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Benefits of Nursing past the Age of 1
I feel for you, my MIL is appalled at my nursing my 20 month old and I happened to mention that I plan on tandem nursing (I'm due in 9 weeks). ...
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- I personally don't think it's necessary to breastfeed beyond one year. I can only tell you what my plan was, feed her until she weans herself or until she started biti...
- There are MANY benefits to nursing past age one. In fact, most cultures all around the world practice child-led weaning. Here are some references you give your family...
- I personally plan to start weaning at about a year (It has nothing to do with laziness, thank you very much.). However, this is your decision, not anyone else's. H...
Weaning After 1 Year
There are books out there on tandem nursing, and it is not impossible, nor is it unheard of. I can't suggest anything for getting rid of the carrier; ...
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- C., I hate to tell you this but she is not going to be weaned in 2 weeks if you want to do it gently for both of you. You need to begin replacing the feedings that ...
- the great thing about this request is there is no right answer...go with what you feel, YOU'RE mom! If you want to cut out all nursing except the nightime, go ahead......
- C., You don't have to wean to get your body ready for baby #2. If you weren't having baby #2, would you wean so soon? If you are unable to get pregnant, would you reg...
When to Ween During Pregnancy?
Dr. and Martha Sears write about this in one of their books - they call it " tandem nursing" which means nursing a newborn and a toddler. I didn't have any ...
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- My daughter was 2 when I had my son. I continued nursing her throughout the pregnancy and until she was three and a half. So I tandem nursed for a year and a half. Wow...
- I didn't have this happen. However, my girlfriend nursed her second through her third pregnancy and nursed both boys together for another year after that. They are b...
- Hello P.! Congrats on your growing family!! I am the mother of five children. I nursed all of them. My first I nursed the longest....about 18 months. We both cried ...
Still Breastfeeding 16Month Old.
Right now there is actually one mom who IS tandem nursing, ... I'd also recomend the book Adventures in Tandem Nursing, you can find it on Amazon I'm sure, ...
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- My son is also 16 months, but I am 5 mo. pregnant and still nursing. I have done a lot of research on this topic. There is a great book called Adventures in Tandem Nur...
- Have your mom or sister watch your girl for a couple of days while you are out of site out of mind. Aand then wear nothing but turtlenecks and breast plates!
- Hi! I have noticed how little ones love to be like the adults around him or her by using a sippy cup. This might work for your little girl. She has a great immune s...
Weaning My Enthusiastic 20 Month Old Breastfeeder
At this point he eats table food and drinks from a cup His nursing schedule .... like you are tandem nursing I know it can be a little overwhelming This is ...
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- It is possible to get a mammogram while lactating. You just have to get a radiologist or oncologist that is experienced in reading them for the lactating breast to re...
- Hi, I don't have any advice about the screening other than to say consult a few other doctors to see if there are alternatives to put your mind at ease. Once way of l...
- Don't worry about the breast tests. As you stated breastfeeding is the best way to avoid getting breast cancer. Please don't wean your boy. Let him decide when to q...
Pregnant and Still Breastfeeding My 11 Month Old???
Read through Mothering Your Nursing Toddler and Adventures in Tandem Nursing for more support, if you're interested. Helpful? Yes | No Save This Remove This ...
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- I breastfed my daughter until she was 2 years old - I was 5 mos pregnant when she weaned. My OBGYN was fine with it. Congrats! M.
- Congratulations!! Your son has gotten a good start from you breastfeeding him for 11 months. If it were me, I'd go ahead and wean him. The first trimester takes a l...
- I nursed my daughter until I was 5 months pregnant with my son - as long as it is a normal pregnancy it should be fine to continue nursing.
Question About Getting Pregnant
They are very supportive of nursing through prgnancy as well as tandem nursing if that is something that you are interested in. ...
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- I became pregnant twice while I was nursing, both times I hadn't started my period yet. One of my daughters weaned herself at 10 months after I became pregnant. She wo...
- I did but my daughter was 18m when I got pregnant so I wasn't nursing very often 2 times a day maybe 3 for 10m or less at a time.
- Hi Sherry, Your question isn't silly at all. I became pregnant (planned) while nursing my little one. That really isn't a problem. Check out your local La Leche Lea...
Pregnant and Breastfeeding
I would suggest a book titled 'adventures in tandem nursing'. It might have some of the ... There are many books on Tandem nursing and many people do it. ...
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- L., I would start working on getting her to drink pumped milk and formula whether it be out of a bottle or a cup. I don't believe there are any supplements to incr...
- My baby never would take a bottle, formula, or pumped breast milk. It was a challenge! We found he would drink Carnation Instant Breakfast, 1 serving mixed with 10 o...
- Will your daughter have a smoothie? You might want to try making a fruit smoothie out of your breast milk, or formula. You have said that she will eat fruit, drink ju...
Breastfeeding and Brown Spotting!?
Oct 12, 2009 ... There is a great book about tandem nursing and nursing during your pregnancy by Hillary Flower. I recommend reading if you are going to ...
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- Every woman is different. When I nursed my daughter I didn't start my period until she was 16 months. However, I know many moms who exclusively breast fed and they s...
- It is probably your period starting again. Give it another day or two, if red blood starts coming then thats probably the case.
- Of course the best plan of action if you're not sure what's going on is to see a doctor, but yes, around 15 months is when I began to ovulate and have my periods even ...
Breastfeeding Twins?
There are a lot of resources on line, LLL, and even books about tandem nursing. I didn't find it very difficult to nurse two at the same time, ...
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- I say give nursing your best shot. The fact that you're a SAHM, you've breastfed successfully before and your other child is a bit older all are points in your favor. ...
- Don't give up! You absolutely can do it! There are many helpful books but the best start would be a lactation consultant or La Leche League leader. Call now so you c...
- i say try breastfeeding. you have everything to gain fromit and only sleep to loose from it:) i commend you for wanting to do it. i cant say it wont be tough but i th...
