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| Mastitis after stopping breastfeeding | 11/17/2009 | Sally Wendkos Olds |
Q: I stopped breastfeeding about two and a half weeks ago when my son was three and a half weeks as he ...
A: First, congratulations for giving your son the best start in life by breastfeeding him. By nursing ...
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| breastfeeding / period | 11/16/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: Ive had my period the last 7 - 8 months. Should they be regular by now or is it normal for them to ...
A: Yes, it is very common for your periods to be irregular while breastfeeding. If you are concerned ...
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| falling asleep at the breast, pushing off breast | 11/14/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have 2 breastfeeing issues, any insights, possible solutions would be wonderful: Since he was ...
A: The baby falls asleep at the breast because he gets an endorphin rush which makes him nice and ...
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| How much expressed milk for daycare for my 7 month old? | 11/14/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I am starting my son in daycare in January and have started to express some milk. I am really ...
A: My suggestion, is not to worry about any of the numbers. Nurse him before you go. 2 weeks before ...
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| quantity | 11/13/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: It seems like I have plenty of breast milk for the first 3 or 4 feedings of the day, but then around ...
A: Our breasts naturally do this. The baby needs the biggest meal in the morning so the breasts are ...
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| Want to keep Breastfeeding | 11/13/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I really don't understand why this is happening,and don't know what I need to do to stop it. But my ...
A: ) If you are going to pump at night to feed, until baby is 6 weeks old, I would only pump at the ...
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| Warm compress everytime but still recurring clogged milk ducts and mastitis | 11/12/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have been having recurring mastitis and constantly having plugged milk ducts. I finished two ...
A: ok... answers.. 1. if lumps are still there then it isnt going away. It seems reoccuring but it ...
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| pacifying on the breast | 11/12/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have a six week old baby who I am exclusively breastfeeding. He is gaining weight very well, and ...
A: Well, my first red flag is that he is 6 weeks old. Right around 6 weeks babies go through a growth ...
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| Want to keep Breastfeeding | 11/12/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I really don't understand why this is happening,and don't know what I need to do to stop it. But my ...
A: If your son is nursing well and getting anough, you shouldnt need to pump anymore. Maybe for a ...
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| breastfeeding | 11/11/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: My daughter is 1 week old and I breastfeed her for about 3 days before my boobs really started ...
A: yes, but you need to stop giving her bottles of formula. Find a lactation consultant or la leach ...
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| sticky poop | 11/11/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: my breastfed 6 weeks old baby has very strange poop these day. his poop are yellow but less watery, ...
A: This is very normal. At 6 weeks, the colostrum leaves the milk ( which acts like a laxative, ) so ...
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| low milk from trauma? | 11/10/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I am a mother of 2. I breast fed my daughter till she was 6 months old with no problems and my 2.5 ...
A: Stress in general can decrease your supply. However, I stongly suggest you continue nursing . For a ...
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| eats less | 11/9/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: my baby is 12 weeks old and im breastfeeding her exclusively but she only has milk fr 5 to 10 mins ...
A: Babies usually get most of what they need in the first few minutes of nursing. after that it is more ...
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| breastfeeding | 11/8/2009 | Sally Wendkos Olds |
Q: my daughter is 2/12yrs old she is breastfeed on demand which is almost all the time, some times i ...
A: First, congratulations for giving your daughter the best start in life by breastfeeding her! It's ...
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| breastfeeding | 11/7/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: i just resently stoped breastfeeding my 1 year old and my breast is like a rock but it leakes mike ...
A: It is normal to have the milk build up after you wean. Did you stop suddenly or did you wean one ...
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| So many questions... | 11/6/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I am the mother of a beautiful 4 month old baby girl and I figured that by NOW I would have a better ...
A: ) Yes, your a typical over worried mother :) Most babies get all the milk they need in the first 4-7 ...
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| Detecting soured breast milk. | 11/5/2009 | Sally Wendkos Olds |
Q: After reading your thorough article on breast-milk storage I still have a question. Is it possible ...
A: It sounds as if your expressing and storage of breast milk is going very well. If your refrigerator ...
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| milk supply is low ! | 11/5/2009 | Sally Wendkos Olds |
Q: my son is three months old and he is breastfed exclusivly. I am a new mom so i was delighted that he ...
A: First, congratulations for giving your son the best start in life by breastfeeding him! A couple of ...
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| Poor/slow milk supply | 11/5/2009 | Sally Wendkos Olds |
Q: My infant was born 13 days ago via c-section after 20hr non-progressing labor s/p water breaking. ...
A: First, congratulations on the birth of your daughter -- and on your commitment to nurse her despite ...
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| Breastfeeding/Formula | 11/4/2009 | Sally Wendkos Olds |
Q: this is my first time using this website and I just have one question! I have a 7 week old baby boy ...
A: First, congratulations for giving your son a good start in life by breastfeeding him! Although I ...
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| 4 month old making new sounds at breastfeeding | 11/3/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: My 4 month old just started to make a loud noise while feeding/soothing himself at breast. it is a ...
A: it sounds to me like he is just playing with his voice... he has learned he can control it some and ...
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| Do I have enough milk and does my breast pump work? | 11/3/2009 | Sally Wendkos Olds |
Q: I have a 4 week baby and got very frustrated with breastfeeding. I have a lot of questions to ask. ...
A: First, congratulations for giving your baby the best start in life by breastfeeding him! I'll ...
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| greenish poop | 11/2/2009 | Sally Wendkos Olds |
Q: My breastfeed 4weeks and half old son has greenish poop since 3 days. he cries before pooping ...
A: First, congratulations for giving your baby the best start in life by breastfeeding him! It's ...
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| breast feeding with no weight loss | 11/1/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: i am breast feeding my baby for the past 6 months but i have not shed a single pound nor have i had ...
A: You shouldnt need to. The body's way of protecting itself while nursing from getting pregnant again ...
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| Breastfeeding concern | 10/29/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I am currently a working mother who is pumping and nursing almost exclusively. My son is 4 months ...
A: ) take deep breaths :) All I am about to say is good and you will find relief... I think :) You ...
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| sharp pains shooting through breasts | 10/29/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have a four week old daughter and have been breastfeeding since birth . I do have saline breast ...
A: Oh my.... it sounds to me like you have yeast. the yucky yeasties :( The hot pink and sore nipples, ...
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| breast feeding problem | 10/28/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: my son is 4 months old now. till now i have not given anything other than my milk, it is sufficient ...
A: It sounds to me as though it is just hard for him to breathe while nursing being that he has a cold. ...
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| feeling guilty | 10/28/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: my daughter is 2/12yrs and is breastfeed on demand which is almost all the time, she shares my bed, ...
A: You are absolutely correct in your choices , and I understand your dilema. Although not for ...
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| Breastfeeding Twins | 10/27/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I'm almost exclusively breastfeeding 3.5 month old twins, and have a question regarding pumping. I'm ...
A: Congrats on nursing the twins! so, my suggestions would be, no, do not wake up at night. If you can ...
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| adoption after menopause | 10/27/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: Would it be possible to breast feed after menopause? I am going to adopt my great nephew when he is ...
A: I know anything is possible, however, there would be alot of work going back into breastfeeding with ...
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| 4 month old won't take bottle but did before | 10/26/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: If I was able to be a stay at home mom it wouldn't matter that my 4 month old son won't take a ...
A: You can try a sippy cup. He might be refusing the bottle because he feels everyones tention about ...
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| weaning my toddler | 10/25/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: My son is 20 months old and I am still breastfeeding him. He is not interested in either a pacifier ...
A: If you think about it from your sons perspective , youll see he is one smart kid! You find comfort ...
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| Bleeding whilst breastfeeding | 10/25/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have a 12 week old baby and I am breastfeeding. I am also on the mini pill. I have had bleeding ...
A: Yes, it could be. If your body senses that you are weaning it will bring your ovulation back. THe ...
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| Frantic at the Breast | 10/24/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have a three week old baby who has been gaining weight steadily, and generally feeding quite well. ...
A: this could be one of many things. She could have reflux, you could have a fast let down , or maybe ...
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| help | 10/22/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: my daughter is 2 and a half yrs and is still breastfeeding almost 24/7 she wants the breast all the ...
A: You have to either get something that distracts her otherwise , and break her habit. it sounds like ...
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| 7 mo. old clears throat/clamps down while breastfeeding | 10/19/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: my 7 month old son has recently started making a noise sometimes while breastfeeding that sounds ...
A: it sounds to me like he is just playing with his voice... he has learned he can control it some and ...
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| Post Breast feeding | 10/15/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: My sister has 2 children now... they were 15 months apart. Her first was only able to breastfeed ...
A: I would have to say I have never heard of a woman having such a big difference between breasts. Now, ...
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| crying while nursing | 10/14/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: hey jennifer, my 9 week old daughter has been crying during nursing sessions and seems to get really ...
A: There is no way of really knowing what her issue could be, youll have to notice what is going on ...
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| reduced milk supply | 10/14/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I am exclusively breastfeeding my 11 week old daughter. It took a couple of weeks for my milk to ...
A: you can try mothers milk tea, and or fenugreek capsules to increase supply. but just keep nursing ...
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| Breast | 10/14/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I gave up breastfeeding about a week ago i did it stage by stage, i got mastitis, i went to the ...
A: I have also never heard of this before, ( the fat trauma... ) I did a little research but havent ...
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