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IUD Birth Control for Nursing Mom?
Asked by K.G. from Houston
on August 24, 2009
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I recently had my second son. I am looking in to using an IUD for birth control. I didn't like using the pill or nuva ring. What do you think about Mirena and ParaG...
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- Hi K., I used the mirena for about 1 week. I did not like it. I should have done more research on it before I got it. I started having cramps when I would sit a certai...
- Please make sure to read all of the fine print in the information on it; don't assume that your doctor tells you all. There's a lot of fine print that doctors tend to...
- I had the paraguard inserted in 2005. In 2006 my husband and I decided that we wanted to have more children, so I had it removed. While it was in, it was great! The o...
Seeking Supportive Pediatrician for Nursing Mom
Asked by M.L. from San Francisco
on February 14, 2008
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Hi,
I'm looking for a new pediatrician. Mine is great, but 2 wks ago I read all the moms responses in regards to tandum nursing...which I never knew was done and was...
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- don't know where you live or your insurance but in Mountain View Dr. Midori Nishimura (google her for website) is really great. she only takes PPO and is also a lactat...
- Have you tried looking at some resources on mothering.com? some people i know who do extended breastfeeding and co-sleeping, etc. find valuable info there. i think ...
- Hi, I am a mother of two boys, 16 months apart and have a great, practical pediatrician. I went to highschool with her daughter and she was my pediatrician from 11-1...
Lump Found While Breastfeeding
Asked by J.C. from Cincinnati
on February 19, 2009
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My son is 2 weeks old and I am nursng. I have discovered a hard lump, about the size of a pea, around the nipple. This was not there while I was pregnant. I discove...
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- Hi J., Relax. It is always a good idea to consult with your Dr about it, and call the lact. consult. about it. But you could know that it isn't that uncommon to ...
- Because of your family history I would get it checked out ASAP. It could be a milk duct, but I'd play it safe if I were you.
- I breast fed 3 babies and experienced this also. I would believe it is a blocked milk duct. I think if you still have a concern you should talk to your doctor.
Breastfeeding Mom Experiencing Dizziness Since Delivery
Asked by B.F. from San Francisco
on July 2, 2009
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Hi all-
I'm a nursing mom of a seventh month old boy. Since his birth I've experienced consistent dizziness when standing up quickly, laying down, stretching and m...
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- I am a breastfeeding mom who experiences the same thing and I delivered my second child 11 weeks ago. I spoke with my doctor about it and she advised me that this dizz...
- HI B.! Congratulations on motherhood! I began having episodes of vertigo at the end of my pregnancy with my youngest. My vertigo was to the point of vomiting, t...
- I had something similar. It turned out I was anemic and needed to be put on an iron supplement in addition to my prenatals. Sounds like you should have some bloodwork.
Advice for Nursing Mom
Asked by L.P. from Boston
on July 2, 2009
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I am trying to help 2 moms who use my day care. Both are struggling to keep up milk supply. The children are only 5 months any suggestions would be great. L.
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- Possibly they are not nursing enough and their milk supply is tapering off. I also drank a ton of water while nursing and ate a lot of calories. I was able to nurse m...
- I had the same problem when my son was 7 months old and I was going through a very stressful time. I ended up taking Fenugreek. You get it at the viteman store. I c...
- I think it's so nice that you want to help them!! I would also recommend looking at the milk calculator at kellymom.com. A lot of 1st time moms send way too much...
How Can a Nursing Mom Tell If She's Pregnant?
Asked by M.P. from Chicago
on December 19, 2008
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I'm nursing my son and plan to continue for a year if possible. I know that breastfeeding acts as a mild birth control, but that it's still possible to get pregnant. ...
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- You can get pregnant quite easily while nursing, especially after starting solids around 6 mos. Even if you breastfeed on demand or haven't seen the sign of your first...
- My best friend has now gotten pregnant twice while nursing. She has 3 girls aged 3,2, and 7 months. She also thought it was a form of birth control and the first time ...
- I got pregnant while nursing, my daughter was 7 months old. Even though I didn't have my period back, I noticed some of the early pregnancy signs and took a test. I'...
Period Not Coming Again
Asked by M. from Chicago
on March 24, 2008
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Ok. Here is my question. I had my baby nine months ago. I had a period last month for the first time. I am a nursing mom. Then this month I did not get it yet. I am 12...
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- My period did not return until my daughter was 8 months and then I was on a consistant 6 week cycle for 3 more cycles (Then I got pregnant again, but that's another st...
- Although I didn't get my period during the months I BF any of my 3 kids, I was warned that I could still get pregnant. Just be cautious and use other forms of birth c...
- Between my 1st & 2nd child I did not get my period until around 8-10 months and then it was very abnormal - coming every 6-8 weeks until I got pregnant. THis also hap...
Swimsuit Advice for Nursing Mom
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on June 4, 2009
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Okay, I am NOT a pool rat. As a cancer survivor, we take our family for mountain vacations instead! However, my 3 yr old is going to swimming lessons, and I need som...
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- I like lands end. They have a great selection and fit. Good Luck (I don't like going to the pool, but I also have small children!)
- Lands End is a great place to shop from. I love their adult suit selection.
- As a swim teacher choosing the right bathing suit is very important. I have found that Landsend.com has the best suits and the best way to SHOP for suits. You can pick...
Mother of 2 Needs HELP!
Asked by M.V. from Cleveland
on June 2, 2009
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Hi everyone, forgive me as I ramble, but I need nelp fast! I am a mother of a 2 year old and a 14 week old. I also have two jobs and am trying to keep ends meeting! ...
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- There are a lot of different viewpoints on this subject. We read Preparation for Parenting by Gary and Anne Marie Ezzo(same as Babywise which Michelle mentioned) and f...
- I would try some classical music or lullaby CD's to help him releax, sometimes you just have to let them cry until they figure out you are not going to pick them up. I...
- I hate to tell you, but children make their own schedules. I know it is tough and we as adults like to make children fit our lives. It is possible to some degrees, but...
Nursing Mom Trying to Get Baby in His Own Bed!
Asked by M.L. from New York
on June 1, 2009
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I have a newborn well he is almost two months and I am nursing him. For his naps I can get him into his bassinet, but at night trying to get him to go to sleep in it i...
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- I did the same thing with my daughter till she was 6 months(she would not sleep in bassinet). At 6 months I started nursing her in her room and putting her in the crib...
- I have a 9 month old daughter and we just would put her in bed after nursing. If she woke up (or didn't fall asleep in the first place), we would first try to soothe ...
- I had the same problem with both my kids. Nursing while you sleep is a life saver. But I didn't want my kids sleeping in my bed either. So, every night I'd nurse. ...
