Breastfeeding

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Tunny904 - 185 days ago.
malenasmommy: check kellymom.com, it's a great resource for what you can/not take while nursing. If you're truly worried about it, can you pump and dump and supplement with formula, or if you have a stash built up yet, use that?? But, if doc's told you it's okay, I would probably trust them. Or you can always ask your pediatrician!

phatbaby57 - 185 days ago.
Here's a list of drugs and there safety...http://www.kellymom.com/health/meds/aap-approved-meds.html If you are still concerned contact a local lactation consultant (LC).

Rubes - 186 days ago.
Do not let her sleep tgrough yet. Lilia slept 8 hrs a night from 4 weeks old and wouldnot dream feed or wake to feed. My milk started deteriating from that moment.

malenasmommie - 186 days ago.
I really need some help on this...DH and I are ttc BABY #4. Doc put me on Progesterone to induce a cycle and told me it would be ok to nurse my 6 mo. old as usual twice daily. Yesterday I had issues with my Gall Bladder so doc put me on prednisone regiment. Can I still nurse?? Both docs said it was ok but it seems like that would be a problem for my baby but by the same token I don't want to lose my milk supply over the next two weeks! Any input will help!

monika01 - 187 days ago.
hi.. i just had my first baby on monday! shes is perfect . in the nicu b/c born at 34 wks 4 days she only has jaundice and is almost 8 lbs ! i am pumpimng and feeding... my Q is my left nipple is inverted when i do the sandwich hold to give it to her... its odd.. first 3 days were fine... ( i have ben producing milk for over 4 monyhs before she arrived. my niple gets rok hard anf inverts...? a i pumping to hard? like to fast? i have triede compresees ..pumped before feeding etc... nothing...any advice~~???

Tunny904 - 187 days ago.
YES!!! Enjoy your sleep when you can get it! As long as she's gaining, she'll wake to eat whenever she's hungry!

green2u - 187 days ago.
hi ladies, my second little girl is two weeks old today.. I am breastfeeding her. Today at her appointment she had exceeded her birthweight and they told me it was ok to let her sleep longer at night instead of waking her to eat. Is it ok to let her sleep through the night if thats the case?

ninik1 - 189 days ago.
it seems it is very common ... I was kind of concerned thank you ladies... <3

Rubes - 193 days ago.
Also get this even though I 'failed' im still producing lol

Rubes - 193 days ago.
Hey ppl I had a bad breast feeding experience with my daughter (now 19 months) and had to stop when she was 4 months. It was akin to starvation. Im 19 weeks pregnant with number two and desperately want to breastfeed. any tips on how to prevent a similiar experience??? Msgs on my page will be greatly appreciated :) thanks x

abubon - 194 days ago.
hey ninik1 - get this.....i had my first daughter 7 years ago and breastfed for one year. I still could express a few drops of clear/milky colored liquid from my breasts for years afterwards especially if it was around the time of AF. Even if I didn't squeeze I would occasionally get a drop or two of leakage that would make my bra stick to my nipple. I just had my second daughter on 4/8 and am exclusively breastfeeding her now she hasn't started any solids yet and she will be four months on the 8th.

ninik1 - 194 days ago.
I breast feed my baby until he was a year and 2 months old, my milk decreased gradually until a few drops a day, but its been a year + since I stoped BF and I am still leaking milk and now is with some clear fluid... is this normal for some woman? thx 4 the answer. <3

kidatrbaby - 195 days ago.
Angela I think it'll change Im pretty modest also this is my 2nd BF child but this time im @ 50lbs heavier so I was like iM not gonna want anyone watching me , I hv the nice breastfeeding covers from uddercovers.com & I used to be scared someone was gonna see my fat belly but no more when my baby start screaming I will feed her anywhere in front of anybody Im not showing them my boobs so It doesnt bother me, at the mall , at a restaraunt,where ever at my son school I took her to the car to nurse cause I didnt want him to be embarrased , but I nursed for the 1st time in front of my FIL I did hv a nursing top on so nothing showed but its sooo natural my inlaws are soooo proud that I even hv the patience & my baby is 6mos old Im african american & a lot of my family or friend dont real care for the bf idea & hv given me greif but I dont care , I look for support from others cause Im the 2nd bfeeder in my large family but I luv it I nursed my 1st 2 kids but BF is much better to me :)

Tunny904 - 196 days ago.
Angela, I had the same thoughts as you before I had my first, the thought of ANYONE seeing me breastfeeding aside from DH was mortifying for me. But, when baby girl came out, it kind of all changed for me. I figured I had been through labor and everyone saw the 'worst' of me, so how bad could it be?! And when the LC came in (and yes, it was a man!) but a very very knowledgable man and someone who put me at ease very quickly, I didn't care who I breastfed in front of. If we're out in public, I usually just throw a blanket over me or use the nursing cover I have. In the end, it's your choice and if you need privacy while feeding baby, then just ask for it, no one will (or should) care! Good luck, it's a great adventure :)

phatbaby57 - 196 days ago.
angela-they make really great covers if you're really modest (and it sounds like you are). Also yes if you'd like to be alone when feeding I don't see any problem asking them to step out when you do it. They love you and should understand. However having one of them with you when you see a lactation consultant (lc) might be helpful if you need advice or help getting lo's latch right.

phatbaby57 - 196 days ago.
janna-until you can get the point across that biting is bad and will not be tolerated keep a little pressure on her chin so she can't chomp down.

Angela03185 - 196 days ago.
ok ladies, I am pregnant with my 3rd, I did not breast feed with my other two, I have a hard time explaining why, but to sum it up I think it's been my own insecurities with my body and breasts. I have talked to my husband about this and he has expressed that he would really like me to TRY breast feeding with this little one. I guess the reason I am posting is because I need some advice. My biggest problem is I do not want anyone aside from my husband and obviously nurses around when I'm breast feeding until I can myself become comfortable with it. My husband is going to be deployed when I devliver our lil one this time so his mom is going to be there and my mom is going to try to come up as well. Is it ok if I ask them to step out while I feed? Am I being a baby about all of this, do you think I'll get over it? Advice needed, thank you ladies!

Tunny904 - 197 days ago.
Janna5: you're doing the right thing, take her off, tell her no the first time. If she does it again, take her off and put her down. The important thing is try your hardest NOT to show her any reaction, that's where she's getting her kicks! Maybe try not to feed her until she's really hungry, too, so that she won't want to play around too much while eating.

janna5 - 198 days ago.
I need advice from experienced BF'ing moms. I have a very silly, active 9 month old little girl who just loves to bite when I feed her. She has no teeth yet but does have what seems to be two teeth coming in on the bottom. She is really silly, and just loves how mommy jumps every time she does it. Any advice as to how I can teach her to stop doing it? I have tried removing her from the breast when she does it, and telling her no and it doesn't faze her. She seems to not realize that she is hurting me and just smiles. I really don't want to wean her yet...but those 2 teeth coming in, really...really scare me!

babyhysong - 199 days ago.
Hi all! I was reading your posts and wanted to share a wonderful support site for those that have Facebook. It's called The Leaky B@@b and has 26,000+ supporters from all walks of life. It saved my breastfeeding relationship.

Tunny904 - 199 days ago.
Thanks dominique, never thought about goat's milk! Do I just buy it in the grocery store??

dominique23 - 200 days ago.
Tunny904- you could try goats milk, its closer tasting t breast milk, and easier to digest. most babies will take it. you can buy it in powder form its a little cheaper than by the gallon or quart

kidatrbaby - 201 days ago.
Tunny- thx I am going to try to cut her down to 1 feeding a night instead of 2 I just hate to hear her scream ... thx again

Tunny904 - 201 days ago.
nickykennedy: my baby is 15 months old and I'm in the same boat, she's not biting me, but I'm just ready to be done! But i'm having a hard time too, b/c she's not into whole milk AT ALL! so i feel guilty not giving her breastmilk when she won't drink the whole milk! but i go back to work next month, so I think that will be the point when she drinks the whole milk b/c I won't be able to nurse her during the day. When I weaned my first, I just eliminated a feeding every few days and replaced it with a sippy of milk so my supply would start to go down slowly. I think the whole process took about a month. I eliminated the day feedings first, then the morning, and last the bedtime feeding.

Tunny904 - 201 days ago.
kidatrbaby: I know a lot of people who still nurse at night, I think it's a personal choice that you have to decide when you and baby are ready for it. I personally was ready at 6 months for baby to wean at night. I didn't do it cold turkey, cut it down to 1 feeding a night, then I shortened the feeding a few minutes at a time, then went to just cuddling baby, then soothing in the crib, then when she cried, I left her go a few minutes, turned on her lullabies and she was out. You just have to find out what works for you both. And although I weaned my baby from night feedings, there were times I did nurse her for comfort at night, like when she was teething or not feeling well. You'll figure it out! Good luck!