Breastfeeding: Older Child

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Breast Feeding Advice

Hello, I am currently breast feeding my daughter. We had a difficult time at first because I had a c-section and she would not latch. I had to use a nipple shield to finally get her to latch. I chose to use the nipple shield given to me by the lactation consultants over formula feeding longer. We have been feeding regularly w/o shield for over a month now. I have been having difficulty lately as my daughter arches at the end of feedings pulling my nipple with her. It is without warning and it hurts a lot. It makes my nipples very sore...

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Pumping and Milk Supply

My daughter is now 9 months old. I breastfed exclusively for 3 months and then have been pumping since then when I returned to work. After about the first month or so of pumping, I had to begin some supplementing with formula, which was not what I wanted, but had not other choice. I could not pump as much milk as she needed. I am renting an expensive pump (the Medela Symphony)and am on a first name basis with the Lactation Consultants. I rarely get more than 2-3 ounces of milk pumped at a time at this point. I have tried pumping more often,...

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When Should I Pump?

My 2nd son is 3 weeks old and I would like to start pumping so my husband...

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How to Pump

I have a really nice Medela pump that was given to me. My 3m old is...

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When to Pump?

My baby is 2 1/2 months old, and I'll be going back to work soon. I'm...

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