Maintaining the Relationship: Born free

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Questioning Doctor's Recommendations for Infant

M.N. asks from Lansing

I am having serious concerns over my 5 week old nephew's doctor. At 2 wks. his mother was told to put sugar in his formula to help relieve constipation. Last week, ...

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First Time Parents, and Overwhelmed

R.S. asks from Chicago

I've read and re-read everyone's responses here...the advice, suggestions, empathy, encouragement, has been really helpful. 90% of the issue here is fatigue and hormo...

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Baby Due Soon- Looking for Tips on Breastfeeding and Pumping

L.E. asks from Milwaukee

Hello all- I am due in a couple of weeks and am looking for tips on breastfeeding, pumping and getting the baby to take abottle. I have heard that many newborns don...

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Advice from a Close Friend

K.R. asks from Grand Forks

I guess it's more like telling me what to do rather than giving advice, but one of my good friends who is a mother of one keeps telling me what I need to be doing wit...

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Advice on Pumping/Storing Breastmilk

T.S. asks from Seattle

I will be returning to work when my daughter is 6 weeks old. My husband will be home with her for another 6 weeks, and then she will be going to daycare. I have dec...

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To Bottle Feed or Not to Bottle Feed...

C.K. asks from New York

I am exclusively breast feeding & I must admit, I quite enjoy that time with my little girl but I keep hearing that I should give her breast milk in a bottle otherwis...

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Getting Depressed Wondering If I'll Be Able to Handle My Child...

A.K. asks from San Francisco

I am so worn out, and I don't know if it's because my 13 week old daughter is completely "normal" in her behavior, or if she already has a "challenging" personality. ...

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Contantly Criticized by Peers.

V.P. asks from Dallas

I'm constantly being criticized by my peers about the way I do things. They make comments like: "well we aren't all perfect like you". I just state my opinion when ...

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Breastfeeding Dilemma

C.C. asks from New York

I never really wanted to breastfeed at all. I have read all the studies and know it is best for the baby. I am 39 weeks pregnant, and my husband is 100% for breastfee...

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How Do Other Working Mothers Do It?

A.D. asks from New York

I have posted many times on this wonderful forum but always specific questions… I am now in search of some “bigger” help so to speak… I work full time and ...