Breast Milk Supply & Production: The First Years

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Is First Years or Evenflo Breast Pumps Any Good?

When my son and daughter were born premature, the WIC offices where I lived provided a motorized Medella pump supplied from a medical supply store. Obviously this was very good. I know that Medellas are sold in Target but I also seen other brands. Is there an "off" brand ie, Evenflo, First Years, etc. that is comparable but without the price??

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Improving Milk Supply

My 4 mo. old son is completely healthy, but his weight is on low end for his...

Domperidome

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Improving Milk Supply

My 4 mo. old son is completely healthy, but his weight is on low end for his height. My ped suggested changing my diet to increase my breastmilk supply and the caloric content of it, or supplement with formula. I'd like to begin by improving my milk to see if that works, before going to formula. Any tips? p.s. My diet is largely vegan (but I'm open to consuming more meat, some dairy)

Reglan

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Will My Milk Supply Increase?

Hi all, I FORGOT TO MENTION THAT I HAVE A LATCH ON PROBLEM AND THAT IS WHY I AM PUMPING EXCLUSIVELY. I TRIED THE SUPPLEMENT DEVICE AROUND THE NECK, BUT WAS UNHAPPY WITH RESULTS. DOES EVERYONE THINK I SHOULD STILL TRY BREASTFEEDING FIRST IN ORDER TO STIMULATE THE MILK FLOW? THANKS FOR ALL OF THE ADVICE! I have a 4 week old and after a week of successful breastfeeding we discovered that my supply was low. I have been working frequently with a lactation specialist. After trying different techniques I am now pumping exclusively. I...

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Reglan for Reflux

Anyone have any experience w/ Reglan for reflux? My 5 week old was spitting...