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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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| Breast aren't producing the same about of milk | 10/13/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: Good afternoon, I have a 3 months old son that I have been nursing since birth. I have not had any ...
A: its normal for one breast to produce more than the other. However, the best way to get the one side ...
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| Constipation | 10/12/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: My daughter is 7 weeks old. We are switching from breastfed to Formula. She has not pooped in 2 ...
A: Unfortunatly , thats one of the biggest issues with formula allergy issues . gas, and constipation ...
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| Length of feeding 61/2 month old | 10/12/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: my 61/2 month old seems to be doing well but i just have a couple of concerns. She started on ...
A: and details are good in these kinds of situations.. the good news is everything sounds very normal ...
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| naps | 10/12/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I breastfeed my 12 month old to sleep but when I put her down she wakes up and starts crying. What ...
A: She will likely not do this with a care provider as she does with you. She knows that you have the ...
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| baby milk | 10/11/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: Our 14 month old baby is bottle and breast fed and 3 weeks ago refused formula and was intense with ...
A: you dont have to be concerned at all unless he is refusing all food and liquid for a couple days. ...
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| Not allowed to breast feed | 10/10/2009 | Julie Love., LPN, CBC |
Q: I've been told my my OB and Pediatrician that I should not breastfeed due to some medications I am ...
A: That is an interesting question that I have never been asked before! I would suggest speaking with a ...
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| mastitis and milk supply | 10/10/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have had mastitis three times in the same breast, now I am only able to pump about one ounce out ...
A: you can try to pump more on that side to build up supply or maybe some mothers milk tea to help ...
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| guilty about stoppin | 10/7/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I find this site so helpful and hope you can advise me also.My son is now 8mths old and i stopped ...
A: after this long a period of time, it will take alot of work to get the milk back in. Especially with ...
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| breastfeeding | 10/7/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: my baby is 6 months old he is refusing breast.I am a working mother. I leave for work by 8:00 am and ...
A: You can get a double electric breast pump and pump while at work and before work to get him the ...
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| 4 month old eating erradically all of a sudden | 10/7/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: My DD just turned 4 months old at the end of September. She is a pretty good breastfeeder with the ...
A: Hey :) it sounds like she is fine. She is likely just enjoying being more social in the middle of ...
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| Worries about Engorgement | 10/5/2009 | Sageda El-Abbasy |
Q: I have been breastfeeding my son for the past 8 months. I have had two occasions where I experience ...
A: Well, the more you take out of your breasts the more they produce. When you wake your son up, it's ...
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| Milk Dried up | 10/5/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: Is it possible to get my milk back after it's dried up? I had a really bad virus & had to stop ...
A: You will have to try it and see. there is no one answer for this one that is true for all women. her ...
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| geting back to breast feed | 10/5/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: My baby girl is 5 months old. she stopped feeding at the end of 3rd month. I give her formula milk ...
A: yes you can. Get a double electric breast pump and pump every 2 hours for a couple weeks. then pump ...
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