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Lactation Consultant
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on August 8, 2006
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I am trying to find a lactation consultant in this area. I asked the hospital I delivered at for a referral as well as my pediatrician and neither had anything to offe...
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- Harris Methodist FW Hospital Breastfeeding Support Center was fabulous!!!
- If you look up the La Leche League, call Jennifer for the Allen group. She's here in Wylie (she's my neighbor). She's very nice.....Sorry I don't have her number handy!
- Hi S., I am a lactation consultant. I live in Corinth. I practiced for many years and then went on to become a DR. I am a pediatric oncologist. But I wouldbe happy to...
Can Pumping from the Start Work?
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on September 18, 2006
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I'm pregnant and due in January. I'm trying to decide what to do about breastfeeding. With my 2 year old son, I only breastfed for about 2 days in the hospital becau...
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- Hey! I saw your request for info and thought I would share my story with you. My oldest (who is 8 now) had a very hard delivery and wouldn't latch on at all for me. ...
- I've heard that many times, second children don't have the same problems as the first. You should give the breastfeeding a chance with the baby and see if the same iss...
- It lools like you have some good advice. I too could not breastfeed with my first child. I am very large breasted. I am currently breastffeding my second child and ...
Breastfeeding Infant with Allergies.
Asked by L.G. from Dallas
on February 25, 2008
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Help! I just found out my exclusively breastfed 7 month is "off the charts" allergic to whole eggs, a little high for a wheat allergy and lower still for dairy and nu...
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- Definitely see a lactation specialist. It's possible to help reduce your child's allergies by slowly reintroducing these things into your child's diet. Living with a...
- Yeah for breastfeeding! I have the name of a great lactation consultant - she was very helpful when I had trouble with keeping up my supply while nursing and pumping ...
- If you find you do need to supplement, make sure you read the labels of the formula very carefully, as they will probably also have the same ingredients that your son ...
Milk Drying Up!
Asked by C.S. from Dallas
on January 2, 2007
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I think my milk is drying up!! I was really sick w/an infection in my c-section incision, and ran high fevers for a few days and was dehydrated and did not pump as mu...
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- Hi C.~ Any antibiotics you were on for an infection would have an inpact on your milk supply. I would check with your OB. I have heard a lot of great things about t...
- I hope that isn't the case for you! There is a lactation consultant in Fairview (near Allen)who has been a great help to me - Judy Eastburn ###-###-####). When I've b...
- It could possibly be that your body is just adjusting to your daughter's needs. Are you pumping after you feed? You will naturally not feel as "full" as you did afte...
Problems Nursing My Son!
Asked by I.L. from Killeen
on December 21, 2007
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I have been having some problems with my 6 week old son nursing. When he first starts nursing he does just fine, no problems latching on or anything, but after a whil...
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- I had a very similar problem with my son. My lactation specialist said I was actually producing too much milk. The forceful spray was causing him to unlatch and fuss...
- I agree to try nursing on one side per feeding. It may be that your son is full and trying to let you know he is done. My son only nurses for about 5 -8 min for a fe...
- I nursed my son on only one breast per feeding, he would drink until milk was coming out of his nose and he passed out! But if I unlatched him or tried to switch sides...
Left Pumped Milk Out over Night!
Asked by E.C. from Dallas
on October 8, 2007
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Hi moms,
Does anyone know how long breast milk is good when left at room temperature? I left a huge bottle out last night and found it this morning. It was probabl...
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- My gut says its fine, but....my certified consultant was Judy Eastburn...she is GREAT...give her a call and she will tell you if its ok Judy Eastburn 972/549-0050 ...
- Throw it out. After about an hour at room temperature, it's no good.
- Bummer... thow it out! I spilled an 8oz bottle all over myself while pumping at WORK. It can all be frustrating but you will make more, hang in there :-) E.
URGENT Breast Feeding SOS
Asked by M. from Dallas
on March 19, 2006
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I'm in need of some
urgent advice. Yesterday morning my 8 1/2 mo old son started refusing to nurse. I
didn't think much of it at first, but then lunch, dinner and b...
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- I'm sorry I can't help with your specific situation but have you called the LaLeche league? They are the best about having EVERY possible option before stopping breast...
- i have not nursed in some time but i urge you to look at your diet just before the day your little one rejected the breast. I also think that you could call the la lec...
- Before you accept that your son is done breastfeeding, or needs formula, you can contact a local La Leche League leader for advice. Your son may be having a nursing s...
How Many Oz at a Time?
Asked by J.E. from Dallas
on April 13, 2008
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My baby girl is 2 weeks old. Breastfeeding was going well the 1st week and then we had to hospitalize her for jaundice. While in the hospital and while we were tryin...
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- Congratulations, first of all! I am a mom of 4, I nursed all 4 of them. I think we had almost every problem in the book, so hopefully I can help out a little. LOL ...
- If she nursed for a week, she knows how to nurse at the breast. She just got used to the bottle, and to her, it's EASIER. The breast milk that is produced for her is p...
- Unfortunately, it's just hard for some moms to pump. I could never get much out, even when I had no trouble at all producing it and nursing my kids. Sometimes you just...
Bad Latch
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on September 1, 2008
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I was told by my pedi to have my daughter use a pacifier after she had a breathing incident at around two weeks old. Well now she won't latch correctly & things are ge...
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- S., You may want to consider nipple shields until your breasts heal a bit. You can find them at Target these days, they give you some protection from a direct latch ...
- Buy a pump go to Le Leche League meetings or at least call and let them come and give you home support. Or call Baby Birth and You Wendy BLumbuerg she is great : she ...
- I haven't read the many, many replies, but it looks like you're getting some good advice. I had a lot of problems and had bleeding/scabbing/pain. I know that the lac...
Breast Feeding a Adopted Baby
Asked by S.C. from Dallas
on January 5, 2009
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My husband and I have been matched with a birth mom in the area and Lord willing we will be bring home our little baby girl in late February. I have read online and h...
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- I also think you got great advice. Most traditional drs. will not be informed on this topic and know very little about breastfeeding in general (besides the benefits)...
- I haven't done this, but I have heard about it. You need to find a lactation consultant as well as a doctor to help you do this. It takes work, but It can be wonderful...
- Congratulations on the best gift ever given to you! I also adopted my son 8 years ago and he has been the best thing in my life. I did not breast feed my son, he was...
