
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- It depends. Generally, it takes between one week and one month. My last weaning it took almost two weeks before I could lift my arms above my waist without wincing a...
- Hi J., I breastfed all four of my kids until they got several teeth.Relief is an individual thing. I would breastfed but cut down on the feeding time. It took abou...
- I didn't read all of the responses, so I'm not sure if you have had this answer or not, but if you take the cabbage leaves and freeze them. I went through about 10 on...
Breastfeeding - Pluged Duct Tips?
Oct 18, 2009 ... clogged duct in 3 answersHi R Sounds like a clogged duct ... I would suggest massaging the area while you express milk preferrably with an ...
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- Hi R.: Sounds like a clogged duct! My lactation consultant says you should position baby's chin toward the area that is causing pain. Babies suck with the strongest...
- put a cabbage leaf in your bra
- When I used to get plugged ducts, I would drink tons of water, use warm compresses, nurse as much as possible and massage the spot that is plugged while I was nursing ...
Underwire Bras During Pregnancy
I have never had a problem and never had a clogged milk duct while nursing and wearing an underwire bra. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This Report This ...
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- I have had two children and wore underwire bras with both of my pregnancies day and night! I nursed both of them after for two 1/2 years each. I have never had a probl...
- The only thing that I have ever heard (and had a friend who had it happen with underwire - and not without) was that an underwire could clog a duct in the breast when ...
- go with whatever makes u comfortable.i dont think there is any medical reason why u cant wear underwire. i wore an underwire throughout my first pregnancy. i need the ...
Mastitis
... PUMP PUMP PUMP If there are clogged milk ducts try to message them while .... my hubby made me wean Look at this site httpaskdrsearscomhtml2t022200asp ...
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- You really need to see the Dr. From what i have read it needs and must be treated with Antibiotics. YOu should be able to go to the county ER and not have to pay since...
- Sounds like a breast infection. I've had a handful of them and they suck! The only way to treat them is with an antibiotic. I say go to med point or a clinic that d...
- I had mastitus last year and I was told if it gets bad enough and if your feaver gets high enough it could be deadly. What they did for me in the emergency room (cause...
Breast Leakage
... for a while after weaning but while breastfeeding I was overproducing milk ... well as examine for lumpsthe signs of a clogged duct and possibly saving ...
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- Hi K.! My son is 18 months old and I haven't breast fed since he was 6 weeks and my right breast still has milk discharge. My OB told me last May if it didn't clear ...
- Hi K., You did not ask a stupid question ! I am the mother of 3 kids and I nursed them all. The milk glands can hold and leak milk for more than 2 years as I can p...
- You could call the La Leche League and ask them, but I think I'd encourage you to take a pregnancy test just in case--no kind of birth control is 100% reliable.
Nursing and Prone to Plugged Ducts- Okay to Wear a Regular Sports Bra?
It's really important to massage while nursing and massage in the area around the plug and massage the .... What Do I Do About My Clogged Milk Duct? ...
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- Take Lecithin. It helps keeps your ducts from getting plugged. It helped me and my lactation consultant recommended it. I know that underwires are bad for you. Als...
- I would actually stay away from sports bras and anything with an underwire..I know..there goes your support!
- Reoccuring clogged ducts for some women is a condition more than a reaction to a certain bra, nursing/sleeping position. I had VERY painful clogged ducts week after...
Pain During Breastfeeding
Read all 5 responses: "I recently developed a sharp pain while breastfeeding on one side. ... Next question: help.........clogged Milk Duct? ...
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- I didn't experience this myself but know of others that experienced a blocked milk duct. Maybe have it looked at to rule out that possibility? I do know that that ca...
- Pain while breastfeeding is the worst! I saw a lactation consultant for the first time when my third child was 3 weeks. She was fabulous and made my wonder why I nev...
- Great job still nursing! This too shall pass. I had similar experiences. Warm compresses help before feedings and keep feeding/pumping. It sounds like a clogged duct o...
Trying to Wean and She Can't Tolerate the Substitutes...
Sep 29, 2009 ... can leave you with clogged ducts and mastitis if you're not careful. ... Since she's nearly one, shouldn't you be able to choose milk over formula? ... out ALL dairy and soy from my diet while I was breastfeeding, ...
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- She could be allergic to milk. Does she have the stomach issues when you drink a lot of milk or eat a lot of dairy? If she is allergic to milk she is most likely all...
- Since she's nearly one, shouldn't you be able to choose milk over formula? If she's having trouble tolerating dairy, you might try rice milk. My three year old has a t...
- First off, congratulations on making it this long breastfeeding. You're in the minority. Great job mom! I really get the wanting to have your body back. Nursing ...
