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Breastfeeding Problems
It is put together by La Leche League and helped me tremendously. .... is the herb you want. but also contact the la leche league, very helpful! Helpful? ...
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- This recipe will defiantly increase your milk supply; don't forget to feed every two to three hours. Good luck Preparation: The next time you're at the grocery stor...
- An herb called Fenugreek (comes in pill form) is supposed to help, also a tea called Mother's Milk. You can find in the "natural" section at HEB (volente). Pump, pum...
- Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle. My lactation consultant told me to take these herbs when my son was born prematurely. by the end of the day, the dairy was open. Ask ...
Breastfeeding Help!
Either go to a La Leche League group- check their website for when and where- or check with your ..... You can get help through your local La Leche leauge. ...
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- Has breastfeeding always been this painful? If so, I'd be willing to bet that the way your son is latched on is causing your nipple pain. All those things that you've ...
- Hang in there girl! I had the same problem I would cry everytime my baby nursed and I kept on putting Lanesol this kind of brand I got it from Target and it really hel...
- My nipples were extremely sore and I just about cried everytime my baby latched on but once the sucking started the pain went away and I could nurse somewhat comfortab...
Allergic to Formula?
Don't you have a pediatrician or a LaLeche League contact whom you can talk to? Maybe you are tired of pumping but need some encouragement with your ...
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- Hi S., My little guy has been on formula since the get-go because he was adopted at two days old. However, he did not have a BM for 5 weeks w/o a suppository. Our p...
- hi try using soy milk my granddaughter was the same way and she did real good on the soy milk
- I had the same problem with my now 11 month old daughter. The doctors told me I had to even quit breast feeding her because of her milk protein allergy/lactose intoler...
Building up Milk Supply?
Your best sources of info are lactation consultants, La Leche League leaders, and this website. http://www.kellymom.com/breastfeeding/index.html ...
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- I know I felt that way for the first couple of weeks! I did some things that helped me, I researched pumps and stopped trying to use the bad one that I had and got a ...
- Hi, Another good thing to do would be to look at these resources: http://www.llli.org/NB/NBmilksupplyissues.html and/or call the La Leche League hotline at ###-###...
- same thing happened to me... my obgyn put me on reglan... helped for a while... may be just what you need to get it going real good... good luck
Seeking Advice on Breast Pumps
I would highly recommend that you contact La Leche Leauge. They have so much information and are staffed by loving moms who have breast fed! ...
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- I used the madela pump. I would buy your own if you can. At one point I had it compleatly dismantled and as small as possible on my dressing table in a little basket...
- the Medela Hospital Grade Classic pump is the best pump ..i rented one for a month then decided to go on Ebay and buy one..wound up buying 2..and then sold them when i...
- I rented a hospital grade Medela with my first child, which worked great, but with my second, I bought a Medela double breast pump. The cost savings was significant, ...
Low Milk Supply... Will It Come Back?
Asked by M.S. from Philadelphia
on January 29, 2007
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Hi, I successfully breastfed my son for 3.5 months, and then my milk supply started to dwindle... a lot ( I used to get 5 oz when I pumped and now I only get 1/2 oz......
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- I agree - do what YOU feel is right. Trust me, I know it's hard to deminish nursing. My DD nursed for nearly 1 year and my DS only 2 weeks. I was crushed and it too...
- Hi, If you are worried about your child, do what you feel is right. You could try phasing in one small formula feeding a day to see if that helps your son (have some...
- Hi M.....Call the Breastfeeding Hotline at 1-###-###-####.They are WONDERFUL!!!!! Also, drink Mothers Milk Tea by Traditional Medicinals.Drink lots of water(I drank 9...
Nursing Painful on One Side
Asked by L.N. from Boston
on April 9, 2009
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Hi Mamas,
I have a 8 week old and nursing has been extremely challenging this time around. (I have a 2 year old and I nursed him for his first 5 months with no issue...
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- If the pain is deep inside, I would guess you have yeast in your breast, especially with that blister that wont go away. Its a yeast infection of the breast, which usu...
- I experienced this same thing several times with my middle son. Apparently they can transfer bacteria to your breast when feeding. For whatever reason Quinn did this...
- I recommend contacting a lactation consultant. Either one you pay for (there's a great one in Newton called Lactation Care, Inc.), a free drop in lactation group (ther...
My Daughter Sleeps All Night
Asked by M.R. from Phoenix
on March 31, 2008
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my daughters only 5 weeks old and is going all night with out eating. i know its great to be able to sleep all night but isn't a lttle to soon to go so long with out f...
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- No way. I have two daughters, and I do not agree that you should wake them up. No way no way no way. If she is gaining weight right at her 1 month check up, leave h...
- Hi M., I was worried when my daughter started sleeping through the night too but that was at around three months. At that age the doctor said it was OK. At the begin...
- I would wake her to feed, it is a little too soon to sleep that long of a stretch. 4-5 hour stretch would be more normal. Make sure the latch is good and she is gettin...
Sore, Cracked and Bleeding Nipples! Help!
Asked by M.O. from Albuquerque
on February 11, 2008
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I am nursing my darling 11-week-old son. But, I am in SO much pain! My nipples are completely cracked and bleeding from nursing. They are so sore and tender - it ev...
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- If only you posted earlier, I could have recommended a great class/resource in town. There were two breastfeeding classes here on Monday: http://www.bodymindandspirit...
- This same thing happened to me with my daughter...it was quite tramatic for me since she was my first child. I ended up getting a nipple shield and even used it recen...
- Hi, I couln'd help but notice that you recently relocated to Alnuquerque from Texas...so did I. I am originally from Texas, though. Although we've been here for almost...
Mixing Breast Milk with Formula
Asked by C.C. from Pueblo
on April 11, 2008
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Hey all, I'm pretty sure this has been answered but I can't find it anywhere. But I have a 5wk old and she is breastfed but my milk either seems to give her belly ache...
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- I agree with all the PPs. Supplementing with formula isn't necessary and will interfere with your supply. I know how difficult it is in the beginning when you are so u...
- I don't think she is getting enough hind milk. That is the fattening good stuff! Idealy she should be nursing for between 10-20 min on each side (it's okay if she do...
- Hey C.. My daughter had issues with not being able to suck well and didn't take to the breast well. She was very small at birth. I did bottles and pumped and altern...
