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Exercise When Nursing- Is Running Ok?
Read all 10 responses: "I had my baby 7 weeks ago and wanted to start running again, but I am nursing. Does anyone have any experience with this?
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- I would think if you are comfortable with it... it should be fine. Just be sure to wear a super super supportive bra and maybe two. :) Also, probably nursing before...
- As long as you feel up to it and your dr says it's ok for you to start excercising again, it's perfectly fine. There is really no issue unless you consider having to ...
- S.: Do not feel that you need another response but as I am a board certified lactation consultant I will make it official... you are doing fine. follow what you a...
When and How to Stop Nursing
Read all 18 responses: "Hi Moms, My son is turning one on Saturday and I would really like to start to wean him from nursing completely.
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- You won't get engorged if you are only nursing once or twice a day. It will just dry up. You probably aren't producing that much mike any more. If the baby is alrea...
- If he’s just nursing once or twice a day, he’s not getting much milk anyway, so you shouldn’t have to worry too much about engorgement. At this point, it’s more of a ...
- Can you let me know what you find out? It's a little early for me, but I am interested to hear what advice you get for the future. Thanks!!
Pregnancy Symptoms While Nursing
Read all 11 responses: "Hi all. I'm currently about 5 weeks pregnant. With my last pregnancy the main symptom that I had was sore breasts.
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- E., When I was just into the second tri, I was ready to wean anyway. It was just as well though. My doctor told me that nursing might bring on contractions. Th...
- I got pregnant with my now 4 month old when my now almost 20 month old was about 7 months. I did not have sore breasts at all with the second pregnancy...although in ...
- You probably will start to feel symptoms a little stronger in the next few weeks. 5 weeks is pretty early. I'm pregnant with #2 right now and didn't feel much nausea...
Nursing Mother with a Cold...
Read all 15 responses: "I'm nursing my son and we both have a cold. What over the counter meds are ok for me to take??? I've tried to tackle it on my own ...
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- Hi J. W, I ran a massage therapy pratice for the past decade and did and still do alot of Aroma Therapy. You don't need to eat it so it woln't pass through the breast ...
- Sudafed is okay to take, as well as benedryl
- I was told by two doctors NOT to take sudafed because it would dry up my milk supply (it is safe, but not good for supply). They both told me to take claritin.
Nursing Bathing Suits
Read all 6 responses: "Does anyone know where to get a bathing suit appropriate for nursing that isn't too expensive? Modest is best (I have never been the ...
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- try mommygear.com they always have good stuff. I have never used a nursing bathing suit and all 3 of mine nursed at the beach. I found bathing suits that were v cut...
- Hi A., Although I nursed all 5 of my children I did not have a specific nursing bathing suit. I think any good two piece (tankini) with a long top that you can lift up...
- Also try Motherwear.com, they have a good selection, their clothes are cut to fit real women (not stick thin models) and they have a great customer service department ...
Where can I buy affordable nursing gowns
Read all 3 responses: "Where are some good places to buy nursing gowns that are affordable?"
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- Motherhood Maternity. You can also find them at Babies R Us. The ones with a matching robe are $35 or $40. There are some without the gown for $20 or $25. The go...
- The cheapest I have found is Burlington Coat factory/Baby Depot at Grapevine Mills Mall. I think they were 13.00 or less and some came w/ matching blankets or sleeper...
- The JCPenney Outlet at Grapevine Mills Mall had an good selection of nursing gowns, nursing gowns with robe sets and nursing shorty pajamas, in the lingerie section, t...
Licensed Vocational Nursing Program
Read all 11 responses: "is there anyone that knows of online schools that you can take some of the nursing classes at i need to take the classes asap some ...
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- I am also a nursing student who decided to take a break.....that is not possible to do in nursing school. I learned the hard way. When you say that you are attending ...
- Check out HCC. I'll bet they have a program. Their main "medical" courses are taught downtown at the medical center.
- do you know about "child Life Specialist?" This profession I think? requires an undergrad degree and then X hours of internship. Dell Children's Hospt and most c...
Want to Ween My Twins from Nursing to Sippy with Whole Milk
Read all 4 responses: "I have 11 and ½ month old twins that I want to start weening from nursing to whole milk. I know breast milk is best, ...
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- J.: Congrats on bf twins this long. Your children do not need cows milk... water is fine for them.. they need water for hydration and food for nutrition....
- Yes, you can start introducing whole milk now. 2 weeks isn't going to be a big difference in their development. I started my third on whole milk way before he turned o...
- Congratulations on nursing your twins! You should be SO proud of this! I recommend this website http://www.kellymom.com/bf/weaning/weaning_faqs.html I would als...
Biting During Nursing, Slow Let down Reflex, and Decreased Supply--help!
Read all 11 responses: "Hi Moms, I am in a bit of a predicament. Since my 7 1/2 month old starting teething (about a month ago), he's refused to eat any ...
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- Please don't take this as a sign that your baby is ready to stop breastfeeding. He is just in pain and can only get relief from nursing or biting. I breastfeed my fi...
- I agree with Desiree and Jill G. Also, even if he won't take the bottle, I'd do some pumping to keep the supply going until you resolve the problem using the methods ...
- Your body and your son are both telling you, in a strange way, that it is about time to stop nursing. By six months, an infant has received all of the antibodies that ...
Advice on Nursing Bras
Read all 14 responses: "I am looking for recommendations on brands of good nursing bras(decent price, good quality and long lasting), especially for someone ...
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- Hard to tell you where to shop when we don't know where you are... If you're anywhere near SLC, I would recommend checking out Motherhood Maternity in Sandy. It's a ...
- I second the Bravado recommendation. They are pricey, but I LOVE mine. I have a couple of cheaper Target ones that are okay, but I adore my Bravado (weird to say tha...
- I spent $20 each on nursing bras at, of all places, Walmart. I bought the Bestform brand item# B388. I love this bra because even when the bra is unhooked to nurse, ...
