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Baby Doesn't Seem to like the Left Side... ?!?
Asked by S.H. from Dallas
on October 27, 2008
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Baby girl, 3 months old, has been refusing and weirdly, chewing, but not nursing on the left side, but won't sit still & nurse. When I switch her to the right side, sh...
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- Sometimes the milk production and flow rate is wildly different between sides. I have one side that lets down faster and one side that makes better milk or something....
- Contact a lactation consultant. Your OB/GYN or hospital should be able to recommend someone. Most babies prefer one side (my right side was always "better" for my litt...
- My daughter did the same thing for months! I don't know why. She always prefered the right side and I hated it! I just kept offering it to her at the beggining of ever...
Gas Pain in 2 Month Old Infant
Asked by D.W. from Kansas City
on December 8, 2007
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Ever since my 2 month old son was born he has had terrible gas and gas pain! I breastfeed and assumed the problem was with my milk so I asked a lactation consultant. ...
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- Hello, my son had the same problem, but not near as bad sounds like. Breastfeeding wasn't working very well for either one of us, so I put him on Enfimil Gentlease, w...
- My oldest had problems with gas, too. I tried everything!! One thing that helped a little was to warm a towel in the dryer and put in on his belly. Also, he loved to b...
- Since the only food he's getting is formula or milk...it might be something medical...chronic gas, bloating and pain can be signs of an irritated bowel....
One Sided Nursing
Asked by K.H. from Seattle
on August 12, 2009
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Hello fellow moms,
I've posted before about the breastfeeding questions/issues I've had and you have all been so helpful. I have one more for you that I could use yo...
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- I would take her to a good craniosacral therapist.
- I know a few people that ended up only nursing from one side. My right side has always been slower than the left. For me it seems to have a lot to do with relaxation. ...
- I know women for whom the breast size was dramatically different when one was filled with milk and the other wasn't, but I don't think any of my friends tried a one-br...
Should I Wean My 1 Year Old from the Breast?
Asked by C.A. from Provo
on September 1, 2006
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My 13 month old baby is in the 10th percentile for weight, and he has always been around 50th before. He nurses a lot, but does not eat a whole lot of solid food. I ...
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- Hey C., I didn't read the last responses so I hope I'm not repeating anything here, but I thought I'd address the night nursing. If you want to help your little ...
- C. ~ I have heard that your child benefits if you breastfeed them for 2 whole years. I wasn't able to do this with either one of my girls (I have never been successfu...
- Honestly, nursing him is the best thing you can do for him. So I would say NO to the weaning, especially since he has little interest in table foods. My dd refus...
Trouble Latching On
Asked by J.R. from Oklahoma City
on August 10, 2009
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I have a 3 week old son that I'm breastfeeding and I'm having some issues getting him to latch on properly.He's latching, just incorrectly. He is getting plenty to eat...
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- I actually had similar issues..large breasts and little baby are not a really good pair. I bought a breast shield from Medela, flexible... I used it for a couple of ...
- Hi J.. I am also a single mom with 5 1/2 month old beautiful daughter. Congratulations on breastfeeding. The first 5 weeks for me were not fun at all. But, I stuck ...
- It is pretty typical to be sore the first six weeks of nursing. If it continues beyong six weeks I would get in touch with the consultant again. And if you have a fr...
Help with Lactation and Formula!
Asked by T.C. from Birmingham
on August 4, 2009
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I have a 7-month-old son who is on breastmilk. I returned to work 4 months ago, and have been able to keep feeding my son breastmilk by using a breast pump. However,...
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- I have been told that Fenugreek found at GNC is helpful in increasing milk production. As long as you have been pumping your production should not be affected by the ...
- I was only able to keep up with my twins for three months after that we had to supplement with formula every other feeding. Our pediatrician recommended ProSobee, it i...
- Lots and lots of water and extra pumping should help. Also, does your baby nurse at all? If so, extra nursing time with baby will help increase supply. If all else ...
Weaning My 3 Month Old from a Nipple Shield
Asked by B.A. from Los Angeles
on October 4, 2008
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While in the hospital, my lactation consultant gave me a nipple shield for my "flat" nipples- I would like to still breastfeed, but for convenience reasons- without th...
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- HI B., Some women have success starting a feeding with the shield then when babe pulls off for a moment, mom removes the shield and babe latches again to continue. ...
- Breanne I am so happy you are trying out the website. Hope you get lots of helpful advice. Love ya
- I had an inverted nipple when I was first trying to nurse my son. He also would refuse to latch on and get very frustrated. I would use my pump before I started nurs...
Are There Ways to Increase Supply When the Baby Is Already 4 Months?
Asked by J.A. from Los Angeles
on March 12, 2009
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I guess the title explains the majority of it. I will flat out admit that part of my problem is likely depression related. In his short life, he has already been to 2 ...
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- Hi J., Depression plays a big part of every part of a woman, formula will not hurt your baby, so don't feel like your baby is missing out or that you are missing out, ...
- I am so sorry for your losses...I understand loss after birth and how difficult it can be. Also, my son was born 8 weeks preemie and was combo fed for the first year o...
- I was not dealing with everything that you are going through, but there were times that I struggled with my milk flow as well. I had great success with doubling my wat...
Milk Production Slowing Too Much
Asked by K.M. from Modesto
on October 12, 2008
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I recently had (am still getting over) Thrush. The pain during feeding caused me to pump only two times a day. Sometimes only once a day. Now I'm getting better but I'...
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- Hey there, you have received a lot of great info already. I have a 5 month old and when I returned to work when he was 2 months old my milk dropped by half. I tried Fe...
- Is there any way you can also nurse more often to bring up your supply? I know that more pumping is great, but it seems like babies can really get our bodies to respon...
- It might be because you are pumping instead of nursing. I notice a huge difference in the amount I was able to pump vs. my babies ability. She could get 2-3 let down...
Seeking Lactation Consultant in the Dallas/Ft Worth Area
Asked by S.J. from Dallas
on September 5, 2006
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New mom of one week old baby boy. Having problems with latching while nursing. Any tips or professional recommendations are greatly appreciated.
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- I went to Beth Nolen in Southlake. She was awesome! Here is some info on her. Beth Nolen is a IBCLC board certified Lactation Consultant and R.N.. Beth has B.S. Nu...
- We used Kay Willis at The Nesting Place in Grapevine. The number is 877-625-6803. She is very helpful and experienced!
- HEB Harris Methodist has a GREAT lactation consultation service right in thier maternity wing.
