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La Leche League
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- I feel for you - breast feeding was really rough for us for about 6 weeks or so. We had some one on one help with a lactation consultant who was fantastic and I don't...
- I have not had any problems. My LLL leaders are great, they respond quickly... If you are located in the Cities, try contacting Nyla at the Plymouth/Wayzata chapter....
- I also had very bad results from them. I couldn't get a hold of anyone and when I finally did it took them a week to call back and then they said they couldn't come f...
Inverted Nipples and Breastfeeding?
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- Hi, I had the same problem. In the hospital they gave me Medela breast shields. It's like a silicone nipple that the baby can latch onto. It suctions the milk ou...
- Hi She can get "nipple shields" from Target or any other store. They are little plastic shields that helo with latching and pulling the nipple out Good luck
- A lactation consultant is a must for her!!
Supplemental Nursing System
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- Your baby may have turned into a lazy sucker from when you supplemented him with a bottle. The bottle is so much easier to get milk out of that it can confuse newborn...
- Great for you!!! That's so awesome that you've stuck it out. I had some challenges at first as well... I'd say wear a sling as much as possible and nurse very often to...
- Don't know where you live, but contacting a lactation consultant to see about the supplemental system and other help she could give you (if you meet with her, there's ...
Breastfeeding Help?
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- Catherine, I am about two weeks behind you. I am 18 weeks pregnant with twins. I have 4 other daughters...my youngest one is 21 months old. I breastfed all ...
- A. macarthur wrote:> hi catherine~ i also had a hard time with my first baby & i actually hired> a lactation consultant to come to my house to help & it was great firs...
- I am a first time mom with a 5 month old baby girl. I remember that when I started breastfeeding her my nipples cracked and bled and the pain was awful. Every time s...
Problems Breast Feeding --Help!!!
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- Hi! Let your wife know that formula is fine!!! I too tried to breast feed and gave up at the hospital. With the stress of a baby in the NICU I decided to give up--p...
- We have all had similar problems. I am deeply disturbed about the lack of support your wife is getting from places that are supposed to help. She needs to do what is...
- Speaking as a someone who could not breastfeed (worked at it for about 6 weeks), but I mostly pumped my milk and fed it directly to my daughter in a bottle, I can tell...
Breast Pump Rentals
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- Hey! Here, in Mount Pleasant, SC we have a maternity store that rents them. They're fabulous! D.
- M., try the local La Leche league. They are a breast feeding support group and are very helpful on all sorts of issues. They have meetings you can attend, or just some...
- Try From here to maternity in mt. pleasant
Looking for a Good Comprehensive Breastfeeding Book
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- I know Jack Newman is the leading authority on breastfeeding right now but I'm not sure about books he has written. Google him and see if he has a website. Le Lec...
- I'm still nursing 15 month old twin girls, although I'm about done. I used the La Leche League website a lot for all those questions you are talking about. They have v...
- I loved the Martha Sears and Dr. Sears books on breastfeeding - full of science AND practical warm advice.
Boob Vs. Bottle
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- J.: You can start with a board certified lactation consultant to help you sort through and develop a plan. You can find a listing at www.ilca.org P.,...
- I agree with the other mom, go a LLL meeting. You'd be surprised how much it helps to be around a whole group of breastfeeding moms. You get a wide range of advice...
- That's great that you want to continue trying to breastfeed despite your little "chomper"! :) A good lactation consultant or Le Leche League member should be able to h...
Looking to Start a Holistic Moms Chapter
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- Hi J., I am a member(or was) of Le Leche, and this sounds similar. I would be interested in some more info on this-it sounds good. Let me know what happens, M.
- J.- I would be interested in this. Have had a hard time finding people in this area that are supportive of such a lifestyle. But as a working Mom who commutes, I am...
- I would be interested in finding out a bit more about the holistic moms chapter. Please email me some more information. ____@____.com Thanks!
Friend Breasfeeding & with Depression ( Any Medication That's Ok to Take?)
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- You're a nice person to be worried about your friend. There are in fact several anti-depressants that are safe to take while breastfeeding. I second the poster who h...
- I would strictly go by what a physician says and also get a second opinion about the medication from 2 dr's so you have a better idea. Google the medication as well to...
- None until finished tell her to excercize kick in the good endorphenes it really works walk alot keep active hope that helps C
