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Breastfeeding & Napping Issues
Asked by A.B. from New York
on March 2, 2007
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I am the mother of one almost 4 month old girl. Elizabeth on her own has decided to only breastfeed once in the morning and once at night. This has only been going o...
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- First the cat nap thing. Don't let her fall asleep. Tickle her toes, use a cool wash clothe or undress her. If you keep her awake and only allow her to sleep at des...
- hello A., i'm not sure about the breastfeeding issue, since i exclusively breastfed my baby, no bottles. However the napping was exactly the same when she was that ...
- My daughter is 4 months old, also breastfed, and also named Elizabeth. What a coincidence. I believe its just a phase. Have you started her on baby food yet? S...
Diflucan and Breastfeeding
Asked by A.O. from Seattle
on August 22, 2009
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Hi Ladies,
Sorry if the is TMI... but I have a yeast infection. YUCK! I am also still breastfeeding my 14 mo old three times a day. (Really two the third one is just...
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- I remember that my obgyn would not let me take that until I was done breast feeding. I would take to your pharmisist! he/she would know! Good Luck!
- I took some kind of systemic anti-fungal because my daughter and I had thrush while breastfeeding. It may have been diflucan. I was told they don't normally give it ...
- Hi A., I see others saying the same thing but just wanted to let you know I have taken diflucan while nursing for thrush. I took it with my older daughter when she...
Breastfeeding / Formula Advice
Asked by R.S. from Dallas
on July 27, 2009
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Hi! My baby girl is at 1 week old. I am trying to get a game plan together for when I return to work in about 5 weeks now. I have been trying to breast feed, but my ...
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- www.drjacknewman.com/ He is the ultimate in breastfeeding advice. He has a book you could find anywhere and addresses so many FAQs. I went back to work at a school w...
- FYI... to help your nipples, use a nipple shield. Cheap to buy (get one at Target) and they make breastfeeding so much better- no scabbing or anything like that. I c...
- I'm not sure about the whole formula thing, but as for the sore nipples... Medela makes nipples shields. They kinda look like a thimble that you can use to nurse with...
Seeking Helpful Hints at How to Make My Second Try at Breastfeeding Work
Asked by S.A. from Minneapolis
on July 20, 2009
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I'm pregnant,due to have our second child in September, and am nervous about breastfeeding again. With our son, I didn't make enough milk so I had to start supplement...
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- I know where you're coming from!! I felt very frustrated and like I wasn't doing something right when it came to breastfeeding my first, too. We also didn't have an ad...
- Hi S., I had the same thing happen with my first child. I am due in November with my second and hoping for the best. Some things that I heard that aren't on your ...
- Breastfeeding is so unsupported by a lot of people! You need lots of support! First of all your milk supply comes in like it should. It increases more and more. The f...
Baby Having Trouble Breastfeeding, Pulling and Tugging on Nipples.
Asked by L.R. from San Antonio
on June 9, 2008
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My baby is now 4 months and he has been doing this for over a month. I went to the Pediatrician, I changed Dr b/c she doesnt seem like she cares much for breastfeeding...
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- L., call Kathy Parkes at the Lactation Connection (TLC) www.tlc4moms.com She is an RN AND a Lactation Specialist plus does home visits in the San Antonio Area. Plus...
- sounds like it may be reflux
- Hi L., I know that you will not always have time to make feeding times "relaxing" But I know that when my daughter was sick she acted just like that. I have been nursi...
Time to Wean???
Asked by P. from Spartanburg
on September 13, 2006
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I'm having trouble deciding if I should wean my 10-week old baby girl. I feel that my reasons are totally selfish and that I'm not doing what's best for her.
We've h...
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- First let me say that I'm very impressed that you've kept with breastfeeding so long! Most women who experience trouble like that quit nursing almost immediately. Wa...
- P. This is such a sensitive topic for everyone but I think you need to do what is right for you and your baby! Don't feel like you have to be miserable to "do what...
- I would wean her, and put her on formula. Taking care of ones physical and mental health is not being selfish., so stop being so hard on yourself, and don't worry abo...
Extreme Case of Breastfeeding Engorgement, Anyone Else Been Thru This?
Asked by T.L. from Los Angeles
on June 12, 2009
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Am breastfeeding, baby is 5 days old. Have done this before with first two kids. Have always become ridiculously engorged when the milk comes in, but this time is so...
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- Be very careful to monitor for infection. Sleep whenever the baby sleeps. Take vitamin c with bioflavanoids. Not any other kind. Must have bioflavanoids 2 at least...
- I'm so sorry, that sounds miserable. I would call the lactation rep like you said right away. I have also heard of soaking the cabbage leaves in warm water or somethin...
- Mine did that with the first baby, and they were so huge and hard (they looked like footballs) the baby wouldn't drink at all, so we had to have a lactation consultant...
Nipples Are Really Sore and Milk Supply
Asked by K.H. from Seattle
on May 14, 2009
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I just had my 2nd baby girl on Mother's Day (what a great gift!). I have two questions I'd love to hear some advice on..
Q #1: My nipples are really sore from nursi...
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- My nipples were VERY sore (split, bleeding, painful!) because my son was extremely tongue tied. At about 2 weeks old I finally found a pediatrician that would clip hi...
- Your milk is transitional milk right now and I was sore just before it really started to come in. Use some lanolin to keep your nipples moist and let them have as much...
- K. , if your nipples are hurting when you are nursing then yes, the baby is latching incorrectly. Don't give up. See a Lactation Consultant or Lactation Educator so ...
Breastfeeding and Itching
Asked by C.H. from Washington DC
on April 27, 2009
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this is going to sound strange but everytime I breastfeed my 8 week old I get very itchy on my jawline. There is no rash. I oculd scratch the skin off of my jawline. N...
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- Hi C., I never had this problem, but I do have nerve pain issues and it is amazing to me that a tiny pinch in your neck can cause pain in your thigh.(my issue)Have ...
- Do you wash your baby's clothing in something different than your own? The itchy jaw could be because the baby is so close and you are allergic to a lotion/detergent t...
- I breastfed all my kids and never had those problems, but I was thinking you may have a breast infection. I know the burning feeling and itchiness can come from that ...
Mastitis/ Clooged Milk Duct HELP!
Asked by A.S. from Orlando
on April 7, 2009
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My son is almost 4 weeks old and the other morning I woke up and felt like I could hardly move! My right breast was so extremely sore all the way up under my arm and d...
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- Go to kellymom.com, you may be pumping too much, and see Ana at lovingstartlacationservices.com (Lacation consultant in Pembroke Pines, she is great).
- call la leche league call local lactation consultant get help do not quit stop pumping so much-baby is WAY more efficient than any pump! the blister is called a B...
- A., I am so sorry about this pain you are feeling. For the mastitis, the best thing is to keep breastfeeding from that side... pump the other. Use your heating pa...
