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Best Breat Pumps and Breast Pads
Asked by B.H. from Panama City
on September 3, 2009
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Good morning, Ladies!
I am trying to do research on the best best pumps, both manual and electric. I've heard good reviews about the manual Lansolil but most revie...
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- I can't tell you anything about pumps, but I wasn't too impressed with the reusable nursing pads. They would work well nearer to the end of the nursing period for me,...
- I rented a breastpump from the hospital at first to get my supply to come in well. Then I bought a Medela pump in style. I LOVE that pump. Double, electric with the...
- Yes, the Medela is expensive, but it works well. I'm not sure about buying a used pump. I know milk did back up into my tubing and the motor a few times. So if you ...
4 Month Old Refusing Breast
Asked by J.B. from Medford
on August 28, 2009
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Last week I had to go back to work for a few days. This meant leaving my 4 month old son for about 6-7 hours. I expressed milk, and he was bottle fed (which he has h...
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- Yes, the bottle is easier for him. One way to make it a little harder is to hold it (and him) more vertical so he has to work at it a little. Not so upright that he's ...
- Hi J., No, 4 month olds don't wean themselves this early. He is probably just a smart little guy and realizes he doesn't have to work as hard for the bottle, and i...
- I am a lactation consultant in seattle. you can google me if you want. He is NOT weaning. he is too young. He may be a little hurt that you were gone. babies some...
Milk Production Is Uneven... Is This NORMAL?
Asked by S.P. from Seattle
on August 24, 2009
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I just gave birth a few weeks ago & I just started pumping. I have noticed that my left breast is giving me more milk then my right breast. I get probably about an onc...
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- Yes, it's totally normal. My right side has always been much more productive than the left and most of my bf'ing mama friends have had similar experiences. It's just l...
- Only your baby can truly drain your breast, and how much you can pump is not a good indication of how much you have to offer your baby. You may just let down faster on...
- As others have said, it's completely normal. :) I second the nurse first, pump after or in between idea. I just wanted to add that I actually encourage you to pump ...
Problems with Introducing the Bottle
Asked by K.H. from Kansas City
on December 1, 2006
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I have been breast feeding my doughter for 3 months now. I plan on continuung breastfeeding as long as she wants to up to a year old. however I decieded that we should...
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- Hi! We introduced the bottle to my daughter for the first time at about 3 months so your daughter is not too old at all. I hope these suggestions help you. First ...
- Hi, K., Sounds prefectly normal to me. Trying something new, even to a child this age, she gave you her feelings about it. Don't give up and don't give in. She'll ...
- Try diffrent nipples. My daughter is 5 1/2 months and I just recently had my husband feed her. It took her several tries and several different nipples before we settle...
Breast Feeding After Tonsillectomy
Asked by J.R. from Tucson
on August 29, 2007
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I am getting my tonsils out in the near future but Ia m also nursing my son. Has anyone had to deal with this? Also I am trying to figure out how long the recovery is...
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- I would read the article on Mothering.com called "Expert Dr. Thomas Hale on Medications and Breastfeeding." It has great information on certain pain releivers and you ...
- I had major knee surgery when my second baby was just 5 months old. Because of the anesthetic used during surgery I couldn't nurse for 48 hours. During this time I had...
- I don't see why/how your surgery would affect your ability to nurse, other than your own physical exhaustion. I haven't personally had my tonsils out, so I'm not sure...
Breast Feeding ...Starting at 2And a Half Months?
Asked by E.M. from Chicago
on August 15, 2009
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I had my son 11 weeks ago , I've been attempting to breastfeed... After he was born I couldn't get him to latch , The nurse made me bottle feed him , One the second da...
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- Hi E. Check with your OG?GYN about this. Some women don't always produce milk properly. And far as your baby being fat from formula, It no difference with breast milk....
- E., I am sorry to hear about your difficulties in nursing. I had a terrible time with both of my children, but was determined to nurse at least for the first year. Wi...
- WOW! you are amazing. Lots of great advice. You can do whatever YOU feel is best. Bottle, breast, whatever. Both are healthy for the baby. Don't stress out and enjoy y...
Breast-feeding While Teething
Asked by J.W. from New York
on August 16, 2009
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Hi all. Since you were all so helpful with my previous breast feeding query I thought I would come back to you all for this one. I am currently nursing my five month ...
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- I nursed my daughter for 18 months and she had a mouthful of teeth by 10 months. Yes I was able to nurse her even when she bit me a few times. They learn if you corr...
- If she's latched properly, she shouldn't be able to bite. That being said, she'll probably try. When she does, get her off, tell her no, and put her down. No more n...
- I know its a valid concern, but as the other moms have said, as long as she is latched on happily and not just "fooling around" she will not bite. If it does happen,...
Need Help Finding a Board Certified Plastic Surgeon for a Breast Reduction
Asked by T.C. from Charlotte
on April 23, 2008
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Hi ladies, I've been in the Charlotte area for a little over 2 years so I'm still learning my way around. I'm looking for a reputable surgeon in the area to perform a...
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- Hey T., I have a excellent surgeon his practice is called The Hunstad Center, his name is Dr. Joseph Hunstad. He is located in the University Area off of Harris Blvd. ...
- Hi T.. I'm sorry to hear about your struggles. I have the opposite problem; my 13 year old daughter has bigger ones! LOL Anyway I can connect you with a great surgeon....
- I would like to reccomend Dr. Monique L Abner. she is located in Pineville right next to the CMC Pineville hospital. She does an execellent job. I had a breast redu...
BreastFeeding Mama's
Asked by A.C. from Dallas
on January 7, 2009
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I have asked a question on here before and got some wonderful responses so I thought I might ask another to any breastfeeding mama's or those who might be acquainted w...
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- First of all, thank your lucky stars that you are not battling extra weight. I lost with my first one but did not with the next two so weight loss is not a given. If...
- Hi A., I initially lost weight while BF, but I did develop hypothyroidism, so it quickly tapered off. Make sure your doctor measured thyroid antibodies (few do). If...
- Although this did NOT happen to me (I didn't lose a pound until I stopped breastfeeding, then when I stopped, the weight magically melted away with very little effort ...
Am I Spoiling My Baby
Asked by H.A. from Santa Fe
on December 6, 2006
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I just recently had my third baby. He is two months old now, and he seems to be so much different than my girl was. My girl was easy in comparison. He wont go to sleep...
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- Hi H., I can somewhat relate with my 9 month old daughter. She has always been a very light sleeper and extremely picky about how she falls asleep. Since she was ...
- Try the amazing Miracle Blanket!!! www.miracleblanket.com or if you are in Tucson, AZ you can order directly by calling ###-###-####. It is a patented design swaddl...
- Hey H.- If you read Leslie R's question from 12/4/06 "Seeking advice for sleep issues" it addresses similar issues where I as well as others have responded with adv...
