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8 Month Old Who Suddenly Is Refusing to Nurse
Contact your local LaLeche League for more ideas. I can no longer speak officially for LaLeche League, but only as a 5 time mom. Helpful? ...
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- Sounds like a nursing strike. Rather than type out what you can do to fix it, I'll send some links for you to read in your own time. Hang in there...it can be fixed an...
- As a long time ago LaLeche leader I can tell you that some babies just stop nursing. Who is offering her the bottle? Try not to, and just keep offering you. How long ...
- i have no experience but would say to just keep trying. i wouldnt offer the bottle right away, just keep offering the breast, and if she still refuses, i would wake u...
Supplementing with Formula?
I would try your local la leche league I would also consider cutting back on solids or after nursing give some solids to supplement rather than formula ...
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- Just encouraging you that your daughter may be fine without supplementing. Breastmilk is so rich in everything. If you want to reconsider if this is really necessary...
- Try the carnation formula. My neice had the same situation and it was the only formula that worked for her. It is also less expensive, but provides the same nutrutio...
- Hi - we went through the same exact thing at our 9 month check up- our little guy is exclusively breastfed and was getting 3 solid food meals a day, but his percentile...
Self-weaning and Extended Breastfeeding
Oct 8, 2009 ... la leche league in 3 answersI do know from my years in La Leche League that every mom is different and some like; got pregnant while in 3 ...
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- Hi H., My daughter breastfed until she was almost 3 years old! It was only at night or once in a while some other stressful time during the day.... not regularly for ...
- I've only got a second right now so I will write more later, but I just wanted to let you know you're not alone! My son is 2 years 4 months old and still breastfeedin...
- You sound like a wonderful mother who is very concerned about your daughter's well-being and in the end that's what matters most. No, you are most definetely not the o...
Breastfeeding ?
I've known people who have with the help of La Leche League. .... Contact the La Leche League or call Marie Young (she is a doula who has tons of ...
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- Yes! Normally it is breast reduction surgery that makes breastfeeding very difficult. It would be a great idea to take a breastfeeding class and have the number of a g...
- It depends if you get the implants over or under the muscle. Under the muscle implants do not impede breastfeeding.
- Reduction or implants? Usually you can with both, but it can be tricky with reduction depending on how much was removed. Excellent resource: http://www.kellymom.co...
Is My Baby Eating Enough?
Oct 5, 2009 ... I highly recommend you contact your local La Leche League group and ... You can always call a La Leche League leader - they are trained in ...
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- Every child is different. PLEASE do not compare your son to anyone else's baby. My 6 week old is 12-1/2 lb, and is gaining like a beast. My best friend's little girl i...
- Hi, R.. There are lots of things going on. When you mention that you supplemented up until he was 4 months old, does this mean only for night feedings, or also some ...
- My son would sometimes only nurse for 3 minutes on each breast for a feeding. I asked my Ped. and she said it could be that I have fast flowing milk (I know that's tr...
Goats Milk Instead of Formula??
... help increase her milk supply but she will need help to do it A board certified lactation consultant is great and so is finding a La Leche League leader ...
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- I would encourage your friend to discuss this with her pediatrician. I think if you are not comfortable discussing any aspect of your child's health with them, you ar...
- J., Check with the pediatrician about the goats milk and have her check in with the lactation specialist at her pediatricians office. They can better advise her. Audery
- goats milk is a much better alternative to conventional formula. it is important to add B vitamins, iron and fish oil. You should refer your friend to a local naturopa...
My Baby Cries When I Try to Breastfeed
There are may be other reasons, like early teething, different positioning at the breast, or food sensitivities. please contact your local La Leche League ...
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- my son would do that when I ate really spicy food. Maybe you are eating something he doesn't like. Don't stop he will settle down I am sure. If you are supplementing w...
- Baby's will cry and fuss if you have spicy food sometimes, they may also if they are teething or have an ear infection. Also, when a baby goes through a growth spurt ...
- Have you tried different positions? Your baby cries because she is hungry. Also try placing a warm wash cloth on your breast prior to feeding. It helps your breast mil...
He's Biting Me! OUCH!
Oct 20, 2009 ... la leche league in 2 answersYou can also check the La Leche League ..... local La Leche League to see if they have any advice Good luck ...
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- When my daughter was 10 months old.... the second time she bit me... that was it! We stopped nursing COLD TURKEY! As she is now 18, I dont remember the details, but th...
- K., Both of my kids would try and bite me while nursing. They were a bit younger though, about 4-6 months. I got this idea from my sister in law and it worked wel...
- Hello K., There are a lot of reasons your baby may be biting you. If you want to breastfeed for the health value, I suggest you pump and give the breastmilk in the...
Producing Too Much Milk!
If you just want to cut down your production, La Leche League will help you do ... I told you that because I want you to realize that La Leche League isn't ...
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- have you tried heat or ice? I would get a duct that would clog and heat packs helps to soften it so the milk would flow easier for expressing by hand when I had to, o...
- Getting some softshell sore nipple cups will help greatly.. they gently create a suction on the breast while you nurse.. so you wear one on the side you aren't nursing...
- By pumping, you are telling your breast to produce more. Try pounding the cabbage leaves slightly to release some of thier juice. I put the leaf on the counter and pou...
One Twin Refusing Bottle & Other Won't Stay Latched On
Contact La leche league if you need a referral. One more thing....a great big KUDO to you for nursing to begin with. There seems to be alot more people not ...
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- Good for you for all your work. I would keep doing what you're doing. Your daughter is probably getting filled up with other food and so only wants 5 min. If you're...
- Hello C M, I really don't think you have to wean both at the same time. Even though they are twins, they are each individual children and every child is different, ...
- Your daughter could be acting like that at the breast, because she is teething, or ALSO because at this age, they become more aware of their surroundings and simply ge...
