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Increasing Milk Supply
Asked by M.P. from Columbia
on December 25, 2008
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I am a breastfeeding mom and also working. I do not get breaks to pump and this has slowed my milk production. I am still producing enough to continue breastfeeding ...
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- Ditto to everyone else! You definitely should get breaks to pump and Blessed Thistle (which can be found at www.vitaminshoppe.com) fenugreek, and More Milk by Motherlo...
- Blessed Thistle is great for your milk supply. I took Fenugreek, but it kept me going and it is inexpensive. But the Blessed Thistle sounds like what you need. Also...
- This may not be how you want your nights to happen but night-feeding your child absolutely keeps up your milk supply. A lot of mom's opt not to do night feedings a...
Ear Infection Question
Asked by E.D. from New York
on April 13, 2008
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My 2 1/2 year old son has ear infections all his life. Since last August he has had 7. They clear up with antibiotics, but when he gets a little cold 2 days later he h...
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- Go see Dr. Pram in Faifield, CT. She is a highly qualified naturopathic doctor with a LOT of experience. She has helped me with my son Will and ear infections. Check i...
- Have you looked into ear coning? It is a non-evasive therapy without medications or surgery. Do a computer search to learn about. I wish I had known about it when m...
- IF you go to a natural food store and get the Gaia brand Ear Oil, I have had great success with it soothing ear pain and clearing up ear infections (thankfully with tw...
Hypo Thyroid
Asked by G.B. from Charlotte
on March 11, 2008
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I recently have been diagnosed w/ hypothyroidism..after having my daughter...she is 1....I've been to the doc. None of the medications seem to be working...I feel very...
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- Have they checked your parathyroid too? I was sleepy had headaches all that and they tested my calcium and pth levels and i should have been dead. check it out if it i...
- hello G.. my name is K. s and i am new to mamasource. i have a friend who has gotten incredible results with hypothyroidism. she is taking natural products in the form...
- You need to be Vitalized! Vitalizer gives you: Supercharged vitality,Enhanced immunity, Stress management, Antioxidant and DNA protection, Heart and brain health, ...
Anyone Have Nutritious Receipes for Nursing Moms
Asked by S.T. from Los Angeles
on April 20, 2009
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Hello Mommies,
I have a 5 month old who is breastfeed excusively and its going great so far, I also breast pump once a day, just so she can be used to the bottle if...
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- Try eating more whole grains (oatmeal each morning for breakfast is a good one) and make sure you're drinking enough water.
- Oats and more oats. I love steel cut. Trader Joe's has quick cook steel cut that take 10 minutes. I mix 3/4 cups of milk w/ 3/4 cups water (bring to a boil), a dash...
- I make myself oatmeal chocolate chip cookies (a very yummy way to get my oatmeal in, which does help with supply for me), and if I really need a boost I'll take Lactat...
Not Enough Breastmilk!
Asked by A.P. from Los Angeles
on July 28, 2009
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Hello I am a happy mother of 5 I had a lil girl in March of 08 and breastfed her whil pregnant till ob said to stop she was 11months and I was 8 months prego! I had a ...
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- ask your ob for reglan.
- I went through this and the lactation consultant told me to pump for five minutes after each feeding. Even if nothing comes out, keep pumping for 3-5 minutes (build up...
- Hi A., Congratulations on your growing family! I have used Motherlove More Milk Plus. You can find it at Mother's Markets and online. I have tried the liquid and...
Surviving Allergy Season While Pregnant
Asked by J. from Boise
on September 11, 2006
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Hi!! I am a mom of a 17 month old daughter and I am 4 months pregnant. Allergy season is particularly bad for me this year. I am taking, against my "will", for the sak...
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- I would definitley say to check your air filter in your home. While I was pregnant with my first child...I had horrible trouble with allergies, and we didn't think ab...
- hi, i had horrible allergies when i was pregnant also... i also took claritin... but that only worked temporarily... and on occasion... i used a nasal spray also... ...
- J., I have horrible allergies and when people ask what I am allergic to, it is simplier to say, "oxygen" because everything outdoor is evil to me. So, when I was pre...
How Can I Increase My Breastmilk Production?
Asked by A.C. from San Diego
on May 9, 2009
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I have been breastfeeding my 4 1/2 month old son and for some reason, in the last few days my milk production has decreased a lot. He is my third child, I also have a ...
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- supply & demand nurse & pump as often as possible and it will come in a few days also eat and drink plenty
- Try taking Fenugreek capsules, you can find them at any health food store (whole food, etc.) This will help increase your milk, side effect is that it will make your ...
- A., Nurse, nurse, nurse, nurse and then nurse some more. The single most effective way to stimulate your supply is to nurse as much as possible - every time your ba...
Using Reglan/metoclopramide to Increase Milk Supply
Asked by S.M. from Sarasota
on April 2, 2007
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I would like to know if anyone has any experience using reglan, or metoclopramide, to increase their milk supply. My daighter is 4 months old, I have never had a real...
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- I agree with everyone else about the Fenugreek. I purchased capsules called "Lactate Support" by Gaia Herbs. They contain Fenugreek and Fennel and worked great. I fo...
- Hi, I don't know anything about the drugs you mentioned. I know fenugreek seeds are very helpful. You can find them in Indian grocery stores. I am a nursing mom of ...
- You can get different brands of "Mother's Milk" teas at any health food store. They usually contain fenugreek and fennel, then other ingredients depending on brand. I ...
Has Anyone Taken Fenugreek Pills to Increase Your Milk Supply?
Asked by D.K. from Los Angeles
on March 8, 2009
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Hi Moms,
I am concerned about my milk supply dwindling now that I have gone back to work. i am pumping at work and there seems to be a supply & demand issue. He drin...
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- Yes it worked a little but made me gassy and baby too.
- Drink more water and your milk supply will increase. Drink less and it will decrease. What you eat goes into the type of milk your baby nurses, not the quantity. ...
- I don't have any advise about the pills you are taking. But when I went back to work and was pumping I found that if I had a relaxing break with enough time I would w...
Breastmilk Supply Increase
Asked by I.A. from Los Angeles
on January 29, 2009
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I am breastfeeding my 1 month old but don't have enough milk to pump to save for later. Anyone know what can be done of what I can tale to increase my milk supply? I d...
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- I., Breastfeeding is about supply and demand. To increase your supply, you've got to increase the demand. Which means you need to start pumping consistently. I went...
- Lots of things can help. First and foremost - pump more often. Breastmilk is a supply and demand thing; the more you nurse and pump the more your body will make. Ma...
- My mom was telling me recently that Garbanzo is great for stimulating milk production. She says that she had a lot of it while nursing my younger brother and it would ...
