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| blood in babies stool | 10/4/2008 |
Q: My breastfed son is 6 weeks old and about two weeks ago I noticed small flecks of blood in his ...
A: I am so sorry for the problem you are having. It is not normal, but I have dealt with it quite a ...
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| breastfeeding | 10/4/2008 |
Q: Plz tell me how I stop breastfeeding my daughter is 18mth I put aloe vera to bitter the tast but she ...
A: It can be difficult to wean sometimes. At 18 months, breastfeeding is not only a physical ...
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| Feeling sick when haven't pumped for long period of time. | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I only pump about once every 12 hours. I'm assuming I should pump more, to help with my milk ...
A: That is great that you have persevered through NICU and pumping. It takes a dedicated mother to do ...
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| changing my mind about weaning. | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have a 17 month old son, I decided about a week ago to stop breastfeeding. He was persistant about ...
A: That is great that you have nursed your baby for so long. What great benefits for him and you. ...
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| Crying before nusring | 10/3/2008 |
Q: I have a one month old son who was born at 37 weeks gestation. We have always had some trouble ...
A: Good job on persevering through difficult breastfeeding times. It can be frustrating, but hopefully ...
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| Question | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My baby is 10mo 1wk and she barely eve wants to nurse. She also will not take any milk or formula ...
A: Congratulations for nursing your baby so long. What great benefits for her and you. After reading ...
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| Drinking milk during breastfeeding | 10/2/2008 |
Q: I have an 18 day old boy who I'm breastfeeding. I drink a lot of chocolate milk (the only thing I ...
A: That is great that you are breastfeeding. Here are some thoughts that might help after reading your ...
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| mother's hunger while breastfeeding | 10/2/2008 |
Q: My son is 3 months old, and has been exclusively breastfed since birth. I am HUNGRY all the time, ...
A: The answer to your question is YES, YES, YES! It is completely normal to feel hungry all of the ...
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| pumping and schedule | 10/1/2008 |
Q: My daughter Emma is 5mo. old. I have been home with her up until yesterday. I am going back to ...
A: If you are struggling getting a let-down while pumping, I would suggest nursing on one side and then ...
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| nipple piercing | 10/1/2008 |
Q: is nipple piercing an obstacle to breastfeed? i am not pregnant.i decided to pierce my nipples but ...
A: There is no evidence that nipple piercing (or other body piercing) affects breastfeeding. Some ...
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| breast problem | 9/30/2008 |
Q: About a month ago I got a clogged duct, dd couldn't suck it out. I tried it all, different ...
A: 1. I am so sorry to hear about the problem you are having. I hope it is just a big plugged duct, ...
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| Clogged Milk Ducts | 9/23/2008 |
Q: I stopped breast feeding about 2 weeks ago. I've searched online and have tried everything from ...
A: 1. I am so sorry to hear about the problem you are having. All of the suggestions the nurse ...
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| diet pills | 9/23/2008 |
Q: i took hydroxycut 3 times a day for 2 days and then I felt really guilty and decided I should be ...
A: That is great that you have made the decision to breastfeed again. It is great to go back to ...
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| difference in breasts size | 9/13/2008 |
Q: .. my baby is 40 days old.. have been breastfeeding him since day 4 since he was in NICU ... ...
A: That is great that you have persevered nursing through the NICU and other struggles. You are a good ...
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| Breastfeeding and albuterol | 9/13/2008 |
Q: Well let me start by saying my seven month old baby has been very irritable and kinda Jerky and not ...
A: That is great that you have nursed your baby for so long. What great benefits for you and for your ...
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| Breastfeeding question | 9/13/2008 |
Q: I stopped breastfeeding quite some time ago. In the last two weeks or so I have begun producing ...
A: How long ago did you stop breastfeeding? If it was only a few weeks to months ago, that is not too ...
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| blocked ducts | 9/12/2008 |
Q: my baby is 18monts now and has stopped breastfeeding for 2 and a half months.About a year ago, i saw ...
A: 1. That is great that you nursed your baby for so long! What great benefits for you and your baby. ...
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| Flucort | 9/12/2008 |
Q: I am breastfeeding my 8 month old baby. For the past 1 week or so, i have started itching all over ...
A: This is the information on what the different risk categories mean: FDA Pregnancy Risk Categories ...
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| Flucort | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I am breastfeeding my 8 month old baby. For the past 1 week or so, i have started itching all over ...
A: I am sorry to hear about the problems you are having. It sounds miserable. I am not in my office, ...
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| breastfeeding | 9/11/2008 |
Q: I breastfed my baby for 9 days and then stopped. She is now 4 weeks old and I really regret giving ...
A: I am so sorry that you have mastitis! Not fun! I am not in my office, so I do not have my ...
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| returing to work and breastfeeding | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 and half months old little girl and have breastfed exclusively sinced birth and is ...
A: That is great that you have nursed your baby for so long! What great benefits for you and her. ...
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| breastfeeding | 9/10/2008 |
Q: I breastfed my baby for 9 days and then stopped. She is now 4 weeks old and I really regret giving ...
A: Yes, you can resume breastfeeding. It may take some effort, but it can be done. Here are some ...
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| Mucus in breastfed baby's stool | 9/6/2008 |
Q: My problem is that my 2 1/2 month old daughter has mucus in her stool. There is no blood that I can ...
A: That is great that you are so committed to breastfeeding. What great benefits for you and your ...
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| Comfort Nursing | 9/5/2008 |
Q: My son (now 6 weeks) appears to be a comfort nurser. He has had no consistency in his nursing ...
A: That is great that you are nursing your baby and responding to his cues. I have a couple of ...
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| lactation | 9/5/2008 |
Q: I stopped nursing my daughter over 18 months ago, after nursing her for about a year. I am still ...
A: That is great that you nursed your baby for over a year. What great benefits for you and for your ...
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| STOP LEAKING MILK | 9/5/2008 |
Q: Michele, I stop breastfeeding almost 1 year ago, when my daughter told me NO during that whole ...
A: It is normal to be able to express a little amount of milk out of your breasts months after you are ...
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| menstruation | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I am 21 years old and have a 4 month old son. I have been breast feeding him since he was born. I ...
A: Yes. What you are experiencing does sound very normal. It does sound like your body is getting ...
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| Soreness! | 9/4/2008 |
Q: I have a 4-week-old daughter. I am breastfeeding. The first couple weeks were great and then I ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about the problems you are having. I can imagine what you are describing and ...
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| Lactation | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I had my healthy beautiful son Liam on Aug 24. I had a horrible hospital visit & traumatic delivery ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your traumatic delivery. The most important thing right now is that you ...
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| breastmilk/antibodies | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 day old baby girl. This is my 3rd child, the other two are 3 and 4. After a lot of ...
A: I can appreciate the demands with breastfeeding and having small children. I have 4 children all ...
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| Thawing Breastmilk question | 8/30/2008 |
Q: I have a quick question regarding safe breastmilk storage and handling. I believe it is safe to ...
A: You can give your baby thawed breastmilk without heating it. However, most babies prefer to have ...
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| Picking breastfeeding back up. | 8/29/2008 |
Q: my son was born on July 16,08 , I was breastfeeding him from the beginning and every thing was going ...
A: Boy, you have been through a lot. My sister also had her gallbladder removed with a ...
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| 14-Week Old Baby Eating Less | 8/28/2008 |
Q: My 14-week old started eating less and sleeping more starting last Sunday. She is a healthy 15 lbs ...
A: As mothers, I think it would be nice if every baby came with a "crystal ball" so we could see what ...
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| nursing and pumping | 8/28/2008 |
Q: I am a first time Mom and I am aiming to breast feed my daughter min 6 months. Easier said than ...
A: I can see your concern. Hopefully I can help you with your questions: 1. Even though a "perfect" ...
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| Mucous stools in 7 week old baby | 8/27/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 7 weeks old. At around 3 week she started showing signs of what seems to be baby ...
A: I can seen your concern. I have a couple of thoughts that might help: 1. Mucous in the stools ...
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| weaning my 10 month old | 8/26/2008 |
Q: I have decided that I'd like to wean my 10 month old. I am exhausted and down on weight, I feel as ...
A: I am sorry to hear about the problems you are having. It can be really frustrating when a baby does ...
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| Breastfeeding In Public | 8/25/2008 |
Q: I'm a 22 year old mother and I have a baby who I breastfeed regularly. It is legal to breastfeed in ...
A: If you do want to breastfeed in public, there are ways to cover up to avoid the problems you have ...
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| Breastfeeding with pumping | 8/24/2008 |
Q: Port Elizabeth, South Africa and my wife gave birth to my daughter Keira 2 weeks ago.The ...
A: You are a great husband to try and help your wife. Thank you for your question. I have a couple of ...
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| Nursing Twins | 8/24/2008 |
Q: I have been exclusively nursing my twin girls from birth (Now 8 mos.) recently they have gotten ...
A: First of all, congratulations for nursing twins exclusively! It can be very difficult and time ...
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| Scar tissue around the nipple | 8/23/2008 |
Q: I wanted to know if having scar tissue not within the nipple but around it will affect my baby when ...
A: Breast reductions can be a little tricky sometimes. You never can tell how much it will affect ...
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| breast shields, tongue tied | 8/22/2008 |
Q: My daughter's baby is almost 3 weeks old. She has had much difficulty in getting him to latch on ...
A: I am sorry for the problems your daughter is having. It can be very frustrating. I have a couple ...
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| get breast milk back | 8/21/2008 |
Q: Can I get my breast milk can, I expressed milk for the first 6 weeks my baby was not able to feed ...
A: That is great that you were able to express breastmilk for the first 6 weeks. After reading your ...
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| uneven breast shape, supply and recovery | 8/20/2008 |
Q: I am a new mom and have been breastfeeding with ease for the past 4 weeks of my 4-week-old baby. ...
A: I am sorry to hear about the "clamping down". I know from experience that that is not fun. ...
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| menstration | 8/20/2008 |
Q: i gave birth to a baby girl on27th july2007.i had secondary bleeding on 2nd aug.till now my ...
A: I want to give you accurate information, but I am not sure I fully understand what you are asking. ...
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| Weaning | 8/19/2008 |
Q: I have been giving my 12mo. old whole milk slowly, increasing the milk slowly for about 3-4 weeks ...
A: Congratulations for nursing your baby so long! What great benefits for you and your baby. It can ...
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| Breastfeeding and Peanuts | 8/19/2008 |
Q: Would it hurt my baby if I eat peanuts?
A: This is a great question. There are many different opinions on this subject. If you have a clear ...
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| Drop in milk supply at 9 months | 8/12/2008 |
Q: I have been breastfeeding my child for 10 months now. Exclusively for the first 6 months now she is ...
A: Congratulations for nursing your baby so long. What great benefits for her and you. After reading ...
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| watery stools | 8/11/2008 |
Q: My baby is 5 months old and purely breast fed. For the last few weeks she has had watery stool. No ...
A: I am glad that you are getting your baby checked out. Here are some of the side effects of Zantac ...
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| watery stools | 8/10/2008 |
Q: My baby is 5 months old and purely breast fed. For the last few weeks she has had watery stool. No ...
A: I can see your concern. Two weeks is a long time for a baby to have watery stools. I have a couple ...
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| Birth Control and Breastfeeding | 8/10/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 10 weeks old, I have been "on demand" breastfeeding her and when I can pump as well ...
A: That is great that you are feeding your baby "on demand!" Generally the mini-pill does not cause ...
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| weaning from a shield | 8/9/2008 |
Q: I have been feeding my newborn with a shield for almost 6 weeks, and have only recently been able to ...
A: You are right.......babies generally are more efficient at the breast without a nipple shield. So, ...
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| on and off constantly while nursing | 8/9/2008 |
Q: My daughter is now 3 months old and we continue to have problems feeding. She never just latches on ...
A: I can see why you are frustrated. The on/off problem gets very frustrating for a lot of moms. ...
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| Green Poop & Herbal Supplements | 8/8/2008 |
Q: My son is 4 months old and has been exclusively breastfed. I recently started back to work and have ...
A: I can understand your concern. If your baby's diapers have been that color for a while, then it ...
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| I'm drying up at 10 weeks | 8/7/2008 |
Q: I was hoping you could help me figure out why my supply is diminishing. I basically pump and ...
A: YES......your baby's sleeping pattern does have a lot to do with your decrease in a milk supply. ...
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| Sleeping baby at breast and bottle | 8/6/2008 |
Q: My question is about my baby falling alseep at both the breast and bottle. I have tired just skin ...
A: I am sorry to hear about the trouble you are having. I have a few questions for you and a few ...
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| How do I quit breastfeeding my third child at almost 19 months | 8/6/2008 |
Q: I have breast fed all of my children and I don't remember quitting being this hard. I am totally ...
A: First of all, congratulations for nursing your baby for so long! What great benefits for you and ...
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| breastfeeding and crying | 8/4/2008 |
Q: My 3 month just recently started crying before eating in the past week. About a week ago I started ...
A: Congratulations for nursing! What great benefits for you and your baby! It is great that you are ...
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| breast leaking | 8/1/2008 |
Q: i m 20 yr old and 2 month i had sex with my bf and i m pregnant now.from last week we are ...
A: Your breasts will start to produce colostrum early on in your pregnancy (usually around 3-5 months ...
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| Breast Milk storage | 8/1/2008 |
Q: I have a question about my breast milk. So Say i have milk that is in the freezer, after i thaw it ...
A: Yes, after you thaw out your breastmilk, you can put it in the refrigerator for 24 hours. You ...
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| milk supply | 7/31/2008 |
Q: if i only take in a 1000 calories. will i lose my milk ? and is there a herb i can take to enhance ...
A: If you only take in 1000 calories, you do have a significant chance of losing your milk supply. If ...
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| allergy meds and fenugreek | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have severe allergies, and if I don't get a handle on them in the early stages, I will actually ...
A: I sympathize with you about the allergies. Mine are in full swing right now and it is miserable. ...
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| Crying during breastfeeding | 7/30/2008 |
Q: I have the problem that I have found a lot of others do in that I will begin to nurse my 4 month ...
A: Boy, it sounds really frustrating. Hopefully I have a few ideas that could help: 1. I am ...
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| baby sleeping at the breast | 7/29/2008 |
Q: i have a 4 1/2 week old baby boy. at birth he refused to take the breast and when he was 3 weeks old ...
A: I am sorry that you are struggling to keep your little one awake while he is nursing. It can be ...
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| Still experiencing letdown of milk after baby is weaned | 7/29/2008 |
Q: I have 2 girls, both of which I breastfed for a year, they are 18 months apart. My youngest will be ...
A: My best answer to this question is that there is no "right" answer. Every mother is completely ...
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| breastfeeding a second child | 7/28/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I am now pregnant with twins, conceived through ivf. I ...
A: I am sorry that I didn't have better news, but I hope you will be able to find a plan that works for ...
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| breastfeeding a second child | 7/27/2008 |
Q: I was wondering if you could help me. I am now pregnant with twins, conceived through ivf. I ...
A: Congratulations on having twins! That is so exciting! I am so sorry that you struggled so much ...
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| Only nursing 4-5 times a day | 6/25/2008 |
Q: My baby just turned 4 months old. She nurses every 3 hours but sometimes she will only nurse on one ...
A: It sounds like you are doing good with the information you have given me. 1. If your baby only ...
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| breastfeeding and periods | 6/24/2008 |
Q: im not sure if you can answer this or not but i just want to know if its alright. My baby is 16 ...
A: Congratulations on feeding your baby for so long! What great benefits for him and you! It is ...
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| trying to pump while on meds so baby can stioll nurse after | 6/24/2008 |
Q: I recently was diagnosed with a corneal ulcer and kidney infection all in one day. I was put on ...
A: Boy....what a day you had with 2 diagnoses. Hopefully, you are feeling better. As far as the ...
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| brest feeding | 6/20/2008 |
Q: my son has 2 teeth that he was born with. when he nurses it really hurts. he kind of bites. so i ...
A: It is hard emotionally and physically to go back to work......especially when you feel like you have ...
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| No more milk from one day to the other! | 6/20/2008 |
Q: My baby is 9 weeks old. I never have any problem with breastfeeding, he was totally breastfed until ...
A: It can be very concerning for mothers when the milk supply drops so suddenly. I have a few thoughts ...
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| Breastfeeding problems | 6/20/2008 |
Q: My son is 3 days old today 6/19/08. He has taken to the breast very well in the beginning, but had ...
A: I am sorry to hear that you are having a hard time with your little one. Was your baby not ...
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| Brast feeding and going back to work | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I breast fed my 1st child for about 11 months in 2006 and recently just had a baby boy 2008, they ...
A: I am sorry that this is a hard time for you. Breastfeeding can be very emotional in many ways. ...
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| Help with extremely poor feeding 10 month old | 6/14/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 month old daughter who is a very poor eater. Right from birth - she never breastfed well ...
A: I am sorry your little one is having feeding problems. It can be very worrisome as a mother. As I ...
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| milk supply and birth control patch | 6/13/2008 |
Q: My daughter has a three month old son who is now three months. Three weeks ago she started on a ...
A: I am sorry that your daughter is losing her milk supply. The patch can DEFINITELY affect her milk ...
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| Beginning breastfeeding after I've quit for a year | 6/12/2008 |
Q: I quit breastfeeding my son when he was a few months old. He is lactose intolerant and I'd like to ...
A: I think it is great that you are wanting to pump again. And YES.....it is possible. It just ...
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| 9-week-old and change in sleep | 6/12/2008 |
Q: My 9-week-old hase been sleeping for 7 hours straight at night for the past three nights, leaving me ...
A: It sounds like your baby is doing great! Babies should double their birth weight by 5 months....it ...
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| 9-week-old and change in sleep "schedule" | 6/11/2008 |
Q: My 9-week-old hase been sleeping for 7 hours straight at night for the past three nights, leaving me ...
A: 1. I am trying to figure out exactly how much your baby is nursing a day. At 9 weeks old, he ...
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| Birth control and breastfeeding | 5/22/2008 |
Q: I am still breast feeding my son who is 5.5 months old. He is eating two meals a day with single ...
A: Congratulations on breastfeeding your baby! What great benefits for your baby and you! When taking ...
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| gassy baby | 5/22/2008 |
Q: My baby is 4 and a half week old and I have been breastfeeding her. 1.She is very gassy and she ...
A: I am sorry to hear about the problems you are having with your little one. It can be really ...
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| breastfeeding and awaiting period | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I'm breastfeeding my fourth child and he is ten months old. I have heaps of milk, more than my last ...
A: Yes, it does sound like your body is getting ready to have a period, but your hormone levels are ...
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| preventing lactation | 5/21/2008 |
Q: I am having a baby soon (july) and have chosen to place it for adoption, therefore I will not be ...
A: Let me start off by saying that I think giving your baby up for adoption is the most selfless act of ...
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| weening | 5/20/2008 |
Q: I want to start weaning my 11 month old son. He does fine during the day only nursing about 4 times. ...
A: Congratulations on feeding your baby so long! 11 months is quite an accomplishment. I have a few ...
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| let down length and frequent nursings | 5/20/2008 |
Q: i am concerned that my son doesnt get enough milk when he feeds, we got off to a very bad start as ...
A: It sounds like you are doing great! Your baby is gaining a lot of weight and having plenty of wet ...
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| let down length and frequent nursings | 5/19/2008 |
Q: i am concerned that my son doesnt get enough milk when he feeds, we got off to a very bad start as ...
A: I actually just helped a mom at our clinic with this problem. To be honest, it sounds like you are ...
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| lazy sucker - thrush | 5/19/2008 |
Q: I am nursing my 7 week old successfully with small bumps in the road. At about 5 weeks i developed ...
A: I noticed that you had a follow up question. I will update my responses so I can take more ...
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| Power pumping | 5/10/2008 |
Q: I read some of your recommendations about increasing supply. One of them is power pumping. My son is ...
A: Pumping 3 oz. total is actually pretty good. Because a baby can get more out of the breast than a ...
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| not nursing well/low supply? | 5/10/2008 |
Q: It has been a struggle to breastfeed my now 5 week old ever since she was born. Very rarely does she ...
A: It can be so frustrating when nursing is not going well. I am so sorry. You are so dedicated. It ...
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| Power pumping | 5/9/2008 |
Q: I read some of your recommendations about increasing supply. One of them is power pumping. My son is ...
A: Power pumping can be a little confusing........hopefully I can answer your questions: 1. ...
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| breastfeeding | 5/9/2008 |
Q: Is there any other way to stop breastfeeding my son except taking the pill?
A: There are a lot of ways to stop nursing. What type of pill are you talking about? The latest ...
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| Breastfeeding trouble | 5/8/2008 |
Q: My baby is almost 3 months old, she never took to breastfeeding I tried for a month straight then ...
A: I am so sorry that your baby is not latching well at the breast. My first recommendation is to get ...
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| breastfeeding rejection | 5/8/2008 |
Q: My son is three months old and up until now I have had no problems breastfeeding. He has done ...
A: I am sorry that your little one is not nursing well. It can be really frustrating especially now ...
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| nursing | 5/8/2008 |
Q: i am nursing my baby every 1 1/2 hours and she does not seem to nap for more than 20 min all day. ...
A: It can be really frustrating when you feel that you are nursing your baby all day. My first ...
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| milk different from each breast | 5/7/2008 |
Q: It does not happen often, but while pumping milk, I found that one breast had a thin, greenish tint ...
A: The greenish tint milk is actually called "foremilk". It is generally the first milk that comes out ...
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| latch-on issues | 5/2/2008 |
Q: I have a six week old baby and have been breastfeeding her but I am not sure she has been latching ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about the latching problem. It can be very frustrating and worrisome. ...
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| One year old losing interest in breast milk | 5/2/2008 |
Q: My one year old son is doing great with solids. However, he is losing interest in breast milk. He ...
A: I am sorry that your little one is not as interested in the breast as he used to be. It can be very ...
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| breastfeeding and menstration | 4/30/2008 |
Q: I have been exclusively breastfeeding my 4month old since birth. Although he was premature and could ...
A: It can be a little worrisome for many moms when they get their period back so soon after delivery. ...
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| weening baby from breast! | 4/30/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 6 months old and has been breastfeeding since birth. I just started her on solids, ...
A: I also get frustrated with people who talk about babies that sleep with mom will want to sleep with ...
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| weening baby from breast! | 4/29/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 6 months old and has been breastfeeding since birth. I just started her on solids, ...
A: Well, if your baby is 6 months old and you want to wean her by 9 months, you have plenty of time. ...
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| weening baby from breast! | 4/28/2008 |
Q: My daughter is 6 months old and has been breastfeeding since birth. I just started her on solids, ...
A: I think that is great that you still want to give your baby breastmilk even though she will not be ...
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| Breastfeeding | 4/28/2008 |
Q: Last week, we had a family and friends gathering at a relatives house. The gathering included ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your latest situation. What I am about to tell you is only MY opinion and ...
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| breastfeeding a biting 11 month old | 4/27/2008 |
Q: My 11 month old had been nursing 6 times per day (including the expressed milk 3 times per day ...
A: That is great that you have nursed your baby for so long. What great benefits for you and your ...
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| Breastfeeding a sleepy infant | 4/25/2008 |
Q: My baby is 5 weeks old and always seems to fall asleep at the breast. He is having problems with ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your baby. Any weight gain over 10% is considered dangerous and should ...
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| low milk supply | 4/24/2008 |
Q: I have a 10 weeks old baby. I am supplementing her formula with SNS. I am struggling with increasing ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your problems with a milk supply. It can be very frustrating and very time ...
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| breastfeeding difficulties | 4/22/2008 |
Q: My baby is 2 months old and I've been breastfeeding him the whole time up until 2 weeks ago. He has ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your baby's reflux. One of my children had the same problem and it can be ...
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| lumpy breasts | 4/13/2008 |
Q: hope your well. I have a 6month baby boy and im breast feeding, I no that he is ready to be weaned, ...
A: I am sorry that you are having a few problems. I am nursing a teething baby right now....it can be ...
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| Using medela breast pump, getting foamy milk... | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I have medela manual pump and up untill this time (about 3 mos) It was ok. Now I am getting foamy ...
A: What kind of hand pump are you using? Is it the Medela Harmony (I love this pump) or the Medela ...
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| Weaning | 4/12/2008 |
Q: I have 1 yr old twins. I breastfed them exclusively until they were 4 months, when I introduced one ...
A: Congratulations on breastfeeding twins! That takes a lot of dedication as a mother. Here are a ...
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| Short nursing sessions | 4/10/2008 |
Q: MY baby is 6 weeks old and has never been a baby that nurses for very long 10 - 15 mins max on one ...
A: I am sorry that I have not answered you sooner. I have been at work all day. I am sorry about the ...
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| Breastfeeding | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My baby is 5 months old.Shes having ear atresia and facial palsy.My problem is right from her birth ...
A: You can call the cvs pharmacy to see if they have one. Many local hospitals have them as well or ...
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| Breastfeeding | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My baby is 5 months old.Shes having ear atresia and facial palsy.My problem is right from her birth ...
A: It is not too late to start pumping. Sometimes you won't see a lot of milk coming into the bottles, ...
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| Breastfeeding | 4/9/2008 |
Q: My baby is 5 months old.Shes having ear atresia and facial palsy.My problem is right from her birth ...
A: I am so sorry for the problems you are having. I hope your little one is okay. Here are a few ...
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| RE: I want my milk back | 4/9/2008 |
Q: I've stoped breast feeding two months ago due to an infection in my breast. I would like to start ...
A: Yes.....it is possible to get your milk supply back but it takes a little effort. Here are some ...
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| My 8 Month Old | 4/8/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 month old girl. I have breastfed with her exclusively. I don't pump. During the past 5 ...
A: It can be really frustrating to nurse a "distractive" baby. I know........I am nursing one just ...
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| Baby won't open mouth wide enough | 4/7/2008 |
Q: Do you have any other suggestions to help a mom who wants to breastfeed her 1 week old but is having ...
A: Here are a few ideas to help a mom who is struggling with a baby not opening wide enough: 1. For ...
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| my 13 month old daughter will not eat solids | 4/7/2008 |
Q: My Daugher will not eat more than a bite or two a day of solid food. She will only nurse for food, ...
A: My son actually had this problem. It can be very frustrating. I spent a lot of time researching ...
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| getting milk to come while expressing | 4/6/2008 |
Q: i have attachment problems but still want to give my baby breast milk from a bottle. i am trying to ...
A: I think that is great that you are still going to give your baby your breastmilk. What great ...
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| fix 13 wk old latch | 4/4/2008 |
Q: My baby is 13 weeks old. We've yet to achieve painless nursing. The first 2 weeks, my nipples ...
A: I was wondering if any of the suggestions helped or if you have started pumping? Let me know if you ...
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| Breast Milk drying up - Help! | 4/3/2008 |
Q: My baby is now 10 weeks old and I think I am drying up. For the past 3 weeks I have been ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your milk supply problem. It can be very frustrating. I have a few ...
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| Decreased milk supply | 4/2/2008 |
Q: My 4 1/2 month old son is 100% breastfed and used to be a very good eater. He's been fighting a ...
A: I am sorry about your milk supply. It is frustrating for me as well when my baby or I get sick ...
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| breastfeeding/ reproduction | 4/2/2008 |
Q: I breast feed my daughter for the first 5 weeks then stopped... Big mistake... I would love to start ...
A: It is not too late to try and get a milk supply, but it takes a lot of dedication. Here are a few ...
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| Strong Suck Reflex | 3/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 3 week old who has and extreamly strong suck reflex. How can I releive the pain of when he ...
A: It can be difficult when your baby has a very strong suck. Here are a few ideas for you: 1. Try ...
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| tender lump or a knotty hard spot | 3/25/2008 |
Q: I have plugged ducts on my left. I can see white head on the nipple. I tried heating pad and ...
A: I am sorry about the plugged ducts. They can be really sore. Here are a few ideas that might help: ...
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| Restart breastfeeding | 3/25/2008 |
Q: my daughter is 6 weeks. i breast fed fully for 2 weeks, then went on to formula and breast for 1.5 ...
A: I think that is great that you want to breastfeed again. And YES.......it is possible. We help ...
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| menstration after weaning | 3/25/2008 |
Q: It has been about 2 months since I completely weaned me daughter. I still haven't had my cycle. i ...
A: It can be a little worrisome when you don't start your period soon after you stop nursing. However, ...
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| stop breastfeeding | 3/24/2008 |
Q: Is it a mith that if mothers go through a hard emotional episode, would the baby get sick? I'm the ...
A: I am sorry about the problems you are going through. It sounds pretty difficult. Hopefully I can ...
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| breastfeeding | 3/24/2008 |
Q: How do I stop the baby from wanting the breast during weening? Also what can I substitute for the ...
A: As far as what to substitute for breastmilk, it depends on how old your baby is. If your baby is ...
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| TPN and Breastfeeding | 3/23/2008 |
Q: I developed a recto-vsginal fistula with the birth of my daughter in July 2007. I am going to have ...
A: I wasn't exactly sure on this question, so I researched it a little. Here is a link that I found ...
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| 4 month old hasn't pooped in 3 days | 3/23/2008 |
Q: my 4 month old is strictly breastfed. No solids have been introduced. He used to have a very ...
A: I get asked this question a lot. It can be alarming when your baby doesn't stool for an extended ...
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| Breastfeeding | 3/22/2008 |
Q: my son Bryan is 5 and my daughter Jordyn is 2 1/2. I am currently 31 weeks pregnant and planning to ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about the pain you experienced while nursing. That must have been so hard. ...
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| baby crying at breast | 3/21/2008 |
Q: My baby is 13weeks old now and since he was about 9 or 10 weeks old he has started crying when I go ...
A: I am sorry about the problem with your baby. That can be so frustrating. After reading your ...
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| latching on 4 mo old | 3/19/2008 |
Q: My four month has been nursing very well. But now that he's getting older, it seems he's lazy at ...
A: I am sorry to hear about your problem. A few of my children did that occasionally. It can be very ...
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| Low pump output | 3/19/2008 |
Q: I am breastfeeding my 2 mths old baby, and hope to continue for at least 6 mths. 2 weeks back, we ...
A: If your milk supply has increased and you are feeling like you have enough milk to feed your baby, ...
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| amount of milk | 3/12/2008 |
Q: I will go back to work when the baby is 16 weeks old. I would like to know approximately how much ...
A: Congratulations on giving your baby breastmilk even when you are going back to work. It takes a lot ...
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| Breastfeeding and missed periods | 3/12/2008 |
Q: My daughter is nine months and I breastfeed on demand. I had my menstrual start in January. I had it ...
A: Great job on feeding your baby "on demand". Breastfeeding gives her the best start in life. When ...
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| Low pump output | 3/11/2008 |
Q: I am breastfeeding my 2 mths old baby, and hope to continue for at least 6 mths. 2 weeks back, we ...
A: Congratulations on giving your baby the best start in life.....breastfeeding. I have a couple of ...
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| Screaming at Breast | 3/10/2008 |
Q: For the past two weeks my daughter ( 3months ) has been screaming at the breast. what happens is i ...
A: Here is a good website about reflux and breastfeeding. Go to ...
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| Screaming at Breast | 3/10/2008 |
Q: For the past two weeks my daughter ( 3months ) has been screaming at the breast. what happens is i ...
A: I just received your latest email. Yes....having an abundant milk supply can affect your baby. If ...
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| Screaming at Breast | 3/10/2008 |
Q: For the past two weeks my daughter ( 3months ) has been screaming at the breast. what happens is i ...
A: I am so sorry that there is nobody who can help you and watch a feeding. Where is Malta? I had ...
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| stopping breastfeeding | 3/9/2008 |
Q: I have stopped breastfeeding about 6 day's ago, but my breast are still tender to the touch, how ...
A: It is normal for your breasts to be a little tender to the touch, but not to the point that they are ...
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| Screaming at Breast | 3/9/2008 |
Q: For the past two weeks my daughter ( 3months ) has been screaming at the breast. what happens is i ...
A: Congratulations on giving your baby the best start in life.....breastfeeding. I am so sorry about ...
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| How to Ween | 2/27/2008 |
Q: I have a 9month old and he has been breastfed exclusively from the time of birth he has only had a ...
A: I really think the biggest problem is your pump. I truly feel that you will notice a huge ...
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| Ouch! Sore nipples! | 2/27/2008 |
Q: ! I'm not sure what I am doing wrong, but every evening when my 8 week old daughter goes to nurse, ...
A: Congratulations on giving your baby the best start in life.....breastfeeding. I am sorry about the ...
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| Pumping | 2/27/2008 |
Q: My newborn spent some time in the Level II nursery so breastfeeding right away wasn't an option. ...
A: I am sorry about the baby. It is a hard transition to have a baby in Level II. I have a few ...
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| Low milk supply | 2/27/2008 |
Q: ..I have a 20 week old and i have been breastfeeding, recently i have notice a low milk supply seem ...
A: Congratulations on giving your baby the best start in life.....breastfeeding. Let me see if I can ...
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| How to Ween | 2/26/2008 |
Q: I have a 9month old and he has been breastfed exclusively from the time of birth he has only had a ...
A: Congratulations on giving your baby the best start in life.....breastfeeding! It is difficult when ...
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| chronic diarrhea/food allergies/overactive letdown | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My son is almost 6 months old.(He was 1 month premature) I breastfeed him exclusively. From the ...
A: I am so sorry about the problems with your baby. That sounds miserable for both of you! You are ...
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| how to prevent breast milk from squirting? | 2/25/2008 |
Q: At times my baby will struggle and cry as she feeds as the milk comes too fast for her and it ...
A: To do the upright football hold, sit upright in a comfortable chair or sofa. Place 2 pillows ...
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| not pooping | 2/25/2008 |
Q: My baby, who is 4 1/2 months old right now, has a pattern of pooping once every two weeks (sometimes ...
A: Congratulations on giving your baby the best start in life. Her weight tells me that you are doing ...
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| my two month old girl | 2/25/2008 |
Q: I have a two month old daughter, the problem i am having is she wont take the breast or bottled ...
A: I am so sorry about the problem you are having. Unfortunately, without watching the baby to see ...
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| breastfeeding/4 months sitll 2 hours | 2/23/2008 |
Q: My Son is just over 4 months and we were breastfeeding every two hours but there was plenty full and ...
A: I can relate with the "no sleep". I am so sorry. Hopefully a few of these suggestions can help: ...
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| how to prevent breast milk from squirting? | 2/22/2008 |
Q: At times my baby will struggle and cry as she feeds as the milk comes too fast for her and it ...
A: Congratulations on giving your baby the best start in life.....breastfeeding. I am sorry about the ...
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| breast milk | 2/20/2008 |
Q: My wife want's to express breast milk so that she can feed the baby from a bottle when in public. ...
A: I love when dad's get involved! Way to go! Hopefully some of these suggestions might help: 1. It ...
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| Quitting Breastfeed | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My kid s 1yr and 3 mtnhs old..I have been exclusively breastfeeding her till now..Im planning to ...
A: Wow! You nursed your baby for 1 year and 3 months! What a great accomplishment. You gave your ...
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| Coffee while Breastfeeding | 2/19/2008 |
Q: My baby is nearly 8 mos old. I am working on my dissertation (for doctorate degree) and have had ...
A: Congratulations for nursing your baby so long! That is great! Also, congratulations on getting ...
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| night breastfeeding/pumping | 2/11/2008 |
Q: I have a 4 month old who I breastfeed exclusively. He sleeps very early in the evening (around ...
A: You are a lucky mommy! Your baby sleeps great and has doubled his weight by 4 months (we like a ...
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| back to bottle | 2/10/2008 |
Q: My daughter is almost 2 wks. When I was in the hospital, she was severly jaundiced and getting ...
A: Congratulations on being so dedicated to breastfeeding. You are doing a great job. I have a couple ...
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| My milk supply seems to be dwindling! | 2/10/2008 |
Q: I son is five months old and I feel like my mild supply is slowing down. My breasts feel less full ...
A: That is great that you are nursing your baby that much. That is a good sign. I would pump after ...
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| thawed breast milk | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Recently there was a question similar to mine, but I need further detail please. My husband and I ...
A: I am glad that the milk was kept pretty cold with ice on it at all times. That is great. Hopefully ...
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| My milk supply seems to be dwindling! | 2/9/2008 |
Q: I son is five months old and I feel like my mild supply is slowing down. My breasts feel less full ...
A: Congratulations for giving your baby the best start in life.....breastfeeding! I receive a lot of ...
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| thawed breast milk | 2/9/2008 |
Q: Recently there was a question similar to mine, but I need further detail please. My husband and I ...
A: I am so sorry to hear about your milk problem. But, I am so happy for you with your new little one. ...
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| how to stop breastfeeding | 2/8/2008 |
Q: I have been breastfeeding now for almost 14 months, I did get mastisitis at one point and took an ...
A: Congratulations for nursing so long! What great benefits for both you and your baby. It can be ...
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| Nursing and Cramping at 5 Months | 2/8/2008 |
Q: Although I am exclusiverly nursing my second child who is now 5 months (no solids yet), I have been ...
A: Congratulations on giving your baby the best start in life.....breastfeeding! One of the benefits ...
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| breastfeeding | 2/8/2008 |
Q: i have a 7 month old boy who has been breast fed since birth. he is eating stage 2 baby foods twice ...
A: It was under follow-up from the same question from Amanda), Good job breastfeeding your baby when ...
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| breastfeeding | 2/7/2008 |
Q: i have a 7 month old boy who has been breast fed since birth. he is eating stage 2 baby foods twice ...
A: Congratulations on nursing your baby for so long. What great benefits for you and your baby. As a ...
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| my baby is having loose stools | 2/7/2008 |
Q: my baby is 6months old. he is on breastfeed and other cereal rice. he is having loose green watery ...
A: Congratulations on feeding your baby for so long. What great benefits for you and him! I am sorry ...
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| Breastfeeding Fussiness | 2/7/2008 |
Q: Michele, My baby is 5 months old and has been almost exclusively breastfed. She started out taking a ...
A: Congratulations on nursing so long. What great benefits for you and your baby. Breastfeeding can ...
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| nursing and baby not pooping | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I am nursing my 7 week old. No bottles! No formula! The first week out of the hospital, she was ...
A: Yes, that is a problem if your baby hasn't been stooling since the first week. Some doctors will ...
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| nursing and baby not pooping | 2/7/2008 |
Q: I am nursing my 7 week old. No bottles! No formula! The first week out of the hospital, she was ...
A: Congratulations on giving your baby the best start in life......breastfeeding. I get asked this ...
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| Low milk supply/pumping only | 2/6/2008 |
Q: my baby is a little over 2 months old and I feel like me milk supply is low. I only pump and feed ...
A: Congratulations on giving your baby the best start in life.....breast milk! I know how time ...
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| Filling nappy while feeding | 2/6/2008 |
Q: My 16 week old daughter is exclusively breastfed, and after overcoming one or two problems ...
A: too), Congratulations for sticking it out during the trying times of breastfeeding. It can be ...
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| 2mos old and breastfeeding | 2/5/2008 |
Q: I have an 8 1/2wk old boy who I am very frustrated with. He actually does great at night, waking up ...
A: Congratulations on your little one....it is so fun to have a new baby in the home. Breastfeeding ...
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| Trying to Concieve while breastfeeding | 2/5/2008 |
Q: my son is two months old and I'm exclusively breastfeeding but avoiding comfort feedings and using ...
A: Congratulations on your new little one! It is so fun to have a baby in the home. That is great ...
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