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A Boost in Breast Milk Production?
Oct 29, 2009 ... She said if you pump for say 15-20 min non-stop your breasts will .... Stale milk in the breast tells your body that there's an ... DRINK LOTS AND LOTS OF WATER!!! that is always a plus especially while producing milk. ...
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- Hi D., a vitamin called Fenugreek worked for me. I found it at health/vitamin stores. My lactation consultant recommended taking it and it helped a lot. I can't rememb...
- Two things worked for me (in addition to trying fenugeek, listening to comedy or relaxing music while pumping, and lookin at pictures of my baby!): One was to get a m...
- There is tea called Mother's milk, it has herbs that stimulate milk production... also, you can ask an herbalist ( you can google one or if you are in Tucson there's a...
Breastmilk...formula??
Breast milk is digested easily and completely, so sometimes babies need to .... If you keep giving her formula, you will eventually stop producing milk ...
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- I dont know how long you have her on each breast but when I had that same issue with my daughter I added 5 extra minutes to each breast. The amount of milk you give ou...
- First of all, congratulations on nursing your baby! You should feel proud of yourself. I agree with most of the advice on this. Do what feels right to you. Supplement ...
- Hi J., Both of my babies were c-section babies & I had to start supplementing with formula in the hospital. I was told my body would produce enough milk to keep t...
Not Producing Enough Milk.
Not Producing Enough Milk. - Charlotte,NC. OK, I am hoping one of you have a ... I've recently decided to stop breastfeeding and pumping since I was only ...
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- My OB prescribed Reglan to help me. But I do still supplement with formula. My daughter is 6 months old and from the time she was 3 1/2 months all this started. She...
- Just thought I would throw my two cents in.. I personally have had major issues with my milk suppy. I've recently decided to stop breastfeeding and pumping since I was...
- How many times a day are you feeding him? Also, how many ounces per feeding. I was having issues when I first went back to work and found that, as many bf babies do,...
Lactation After Weaning
You will eveentually stop producing milk. It takes awhile before the body knows it dont need to produce milk. Any kind of stimulation to the breast will ...
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- T., Leakage can occur anywhere from one to two years after nursing. Reduce stimulation as suggested prior. Also, if it is a sizable amount, your body could be telli...
- I heard it was normal. It could take up to a year before the milk dries up. I never had leakeage. Are you leaking? If so wear a bra to bed with a nursing pad in yo...
- My mom is 46 years old and she still has milk and she hasn't bresatfed since I was a yr old and I'm 23 now. She did have my brother 2 1/2 years after me but never brea...
Breast Milk Jaundice
What is your expereince with breast milk jaundice? Did you continue to breast feed? Stop and pump and give formula? What worked well and what didn't to help ...
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- 2 of my girls were jaundiced. The older was born 6 weeks ealry and showed as jaundiced her 5th day. She had the blue light for 2 days. My little one was jaundiced a...
- KEEP BREASTFEEDING!!! Oh my gosh, I can't believe how hospitals still make such a big deal about jaundice. Both of my sons were jaundiced as newborns. I have a ...
- I was bound and determined to breastfed no matter what since I couldn't exclusively breastfed with my first. My daughter was very jaundice but, never exceeded the lim...
Breastmilk with Upset Stomach
I am wondering if breastmilk is affected when you have an upset stomach. ... body deal with producing milk and surviving food poisioning - ugh, you poor thing. ... If you stop breast feeding while you are sick you will stop giving your ...
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- My experience has been that certain foods like broccoli gave my babies gas and drinking coffee seemed to irritate them also. It is only natural that what you eat goes...
- i had food poisoning when my daughter was about 3 months old and was told it was not a problem. you should have a local la leche leader(s) in your area...or at least ...
- I was always told it is ok to nurse or pump when you are sick because it gives the baby antibodies...
Am I Pregnant???
Some women's milk stops producing slower than other's. ... to continue to get milk after you stop breast feeding even long after you'll see tiny amounts. .... I weaned my son at same age and still got breast milk for the next five years ...
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- Many women can still lactate long after their babies are weaned - years, in fact. The fact that your little girl is 15 months old means you have even more possibility...
- Hi N., it is normal to still have milk for a while after weaning. Some women's milk stops producing slower than other's. Do a preganancy test to be sure. HTH, C.
- I weaned my son at same age and still got breast milk for the next five years. Also got it three years after weaning my next child - you have healthy milk supply - don...
How Much Milk Should I Be Producing?
If you really are not producing enough milk, do you think it has anything at all to do with your breast reduction? I just had a breast reduction this past ...
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- They told me that when I came to the NICU with two oz that that was an awesome amount. The more you give her breast milk the more you will have... I give her babyfoo...
- Hi N., Just a small response, I was the same way, pumping my heart out because I couldn't produce enough for my son or daughter! I was only getting an ounce or two f...
- I have a 4 and a half month old son and also had a breast reduction. I decided not to breastfeed for many reasons including possibly not being able to produce enough ...
My 5 Mth Old Is Going Through Nipple Rejection
When she does feed she has a tendency to eat and then stop and eat..." ... Since you are not producing much breast milk, "drying up" wouldn't be so bad. ...
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- Hi A., I am a mother of 2 ages 2 1/2 and 4 and breastfed them both for 14 months each with tons of issues in that duration. I personally never had that issue, but I...
- I agree with the other responses you've gotten - keep trying, take note of any changes you've made whether it's food, deodorant, soap, whatever. However, if it is your...
- I had this issue with both my kids . I just pump to make more milk and try to feed them when they were most hungry. my son feed till he was 18 mth and my daughter till...
Please Help Me Stop Leaking!!
So still having breast milk, when your baby is only 5 months old sounds like a .... Hopefully, eventually your body will get the message and stop producing. ...
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- Cabbage! It may smell but if you wrap the leaves around your breasts it will dry them up in just a few days. I attempted to breastfeed with my daughter and when I de...
- Contact your local LLL, La Leche League support group, they can help you. If I may ask how come you stop breastfeeding, sounds like you're able to provide milk for yo...
- I have read some of the responses posted to your request Jen and I have to say I'm on the "take advantage of this situation" side. Your body knows what it is doing. It...
