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About ruth kraft
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Almost anything that is Birth, pregnancy, new mother or breastfeeding information.

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I am a doula ( profession childbirth and postpartum support ) childbirth educator and hypnobirthing instructor.

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Certified through DONA international, CAPPA, HypnoBirthing and Florida outreach childbirth education program

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Certified through DONA international, CAPPA, HypnoBirthing and Florida outreach childbirth education program

   

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In Category  Breastfeeding

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getting my period11/18/2009
  Q: I am BF my newborn full time. But occasionaly she will sleep for 6-7 hrs with out a feeding. Am I ...
  A: Depending on hormones will determine when this comes back. If she goes that long at night it is much ...
8 month old getting enough?11/17/2009
  Q: I have an 8 month old who has recently lost interest in nursing and has little interest in the ...
  A: nope. Just follow his lead. Nurse him as he desires, his body knows him best. Its very common at his ...
breastfeeding / period11/16/2009
  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 ...
falling asleep at the breast, pushing off breast11/14/2009
  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 ...
How much expressed milk for daycare for my 7 month old?11/14/2009
  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 ...
quantity11/13/2009
  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 ...
Want to keep Breastfeeding11/13/2009
  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 ...
Warm compress everytime but still recurring clogged milk ducts and mastitis11/12/2009
  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 ...
pacifying on the breast11/12/2009
  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 ...
Want to keep Breastfeeding11/12/2009
  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 ...
breastfeeding11/11/2009
  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 ...
sticky poop11/11/2009
  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 ...
low milk from trauma?11/10/2009
  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 ...
eats less11/9/2009
  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 ...
breastfeeding11/7/2009
  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 ...
So many questions...11/6/2009
  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 ...
4 month old making new sounds at breastfeeding11/3/2009
  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 ...
breast feeding with no weight loss11/1/2009
  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 ...
Breastfeeding concern10/29/2009
  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 ...
sharp pains shooting through breasts10/29/2009
  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, ...
breast feeding problem10/28/2009
  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. ...
feeling guilty10/28/2009
  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 ...
Breastfeeding Twins10/27/2009
  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 ...
adoption after menopause10/27/2009
  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 ...
4 month old won't take bottle but did before10/26/2009
  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 ...
weaning my toddler10/25/2009
  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 ...
Bleeding whilst breastfeeding10/25/2009
  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 ...
Frantic at the Breast10/24/2009
  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 ...
help10/22/2009
  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 ...
7 mo. old clears throat/clamps down while breastfeeding10/19/2009
  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 ...
Post Breast feeding10/15/2009
  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, ...
crying while nursing10/14/2009
  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 ...
reduced milk supply10/14/2009
  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 ...
Breast10/14/2009
  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 ...
Breast aren't producing the same about of milk10/13/2009
  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 ...
Constipation10/12/2009
  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 ...
Length of feeding 61/2 month old10/12/2009
  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 ...
naps10/12/2009
  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 ...
baby milk10/11/2009
  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. ...
mastitis and milk supply10/10/2009
  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 ...
guilty about stoppin10/7/2009
  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 ...
breastfeeding10/7/2009
  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 ...
4 month old eating erradically all of a sudden10/7/2009
  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 ...
Milk Dried up10/5/2009
  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 ...
geting back to breast feed10/5/2009
  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 ...
breast care after stop feeding10/1/2009
  Q: At present iam feedind and almost after 3 or 4 months i will stop feeding now my breast has flow ...
  A: It isnt the breastfeeding that has made your breasts look not as appealing. it was actually the ...
nursing strike9/25/2009
  Q: I have a question about breastfeeding. I am currently feeding my 3 month old son expressed breast ...
  A: I would reccomend getting in touch with la leache league ( www.llli.org) and finding someone to do ...
nursing babies9/25/2009
  Q: Just to start off, I'm not pregnant, and don't have any kids.lol I am interested in the subject of ...
  A: ) Thanks for the inquiry. It is good to learn these things now so later when you decide to have ...
Pregnant while breastfeeding9/25/2009
  Q: I saw a similar post asking about the possibilities of getting pregnant while exclusively b-feeding. ...
  A: Yes, breastfeeding can make hormones irregular. This is very common. And yes, its possible the test ...
pumping and how much to give per feeding9/24/2009
  Q: I'll be going back to work in 2 weeks and I'm trying to build up a supply of breastmilk for my son ...
  A: the amount of breastmilk is often based on weight. However, 2-3 ounces for a 6 week old is really ...
stopping lactation9/24/2009
  Q: I stopped nursing my baby over four months ago, but I am still able to express small amounts of milk ...
  A: it should over time, dry up. the longer you nurse, the longer it takes to dry up. it wont harm ...
Breast Pain9/22/2009
  Q: i gave birth to my baby 9 days ago. i am feeling pain in my left breast and also feeling feverish ...
  A: yes you can feed the baby and when you are sick it is actually better to nurse than to stop. ...
Comfort nursing?9/22/2009
  Q: I have a beautiful 4 month old daughter that I have exclusively breastfed. I am not working and ...
  A: rest assured that you are not creating a bad habit. If you stop nursing her through naps and change ...
Breastfeeding at 8 months, what to do9/20/2009
  Q: I am just wondering whether breastmilk is enough fluids at this point, I try to get my baby to drink ...
  A: No the baby doesnt need water or juice. Breastmilk is 80 percent water, so that is all the water the ...
switch from breast to formula/bottle9/18/2009
  Q: my daughter is 9 months and 3 weeks she has been strickly breast fed and still will not take breast ...
  A: ) you didnt give too much info , it was just right :) Unfortunatly if you switch to formula, the ...
supplementing with formula at night9/17/2009
  Q: I just recently went back to work and I'm afraid that I'm going to have trouble keeping up w/ the ...
  A: No, you are not a bad person. You are doing the best you can and that is all that can be expected of ...
stopping breastfeeding9/17/2009
  Q: i have an 8 week old son, who is breastfeed but vomits up almost all of his milk after a feed, he is ...
  A: Yes, you should take the baby to a gastroentronologist. if the baby has reflux, then breatmilk is ...
is taking antibiotics safe while breastfeeding?9/12/2009
  Q: My baby is a premature baby.he born in 28 weeks 4 days.now he is one month old,still he is in NICU. ...
  A: Most medications are fine to take while nursing. the benefit of the breastmilk far outweighs most ...
Pregnancy9/10/2009
  Q: When given an ultrasound do they always take measurements of fetus to see if your LMP due date is ...
  A: they dont always check for due date accuracy. however, they would notice the difference of 10 weeks ...
My 20 mths old bf baby becomes underweight9/8/2009
  Q: when my baby was born, she was 2.69 kg and 51 cm. She is now 20 months old with 8.5 kg and appox. ...
  A: Many people think that a baby is under weight when it isnt. When a baby is around 8-10 months , it ...
breast rejection and night feeding9/2/2009
  Q: I have an 8 month old daughter. I exclusive breastfed until 6 months and then started on solid ...
  A: My best suggestion would be to separate the milk and food completely . create a different routine. ...
weening from the breast.. Bottle rejection8/31/2009
  Q: I have a 4 month old. And I have been nursing from day one. I have returned to work, My baby ...
  A: You can try to offer her a sippy cup as well. Sometimes babies will take that or feed her with a ...
Baby is 3 wks... wants to start breastfeeding.8/30/2009
  Q: When baby was born I tried to breastfeed for the first few days. During the stay at the hospital the ...
  A: Get a double electric brand pump and pump every 2 hours for the next couple weeks. ( including at ...
hard lumps in breast8/29/2009
  Q: Approximately two weeks ago I noticed a few hard lumps in my right breast. I am sure it is not a ...
  A: They sound like plugged ducts. UNfortunatly pumping can make it worse. When you do warm compresses ...
Is my 7 month old getting enough?8/28/2009
  Q: My DD was born in Feb. at 32weeks, 4 lbs. 3 oz., stayed in hospital for 13 days, where I pumped at ...
  A: it sounds like she is doing perfect.... your schedule sounds fine and with the amount of food she is ...
weaning a 15 month old baby8/27/2009
  Q: Abstract:14 months old baby, almost exclusively breastfed, rejects/avoids other food, and wakes up ...
  A: I would suggest having him checked out by the pediatrician. If all is well there, then you don't ...
breastfeeding and adding solids8/25/2009
  Q: My son is little over 5 months old and is breastfeeding 5 times a day and I am giving him 1/4 of a ...
  A: It sounds like he is getting enough. at this age I would still nurse him before I give him cereal ...
Breast feeding and pumping8/24/2009
  Q: I want to know if it's ok for me to pump my front milk set it aside and lit my 10 week old get to ...
  A: She should get everything she needs by nursing from you so you dont really have to do the extra ...
weaning a 21 month old who is a picky eater8/23/2009
  Q: I have a 21 month old son, who eats only fruits, vegies, some pastas. My doctor keeps telling me to ...
  A: your doctor is right. Keep nursing. the longer you nurse the better for both of you. Children will ...
Freezing breastmil8/22/2009
  Q: I currently have pumped and stored milk in the refrigerator that have been in there for a variety of ...
  A: you can keep fresh breastmilk in the refrigerator 8 days before using or freezing it. If you know ...
Not Feeding8/21/2009
  Q: I just brought my baby girl home from the hospital and every time I try to feed her, she refuses to ...
  A: you need to call the lactation consultant at your hospital and go back for an evaluation. You just ...
stop breastpumping8/19/2009
  Q: My daughter-in-law wanted to breast feed but Jacob wouldn't latch on so the hospital recommended ...
  A: I would suggest that she start pumping again and give the baby that instead , I would also suggest ...
hair colour ingredient8/19/2009
  Q: I am breastfeeding an 11 month old and put a semi permanent hair colour on my hair. In fine print ...
  A: Your hair coloring should be fine with such limited exposure. So don't worry about it. as far as ...
Reduce Breast Size8/19/2009
  Q: I had a small fat tumor in my left breast and was removed. because of it my nipple didn't grow. I ...
  A: I don't know how to do that without enlarging the other side. over a few months the side you nurse ...
Mucus and blood in baby's stool8/17/2009
  Q: My baby is 6 1/2 months old. she is exclusively breast-feed. She started having mucus and blood in ...
  A: The formula often will make things worse, wether its hypoalergenic or not... breastmilk is always ...
am hurting BAD8/16/2009
  Q: I was breastfeeding fine today.When all the sudden I got a lump in my breast.Now it hurts it's ...
  A: sounds to me as though its a clogged duct. you can continue the warm compresses for a few minutes ...
hasent had a poo in 6 days8/15/2009
  Q: my 1 month old has not gone for a poo in 6 days now, she is breast feed, i am geting worried?? ...
  A: Is the baby having wet diapers? if the baby is having wet diapers and is doing well, and gaining ...
Pumping to Full Supply while Breastfeeding the baby8/14/2009
  Q: I have a 4 week old and I just realized that I should be pumping while feeding in order to build my ...
  A: I have never heard such a thing. If you are going to exlusivly pump, then yes, pumping from the ...
sudden decrease in milk supply8/14/2009
  Q: I have a near five month old daughter and it seems as though my milk supply is drying up. She has ...
  A: there is very little that will cause milk to decrease for no reason... usually stress related, ...
breastfeeding issues8/11/2009
  Q: I recently had my second child. And like my first, I am solely breastfeeding from the start. ...
  A: ) It certinaly sounds to me as though he is not latched correctly. Too much right on the nipple not ...
feeding issues8/10/2009
  Q: I have a 2 month old baby boy. Feeding has been difficult, usually accompanied by colic like ...
  A: I am not sure if this is a breastfeeding question per se... as you don't say that the baby ever ...
breast feding8/10/2009
  Q: my 1year and 3 month old babay is taking only brest milk i try to give fresh milk but he is not ...
  A: If you are concerned with walking, please take him to the doctor. Most kids walk around this age but ...
return of menses after weaning8/8/2009
  Q: Ruth, I completely stopped using my breast pump 5 months ago, and for the last month of pumping I ...
  A: You can always follow up with your doctor,if you have a great concern, but its very common for women ...
blood in baby stool8/8/2009
  Q: I just read a question/answer posted on Oct 4 2008 from Lee about her baby having blood in her ...
  A: Ok... lets see.... the basics after reading your situation is that I would like you to see a ...
prolonged breastfeeding8/7/2009
  Q: my baby is 3 weeks old and weighed 8lb 2oz at birth and no matter how much I feed her she is still ...
  A: it is very normal for a baby to want to feed ALL the time and act as though they are hungry all the ...
14 month old growth and diet8/7/2009
  Q: I have a happy 14 month old girl who has crossed over on her growth chart. She is NOT ...
  A: My opinion is that you should continue to nurse her on demand. You can certainly try to nurse her ...
Restart Breast feeding8/7/2009
  Q: My son is 1.1 year old with six front teeth. I had stopped breastfeeding when he was 6 months old, ...
  A: after this long a period of time it might be harder to get the milk going again. You can try pumping ...
Weaning + Dairy Allergy at 6 months and breastfeeding8/7/2009
  Q: My son is just over 6 months and i followed all guidelines and started him on solids once he turned ...
  A: It sounds to me like the doctor you visited gave you good information that I would agree with. When ...
Breastfeeding Help!8/7/2009
  Q: Good evening Ruth! :) I'm a first time Mommy of a beautiful 7-1/2 month old baby girl, Faith. I've ...
  A: I wonder what is making you feel that your milk supply is low... if it is any of the following, ...
Is my supply dropping???8/6/2009
  Q: My daughter is 2 months and 1 week old and we have been fairly successful with breastfeeding. It ...
  A: ) As long as she is having those wet and dirty diapers she is getting enough as you have heard... it ...
Weaning + Dairy Allergy at 6 months and breastfeeding8/6/2009
  Q: My son is just over 6 months and i followed all guidelines and started him on solids once he turned ...
  A: I would like you to email me back if you can, and tell me what you are asking exactly. There are ...
how do you stop breast pain?8/5/2009
  Q: I've just stopped breast feeding a few days ago and I'm getting allot of uncomfort and pain. I want ...
  A: depends on what is causing the pain. if it is full breasts from milk take some sage tea and put some ...
antibiotics ad breast feeding8/5/2009
  Q: i was prescribed the ospexin drug and flagyl for an infection of my episiotomy wound. I just had my ...
  A: I wouldnt reccomend giving the baby formula. I would recommend asking for a breastfeeding friend ...
Breastfeeding (dropping feeds)8/4/2009
  Q: I am a first time mum and I am getting conflicting information on dropping feeds. I have always ...
  A: well, it all boils down to you have to find what works best for you... thats why there is confusion. ...
8 week old baby not feeding well8/4/2009
  Q: I have a 8 week old baby girl and she only drinks 2 oz per feed and isn't putting on a lot of ...
  A: not really... just offer whenever she wants it. if you are nursing her , she will get all she needs. ...
Re-lactaing/ Increasing Milk Supply8/4/2009
  Q: My son is 2 1/2 months old I breastfed him exclusively for 3 weeks then due to educational ...
  A: my suggestion would be to pump every 2 hours while you are with him and as often as you can at work ...
no poop8/4/2009
  Q: My baby is 4mo. old and hasn't pooped in 2 days now. He is normally very regular, pooping 4-5 times ...
  A: no, you don't really need to be worried. although its very early for rice cereal. He really doesnt ...
want to quit breastfeeding8/3/2009
  Q: . i have been breastfeeding my 17 month old son since day 1 and want to quit now. the only way he ...
  A: this isnt so much about breastfeeding as it is about boundries. at 17 months he understands that you ...
Breastfeeding8/3/2009
  Q: My son turns 1 in two weeks. He has been exclusively breastfed and is well established in eating ...
  A: wean slowly. For each week you can try to eliminate one feeding. Starting with the one that he ...
breastfeeding8/3/2009
  Q: My six-week-old is still breastfeeding every 2 hours throughout the day, although can go up to 3 ...
  A: it does sound to me like a growth spurt. although the nursing every 2 hours is actaully pretty ...
Fussy after 10 minutes of breastfeeding.8/2/2009
  Q: My son is 3months old and I've got some problems with feeding him for few weeks.After about 10 ...
  A: it sounds to me like he needs to burp. often they get fidgety and fussy when they have to burp, ...
breast feeding8/2/2009
  Q: I hav 1 month old baby.. she was born premature( 1 month before the delivery date).. I was not able ...
  A: I would suggest getting a hold of a lactation consultant through a hospital or someone through ...
Breastfeeding and wieght loss...8/1/2009
  Q: I would like to loose some weight and My baby is almost full time nurser (She supplements w/ ...
  A: diet pills and medications that claim to help you lose wight are not reccomended while nursing or ...
Milk Production7/31/2009
  Q: I have a 6-month old. I usually breastfeed on just one breast at each feeding. We started cereal and ...
  A: It is very common to have one side that is more effective at making milk and becomes a little ...
Nursing Strike7/31/2009
  Q: Good day, my son is almost 4month old,been nursing normally, yesterday he started refusing the ...
  A: it could be that he just wants to socialize more than he has before... because it doesnt sound like ...
Increasing milk supply7/30/2009
  Q: I have a 10 week old baby and I am back to work. About two weeks ago I pumped like crazy to increase ...
  A: you can try mothers milk tea and fengugreek to try to increase milk. Start with those as many people ...
7 month old breastfeeding7/29/2009
  Q: My daughter is 7 months old and is breastfed.At her 6 months check up she weighed 16.1 pounds and at ...
  A: you make the right choice by exclusivly nursing her. she doesnt seem to drink as much as other ...
about my brestmilk7/28/2009
  Q: I had a baby a little over a month ago and been brestfeeding and pumping every 2-3hours but I ...
  A: you can take mothers milk tea and fenugreek, pump every 2 hours for at least a week and nurse the ...
breast change after nursing7/27/2009
  Q: I lost all my weight after my pregnancy and am supplementing. I was a 34A and now a 34B and am ...
  A: Unfortunatly, I dont have the magic 8 ball that will be able to tell me how they will react, ...
Nursing strike7/25/2009
  Q: My daughter is 4 months old and not nursing since 12 days.She started acting cranky after she got ...
  A: So, if I understand correctly she nursed for 4 months and then for the last 12 days she has refused ...
Clogged ducts after stopping Breastfeeding7/24/2009
  Q: I have breastfed my daughter and pumped for a year. Before stopping I gradually slowed my milk ...
  A: What I would suggest is getting some fresh cabbage leaves and placing them in your bra by the ...
Disadvantages of nursing past 2yrs???7/23/2009
  Q: I just have one question. I am wondering if there are any known disadvantages of breasteeding a ...
  A: All of the disadvantages I know of are all situational and change from family to family. I nursed my ...
How to stop breastfeeding a 15 month old?7/23/2009
  Q: I want to stop breastfeeding my 15 month old but I don't know how? We were down to only feeding ...
  A: Well, I am not sure about the dry cracked nipples suddenly, you might look into finding out if you ...
17w old pulling off breast7/23/2009
  Q: I have a 17week old baby girl who is fully breastfed. The last couple of weeks she has started ...
  A: ) rest assured that it is not likely your milk supply going down. Once a baby is 6 weeks old its ...
lactation7/21/2009
  Q: I'm a mom of 4,and since I nursed all four of my babies, my breast are like deflated balloons. But I ...
  A: prabably if you pumped like a maniac. But you would have to pump amazing amounts for them to stay ...
Re-establishing breastfeeding bottle fed baby7/20/2009
  Q: Is it possible to re-establish breastfeeding with a 6.5 month old bottle fed baby? When our son ...
  A: yes, its very possible, but you need to work with someone like a lactation consultant or La leche ...
Spotting while breastfeeding.7/19/2009
  Q: I have a 2 1/2 month old baby. I spotted very light pink, and a dark brown color about 2 or 3 weeks ...
  A: As soon as the you introduce any suppliment, formula or even a lot of pacifier use, the body ...
Breastfeeding7/18/2009
  Q: My baby is 10 and half months old. For the first six months he was totally on breastfeeding. After ...
  A: I don't think that you will be able to take away his habit of biting his lip because you can't ...
How to stop breastfeeding7/17/2009
  Q: My toddler is 2 years old and is breastfed since birth. I have already reduced feeing to only naps ...
  A: Whatever methods you used to wean her back to these few feedings, do the same with the rest. those ...
8 month old breastfeed for 5-10 mins each side7/15/2009
  Q: For the past week my 8month old has been breastfeeding for between 5-10 minutes on each breast. ...
  A: I would stop giving her water at meals. water is not really something she needs right now as ...
decreased supply from blocked duct7/15/2009
  Q: I have 75 day old twins (born at 26 3/7 weeks gestation) and have been pumping breast milk with a ...
  A: wow, congrats on getting this far! I am very impressed. also a mother of a preemie that spent time ...
fertility and breastfeeding7/14/2009
  Q: i have been breastfeeing my 22 month old whenever she wants during the day and several times a ...
  A: Unfortunatly all the things you are asking are hormonally based. so there is no sure fire answer for ...
Big breast small breast7/9/2009
  Q: Is it normal for one breast to be larger than the other while breastfeeding? and what can i do to ...
  A: yes, it is normal for one to be bigger than the other. if its a dramatic difference you can attempt ...
1st time mom, breastfeeding, planned c-section7/9/2009
  Q: I am having a planned c-section that will take several hours to complete due to prior medical ...
  A: first, I promise you the baby wont starve while you are in surgury :) in fact, babies wont stave ...
how to quit breastfeeding7/8/2009
  Q: i have a 17month old daughter who has been exclusively breastfed since birth.but now i think i,ve ...
  A: well, because she is nursing so often, and seems so attatched, you need to take it slow while ...
want to restart breastfeeding after 5 months7/8/2009
  Q: ..my daughter is 11 months old now,i stopped breastfeeding when she was 6 months old..but even now i ...
  A: Yellow sticky drops sound like colostrum. How successful you are will be based on how determined you ...
exercise7/8/2009
  Q: I have been breastfeeding for 12 weeks now and I have heard that the weight just comes off with ...
  A: well, with breastfeeding it takes an extra 500 calories to nurse. so if you eat much more than that, ...
want to restart breastfeeding after 5 months7/7/2009
  Q: ..my daughter is 11 months old now,i stopped breastfeeding when she was 6 months old..but even now i ...
  A: yes, if you still have signs of milk you can certianly try to rebuild some supply. Pump with a good ...
My baby not nursing7/7/2009
  Q: My baby is 5 months old. I breast feed my baby. and I pump milk and give him in bottles in the ...
  A: You have to not give him bottles and he will nurse more. If you are supplimenting with formula, then ...
Breastfeeding7/7/2009
  Q: My baby is 10 and half months old. For the first six months he was totally on breastfeeding. After ...
  A: The best ideas I can think of right now, because of the shock from the reaction at biting, is to ...
WEANING, NO MILK LEFT7/6/2009
  Q: My daughter is going on 13 months and she has been doing very well on solids. I have not been ...
  A: It is also likely for comfort, although she prabably is still getting milk you just dont see it. If ...
changes to breast after stopping breastfeeding7/6/2009
  Q: I stopped breastfeeding my son 2 weeks ago he has been breastfead for 18 months.The problem is that ...
  A: It can take a while depending on the woman to let breasts both get back to normal. the tender spot ...
breast milk7/6/2009
  Q: It seems like my breast milk is drying up. I work in the morning so while at work i try to pump ...
  A: You can take a herbal suppliment called fenugreek, or a tea called mothers milk tea, those will ...
green watery stool7/5/2009
  Q: My son is almost 8 weeks old and has been on breastmilk right from the start, though he never ...
  A: it sounds to me like there might be a milk protien allergy. please know this is NOT the baby being ...
low milk supply7/5/2009
  Q: I just had my baby on June 23, I am almost 2 weeks postpartum and I have barely no milk supply and ...
  A: There is also a medication called reglan your doctor might be able to give you, it is weird to me ...
reflux or gastro?7/4/2009
  Q: how are you? im abhie and i am a new mom, my baby was born in may 27 2009 and weigh 3.475 pounds. ...
  A: Every baby is born with reflux. and the earlier the baby, the more the reflux is prevalant. Becuase ...
Co-sleeping7/3/2009
  Q: I currently have a 4 month old daughter who is co-sleeping with me that I would like to transition ...
  A: Babies don't usually have 4 month growth spurts but now and again you get some fluke things here and ...
Breastfeeding7/3/2009
  Q: My baby is 10 and half months old. For the first six months he was totally on breastfeeding. After ...
  A: it sounds to me like he has gone on a nursing strike... I am including a couple articles that ...
4th time baby has refused7/2/2009
  Q: My baby is going to be 4 months in 2 days and this is the 4th time he is refusing the breast. Every ...
  A: hm..... what a perplexing question... it is odd to have breast refusal this often. they are called ...
5 month old crying, tugging at nipples7/2/2009
  Q: I am currently nursing my 5 month old. She is #4 and I was able to nurse her siblings to ...
  A: If she has been nursing exclusivly there isnt much that could have caused such a sudden drop in ...
Tubular Breast: Breastfeeding7/1/2009
  Q: I have done my research on this deformity and I happen to have it. I have read and found that a ...
  A: ) There isnt anything I know of to do while you are still pregnant other than prepare yourself with ...
Pain on right breast and red sore on nipple6/30/2009
  Q: I have always had trouble breastfeeding on my right breast, it always is more sore, but lately more ...
  A: don't worry about the question being long. in breastfeeding , often the more detail the better. ...
Will milk supply reduce with longer intervals at night?6/30/2009
  Q: My baby is 11 weeks old now and had to go through a lot for the first 8 weeks to keep up my milk ...
  A: The baby will always be able to pull out more milk from you than the pump. Pumps are artificial ...
Breastfeeding my 4 month old...6/30/2009
  Q: I breastfed my daughter until she was 10 months old, then only at night and in the morning until she ...
  A: As much as we would like to, comparing the two children is going to frustrate you :) My kids were ...
Will milk supply reduce with longer intervals at night?6/30/2009
  Q: My baby is 11 weeks old now and had to go through a lot for the first 8 weeks to keep up my milk ...
  A: yes, your milk supply will be perfectly fine if he goes longer at night or during the day. He will ...
trying to put 11 month down for a nap without breastfeeding6/29/2009
  Q: I have an 11 month old son who used to take naps while I breast feed. It was perfect. He would ...
  A: ) well... I am sorry you are having such a rough time... I had a child who never napped and it was ...
Breastfeeding issues after mastitis...6/28/2009
  Q: I really hope you can help! I am the happy mother of a 4 1/2 month old (born 2/16/09) who is ...
  A: ) I am so sorry you had the mastitis. that is horrible to go through... the white pump may have been ...
Nipple shield problem6/27/2009
  Q: I have gone through 11 weeks of breastfeeding torture, my son has a short tongue says speech ...
  A: I am sorry you have had such a hard time with this... I am a little confused as I have never heard ...
milk supply in evening6/23/2009
  Q: I have a 4 month old. My milk supply is fine during the day, and she seems content. Come evening, ...
  A: ) you are prefectly normal... your baby is doing what is called cluster feeding. it most often ...
5 week old breastfeeding every 3 hrs5/31/2009
  Q: My 5 week old is suffering from a lot of tummy ache. my pediatrician thinks i feed her too often and ...
  A: She won't have the " bad habit " of snakcing forever. she is likely still going through her growth ...
small breasts5/31/2009
  Q: my 6 months of pregnancy is now complete. i had small breast since my adolecesent but heard that ...
  A: some women dont experience this change but most women do. it most often comes right after the baby ...
5 week old breastfeeding every 3 hrs5/31/2009
  Q: My 5 week old is suffering from a lot of tummy ache. my pediatrician thinks i feed her too often and ...
  A: I have never heard of a baby getting too much breasmilk. the baby may be a little gassy from ...
breast feeding5/30/2009
  Q: 2 year old waking 3-4 times per night has a quick feed & settles. Pregnant again & feeling very ...
  A: You will have to start delaying when he wants to feed. cuddle with him maybe but no nursing. then ...
Breast feeding5/30/2009
  Q: my baby is 9 days old. I really want to breastfeed but she just isn't latching properly. In the ...
  A: call the lactation consultant at the hospital and have them eveluate the latch. this is a problem ...
5 week old breastfeeding every 3 hrs5/30/2009
  Q: My 5 week old is suffering from a lot of tummy ache. my pediatrician thinks i feed her too often and ...
  A: Feeding on demand is the best way to nurse. if someone told you that you can only eat so much every ...
Breastfeeding difficulties5/29/2009
  Q: I had my baby 4 weeks ago through C-Section. Since then, I am having difficulty breast feeding my ...
  A: You need to nurse more often and pump more often. you can take fenugreek or mothers milk tea to help ...
trying to encourage daughter to keep trying5/28/2009
  Q: I have a daughter that just had a baby 5 days ago. She intended to nurse but her baby wasnt ...
  A: unfortunatly, if your daughter doesnt want to breastfeed, she just wont do it. It sounds to me that ...
weaning5/26/2009
  Q: My daughter is almost 16 months old now and I am wondering about weaning her from the breast more ...
  A: yes, you can stop pumping during the time you are at work. start with the least needed/wanted ...
Pumping5/26/2009
  Q: My son is going on 10 weeks old eating 4-5 oz every 3 hours. I can't pump enough for one feeding ...
  A: remember that if you are judging the 4-5 ounces from a bottle that you have pumped, by what he would ...
help! i would like to wean my daughter5/26/2009
  Q: my daughter is nine months old. i would like to start weaning her from breastfeeding during the day. ...
  A: she is fine while at day care and her juice in a sippy cup. Dont worry about dehydration if you ...
5 mos preg, colostrum already5/25/2009
  Q: I guess I am making about 1 tsp/day for both breast. When I mention this to other moms and my OB, ...
  A: Its not common but there isnt anything wrong with you really. every now and again there are women ...
Re-establishing Milk Supply5/25/2009
  Q: Please help me.I have a 6-week-old son, and I found about 2 weeks ago, that my milk supply had ...
  A: You need to go to a lactation consultant and have them help you. There is more going on here than I ...
Diet5/25/2009
  Q: My baby is 3 weeks old and is battling with painful gas. I've been supplementing formula and ...
  A: even though the formula you are using is non-allergenic, its still formula. Any formula is harder ...
breastfeeding and menstrual cycle5/22/2009
  Q: I have a 4 month old baby whom I breastfeed. The first day of my first period after the birth of the ...
  A: yes, its VERY possible for your cycle to be irregular while nursing. especially while your milk ...
decrease in milk supply5/22/2009
  Q: I recently had my baby about a week ago. He is in ICU so I am having to pump for milk. When I first ...
  A: ) it is odd to make so much milk in the first few days, however, it just means your body is working ...
breastfeeding issues5/21/2009
  Q: I am currently exclusively breastfeeding a 4.5 month old preemie ( 3 month adjusted). She was 6 ...
  A: I commend you for working so hard :) It is very possible to be producing enough milk if you are ...
breastfeeding5/21/2009
  Q: i am breastfeeding my 7months baby and would like to continue until 10months.My problem is that i ...
  A: you would need to pump while you are gone to provide milk for the baby, the milk can be refrigerated ...
Breastfeeding and 3 month old5/21/2009
  Q: My baby is 3 and half months old. I was never able to breastfeed her exclusively since she was a ...
  A: You can try taking fenugreek and mothers milk tea to increase the supply, however, those wont matter ...
Breastfeeding5/20/2009
  Q: i have a son who is 4 months old now and im still trying to breastfeed. He stopped breastfeeding at ...
  A: to increase that supply you can get a pump and pump every 2 hours, nurse as much as you can, and ...
Breastfeeding 11mont old baby5/19/2009
  Q: my son is nearly 11monts. He has been breastfed exclusively for the six first months, and we have ...
  A: ) congrats on nursing so long . in reguards to him refusing food and what you can do? nothing. you ...
must stop breastfeeding asap5/19/2009
  Q: I have a 16 month old daughter who is still nursing (around 4 times a day). I have tried to wean ...
  A: Unfortunatly, because she isnt ready you will have to just wait it out and give her lots of hugs and ...
Nursing time dropped to 5 minutes and crying5/18/2009
  Q: My LO (2 mos and 17 days) used to nurse for 15-20 minutes at each breast but the past three days ...
  A: it sounds to me as though you have a over abundant let down and that is why he is pulling off. ...
Pain in breast5/17/2009
  Q: I am still breastfeeding my one year old son twice a day - once when he wakes up in the morning and ...
  A: if there was a burn along with it, you might want to watch for yeast if you have recently been on ...
2 month old breastfeeding5/15/2009
  Q: I am breastfeeding my daughter who is 2 months old. The beginning of breastfeeding was very ...
  A: congrats for overcoming all that chaos at the first 6 weeks :( that had to be hard.... She is a ...
Breast-tenderness while breastfeeding for 7 months5/15/2009
  Q: Ive been breastfeeding my daughter for 7 months now and Im beginning to experience breast ...
  A: of course the pregnancy is possible, but since that was negative , its more likely that you started ...
drying up5/15/2009
  Q: i have been breastfeeding for 4 weeks around week five i had to go back to work and started to dry ...
  A: the best way to get milk to come in is by stimulation. nurse nurse nurse nurse every chance you get ...
Breastfeeding a young baby while pregnant5/13/2009
  Q: I am currently breastfeeding a 4 1/2 month old baby full time. I just found out that I am one month ...
  A: yes, your baby will get the amount of milk he needs. As you get closer to delivery, the milk taste ...
What can I do to help increase supply?5/12/2009
  Q: My daughter is almost 6 months, and has never had formula, but I work full-time and am having a hard ...
  A: congrats on doing so much! if all new moms took nursing as serious as you did, there would be many ...
green stools in a breast fed baby5/11/2009
  Q: My daughter (third child) is exclusively breast fed, the last few days her stools have been bright ...
  A: often this means she isnt staying on long enough on one side to get the hind milk that comes in the ...
Frustrated new mommy5/11/2009
  Q: My daughter is 7 weeks old and is crabby ALL the time. I breast feed her with the exception of 1 ...
  A: there are several things that could be making her crabby. especially if it just started, which it ...
weaning5/10/2009
  Q: My son I weaned at 18 months when I found out I was pregnant with my daughter I was so sick I could ...
  A: Your daughters teeth are not decaying because she is nursing. they are decaying because there is ...
Pain in Breasts5/8/2009
  Q: My 2 week old baby is not able to latch properly and its very painful to feed him .Ive been trying ...
  A: You need to immediately get in contact with a lactation consultant or breastfeeding councilor with ...
vomiting during pregnancy5/8/2009
  Q: I was having irregular periods due to PCOD right from starting,after 6 mths medication for ovulation ...
  A: I had the same thing while I was pregnant and vomited the whole 8 months. So I know there are many ...
Going back to Breastfeeding after Pumping5/5/2009
  Q: My second child is currently 7 days old and I have had a difficult time with nursing. With my first ...
  A: I would slowly start weaning the pump, as the pump and nursing will increase milk. if you are down ...
feeding4/30/2009
  Q: I'm wondering if you can recommend a breast pump. I have heard that Medela is the best, but given ...
  A: The medela pump is a good pump, although there are many ways to get it cheaper than retail. there ...
Overfed/Fussy Baby4/29/2009
  Q: My baby is 8 weeks old and I've been breastfeeding her exclusively for the past four weeks (I was ...
  A: it seems to me that your baby is going through a growth spurt which is why she is wanting to eat so ...
Weaning off beyond 2yrs (night feedings at least)4/28/2009
  Q: My son is 2 yrs old and feeds throughout the day and night. His front teeth has got decay in the ...
  A: Irriguardless of what your dentist says, you have to make this choice for you. There are many babies ...
very painful breast after weaning4/28/2009
  Q: I just weaned my nearly two year old over the weekend, cold turkey. I was very ready, he is my third ...
  A: Hmmm... certianly sounds like a bit of mastitis to me... so watch it carefully. Weaning cold turkey ...
Distracted Baby4/28/2009
  Q: My baby's 4 months 3 weeks and the whole breastfeeding journey had been difficult. We started with ...
  A: I am sorry you had such an issue at first, it definatly sounds like there was an issue with ...
breastfeeding to bottle and overeating4/28/2009
  Q: My baby is 3 months old. I breastfeed her while at home, and also pump for feedings from the bottle ...
  A: yes, you can overfeed a breastfed baby from a bottle. What your sitter has decided is hunger is ...
re- latching4/27/2009
  Q: My baby is now 12 weeks old and until 9 weeks was fully breastfed. He caught a cold and had trouble ...
  A: Its more likely that he is frustrated that the milk isnt coming out as fast as it would a bottle. ...
breastfeeding and giving formula4/25/2009
  Q: I want to still breastfeed my 6 month old but can i give her formula once in a while when i go out?
  A: Feeding a little formula if you need to go out will not hurt your baby, but if you have the option, ...
Weaning 13-month-old4/20/2009
  Q: I am trying to wean my 13-month-old boy, as I will be going out of the country for ten days on ...
  A: Many babies who are breastfed refuse cows milk because they know that cows milk is for baby cows not ...
re- latching4/20/2009
  Q: My baby is now 12 weeks old and until 9 weeks was fully breastfed. He caught a cold and had trouble ...
  A: only offer him the breast. no bottles. When he is hungry he should be nursing not taking a bottle. ...
making my son nap without a need for breastfeeding4/20/2009
  Q: I have been breast feeding my son now for almost 10 months since I am planning to return to work ...
  A: Yes, he will nap at the nursrey without breastfeeding. You can send a pacifier and a bottle if he ...
BRIGHT RED BLEEDING AT 71/2 WEEKS POST DELIVERY4/19/2009
  Q: I had bright red bleeding for 2 weeks after delivery and then it turned to light pink and pretty ...
  A: the symptoms and way the experince has gone suggested that you likely started doing things too soon ...
making my son nap without a need for breastfeeding4/17/2009
  Q: I have been breast feeding my son now for almost 10 months since I am planning to return to work ...
  A: Start by offering the breast for only a minute and then telling him the breasts need a nap too. and ...
First Postpartum period?4/16/2009
  Q: I am still breastfeeding my 15 month old son, and haven't had a postpartum period yet. For the past ...
  A: When your period will fully return is completely different with every person. So unfortunaly I have ...
breastfeeding while having PUPPP?4/16/2009
  Q: I got PUPPP just recently and tried different creams to help but nothing is working will i be able ...
  A: Okay after consulting with my resources they also say that they sees no contradiction with Pupps ...
one year old4/15/2009
  Q: My son is 13 months old and is still nursing first thing in the morning, at noon (if I am home but ...
  A: I will try to answer all the questions that you asked. The first one of how to wean him from that ...
Too many poos4/14/2009
  Q: Lucas is a little over one year old and is still being breast fed. For quite awhile, he has had ...
  A: My first guess would also be the teething, runny noses often also make them go more and it be more ...
1 month old and poop/breastfeed4/13/2009
  Q: I have a question, my one month old went 5 days witout pooping, went in and they stuck a thermometer ...
  A: its very normal at this age , the colostrum leaves the milk and there is no more laxative to help ...
Breastfeeding4/8/2009
  Q: I have been giving my 5 month old pumped milk,he breastfeeds at night before going to bed and during ...
  A: wow it sounds like you are doing all that you can... the only things I can think of to also try ...
Breastfeeding.4/8/2009
  Q: I`ve recently been on a 2 week vacation & I found it easier to bottle feed my 3 month old daughter, ...
  A: You can keep trying. After two weeks, she has found it much easier to nurse from the bottle and ...
breastfeeding schedule4/8/2009
  Q: My daughter is 7 weeks old, in the past 3'4 days she has developed the following patter ... please ...
  A: there seem to be alot of things going on here and I am not clear on some of them. are you bottle ...
Breastfeeding at night4/7/2009
  Q: My 4 month old is starting to sleep through the night. She is sleeping sometimes 8 plus hours. ...
  A: only at night. the milk will shift to be more during the day, although you wont feel the difference, ...
Breastfeeding a fussy baby4/6/2009
  Q: Please help! My baby is now 4 months old and the doctors say she has acid reflux. I have her on ...
  A: if she is 4 months old and still thriving, she is getting plenty to eat. it's uncomfortable for her ...
Low production left side only4/6/2009
  Q: My milk came in with my left breast having double the volume of my right, and I heard 2-3 times more ...
  A: it is very normal for one breast to produce more than the other. it is also very normal for after a ...
pumping4/6/2009
  Q: I used to pump and feed expressed milk by bottle for the first few months because of trouble with my ...
  A: Your daughter nurses a whole lot more efficiently than the pump will. so don't gauge what she is ...
irregular bowel movement4/4/2009
  Q: Is it normal for her>.And is normal for her to have a green poop.I introduce her to solid food when ...
  A: If I understand correctly, you have a 5 and a half month old baby who has irregular bowel movements ...
weaning form breastfeeding3/31/2009
  Q: I have been weaning my 7 mo. old for a few weeks now,and haven't breastfed her in a couple of days. ...
  A: no, this is not due to weaning. unless you had engorged breasts that got mastitis. ( they filled up ...
Weaning a 20-month-old3/25/2009
  Q: My name is Robin and I'm a single mother of a 20-month-old named Quentin. I've been breastfeeding ...
  A: I am sorry for rudeness from someone else, this really isn't an expertise question as much as it a ...
1 month old baby did not gain weight3/25/2009
  Q: I am really worried..my 1 month old baby girl did not gain any weight. At birth she was 2.85 kg. ...
  A: it sounds like she is nursing, but not efficiently. so you need to have that checked out by someone ...
Baby dont want to latch on.3/25/2009
  Q: i have a 3 month old Baby, i went back to work, when she was one month old,,, so i used to pump and ...
  A: Do not give her bottles at home. when you are around, she should be nursing from you. be patient and ...
addicted to breastfeeding3/24/2009
  Q: My baby is four months old and I am struggling with whether or not I should keep breastfeeding. I do ...
  A: its entirely possible to come back to nursing full time but will take some patience and time and ...
Breastfeeding Problems.3/23/2009
  Q: Mrs. Ruth. I am a forty day old mother who would love to breastfeed exclusively but is apparently ...
  A: as much as I would love to help you more, there will be limits on what I will be able to do for you. ...
breastfeeding toddler3/19/2009
  Q: This is a boundary question. My 18month old loves nursing still, which is great, and she is very ...
  A: You daughter is likely playing cause and effect. which most toddlers do. She just happen to choose ...
breastfeeding3/19/2009
  Q: Is it okay to only breastfeed for 2-4 weeks? How should I transition him to formula?
  A: any breastmilk is better than none. however, before you decide to wean, you should read the below ...
Low milk3/19/2009
  Q: My son is almost 3 months and I give him expressed breastmilk and formula, and always pump every 2-3 ...
  A: its not the sleeping at night that is making you have less milk. its the formula. if you want to ...
Breastfeeding Dilema3/17/2009
  Q: It seems as though just when we have things figured out, something changes and I have to worry and ...
  A: it sounds like there are several things going on.... during the day , she doesnt want the breast ...
Breastfeeding problems3/17/2009
  Q: My baby is now 41/2 months old. From last couple of weeks i started having problems with ...
  A: The best way to build milk supply is get the baby latched back on. I would see a breastfeeding ...
oversupply of breast milk3/14/2009
  Q: I have a 8 week old baby which I'm breastfeeding exclusively. one of my breasts produce a lot more ...
  A: If you go to drjacknewman.com he talks alot about breast compressions. and when to do them. usually ...
oversupply of breast milk3/14/2009
  Q: I have a 8 week old baby which I'm breastfeeding exclusively. one of my breasts produce a lot more ...
  A: I am not familiar enough with t he ultrasound to tell you if it would work to prevent them again. My ...
breast feeding3/13/2009
  Q: my wife stopped breast feeding she has lots of pain what home or natural remedies can help her is ...
  A: I can't tell you what kind of tablets to take because I am not a medical professional and that would ...
milk3/13/2009
  Q: My daughter is 10 months now and she is exclusively breast fed. I work full time and this past ...
  A: I would start her on juice not milk. avoid soy which can cause digestive issues, and milk that can ...
Seems like my supply is dwindling...3/12/2009
  Q: My daughter is 3 and a half months old, I am exclusively breastfeeding. When she was born she was ...
  A: Your supply isnt dwindling. The body normally will regulate the breasts so they get soft and ...
Breastfeeding twins, missed period, negative pregnancy test3/11/2009
  Q: I am breastfeeding my six and half month old twins exclusively. When they were about three months ...
  A: ) whew what alot ! twins and trying again! I don't know how you do it... Irregular periods can be a ...
pregnancy after first child3/10/2009
  Q: ten months after my first child,i used fertility pills to try to get pregnant quickly while i was ...
  A: Unfortunately because I don't know exactly why it is happening, I can't give you suggestions to ...
Getting my milk to go away?3/10/2009
  Q: I nursed my four year old till she was two. I got her off me two months before I had a baby. I have ...
  A: put cabbage leaves on your breasts several times a day until it wilts. ( one fresh cabbage leave ...
Low milk supply3/9/2009
  Q: My baby is 4 weeks old and I was breastfeeding her exclusively the first 2 weeks but being a ...
  A: I am sorry you have had a rough start. I had a preemie and I know the frustration that comes with ...
pregnancy after first child3/9/2009
  Q: ten months after my first child,i used fertility pills to try to get pregnant quickly while i was ...
  A: no, the breastfeeding should have no bearing on your having miscarriages. and the hormones shouldn't ...
Fever during breastfeeding3/5/2009
  Q: my son is two weeks old and he is doing absolutely awesome at breastfeeding. My husband woke up this ...
  A: I am not a doctor so i cant tell you anything about the illness you have or tell you what kinds of ...
only wants to eat breastmilk3/5/2009
  Q: I have a five month and 3 week old son who refuses to start eating baby foods. I was told to start ...
  A: 4 months was probably too early for him. You only need to give babies alternate food if they are ...
Breastfeeding3/4/2009
  Q: My baby boy is 5 months old and i am breastfeeding him, but just recently he has started crying on ...
  A: it sounds to me like he is going through a growth spurt. they usually only last about a weekish ...
Drop in Supply3/4/2009
  Q: I have exclusively breast fed my baby for 5 months now. I have started to go to work and find a drop ...
  A: its very common for your supply to drop like this as your baby will stimulate the breasts so much ...
breastfeeding to bottle3/3/2009
  Q: I have been exclusively breastfeeding for 10 weeks now, going well. I am due back to work in few ...
  A: oh... congratulations on having a seriously intelligent child , who is strong willed and knows the ...
oversupply of breast milk3/1/2009
  Q: I have a 8 week old baby which I'm breastfeeding exclusively. one of my breasts produce a lot more ...
  A: First I will say stop emptying that breast. every time you empty it, it fills up because you are ...
long period3/1/2009
  Q: I have a boy that is almost 8 months old and I'm still breast feeding about 3 times a day. I got my ...
  A: it seems as though your body is struggling adjusting to the hormonal changes. in which there isnt a ...
pulling herself up2/28/2009
  Q: My 6 month old has been sleeping in her crib for the past couple months. I bath her, breastfeed her, ...
  A: I would practice in the daytime with her and show her how to get down safely in the crib. as for ...
Starting to pump 5 weeks after birth2/27/2009
  Q: My baby is 5 weeks old now, has been projectile vomiting for 2 weeks the doctor thinks it is a ...
  A: After this period of time it is going to take alot of patience to build your supply back up. as it ...
2 month old baby's poop2/27/2009
  Q: My breast fed 2 month old's poop has went from bright yellow to a dark greenish color and very ...
  A: its possible the cold could be changing it some. but its more likely that the less frequency and ...
NO SLEEP!2/27/2009
  Q: I'm a breastfeeding mom of a healthy baby boy, my son is 4 months old and weighs 17 lbs 4 oz's, Hes ...
  A: Well, my first suggestion would be to take out the rice cereal. For a couple reasons, one, if your ...
Nursing Twins but would like to start exercising2/27/2009
  Q: During my twin pregnancy I suffered from severe nausea and vomiting. I was pretty petite to begin ...
  A: there are several questions here and I will do my best to make sure I answer them all :) As far as ...
Breastfeeding after 9 months2/26/2009
  Q: My son is currently 9 months old and has been breastfed only (no formula)up until this point. I do ...
  A: Congrats on working so hard :) I don't know if you have tried different things to build milk supply ...
Lactation2/24/2009
  Q: Not to long ago i gave birth to a full term baby girl. I brest feed for a month and maybe a week ...
  A: well, I am not a doctor, and would imagine if your doctor isn't concerned then not to worry about ...
pumping when baby feeds on one breast2/23/2009
  Q: I've returned to work last week full time and have the intention to supply baby with pumped milk ...
  A: You don't say how old your baby is, but if you are pumping 20 ounces I will assume pretty young, ...
Weaning my 2 year old2/23/2009
  Q: I need help. I want to wean my 2 year old daughter. She cries and cries if I try and discourage ...
  A: At two years old you can teach her personal space and boundaries. So if you don't want to nurse her ...
Switching to whole milk2/22/2009
  Q: My son is 10month old, have been breastfeeding him so far. And now I want to switch to an alternate ...
  A: if your son will take breastmilk from a bottle, then give him that in a bottle, then add in parts of ...
Breastfed 4 month old2/17/2009
  Q: My daughter recently turned four months, and for the last week she has occasionally acted as though ...
  A: it could be that that she is teething... sometimes this can make babies get irritable and act sick ...
2 month baby breastfeeding2/17/2009
  Q: My baby is 2 months old, he is on breastfeed only, these days , he doesn't wake up at all in night ...
  A: I dont know what medication that is that you are using but it sounds like your baby is normal. If he ...
Breastfeeding-toddler bloody stools+menstruation2/13/2009
  Q: I have 2 questions: My baby is 16months old and I am still breastfeeding her - she only really feeds ...
  A: ) my first instinct would be to say that the intestinal issues are associated with the cows milk. ...
weaning2/11/2009
  Q: I have an 8 month old who I adore, but she still insists on only breastfeeding. She won't even take ...
  A: Yes, you will have to replace the breastmilk with the formula. 9 months is too early for cows milk. ...
Nightime and eliminating feedings2/10/2009
  Q: I recently have stopped the night time feedings with my 10 month old. She used to side sleep and ...
  A: I am so glad the advice has been working for you ! It is always good to hear that the input I have ...
weaning2/9/2009
  Q: I have an 8 month old who I adore, but she still insists on only breastfeeding. She won't even take ...
  A: to wean, start with the feeding that she needs the least. the shortest in the day time feeding that ...
weaning2/5/2009
  Q: I have an 8 month old who I adore, but she still insists on only breastfeeding. She won't even take ...
  A: Please send a reply note and let mw know if you are trying to wean or if you want suggestions on how ...
struggling to continue to bf baby who sleeps at breast2/4/2009
  Q: My baby is nearly 4wks old, weighs 3 and half kg, has urine in each nappy change and poo once or ...
  A: its normal for him to want to sleep. Once he starts nursing he gets an endorphin rush that makes him ...
Breastfeeding and i got my period2/3/2009
  Q: I've been breast feeding my daughter for 8 months now and I just got my period. However I've had it ...
  A: Anything is possible and it certainly could be form an adhesion or something. But I am not a medical ...
Breastfeeding and i got my period2/2/2009
  Q: I've been breast feeding my daughter for 8 months now and I just got my period. However I've had it ...
  A: I would absolutely agree with your lactation consultant that it doesn't sound normal at all. esp ...
Breastfeeding, some sort of schedule2/1/2009
  Q: I've been having allot of trouble getting him latched on properly, he eats and is gaining weight, ...
  A: it sounds to me as though his latch needs to be checked. you be having soreness and redness at this ...
breastfeeding2/1/2009
  Q: i am still nursing my 1 yr old,and having period issues ,can nursing affect my cycle and can it mess ...
  A: yes nursing can effect your cycles, how long they are, the bleeding cramping etc... its actually the ...
Need some advise???1/31/2009
  Q: I have a 7 month old daughter that i have been breast feeding for the past 7 months and she has been ...
  A: hopefully she is taking the breast again. this sounds very much like a nursing strike. here is a ...
breast feeding1/25/2009
  Q: my baby is 4month old and she take only 5min milk and she relax,and she suck her thumb iam confused ...
  A: Your baby is using thumb sucking as a source of self comfort. its not a bad thing. there are other ...
Nightime and eliminating feedings1/23/2009
  Q: I recently have stopped the night time feedings with my 10 month old. She used to side sleep and ...
  A: ) I will first start with, if she has the personality to wake up a few times a night, then no ...
Spraying1/23/2009
  Q: one of my ducts seemed plugged for a while, I had a white spot, now when we start feeding it sprays ...
  A: it would be very helpful for me to know how old your baby is to be able to understand a little more ...
help1/23/2009
  Q: I am having such difficulties trying to nurse my newborn.I have been at it for 2 weeks.After ...
  A: there is something wrong with the position of the baby to cause him to slide of the nipple as he ...
weightgain whilst breastfeeding1/23/2009
  Q: Most of the information that I've read about breastfeeding and weight is that you usually lose it. ...
  A: I will apologize for not knowing what the conversation is in kg to pounds... but I will explain what ...
Establishing milk supply1/21/2009
  Q: I'm a first time mom trying to breastfeed exclusively. My baby boy is 7 weeks old, I've been trying ...
  A: In most nursing relationships it takes 6 weeks for the milk supply to be established. often times ...
Can't pump1/20/2009
  Q: I have an exclusively breastfed 7 month old. Because of a low milk supply, I take 3 Motilium pills ...
  A: You can also try mothers milk tea or fenugreek to help build supply. Pump more often to help build ...
breastfeeding problems before..hope to try again1/16/2009
  Q: aloha im 22 weeks pregnant with my third child and i want to try breastfeeding again. with my first ...
  A: I commend you for trying so hard in your first births. It sounds to be though your issues that you ...
bf and traveling without 11 week old1/15/2009
  Q: Will he still want to bf when we return home I am afraid after he has been bottle feeding for a ...
  A: I don't think you will have a problem nursing him when you get back. he knows you as a nursing ...
breast feeding my three month baby1/14/2009
  Q: so i was wonderin if i try now will the milk come back and how many days will it take to come back?
  A: it is possible but not without alot of work. I would suggest getting a breast pump and taking ...
Latching issue1/13/2009
  Q: I'm the mother of a 3 month old baby. My little girl was very good at latching from day 1 (big ...
  A: I am wondering if she is tongue tied ( her frenulum is shorter than average ) I would suggest that ...
4 month old breastfeeding1/11/2009
  Q: I have been solely breastfeeding my 4 month old. My baby has since the beginning only fed on one ...
  A: I think that what you experienced is kind of coincidental although I dont know exact time frames on ...
pooping concerns1/11/2009
  Q: My baby girl will be turning 2 months on monday (11-12-09) I am kind of starting to get concerned ...
  A: This is perfectly normal. babies have colostrum in their milk for the first 4 to 6 weeks , and in ...
Breastfeeding1/9/2009
  Q: As my son is getting older I am noticing that he is eating a little less and I am pumping a little ...
  A: You don't really say how old you son is so that would be helpful information. but I will try to ...
pregnant while breastfeeding1/9/2009
  Q: I am 6 weeks postparatum and am exclusivly brestfeeding. I had finished my post partum bleeding a ...
  A: I highly doubt you are pregnant, but I will clarify a few things for you as well. most likely, ...
frequent stools1/4/2009
  Q: My grand daughter is 2 weeks old and my son is concerned that she has bm's almost every time they ...
  A: at 2 weeks old , its a VERY good thing to have stools this frequently.. for the first 4 to 6 weeks ...
Nightime and eliminating feedings1/2/2009
  Q: I recently have stopped the night time feedings with my 10 month old. She used to side sleep and ...
  A: you might have to back up a little for her... it might be too much of a transition in too short a ...
BREAST FEEDING AND CONSTIPATION12/31/2008
  Q: It seems my 10 month old is straining when passing stools. Her stools are very firm. She has them ...
  A: I think adding a half ounce of water would be fine. she will either want it or not... I think the ...
BREAST FEEDING AND CONSTIPATION12/28/2008
  Q: It seems my 10 month old is straining when passing stools. Her stools are very firm. She has them ...
  A: If anything is effecting the stools it isn't the breastmilk. Formula alone is likely to constipate ...
fussy eater12/28/2008
  Q: We have a 3.5 month old baby, he has never been a good eater, though he is developmentally and ...
  A: Hm......this is a good question. I am trying to think of what it could be that makes him sometimes ...
Is my baby self weining?12/25/2008
  Q: My question is, is my 5 month old daughter self weining herself or is she just being a stubborn ...
  A: My guess would be that she is nursing for a minute because she is impatient... She knows that if she ...
Baby won't allow anyone but me to feed him12/18/2008
  Q: Ruth, I'm wondering if you can help us out. Our son is 3 month old and he has been exclusively ...
  A: wow, this is a tough one... I am not sure why your son would suddenly have such an aversion to ...
Baby scratches ear whilst breastfeeding12/18/2008
  Q: I have a 4month 4 week old baby who now like to scratch her ears whilst feeding. I have checked with ...
  A: Well, I am not sure if your baby is 4 months or 4 weeks... as the question said both... If she is ...
weaning 1 yr old & due next month12/16/2008
  Q: I have a son who turned a year on Saturday. Not only does he sleep in bed with my husband and myself ...
  A: I commend you for co sleeping AND nursing while pregnant :) most people wont get this far and its so ...
breastfeeding12/13/2008
  Q: I stop nursing about 6 weeks ago and my supply has almost dried up.My boy is 4 months old and ...
  A: At this point my suggestion would be getting a sns ( supplementing nursing system ) system from a ...
weening a 2year old12/13/2008
  Q: How do I get my now 2 year old to sleep through the night in her bed and to stop nursing. It is very ...
  A: I would start with weaning the shortest time she nurses and likely the time that she is most easily ...
Addiction to prescription drugs while pregnant/breastfeeding12/12/2008
  Q: Can you help us? We recently were told in confidence by our nephew that his wife has been addicted ...
  A: This has more of an ethical base than a breastfeeding base so I dont know how much help I am going ...
Will i ever dry up soon?12/11/2008
  Q: I have not pumped for about five days now and my breast are still full of milk. They seem to not ...
  A: it takes a while for milk to go away completely... and the longer you nurse for the longer it seems ...
transition from breast to bottle (7 months)12/10/2008
  Q: my daughter is 7 months old and i am more than keen to stop nursing, but Rowan seems less than ...
  A: Well, there are some babies that may never take the bottle.... My son was one of them. Not what you ...
baby rejecting b'milk altogether; b'milk supply diminishing12/8/2008
  Q: 2 issues, actually... (1) baby appears to not enjoy consuming breastmilk anymore; (2) i've been ...
  A: There seem to be a couple things going on here... one , your baby is 8 months old so it would be ...
breast fed 6 week old baby with thick smelly poop12/4/2008
  Q: just what the subject says, I have a 6 week old that is exclusively BFed (w/ exeption of two formula ...
  A: I will start with... Perfectly normal. Now the explanation. The formula at 3 weeks has far been ...
breastfeeding and part-time work12/4/2008
  Q: I have a 7 month-old baby. I have been nursing him exclusively since birth. He has never had a ...
  A: congrats on going 7 months :) You make me proud :) What I would suggest is since you know what your ...
discolored breastmilk12/4/2008
  Q: I recently got strep throat and my dr put me on zithromax. So I am now put her on formula and ...
  A: unfortunately, this is a little out of my scope of practice... I have never seen it before either so ...
Poor sucking12/1/2008
  Q: My daughter had twins at 32 weeks. She was hospitalized from 23 weeks till 32weeks. babies were born ...
  A: ok... I am going to do my best to help here.... and I think I will be answering all the questions ...
retaining water?12/1/2008
  Q: My baby will be 4 months old this week and though I am technically back to my pre-pregnancy weight I ...
  A: I have never heard of a woman retaining water because she is breastfeeding. You may very well be ...
breastfeeding a 7 month old11/30/2008
  Q: I have been breastfeeding exclusively up until this point. I noticed probably a few days ago that ...
  A: There is a definite link to a baby not nursing as much and then getting you period back. As soon as ...
Breastfeeding, Mini Pill, and Menstruation11/29/2008
  Q: My baby is almost eight weeks old and I've been taking the mini pill for a week now and noticed some ...
  A: Chances are , its not that you are pregnant , but rather your body is reacting to the hormones in ...
middle of night feeds11/28/2008
  Q: My son is now 7.5 months and still wakes at 2am to breastfeed. I've read that he should be not ...
  A: my guess is that its not that hes hungry. and its not that he spoiled. for those who are telling you ...
Bowel movements11/25/2008
  Q: My baby is 4 months old today. He is exclusively breastfeeding. He has not had a bowel movement in ...
  A: From everything you have said to me you are checking all the right things. Breastmilk is so ...
Lactating11/23/2008
  Q: It's been 2years after my son's birth. Suddenly my breasts are producing milk. It's never happened ...
  A: the answer to this isn't as simple as it sounds. each person has their own set of hormones that ...
Lactating11/23/2008
  Q: It's been 2years after my son's birth. Suddenly my breasts are producing milk. It's never happened ...
  A: I am going to give you my best guess here as this gets into more medical information to give you a ...
Difference in breast size while breast feeding11/23/2008
  Q: I have one month old baby who is exclusively breast feeding.From day one my one breast has been ...
  A: rest assured that all this is very normal. its normal for a baby to choose a side it likes better ...
tanning while breastfeeding11/23/2008
  Q: Is it ok to lay in a indoor tanning bed while breastfeedsing,
  A: Using a tanning bed wont dry up your milk supply, but be sure to protect your nipples from the uv ...
baby still hungry after breastfeeding11/21/2008
  Q: My baby is 5 months old and she is still hungry after she has finished breastfeeding (crying and ...
  A: First I want to say congrats on getting to 5 months! and second, congrats on choosing a wonderful ...
PTU and breastfeeding11/18/2008
  Q: I am hyperthyroid and I have been taking PTU to treat my hyperthyroidism. I have been breastfeeding ...
  A: I cannot tell you to go against your medical doctors advice. However, what I can tell you is to do ...
Prenatals11/14/2008
  Q: If i stopped breast feeding am i supposed to stop my prenatal vitamins?
  A: There is not right or wrong here. Its more a personal choice. Unless your doctor has told you to ...

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