Wendy Blumberg
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Looking for a Doula
Asked by P.S. from Dallas
on May 16, 2005
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Does anyone know of a Doula in the Plano area they could recommend? Thank you!
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- I am a Doula - you can e-mail me at ____@____.com home number is long distance so if you don't mind that then e-mail me and I will give it to you.
- Hi, My doula, Valerie Bishop is on maternity leave right now, but she suggested contacting Wendy Blumberg, who is in Plano. Wendy is a certified doula, massage therap...
- OOPS!!! I just realized this was dated 2005... not 2006! Hopefully you have already had your baby! Sorry! I am a doula in Plano! I am not sure if you have fou...
Lactation Consultant
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on August 8, 2006
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I am trying to find a lactation consultant in this area. I asked the hospital I delivered at for a referral as well as my pediatrician and neither had anything to offe...
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- Harris Methodist FW Hospital Breastfeeding Support Center was fabulous!!!
- If you look up the La Leche League, call Jennifer for the Allen group. She's here in Wylie (she's my neighbor). She's very nice.....Sorry I don't have her number handy!
- Hi S., I am a lactation consultant. I live in Corinth. I practiced for many years and then went on to become a DR. I am a pediatric oncologist. But I wouldbe happy to...
What Breast Pump and Bottles/nipple Combination Works Well?
Asked by L.R. from Dallas
on September 22, 2006
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Dear Mamasource Moms: There are so many different pumps and bottle/nipples on market, I'm wondering what you recommend. I think, but am not sure, some pumps work be...
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- I loved my Medela pump in style. It was fast, comfortable, and convenient and came with bottles that you could use to feed. You may wish to speak with a lactation co...
- I had a pump in style. I liked it fine. I will say that I tried the playtex bottles for the same reason you said-less cleaning. I decided that the environmental effect...
- Whatpump you use has no effect one way or the other on what bottle you use. Your baby will be the one to decide which bottle works best for him or her. For a young i...
"Borrowing" Breastmilk
Asked by S.R. from Dallas
on January 27, 2007
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My baby girl is almost 4 months old, and I am still nursing, and desperately want her to get breastmilk until she is a year old. However, I've been back at work since ...
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- I would do it if any of my girlfriend's were nursing as well, I dont see an issue with it. My whole family has had a serious history of issues breastfeeding, my son g...
- In my opinion you are truly blessed to have a friend like this & I would not hesitate to use her milk at all. I had trouble breasfeeding and actually considered askin...
- S., I really don't know anything about sharing milk...I would not think there was a problem if you are comfortable with it. I did however want to offer advise that ...
Need Lactation Consultant - Baby Won't Wake up to Breast Feed
Asked by M.C. from Dallas
on March 12, 2007
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I feel so horrible. I have resorted to pumping and feeding in a bottle along with supplementing formula. I can't wake my baby to breast feed, and I'm at my wits end...
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- M., I used the lactation consultants at presby, they were helpful, however I has so many problems, I finally called someone that could come to me, and see what was ...
- I agree that Mother's Gift at Plano Presby is wonderful. I scheduled appointments with their consultants. They were extremely patient, understanding, and helpful. T...
- Just keep at it!! My son was about 2 weeks old before he got the hang of breastfeeding. I had a tough time waking him up as well. The lactation consultants told me t...
Comparing Breast Pumps
Asked by M.T. from Dallas
on March 31, 2009
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I had a Medela with my second daughter and loved it. Unfortunately, I made the mistake of letting a friend of my sister use it and I never got it back. But even if I...
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- M., get your breast pump back all the plastic pieces that touch any milk are all replaceable and much cheaper than buying a new pump (I think it's $60 for the whole du...
- I did check and Medela uses all Bis-A free parts and storage bottles. I would check and make sure all plastics used in the Ameda are Bis-A free too.
- AMEDA PURELY YOURS!!!! Yes ! That's what I used with #1, and that's what I'm using this time. www.healthchecksystems.com has the best price and no shipping. It als...
Overwieght and Looking for Good OB/GYN
Asked by L.M. from Dallas
on March 28, 2008
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I am overweight, but otherwise healthy. I am wanting to get pregnant by the end of this year and I'm looking for an OB/GYN that will treat me just like any other pati...
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- Try Dr. Carlos. He is located in Medical City of Plano. His number is ###-###-####. He is great.
- Dr. Richard Kaye at Presby of Plano is awesome. I have been overweight since having my first son. He has always treated me great and will talk about weight if there ...
- I like Dr. Gregory Chapman at Presby Dallas, his number is ###-###-#### I also like Dr. Judith Light and Dr. Woodbrige in that same office. (Dr. woodbrige and light ar...
I Think My Baby Is Confused
Asked by L.V. from Dallas
on August 27, 2007
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I have a baby that is 1 week old. I have been breastfeeding, but pumped one day to take a break to try to heal up so that I wouldn't tear up everytime I nursed. Well, ...
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- I just want to encourage you to keep trying and don't give up on breastfeeding. I had a difficult time with my first, and was determined to have a more successful expe...
- Call LLL or a lactation consultant. He has nipple confusion. It's better to wait to introduce a bottle until 4 weeks but then you do have the difficulty of them taking...
- Don't worry L.. So many times your baby can tell if you are upset, and take your cues on how to act. Since you have been tearing up when you nurse, you are probably ...
URGENT Breast Feeding SOS
Asked by M. from Dallas
on March 19, 2006
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I'm in need of some
urgent advice. Yesterday morning my 8 1/2 mo old son started refusing to nurse. I
didn't think much of it at first, but then lunch, dinner and b...
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- I'm sorry I can't help with your specific situation but have you called the LaLeche league? They are the best about having EVERY possible option before stopping breast...
- i have not nursed in some time but i urge you to look at your diet just before the day your little one rejected the breast. I also think that you could call the la lec...
- Before you accept that your son is done breastfeeding, or needs formula, you can contact a local La Leche League leader for advice. Your son may be having a nursing s...
I'm Not Producing Enough Milk
Asked by J.J. from Dallas
on October 10, 2007
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Hi Ladies...
So here is my problem... well my son was finally born on 10/2!!!! :) Unfortunately he wasnt able to latch on so they gave me a sheild to use while feedin...
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- My daughter, now eleven months, was born on a Tuesday evening, but my milk did not come in until late Saturday. I used warm compresses and manual manipulation (start ...
- Congratulations. The last thing you need right now is stress over breastfeeding. Please just feed him what you can and then supplement with formula. If you continue...
- I would also recommend wearing the baby as much as possible. Do not use the car seat type carriers...also, try to co bathe...just take a nice soak and bring baby in t...
