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Nor QD
Asked by K.R. from Boston
on January 10, 2009
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Can anyone advise on experience with NorQD, the mini-pill for nursing mothers? I am terrified of getting pregnant as I have a 2 month old and a 21 month old. I am in...
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- Maybe try a copper IUD no hormones it might put you more at ease.
- Well I think the whole idea behind the "mini-pill" is that while you're breastfeeding you have less of a chance of getting pregnant anyway so the pill just makes it th...
- I too took the mini-pill and had success and no side effects. I was on it a year with my first child and 8 months with my second. My friends all joke that all I have t...
Can I Increase My Milk Production?
Asked by C.M. from Detroit
on September 30, 2008
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Does anyone have any ideas or helpful hints about how I can increase my milk prodcution? I pump twice a day at work and usually only get between 3-5 total ounces. Is i...
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- Don't give up! As hard as it may seem, just keep at it. I had the same problem and worked full time. Thankfully, I work with a Lactation Consultant and she told me the...
- fenugreek will help. It worked for me. however it did upset my stomach.. so I would suggest starting with one pill a day.. and seein how it affects you. drink...
- I pumped the entire year even though my milk was about 4-6 oz a day. the water helped a LOT. I continue to breastfeed but he gets cow milk in the day now (13 months ...
Safe Insect Repellent
Asked by J.D. from Denver
on June 29, 2009
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Hey ladies-I started hunting around and then thought perhaps this pool of awesome mamas could help me...I'm searching for an insect repellent that WORKS, that's safe e...
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- For product safety reports google "skin deep" I get a lot of good information on their site. We like both burt's bees and skedattle by mexitan products. They are bo...
- I extensively research ALL products I put on myself (still nursing) and my daughter. My best friend is the cosmetics database which breaks down virtually every produc...
- I used this when I was pregnant and when my litlle one was little. I loved that it was Deet free and I quickly got used to the smell. http://www.gentlenaturals.com...
Fenugreek
Asked by K.M. from Modesto
on November 4, 2008
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I recently posted a request for help encouraging the production of milk. Generally there were two suggestions for products to use; 1-Fenugreek and 2-More Milk Plus. I ...
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- I recommend starting with just the fenugreek. Take one capsule 3 times a day with meals and then gradually work up to 3 capsules 3 times a day .If you experience loose...
- Fenugreek is perfectly safe for nursing mothers. Especially if your milk production is low. The best thing to do is to call your doctor. My family's doctor reccommende...
- Good Herbal books (Whole Foods will let you look at them for free) will have a "contraindication" section: why or who shouldn't take the herb. Fenugreek inhibits the ...
Gym with Childcare
Asked by J.K. from Kansas City
on February 10, 2008
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I am 35 weeks pregnant and I have gained ALOT of weight. I was between a size 8 to 10 last summer and now I am sure my old size 16 will be tight after baby is born. ...
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- Hi J., Have you considered working out with your baby? There are some local Baby Boot Camp classes that allow you to workout with your baby: http://www.babybootcamp....
- The YMCA is a great family friendly place. They have free childcare with a family membership, reasonably priced and free fitness classes. Good luck to you. :) 913-39...
- I belong to YMCA. I love their Kids Watch area. At the one I go to they seperate the younger ones from the older ones. This way the older ones (like my son) can run...
Can Nursing Mothers Safely Get Massages?
Asked by R.M. from New York
on May 6, 2008
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I've always been told after getting a massage to drink lots of water to help flush out the toxins, and that toxins are released by massages, that's why you feel so goo...
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- Hi R.. I am an LMT and a mother of 2. The toxins being spoken of, that are released from the muscles, are in your body system already.So their nothing new or foreign t...
- I think a massage could do more good than anything since it will bring your stress level down which is great for you and baby! The toxins that are getting flushed out ...
- I've been nursing now for 11 months and have gotten a massage about every other month. It is completely worth it and had no side effects that I could tell. While nurs...
Fiorcet/Migraine Headaches
Asked by S.M. from Parkersburg
on January 7, 2008
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I am in my fourth month of pregnancy and have recently started getting migraine headaches (something I've never had in my life). I talked to my doctor about them and ...
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- I had bad headaches throughout my pregnancy. My doctor just continued to say take Extra Strength Tylenol but that just continued to not work. I read into some differen...
- I would not take it. I suffer from severe migraines and have my whole life. With the information you just provided-- it's not worth it. I know how debilitating a mig...
- Good morning! I would not take it either. I suffer from Migranes and did so before pregnancy as well. The medicine I normally take I can't take when pregnant because i...
Good Sports Bra?
Asked by A.S. from San Francisco
on July 29, 2008
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Hi...does anyone have any recommendations for a good supportive sports/jog bra for a nursing mom? I don't necessarily need one specifically with nursing flaps, but ju...
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- Hi A., Title Nine in Palo Alto has got just about every style of sports bra imaginable.... but I don't think they go past D cups. I think you can find them online....
- Hi A., I use the Champion underwire sports bra. It's affordable (since you are probably larger then you will be based on the age of your new little bundle) and wor...
- I had a nursing sports bra that I bought at Motherhood Maternity. It was very comfortable and of course made nursing pretty easy. I am a pretty busty girl, and I don't...
