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Expert: - 12/13/2007


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Hi, im a new mom. My baby is 3 weeks old, ive been breastfeeding her since birth. At first when i started breastfeeding i had sore nipples while feeding her, but now that is gone away and i have a new problem. Everytime i feed her i feel sick to my stomach, dizzy,dehydrated, and i have  been getting lower chestpain. I dont know if this is normal because before and during when i feed her i drink a glass of water but i will still feel dehydrated and sick. What should i do?

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Hello Lailah - With just three weeks past your delivery date, your body is still going thru tremendous changes in the process of healing ...I would suggest that you set a quick appt up with your doctor as what you are feeling may not be tied to breastfeeding but rather to the post delivery readjustments in your body, particularly the lower chest pain.  He or she can quick let you know what is causing this and for the nausea, dizziness, they can also check that this is all part of the hormonal changes that are occurring again very commonly normal, but for complete peace of mind, do see your doctor.  all the best

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I am looking to support the segment of mothers that encounter engorgement issues that prevent them from continuing to breastfeeding, those that do not breastfeed or are ready to start weaning. As an aside, I wish to add that questions asked in terms of those not breastfeeding will not be given guilt for their choice. In many forums, including this one, there is currently no category developed for this "not breastfeeding" audience. I do believe that breastfeeding is best for both mother and child, however, I believe more strongly that there is a lack of support for the woman that for either personal or medical reasons cannot breastfeed. My strengths would be in answering questions related to stopping breast milk production comfortably either right after delivery or after nursing their children for some time, reducing breast engorgement pain and dealing with overactive lactation. Questions I would not try to answer are those tied to emotional feelings as I feel many times women that don't/can't breastfeed struggle with it...and that should be directed to the appropriate counseling channel.

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I am the inventor and founder of LaMa Bra and for years have researched the human body functions, both in process and emotions/hormones to develop a bra to help mother slow or stop their breast milk.

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I hold a BS in General Biology, a MS in Human Nutrition and an MBA in Marketing.
Also, am the the founder of LaMa Bra found at http://www.lamabra.com that has helped many women with engorgement while breastfeeding and through stages of weaning when ready to stop breastfeeding.

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