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Ambivalent About Breastfeeding
Asked by M.P. from Modesto
on July 20, 2008
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I haven't decided whether I want to wean my son, but I have been thinking about it more and more. I get frustrated often with nursing and am not enjoying it like I onc...
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- Congrats on lasting this long - you are a trooper! I had a whole list of issues one after the other with breastfeeding and ultimately gave it up after 2 months. So I ...
- it sounds like you are fairly ready and thats fine. the one thing i would say is that it might just be too much to try to wean him when he is cutting 8 teeth. its no...
- I weaned my son at 17 mos. He was also a big guy. I would first recommend nursing him three times a day (morning, before nap, and before bed) Once my son had that d...
Breastfeeding
Asked by J.E. from Boston
on May 26, 2009
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So I've mad a request about breastfeeding before and now I want to know what other breastfeeding moms REALLY think!?! :) Please tell me all of the pros and cons you've...
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- When you look at the differences between bottle and breastfeeding, the benefits of breastfeeding are a no-brainer. Pick up the latest issue of Mothering Magazine (sold...
- Breastfeeding is awesome! It's so easy... it's always available, it's free... you never have to think about food. I nursed my son till 2yo. But that isn't why I did...
- Hey J., You can just try it! It may or may not be easy... my first didn't know how to suck and we had to "suck train" her. I had very very sore and bleeding nipples b...
Breastfeeding and Birth Control
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on December 14, 2008
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okay ladies....I am super afraid to take anything while I am breastfeeding for birth control but do not want to get pregnant again (yet). What are you all doing (if a...
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- E., Congratulations on your baby! I am nursing my beautiful 4 month old daughter. My dr. put me on a "safe bc pill" at my 6 week check up (at my request). My mil...
- Mini-pill. I used it with both kids and breastfed as well for 14 months. But you should take this pill at the same time every day.
- Congrats!!! Mirena...worry free birth control, and very little side effect. It works for me. Talk to your doctor. Good luck with the breastfeeding.
