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Breastfeeding
Asked by M.W. from Birmingham
on May 9, 2007
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A year or so ago, I decided that I would attempt to breast feed my child until he was two. I was determined to breastfeed until he was one until I heard a Child Psycho...
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- Unfortunately, some children never drink mild once they are weened. Me, my sister and now my daughter will not drink milk. She does eat yogurt, cheese, ect. I also ...
- the only way my daughter will drink milk is if it's chocolate...
- As far as making the milk taste better, Nesquik (spelling?) has strawberry (my son's favorite), vanilla, and of course chocolate flavoring for milk - the strawberry an...
Newborn Drama Queen
Asked by A.W. from Chicago
on January 13, 2009
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My second baby was born 2 weeks ago. She is adorable, but is showing a totally different temperment already than my son did as a new baby. I literally cannot put her...
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- My daughter was the same way. Her doctor told me that she was just a "very opinionated baby". Her temperment seemed to get better by the time she was 3-4 months, and ...
- It just sounds like your daughter is a baby who wants to be close to her mommy- nothing wrong with that! I would look into getting a sling if you don't have one alrea...
- Sounds like mine! Colic is beyond that, though, from what I hear. Colic is when NOTHING will console them, not even nursing. Some babies are simply more "high-n...
Another Similar but Different Breastfeeding Concern
Asked by B.R. from Los Angeles
on April 10, 2008
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I also have a question for moms who have breastfed- I breastfed my last child for 6 months (would have liked to go longer, but...) but the entire time she needed to fe...
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- she actually may not be latched on effectively. a baby can continue to gain weight if the milk supply is abundant. but the feedings may not be effective if she doesn...
- I actually wondered the same thing, with my first she rejected my breast after a single bottle and I had many, many lactation consultants try to get her back, but it w...
- Combine fenugreek and blessed thistle. You can do capsule form or buy loose herbs and a tea ball to make your own. I would avoid any and all caffeine. It is, after a...
Breastfeeding Help!
Asked by N.M. from Omaha
on May 15, 2009
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I am a mother of a 5 day old beautiful girl. I didn't receive a lot of help at the hospital about breastfeeding. I know the basic hold for feeding and that the latch...
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- You many want to see if your hospital offers breastfeeding consultants. There are usually nurses trained to help with this. You can also look into seeing if there is...
- Hi, N.! I highly suggest you contact a lactation consultant as soon as possible. Although many people think breastfeeding should come naturally, it really doesn't....
- First of all call the hospital and get set up with a lactation consultant. They are wonderful people and they can work with you on latch on and positioning. Second, ...
Frustrated with Breastfeeding
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on August 14, 2009
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Hello ladies...first off I am looking for support and advice. Please keep any negative comments, criticism or lectures on breast is best to yourself. I apologize if I ...
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- Hi T.! I have to say no lectures will come from me... my daughter and I had a hard time "connecting". I reached out for help and got a LOT of harshness and stringen...
- Have you considered using her favorite bottle's nipple on you while nursing? It is best to use one attached to something, so that the baby can't choke on it. It might...
- Hi T., Boy this all sounds too familiar. I to am breastfeeding. My daughter in almost 5 1/2 months now & in the beginning started getting very frustrated. She had no...
Stimulate Milk Production
Asked by E.B. from Salt Lake City
on August 11, 2009
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I have a 2 month old and have to pump a few times a week. I can only get about 2 oz a time. My baby is eating 3.5 oz when I leave her with a baby sitter each feeding. ...
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- Hello. I wrote in at about 4 months with this same issue. I got so many great responses. What worked for me was to take Fenugreek. It's a suppliment you cna get ne...
- Pump at the same time EVERY day regardless of if you get any milk out or not. This will encourage your body to produce more milk/up your supply. Also, be sure to drink...
- You've already received some great advice, I just have a couple things to add: Hopefully you have a nice pump (like Medela) instead of a manual pump. That makes a ...
Help! Breastfeeding Issues!
Asked by K.B. from Jacksonville
on September 12, 2006
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I just got home from the Hospital yesterday. He was latching like a champ at the hospital....everything was going great....I know he was finger fed one time before I l...
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- Careful K., he is too little dont confuse him with the bottle, because he wont take the breast. wait at least a week, when your mature milk comes, and he is getting a...
- first off, congrats! as far as latching, just be patient. i breastfed both of my daughters, and there was a little bottle feeding done at the hospital. but, when ...
- You should have been assigned a breastfeeding consultant at the hospital when your son was born and they should have included her information in with the packet that y...
Going to Attempt to Breastfeed
Asked by L.H. from Fayetteville
on August 6, 2009
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I am currently around 30 weeks pregnant with my second child and did not breast feed my first, but will have the chance with this one and am wondering if I should wait...
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- By all means, get one now! I have a medela double electric and love it. I had mine given to me from a friend.. I know all the professionals will say don't use someon...
- rent it through the hospital. i was going to purchase one and am glad i didn't b/c i did not produce enough milk for my son!
- Medela Freestyle is worth every penny! I used it for 12 months. I'm having my second baby in December and plan to use it again. I regret not buying it sooner. It a...
How to Stop Breastfeeding
Asked by A.C. from Washington DC
on August 2, 2009
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I know I will probably get many responses on why I should continue breastfeeding but I am ready to stop. My son is one month old, takes a bottle of formula or breastmi...
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- Hi A., Two wonderful resources I used and recommend are www.breastfeeding.com and www.kellymom.com. Both sites offer great advice and have excellent discussion for...
- Dear A.- I agree with the 'drop a feed' every day or so... And christine...I SO agree with you with respect to the 'other' poster...and I just sent a private mes...
- Just go very slowly. Cut out one feeding or pumping session for a week, then cut out another one, etc. Ask your doctor, of course, about how to proceed. Also, do ...
Sudden Trouble Breastfeeding 10 Month Old
Asked by M.G. from Boston
on January 9, 2009
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Dear Fellow Moms,
I can't understand what's happening. I have been breastfeeding my daughter for the past 10 months. She is a small baby but I never thought it had an...
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- My heart goes out to you. I hope you can resolve this. I don't have any advice, as my babe is 7 months, but I have been worrying about this (because she seems to drink...
- Whenever my period was coming, my milk supply would virtually disappear and I would panic, which would make it worse. Eventually I started taking Fenugreek, which real...
- How long is your work day? Pumping once for three ounces is probably not enough. My supply took a dive when I went from pumping 3 times at work to 2, and it never reco...
