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| Breastfeeding 10 month old | 2/7/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have been nursing my baby girl now for 10 months. In the last few months she has been getting ...
A: This isnt a milk supply issue. It is a developing baby issue :) At this age babies struggle often ...
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| Low weight gain. | 2/4/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I am asking this on behalf of my sister. Her son is 12 weeks old and currently exclusively breastfed ...
A: If the baby is 12 weeks and is acting normal other than slow gain, it sounds like he is doing ok. ...
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| milk supply | 2/3/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I'm exclusively breastfeeding my 4 month old son and I'm having trouble with my milk supply. ...
A: You can take fenugreek capsules to help increase supply, also drink metamucil a few times a day and ...
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| my neice | 2/3/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: my sister is breast feeding and wants to know why her baby is sick. she said that the doctor told ...
A: depends on what is wrong with the baby. The doctor is right , the chances decrease dramatically when ...
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| pain | 2/3/2010 | Sue Ennis |
Q: I recently stopped breast feeding my daughter. I have pain my breast how long before the pain ...
A: But some key things to do and please make sure you give each enough time to set in and reverse your ...
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| breastfeeding and travel | 2/2/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I am considering taking a trip w/ my husband for our 5 yr anniv. in Sep. My daughter will only be ...
A: Anything is possible that she could wean over the week but not likely. She is at the point where she ...
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| Milk Protein Allergy | 2/2/2010 | Sally Wendkos Olds |
Q: I have been told that my son has a milk protein allergy. He is now 8 months old. I have cut milk out ...
A: First, congratulations for giving your son the best start in life by breastfeeding him! Neither Dr. ...
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| Do i have enough milk for the baby? | 1/31/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: My baby just turn 9 month and she’s now almost 21 lbs. I’m still breastfeeding her and gives her ...
A: Babies go through growth spurts every three months. SO being that she is 9 months is wouldn't not ...
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| breastfeeding | 1/30/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: Is it bad to eat fresh parsley while your breast feeding will it dry up my milk supply. I eat it ...
A: I have never had anyone have an issue with eating fresh parsly and milk supply. As with anything ...
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| Breastfeeding at 14 months | 1/30/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I've been breastfeeding my son for almost 14 months. I worry if I still have enough breastmilk for ...
A: He is getting enough :) He is just very efficient. Your breastmilk is much better than whole milk by ...
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| Breastfeeding | 1/30/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have been breastfeeding my little monster for 10 months now. We have a great breastfeeding ...
A: This is more post pregnancy hormones, not actually a breastfeeding issue. Even if you were not ...
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| Is my baby weaning himself from the breast? | 1/27/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have a 7 month old son who has been breastfed since birth. We started introducing solids around 6 ...
A: Going from 5 to 4 feedings will not dry up your milk. If you are leaving work to nurse him, he will ...
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| First-side only breastfeeding | 1/27/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: My daughter is 3 months old and has recently started refusing to nurse from both breasts. This ...
A: If you are saying that when she nurses off the left side, then you offer the right side she refuses, ...
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| Low Supply | 1/26/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have a 8 month old little boy with a milk protien allergy. I have been completly dairy free since ...
A: the 2 biggest things you need to do, drink LOTS of water, keep hydrated and get some metamucil :) I ...
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| refusal of bottle | 1/26/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: My daughter is now 10 wks old, exclusively breast fed. I want to start waenig her off and have been ...
A: You have a very smart baby :) If it will make it easier for you I would suggest that you actually ...
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| baby spitting up a lot...overeating?? | 1/25/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: My son is 7 weeks old and spits up large amounts after every feeding. He is exclusively breastfed. ...
A: I think checking with the dr for reflux is a good idea. You cannot actually overfeed a breastfed ...
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| green milk | 1/24/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: The last 3 days my breastmilk has been bluish green no white to it at all. I don't eat many green ...
A: Do you mean after it has settled? It is very normal for milk to have a bluish tint to it. Usually ...
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| Hyperthyroid, does it affect my baby | 1/22/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: Prior to my pregnancy, I was diagnosed with hypothyroid. My Synthroid was increased throughout the ...
A: This is often caused by what we call fore milk and hink milk. But now and again it isnt explainable. ...
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| weaning | 1/21/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I stopped breastfeeding my 16 month old daughter 5 days ago, I somewhat have been gradually cutting ...
A: continue with the cabbage leaves and the sage tea. you can put the tea bags on your breasts also. ...
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| leaving for 5 days | 1/20/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I'm going out of town for 5 days and I was wondering how I could pump enough milk for my 2 month ...
A: You can if you want, or you can wait a half hour or hour after you feed. it doesnt really matter too ...
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| leaving for 5 days | 1/20/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I'm going out of town for 5 days and I was wondering how I could pump enough milk for my 2 month ...
A: yes, you can pump after you feed him for the next 2 weeks and surely get enough. You can also pump ...
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| pumping and feeling full | 1/19/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have been an exclusively pumping mom for my son who is now one month old. I pump every 3 hours ...
A: If you have expressed, and nothing is coming but you are still feeling full, I am wondering if you ...
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| Breastfeeding | 1/17/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I am exclusively breastfeeding my 2 and a half month boy. Just after he was two months old I had my ...
A: Just keep nursing him on demand. Yes it is normal for one breast to be smaller than another. Baby ...
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| my 11 month old, weaning. | 1/16/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have been breast feeding my son for 11 months exclusively now, but feel that he is ready to be ...
A: If you son is having cols and issues with illness, it is MUCH better for him to continue ...
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| breastfeeding and bleeding | 1/15/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have been exclusively breastfeeding since my son s birth (15 november 2009) and i am not taking ...
A: This could be very normal. Some hormones are just different in women. If it comes in like a full ...
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| breast infection | 1/14/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I breast fed all of my children some 30 years ago and did it for over a year each child. By ...
A: If she is having mastitis that often, I would imagine that the antibiotics that she is using are not ...
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| Menstration after having a baby.-When will I begin again- | 1/11/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: My son is almost 6 months old now, and I am breastfeeding & supplementing with formula since I am ...
A: This is all based on hormonal levels in each individual. You may get it quickly or it may take ...
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| 6 week old sleeping 6-7 hours without nursing | 1/8/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: My daughter is just about 6 weeks old and weighs approximately 10 lbs. She was discharged from NICU ...
A: Yes in my opinion, it will meet her nutritional needs now. I also had a NICU baby who was preemie ...
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| Low milk suply and working | 1/8/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have a 7 month old daughter and am working full time. I just started introducing food to her a ...
A: ) congrats on doing so well! It is normal for many women for their milk during the day while ...
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| twins feeding | 1/7/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: My wife labor last week a twins, it was natural (non caesarean section) preterm labor in 34 weeks of ...
A: When both babies are hungry at the same time, I suggest tandem nursing. Have both babies feed off ...
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| Medication and Breastfeeding | 1/7/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: my doctor prescribed 150mg to increase to 300mg of Wellbutrin a day for anxiety and depression...is ...
A: I cannot give medical information, however, there are few medications that are truly not safe. I ...
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| 6 week old sleeping 6-7 hours without nursing | 1/7/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: My daughter is just about 6 weeks old and weighs approximately 10 lbs. She was discharged from NICU ...
A: Sounds like her weight gain is fine. So as long as she is having 8 wet diapers a day and a dirty ...
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| breastfeeding....spotting | 1/5/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: i been breastfeading my son since he was born, supplimental breastfeeding mostly bottles. but anyway ...
A: there are many reasons you could be spotting. This isnt really an issue with breastfeeding but more ...
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| not producing breast milk | 1/4/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: My daughter in law is breast feeding my 2 month old grandson. Mind you she has not been eating what ...
A: Milk doesn't just dry up overnight. Reguuardless of what she was eating. As long as she is eating, ...
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| relactation | 1/4/2010 | ruth kraft |
Q: I breastfed my daughter until 23 november 2009 when she was 19 mothes..now she has just completed ...
A: You can breastfeed her as long as you and her want. Babies wean naturally around 3-5 years old. If ...
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| Milk supply drying up | 12/30/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have a question about my milk supply. I have an 8 month old baby who was exclusively breastfed ...
A: as long as she is nursing, she will get milk. It is supply and demand. the pump cannt get nearly the ...
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| Weaning to go on Vacation | 12/30/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have a 14.5 month old breastfed daughter. I love nursing and don't want to wean, but have a ...
A: ) Congrats on nursing so long! No it isnt needed to wean her, esp if you both want to continue on. ...
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| no collustrum coming out and no milk | 12/25/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: My younger sister just had her first baby on Tuesday. She has been having difficulty breastfeeding, ...
A: She needs to see the lactation consultant at the hospital she delivered at ASAP. if there isnt one , ...
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| occasional pumping | 12/24/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: I have a wonderful 12 week old son who I am exclusively breastfeeding. I have been using a Medela ...
A: ) you are actually doing a wonderful job :) 4 ounces at 12 weeks is pretty good. There are several ...
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| breast feeding | 12/24/2009 | ruth kraft |
Q: yes my son is 2 weeks old i breast fed him for about 3-5 days i stopped and started using formula ...
A: Yes you can, Get a good double electric pump by ameda egnell or medela and start pumping every 2 ...
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