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Breastfeeding and Hot Tubs
Asked by K.S. from Denver
on November 14, 2008
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Hi all,
I know it is recommended to stay out of hot tubs while pregnant which I did. But now that my little one is almost 4 months, I would love to go in the hot tub ...
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- There is no problem in using the hot tub. I did, and still do, while breastfeeding. And like a hot shower it will probably increase your likelihood of milk letdown.
- I don't think it will affect your milk, but I DO think that the warm water would probably trigger let down! That always happened just in a hot shower for me. I would...
- K., Hot tubs are not recommended for pregnancy because they raise your body temperature to a point that's not safe for the growing baby. Your milk, however, will be j...
Need Help Getting Baby to Take Bottle
Asked by J.S. from Minneapolis
on June 8, 2009
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I have been almost exclusively breastfeeding my 11 week old baby. He took a bottle easily at 3-4 weeks, but then we didn't continue with a daily bottle. I have to back...
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- Have Daddy try while you go to the grocery store or something. And from the stories I hear at LLL meetings babies seem to come in 2 groups-- the ones that want bottle...
- i agree that your husband should be the one to feed, and not to let baby hear you in the room. i was also exclusively breastfeeding til 7 weeks then we started one bot...
- the easiest thing is for you to not be around. You you are there he will want to nurse from you but if he has already accepted it out in public then perhaps if you jus...
How to Pump and Introduce Bottle to My Infant?!
Asked by S.K. from New York
on October 14, 2008
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i am exclusively breastfeeding my six-week-old daughter and have had no troubles thusfar. this has been a highly relaxed process because i have decided to stay at ho...
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- Hi S., Congratulations on your new baby and the great job you're doing breastfeeding her. You have definitely not waited too long, especially if there is no immediat...
- S., just to warn you about some things from experience with three boys. First of all, don't dishwash or warm up the bottles because of the break down plastic. If you...
- just a few things to suggest. try to just do one bottle a day until you are concrete on the time you will be away from her. since you dont know your plans, the most ...
Advice on Cluster Feeding
Asked by C.W. from Austin
on November 7, 2008
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Hello all. My little girl just turned two weeks today and I am exclusively breastfeeding. I am over the initial engorgement and my nipple tenderness has pretty much...
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- I used to read books to my toddler when I was nursing his baby sister. You could also watch Baby Einstein or other videos together and talk about them or sing along a...
- Could you pump once or twice right before or mid that cluster feeding time? You could also pump earlier in the day and save it for cluster time. Then you could give h...
- I have a 2 month old and a 2 year old, and this sounds all too familiar. It does seem like the 2 month old likes to nurse constantly from 6-9PM! Or at least for a fe...
Frozen Breastmilk "Help" Question
Asked by R.A. from Chicago
on May 22, 2009
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I am exclusively breastfeeding my 5 month old son. I started pumping when he was about 3 weeks old and freezing the milk in medela bags. I would put about three of tho...
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- The same thing happened to me but I had a chest freezer full. You and I both over produce a hormone that helps to break the milk down. To freeze you milk and keep it i...
- I used to only keep my milk for three months in the freezer. If you have a separate freezer from your fridge, I think it keeps for about 6 months. I had to throw out a...
- I have to agree with the Lipase problem/suggestions. The Kelly Mom link that someone already provided is great. My milk would sour VERY quickly and I ended up not pu...
When Did Your Period Return If Exclusively Breastfeeding?
Asked by C. from Chicago
on December 11, 2006
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My daughter is 5 months old and exclusively breastfeed. I woke up this morning and was bleeding - I assume this is the beginning of my period again. Is it normal for...
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- I breastfed, and I got my first period around 9 months. My sister in law breastfeeds too, and she got hers at 5 months (of course she was mad). Everyone is different...
- I got my period 6 weeks after my delivery too and I've had my period like clockwork same time, day, etc. since then. My daughter is now almost 18 months old and we're...
- Hi! I got mine about 9 months post-partum, but i wouldn't worry, every woman is different, and I haven't heard anything negative about this, I would think you are okay.
Infant Taking Both Breast and Bottle - Is It Even Possible???
Asked by Y.K. from New York
on July 7, 2008
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I'm about to have my second baby girl (scheduled C-section on July 8th)
with my first daughter i was exclusively breastfeeding (no bottles at all) until 25 mnths, we...
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- Wait to introduce the bottle until your milk supply is well established- say a month. Then make sure you offer a bottle of pumped breast milk every day. You may have t...
- Hi Y., Congratulations on your second baby girl! Best wishes to you tomorrow for a wonderful delivery and easy recovery. Yes, it's absolutely do-able - bottle a...
- Yes Y., it is possible for the baby to take both. When my daughter was 4 months, I started expressing and freezing the breast milk so the few times I had to be away d...
HELP...I Need Sleep
Asked by J.S. from Norfolk
on July 4, 2008
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My daughter is 9 months and she is still not sleeping through the night. There have been periodic nights where she slept for 7 hours at a time but its NEVER been cons...
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- They start sleeping through the night when they are developmentally ready. For my son, even though he stopped nursing at night when he was 9 months old, he didn't sle...
- OMG J.! My dd is the EXACT same way. She's 7.5 months born 11/07. For a minute there, I thought you were writing about her, except we put her to sleep around 8:30pm...
- Hi J., I have been in your situation! I had extreme sleep deprivation from my baby waking up at least every 2 hours and couldn't nap during the day because I also h...
Exclusively Breastfeeding 6 Month Old, Enough Iron?
Asked by R.C. from New York
on January 24, 2009
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Hi
I'm exclusively breastfeeding my 6 month old (we just started solids 2 weeks ago)... how do I make sure he is getting enough Iron. I keep reading that at 6 mont...
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- at 6 months your child's pediatrician should've or whould prescribe a vitamin drop for those lacks of vitamins. Thats all that's needed
- He'll get enough iron from the solid foods. Esp if he is having the iron fortified cereals.
- HI R., My pediatrician had me give my daughter an iron supplement. Can't remember the name, but I'm sure if you ask your ped they can give you a recommendation. ...
Exclusively Breast Fed 4 Month Old Whose Mom Just Got Her Period!
Asked by E.W. from Dallas
on December 3, 2008
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Darn it! Got my period while still exclusively breastfeeding my 4 month old.
This happened with my other son and my milk supply decreased.
Any suggestions for keepin...
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- I had the same with all my three kids. They are 16 and 12 month apart. My advice is drink a lot of the beef bone soup. K. B
- I had a period the whole time I nursed my oldest, but with my second I'm still nursing (22 months) and only have occasional spotting. It's different for everyone, but ...
- E., It sounds like you are luckier than me. I breastfed all three of my kids. The first two for only 2 1/2 months, my youngest, for 2 years now. I have always had ...
