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Stopped Breastfeeding After 5 Days - How to Control the Swelling
Read all 29 responses: "After 5 short days I stopped breasfeeding. I am now completely engorged and am not sure if there is something I can do for the pain ...
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- If you are really sure you want to stop, you can take sudafed. It's one of the medicines that you can not take much of while nursing because it drys you up. This isn...
- I have gone through this 5 times! I would wear 2 very tight sports bras ALL THE TIME! I mean ones that you have to peel on. Basically, ones you wore before you were...
- call your Dr there is a medication they can give you to dry you up . I took it after both my sons. Believe me it was a great help I hurt so bad i cried.
How to Conceive While Breastfeeding & Menstrual Period Hasn't Returned
Read all 16 responses: "My 15 mth old is still breastfed 4 times a day in addition to her 3 regular solid meals. My menstrual period hasn't returned ever ...
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- I got pregnant within 8 months after I gave birth to my first child. I did not menstruating at all during the 8 months. I was also breastfeeding. We wanted a second c...
- That's how my greatgrandmother had so many children so close together! Some barely a year apart! It works as a contraceptive for some women but not for others.
- Studies have shown that nursing as contraception is only effective when that is the ONLY source of food that an infant is given. Even plain old tapwater (because of th...
Sippy Cup for Weaning from Breastfeeding?
Read all 22 responses: "Hi moms, My daughter has been exclusively breast fed for the past 11 months and I am preparing to wean her in a month and am ...
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- My son liked the Nuby cups and adjusted well to them. The only thing I didn't like about them is they seemed to leak after a bit of use. They were only 88 cents at W...
- My son really took to the take and toss by the first years (Target) He is 16 months and still likes the smaller sized ones, comfy to hold.
- Hi A., I have used every cup out there and the only cups I like to use are the Gerber cups. I like them because of many reasons my daughters like them, they don't ...
How to Stop Breastfeeding
Read all 15 responses: "I know I will probably get many responses on why I should continue breastfeeding but I am ready to stop. My son is one month old, ...
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- Hi A., Two wonderful resources I used and recommend are www.breastfeeding.com and www.kellymom.com. Both sites offer great advice and have excellent discussion for...
- Dear A.- I agree with the 'drop a feed' every day or so... And christine...I SO agree with you with respect to the 'other' poster...and I just sent a private mes...
- Just go very slowly. Cut out one feeding or pumping session for a week, then cut out another one, etc. Ask your doctor, of course, about how to proceed. Also, do ...
Seeking Advice on How to Stop Breastfeeding.
Read all 10 responses: "Hello - I have been breastfeeding and bottlefeeding my 3wk old since he was born. I would like to ween him off of the breast ...
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- This may sound totally nuts but I have talked with several moms becuase I'm beginning to ween too and it really works. Buy a head of cabbage and cut in half. Put a cab...
- I did it in two weeks but it didn't feel so great. Start dropping feedings now. For instance if you do 6 a day, do 5 for two- three days then drop to 4 for two days ...
- Hi! My little guy is 13 weeks old and I stopped breastfeeding at 7 weeks - and went back to work when he was 10 weeks old. I weaned him in about a week without many ...
Breastfeeding
Sep 16, 2009 ... Read all 21 responses: "I have a three week old baby and I agreed to breastfeed when he was first born. It has been very hard and my body is taking a tole.
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- Like someone else said, the first 2-3 weeks are the worst but it *does* get easier & won't always hurt. I promise nursing at 5-6 weeks and older is totally different t...
- I would just sit down with him and explain to him how hard it is on you & that you think you want to stop. Guys have no idea what it's like to breastfeed a baby, so j...
- Well, I don't have any ideas about how to tell your husband, but I can tell you that I felt the same way a few weeks into breastfeeding. I ended up sticking it out a ...
Breastfeeding
Read all 18 responses: "Is anyone else still breastfeeding their two year old or older? Just curious. My son just turned 2 a month ago and he still loves ...
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- GOOD FOR YOU, L.!!!!!!!!! My son turned 2 in July & is still going pretty strong. He has days where he's not all that interested, but for the most part, still want...
- Congrats! There is no reason to wean him. I went 37 months with my 1st and weaned him because I was 8 mo. pregnant and didn't want him to be jealous of the baby. Th...
- Definitely! My 2 1/2 year old daughter, although growing up fast and exploring her independence, is still very much into nursing. We nurse 1-2 times a day now (usual...
Breastfeeding Issue
Read all 6 responses: "Hi! Im a breastfeeding mom of a 14 month old. We have been having issues with her biting and it only seems to be one breast which ...
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- that's interesting, my daughter is 14 months too and she is also started to bite me when i nurse her. i just stop and tell her that she hurts me, then she goes back on...
- J., Opinions and philosophies on breastfeeding past a year are mixed, and everyone's entitled to their own. I see nursing past a year to be just fine as long as EV...
- Hi J., If your feeling it's enough for you then listen to yourself. I had to do the same thing. Once my 9 month old starting biting I said, "No Way"! And besides m...
Breastfeeding
Read all 7 responses: "I am currently breatfeding I am sticking to it no matter what. My question is one breast is a lot larger than the other, ...
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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 ...
Best Sling for Breastfeeding
Read all 17 responses: "Hello Moms, I am wondering if any of you can recommend a sling that worked well for breastfeeding. I have heard many moms say that ...
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- the over the shoulder baby holder is in my mind the easiest to nurse in. I also have a kangaroo korner pouch sling that is pretty easy to nurse in once you get the han...
- The ergo carrier is the only one I've ever been able to breastfeed in - I've also tried moby wraps and ring slings. The ergo is pricey, but I really love the great bac...
- I breastfed both my babies and used (and use) slings constantly (I sell them at www.eieiobabygear.com -- pouchstyle slings at great prices). I know many people have us...
