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  Breastfeeding on Demand
• When Weaning Isn't Easy
  Helping Your Toddler Find Another Breast Friend
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  Get Your Baby To Sleep Through The Night
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• On the Record
  Organizing Baby's Health Information
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• Anne Geddes
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  Tips on Everything from Bathing to Twin-proofing
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  Creating a Baby Nursery without Spending a Fortune
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  How to Tell Your Newborn Identical Twins Apart
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  There's No Such Thing as Being Too Clean
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  Easing Back into Intimacy After Childbirth
• "It Was Love at First Sight!"
  A True Take on Motherhood
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  Postpartum Dads Playing Problem Police
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  Hitting the Road Without Baby
• The Perfect Baby Nursery
  10 Essentials for Baby's Room
• Careers in Lactation
  Jobs That Support Breastfeeding
• One After Two
  Getting Your Twins Ready for the New Baby
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  Make Baby Your Exercise Partner
• Pocket Money for the Mom-to-be
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  Baby's Brain Meets World
• 7 Sexy Secrets for Conception
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  Living and Breastfeeding With Low Milk Supply
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  An Excerpt From The Real Deal With Twins
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  Bundle of Nerves? Cool as a Cucumber?
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  Safe Medication to Take While Nursing
• Spilling the Beans
  Short Stories About Pregnancy
• How Babies Grow in the First Year
  A Look at Infant Development Through the First Year
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  Invite a Rainbow into the Baby Nursery
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• Seven Days to a Miracle
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  Providing Parents of Preemies With the Support to Breastfeed
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• How Close Is Too Close?
  The Pros and Cons of Back-to-back Pregnancies
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  How Far Apart Should Siblings Be?
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  Choosing a Pregnancy Health Care Provider
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  Can Tunes Reduce Pregnancy-related Stress?
• Birth Team Considerations
  A Certified Doula Answers Questions on Choosing a Birth Team
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  What You Need to Know About Your Period After Pregnancy
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  Develop a Connection with Baby
• Make Way for Siblings
  Creating a Room to Share
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  Preserving the Birth Day of Your Baby
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  Surviving the First Weeks at Home with Baby
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  A Hard Problem to Swallow for Some Infants
• Pregnancy Top 10 Lists
  Perks, Myths and Preparation Tips
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  6 Easy Ways to Organize Your Nursery Before Baby Arrives
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  What Causes Constipation in Infants?
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  A Guide to the First Months After Birth
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• Eating for Energy During Pregnancy
  How to Overcome Exhaustion During Pregnancy
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  Gauging Effectiveness of Home Uterine Activity Monitors
• Nighttime vs. Adult Daytime Incontinence
  Same Problem, Different Causes
• Preemie Problems
  Learn What to Expect and How to Cope with Premature Babies
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  How to Spend Quality Time with Your Child
• Allergies and Pregnancy
  Natural Remedies for Pregnant Women
• 8 Tips for Breastfeeding Working Moms
  From One Nursing, Working Mother to Another
• Baby Basics
  10 Essential Steps to Prepare for Baby
• On the Right Path?
  How to Tell if You're Making Potty Training Progress
• Top Pregnancy Fears
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• Kassie DePaiva
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  What Beauty Procedures Are Safe and What's Not While Pregnant
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  Explanations for the Dad-to-be on Pregnancy Tests
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• The Well-stocked Diaper Bag
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• A Quiz for Fathers-to-be
  What is Dad's Role in Parenting?
• Kelly Ripa
  Balancing Work and Family with Flair
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  Brain Food for Your Baby
• Breastfeeding and Thrush
  Thrush Diagnosis and Treatment
• Protect Your Child Against Poisons
  Hidden Hazards Lurk in Common Household Products
• OB or Midwife? Hospital or Birthing Center?
  Choosing the Right Pregnancy Caregiver
• Delivery Room Don'ts
  What Not to Do in the Delivery Room
• That Old Holiday Spirit
  Help Your Preteen Make the Most of the Season
• Volunteering: Let's Get Started!
  An Excerpt from The Busy Family's Guide to Volunteering: Doing Good Together
• Shannon Farar-Griefer
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  13 Tips for Disney World First-timers
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• Great Expectations
  Managing Surrogacy Relationships
• A Meal Prep Baby Shower
  Stocking the Mom-to-be's Freezer Before Baby Arrives
• Vision and Pregnancy
  Eyesight Changes During Pregnancy
• Blessingways
  A Mother-Centered Celebration
• The Flu Bug
  Protecting Your Kids From Influenza
• Miracle Birth Stories of Very Premature Babies
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  Should You Pierce a Baby's Ears?
• 101 Reasons to Breastfeed in your child
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  Teen Thoughts on Drinking
• Ashton, Demi and Bruce
  Spotlight on Family Values
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• Coping With Pregnancy Stress
  Unwind and Enjoy the Time before Baby Arrives
• Breastfeeding: The Next Generation
  Passing on the Importance of Breastfeeding
• Herbal Supplements
  Consider Safety, Too
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  Transitioning Sleep Schedules to Daylight Savings Time
• The Involved Dad
  5 Commandments for Today's Family Man
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  Preventing Playground Injuries
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  Promising Treatment May Help Prevent Premature Delivery
• Mom's Postpartum Health
  Why New Moms Need Doctor Visits Too
• Childbirth After Pains
  What the Uterus Does After Childbirth
• Holly Robinson Peete
  Enjoying the Sunny Days of Motherhood
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  Buying a Baby Stroller that Fits the Bill
• Does Your Toddler Need a Nap?
  The Benefits of Toddler Naptime
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  Why Pregnancy Can Sometimes Be a Pain in the Foot
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  Pre-dating Rituals for Young Teens
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  Where to Find it and Why Babies Need It
• Winter Storm Tips
  From the American Academy of Pediatrics
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  A Certified Doula Answers Common Questions on Home Birth
• Insurance Coverage During Pregnancy
  Advice from Health Insurance Experts to Pregnant Moms
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  Fitness for All Levels of Energy During Pregnancy
• Bringing Home Twins
  Making New Family Connections After Deliering Twins
• Millennium Babies: The Power of Color
  
• Labor and Childbirth
  Will Your Labor Be Like Your Mom's?
• A Forceps Delivery
  When Forceps are Necessary to Speed Up Baby's Arrival
• From Dr. Dad to Stay-at-home Dad
  Change Courtesy of the Family Medical Act
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  Are Probiotics Beneficial for Expectant Moms?
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  Tips for Housekeeping during Pregnancy
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  Preparing for a Newborn with CHD
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  What Causes Enlarged Blood Vessels While Expecting?
• 6 Steps to Preparing for Baby
  Mental and Physical Preparation Are the Key
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  Taking Maternity Leave When You Work From Home
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  What's a Parent to Do When Their Child Is Diagnosed with Asthma?
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  Waiting for Mother Nature vs. Picking the Date
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  Beyond Balloons and Bouquets
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  How Men Handle Miscarriage
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  The Epidural is a Loved and Hated Form of Childbirth Pain Relief
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  Motherhood Reborn with a Reversed Tubal Ligation
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  How and When to Tell Your Boss You're Pregnant
• Should Baby's Bottle Be Propped?
  Two Moms and an Expert Sound Off
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  When Everything's in Bloom!
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• What Parenting Books Don't Tell You
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• Cynthia Rothrock
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  Tips to Help Baby Reach this Developmental Milestone
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  Don't Leave Home Without Them
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  Choosing and Having the Childbirth Experience You Want
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  Raising Your Child With a Back-to-nature Approach
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  The Joys and Challenges of Children Close in Age
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  Meet a Former March of Dimes National Ambassador Family
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  High-contrast Toys for Baby
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  Transitioning from a Co-sleeping Environment Back to the Crib or Bed
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  Selecting the Perfect Sling for You
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  Transitioning from Bottle to "Sippy" and from "Sippy" to Cup
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  Safe, Gentle Bonding Benefits Preemies
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  Alternative Pain Management Techniques for Childbirth
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  What Percentile Is Your Child In, and Does It Matter?
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  A New Dad Faces the Dawn of a New Era
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  Help Baby Get a Good Night's Sleep
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  Moms Learn to Think Before They Speak
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• How often does my newborn need a bath?
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• Will Fenugreek increase my milk supply?
• How long after ingestion does it take for caffeine to enter and exit my breastmilk and get through the baby's system?
• How many extra calories do I need take in to tandem nurse?
• What is newborn screening?
• Can a 7-month-old be taught to latch on and nurse?
• When I nurse my newborn, I feel cramps in my lower abdomen. Is this normal?
• Is it still healthy for a child to breastfeed for extended periods?
• What should I do if I develop a clogged duct?

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• My child is now 3. Is it still beneficial to breastfeed?
• When is the best time to put my newborn to my breast?
• I am hoping to adopt a newborn baby. Can I still breastfeed? How?
• What do I need to do to prepare myself for breastfeeding and what do I need to purchase before the birth of my baby?
• My daughter wants to wean her 25-month-old son, and wants me to be the one to put him to sleep. Is this even feasible?
• How long before I have a second child should I wean my first? Can he watch me nurse a second child without feeling jealous and left out?
• How can I get skin-to-skin contact with my baby while in the hospital?
• My cousin and I nurse each other's children when we are babysitting them. Is this harming my child in any way?
• How can I prevent my newborn from being infected with lice?
• How soon after birth can an infant safely travel by car and be around crowds of people?
• What is the Group B Strep culture?
• Will I put on weight when I wean my 2-year-old?
• I'm 7 months pregnant and breastfeeding my 10-month-old. When the baby is born, will I produce colostrum or will there just be regular breastmilk since I'm already nursing?
• Is there anything to make me ovulate without having to give up breastfeeding?
• Can I start breastfeeding my 6-week-old again after quitting for 3 weeks?
• I am pregnant with my second child and would like to keep nursing my 20 month old. Is this possible?
• I am pregnant with my second child and would like to keep nursing my 20-month-old. Is this possible?
• Can my 10-month-old baby really be weaning herself so suddenly?
• How can I find out if it is safe to take a particular drug while nursing?
• Is it possible to ovulate and menstruate while breastfeeding a young infant?
• Is it safe to get a tattoo while I am nursing?
• My right breast consistently produces less than my left breast. Why is this happening, and what can I do about it?
• I'm active duty military and presently nursing. Is there a toxicity exposure when firing weapons (m-16 rifle)?
• How can I help my baby stay interested in the task at hand during a nursing session?
• Do I have to eat vegetables and fruit all the time to nurse successfully?
• Will picking my baby up and breastfeeding a lot spoil her?
• How can I keep my 3-year-old occupied while I nurse her baby sister?
• Is it normal to have one breast be bigger than the other when breastfeeding?
• What can you do when a newborn refuses to latch?
• My 17-month-old daughter wants to nurse even more frequently than before -- sometimes hourly. She seems impatient and doesn't seem to get much milk each time. I am concerned because she is allergic to dairy and this is her only source of calcium and higher-fat foods. What should I do?
• I am having my tubes tied after giving birth. How will the nursery handle my breastfed baby during my surgery?
• I need to stop nursing due to surgery. Do you have any suggestions?
• My husband and I have a 10-month-old whom I have been breastfeeding. We are trying to have another baby. Is there anything that can be given to restart my menstrual cycles?
• Should I wean my daughter before I go away for a week?
• I think my milk has dried up. If it has, should I continue to nurse my 4-year-old or should I make an effort to stop?
• I am pregnant with my second child and would like to keep nursing my 20-month-old. Is this possible?
• Will nursing my toddler cause tooth decay?
• My daughter has refused the breast since her birth. I've tried everything to get her to breastfeed -- is there anything you can suggest?
• Is it OK to wear underwire bras throughout my pregnancy?
• If I supplement my week-old daughter with formula for one or two days can it turn her away from the breast forever?
• What is the best way to breastfeed two babies at once?
• My baby refuses to take bottles of breastmilk while I am at work – what can we do?
• Is it okay to wear underwire bras throughout my pregnancy?
• I have a 22-month-old avid nurser and am 6 weeks pregnant. Is it possible that I could be a case for miscarriage?
• I need to leave my 8 1/2-month-old, breastfed daughter with her grandparents while we take a trip. How can I eliminate night time nursings, since her grandparents can't provide this kind of nurturing while we are away?
• How should I feed my baby if I don't want to breastfeed in public?
• Is it possible for a mom to have side effects from nursing a 2-year-old extensively?
• Can I get pregnant while nursing my 4-month-old?
• Is there any legitimate contraindication for breastfeeding while your infant receives a vaccination?
• What can I do to make a long car trip easier on my newborn?
• I am so afraid of RSV and the rotavirus. How can I keep my newborn safe from these illnesses?
• What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15 month old?
• I'm taking valium – can I breastfeed my baby?
• How can I take care of a family consisting of two ADD children, an almost always gone husband, and a newborn baby, and be able to recover from the birth without going insane, or hurting myself physically because I have no outside help, and being forced to be more active than I should be in my postpartum weeks?
• How important is it to breastfeed immediately after birth?
• I am still nursing my 38-month-old daughter and I want to go on until she weans herself. When should I expect this to happen?
• What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15-month-old?
• What are the benefits of continuing to nurse my 15-month-old?
• I have a newborn, and am curious about language development. When does it start?
• Will Zoloft harm a baby?
• Is my baby just really hungry or not getting enough to eat at each nursing?
• Do you know what I can do to assure that I will have breastmilk when my baby is born?
• What are the benefits or lack of benefits for a child continuing to nurse at 2 1/2 to 3 years old?
• Is it alright to use the Herbalife products while breastfeeding?
• Could breastfeeding my toddler be preventing pregnancy even though I am probably ovulating?
• How can I help my baby stop hiccuping so much?
• How should I wean my 22-month-old son? Quickly or slowly?
• My 2-month-old began sleeping through the night. Must I wake and pump in the middle of the night the entire time I'm breastfeeding?
• How long after a full term birth is it safe to get pregnant again?
• My baby does not pass stool on her own. Is something wrong with her?
• I gave birth a few months ago and would like an eating plan to shed postpartum pounds. Any ideas?
• How can I tell if my 1-month-old is nursing efficiently?
• Will my lack of sexual desire last the entire time I’m breastfeeding?
• Will my lack of sexual desire last the entire time I'm breastfeeding?
• My son and I have been sick lately and it’s affecting my milk supply. What should I do?
• My 10-week-old nurses every 2 to 2 1/2 hours for only 5 to 10 minutes during the day and goes long stretches at night without nursing. Is he being satisfied?
• I've heard wonderful things about nursing in the middle of the night and falling asleep together in bed. What about burping? How can you burp the baby after a feeding if you both fall asleep?
• When collecting cord blood, if the cord is left pulsating and not cut before hand, wouldn't the baby have a lower risk of developing these diseases in the first place because it is getting the blood to protect it?
• My husband and I have a 10-month-old who I have been breastfeeding. We are trying to have another baby. Is there anything that can be given to restart my menstrual cycles?
• What exactly is engorgement?
• How can I get my newborn to nurse more efficiently?
• How can you tell if your milk supply is low and increase it if necessary?
• My nipples are really flat and the area around them large. Can I still try breastfeeding?
• Nurses at the hospital said my daughter is latching on properly, so why am I still sore?
• Is it OK to breastfeed while taking Tegretol?
• Can I take my newborn baby on a cruise?
• When do you advise buying nursing bras and what size should be purchased?
• My son is almost 4 1/2 months old, and breastfeeding is still painful. Any suggestions?
• Breastfeeding my 3-week-old daughter has taken a turn for the worse. What can I do?
• My daughter just turned a year old. I need to go back to work but I can't get her to stop nursing. She refuses to take a bottle. She has started baby food but she still wants to nurse afterwards. I have tried everything I can think of -- please help.
• Can you provide a brief explanation of an infant's "soft spot" and when it normally closes? Does that also apply to premature infants?
• When can I expect my milk to come in?
• How common is it for a woman NOT to produce breastmilk?
• When will I get to hold my baby for the first time?
• Can I supplement my 12-month-old by mixing 4 percent cow's milk with expressed breastmilk for her bottles?
• Are there any foods that a nursing mother should stay away from?
• What can I do to treat engorgement?
• Does alcohol build up in a mother's breast milk? How long does it take for alcohol to be eliminated from Mom's milk?
• I am still breastfeeding my 11-month-old daughter but am interested in using a tanning bed. Will this harm my milk in any way?
• I am having a baby but a surrogate mom is carrying the child. Can I still breastfeed? How?
• Will running affect my milk?
• What kind of birth control am I able to take while I am breastfeeding?
• My baby's only nursing at night now. Is this normal?
• What are the effects of Magnesium Sulfate on the collection of cord blood/stem cells?
• I wonder if you can pump the entire time or if there is a period that you have to actually breastfeed?
• My husband says nursing negatively impacts his relationship with the baby. What should I do?
• My son will not drink cow's milk. Is this something I should be concerned about?
• Can I continue to breastfeed my first baby while I am pregnant with my second?
• When will I get more than three hours of sleep at night with my breastfed baby?
• Can I continue to ride my bike after the baby is born?
• What can I wear right after my baby's born?
• How does breastfeeding benefit Mom?
• What are a newborn's bowel movements like?
• Is it normal to have sore nipples when breastfeeding?
• I am attempting to relactate in order to feed my 7-week-old son. He was tongue-tied, but I found a doctor willing to snip his tongue. How long should I wait to see if my supply comes back?
• My 19-month-old daughter's pediatrician advised that I stay with a friend during the weaning period. This is my second day away from my family, and my breasts hurt incredibly -- very engorged and painful. Any help for me?
• Is it okay if I pump and then breastfeed my baby that way instead of directly from the breast?
• Is it safe to eat honey while I am breastfeeding my 3-month-old?
• Can I breastfeed three babies, and if not, are there milk banks or wet nurses I can also use?
• How can I keep my son, who has a cleft palate, on the right track in regards to speech?
• I want to wean my 13-month-old daughter because she can't sleep without nursing -- is she too young?
• Is it OK to feed my baby only solids when I am at work if I am breastfeeding her when I get home?
• Can women breastfeed three babies (I'm of medium build) and if not, are there milk banks or wet nurses I can also use?
• How does breastfeeding protect my baby from illness?
• I'd like to try to establish a milk supply before my scheduled Cesarean section. Can you advise me on how to go about this?
• Do you have any ideas on how I can keep track of breastfeeding my twins without stressing?
• What do newborn babies look like?
• Is it safe to take synthroid during pregnancy?
• What are some tips for weaning a 20-month-old who shows no signs of giving up breast milk?
• I stopped nursing my first baby because my nipples were very sore. How can I have a better experience with my second child?
• Can I nurse my baby too often?
• Should I have my baby circumcised?
• What is colostrum?
• Can I take medication for motion sickness while breastfeeding?
• My newborn refuses to take my breast. I'm giving him expressed milk now, but I'd like some advice on getting him back to my breast."
• My baby boy is 11 days old and he hasn't gained any weight. Any suggestions?
• I have a newborn and a 6-year-old son. When the baby was born, I noticed my son wanting to drink from a bottle and suck a pacifier. What should I do?
• Now that my baby has started solid foods, what will happy to my milk supply?
• I have a newborn and a 6-year-old. When the baby was born, I noticed a lot of "baby"-ness about my older child. He even asked to wear diapers again. Should I let him do this?
• How do I nurse Baby the first time?
• Is there a specific reason why parents often use a bassinet initially?
• Will my baby get any milk during the first feeding?
• My 2 1/2-year-old son cries every time his newborn brother cries. What can I do?
• I'm a vegetarian. Do I need to give my baby supplements because of this?
• When should I teach my baby to use a bottle?
• I am 18 weeks pregnant and have been diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. How will this affect me and my baby?
• How can I prevent colic in a newborn?
• Can I drink fennel tea while breastfeeding?
• Where can I find breast shells? Will they help with flat nipples?
• Is it OK to give my 7-week-old cooled, boiled water to make sure he is getting enough fluids?
• How can I become a lactation consultant?
• Should a child's savings be in the baby's name or in the parent's name?
• Will nipple rings affect breastfeeding?
• How can adoptive moms prepare to breastfeed?
• I'm pregnant and have a milk allergy. How can I ensure I get enough calcium in my diet?
• Which is better, to adopt domestically from the United States or to adopt internationally?
• Is it safe to get a flu shot while breastfeeding?
• My breasts are so large now, I am worried I will smother my baby if I try to breastfeed. Also, will my breasts return to their former size?
• What can I do about my 5-month old waking up every two hours? I'm exhausted.
• How do I explain breastfeeding to my 2-year-old?
• Is it OK for my husband to suck on my nipples during love-making?
• Can I get a pedicure when I'm pregnant?
• My 2-week-old only eats for about three to eight minutes. Am I doing something incorrectly that is making him interested for such a short time?
• My baby tested positive for G6PD deficiency. Is it OK to continue nursing my baby?
• Why does my infant want to nurse all the time, especially in the evenings?
• Can a judge order me to express milk for court-ordered visitations? What if I cannot express milk?
• Is it too late to begin nursing a 1-week-old baby?
• I am pregnant, and my nipples are like a faucet, particularly when I'm sleeping. Is this normal?
• One of my six-month-old twins has started biting me. How do I encourage her to stop before she bruises me any more?
• I'm breastfeeding, and got a fissure from bad positioning. How long until it's healed?
• After what seemed like a long pregnancy, I was looking forward to enjoying a beer or glass of wine with my husband. But now that I am breastfeeding, I'm not sure if there are risks involved?
• I noticed that there was blood mixed with my pumped breast milk. What could be causing this?
• One of my 6-month-old twins has started biting me. How do I encourage her to stop before she bruises me any more?
• My friend is an excellent stepmother. The other night the children's mother committed suicide in the same house as them. What do I say to them?
• My left breast is considerably larger than my right breast! How can I stimulate more milk production in the smaller breast?
• My infant has not been eating well lately. When she latches on to the breast, she'll begin sucking, but when she starts to swallow, her body tenses up and she pulls off from the breast. Any advice?
• I have a 6-week-old baby. When should I start putting her on a sleep schedule?
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• I'd like to know how to go about weaning a 12- to 15-month-old.
• Can I breastfeed if I have breast implants?
• I am having a difficult time breastfeeding. Can you help?
• Sometimes my baby's breathing seems labored. Is this normal?
• How can you tell if your milk is of good quality?
• Should I speak with my anesthesiologist about possible allergic reactions?
• What affect does caffeine have on a baby's system?
• I don't have health insurance. How can I pay for my delivery?
• Can you provide me with some birth plan tips for multiples?
• Can I prevent engorgement? How?
• I'm flat-chested -- will I be able to breastfeed?
• Any hints for us big-breasted women?
• How does language develop from birth to 3 months of age?
• Can I stop breastfeeding by day and only nurse at night?
• How do you get thrush?
• Does beer help stimulate milk production?
• I'm breastfeeding and on the "mini-pill." This week I've had some pregnancy symptoms. How will I know if I'm pregnant? Will my milk dry up?
• How do I know my baby is done nursing?
• I get depressed and sad when I breastfeed. Is this postpartum depression or my hormones acting up?
• I just had a Greek salad with feta cheese and was just told by my friend that feta cheese is dangerous. Should I be concerned?
• I was wondering whether there was any information (research or anecdotal) that would indicate that extremely fair haired individuals have more sensitive skin and struggle more with breastfeeding?
• Why is breastfeeding best for a baby?
• I am raising my 8-month-old as a vegan. What can I do to ensure he's happy and healthy?
• My 3-month-old does not want to sleep during the day. She will only nap for 20 to 30 minutes at a time and then wakes herself up. What can I do?
• Could my tongue-tied baby be the cause of my sore breasts?
• Will the "mini-pill" affect my milk supply or my baby? Is LAM OK to use until my baby is 6 months old?
• My wife and I just brought our second child home yesterday. She is breastfeeding. How do we keep him awake to breastfeed the entire time? He's wet one diaper in the last 12 hours -- is he getting enough to eat?
• I was told to stop breastfeeding immediately, because it was not nutritious for my 8-month-old. Any suggestions?
• Could my prenatal vitamin be causing my baby’s discomfort?
• How long would humans nurse without societies negative influence?
• I was told that I should wake my baby every three hours at night to feed. She is 5 weeks old now and will sleep longer if I let her. Is it OK to let my baby sleep at night until she wakes me to feed?
• Do all nursing women get hot flashes while breastfeeding?
• How can I play more interactively with my 8-week-old baby?
• Should I massage my breasts to prepare for breastfeeding? Can that cause premature labor?
• Is it OK to supplement by giving my baby rice or cow’s milk?
• My 3-month-old fights taking a bottle of expressed milk on Monday mornings. Should I refuse to breastfeed all weekend so she will take a bottle on Monday?
• Can I have a mole removed from my areola if I'm breastfeeding?
• Should I wean my baby?
• My doctor says my baby is lactose intolerant. He wants me to stop breastfeeding and start formula. What should I do?
• Should I suppliment my breastfeeding twins with formula?
• I did not breastfeed my first kid. I felt a bit guilty. If I breastfeed my second kid, can I also breastfeed my first kid who will be 1 1/2 years old? Will it be too late?
• I have silicone breast implants. Can I breastfeed my baby?
• What are the names of some pumps that will generate the best results for me?
• What kind of food do children prefer, and what is the biggest influence on their taste preference? Or is it from birth?
• How can I increase the volume of milk I’m pumping?
• When I pumped this morning, I only produced a couple of ounces when I usually produce 10 to 12 ounces. Is my milk drying up?
• How can I get my baby to take milk from a bottle or cup?
• How can I relieve engorgement?
• I've been unable to breastfeed for a week. Could I have lost my supply in such a short time?
• Can older children be traumatized by seeing their mother breastfeed a baby?
• I didn't produce enough milk for my first child. Will that change with my second?
• Help! I feel like the human pacifier. My 6-week-old daughter loves to suck but won't take a pacifier. What can I do?
• My baby is gassy and spits up often. How can I help him?
• Should I expect my 5-month-old daughter to be sleeping through the night?
• My 1-month-old is choking a lot when I nurse him. Is this normal?
• Why does my 6-month-old pull away from the breast after only a few minutes?
• Why does my baby seem hungry soon after her bedtime nursing?
• My baby simply does not enjoy tummy time. What should I do?
• Should I buy a breast pump before the baby is born?
• Now that my baby started eating solids, what is the role of breastmilk in his diet?
• Do you have any suggestions for managing thrush?
• What should I do the minute I suspect thrush?
• Can I drink a toast after my baby's birth?
• I have had mastitis in one or the other breast since soon after delivery.
• When should I start my baby on solid foods?
• How will I be able to tell when I am ovulating?
• What do I need to know when traveling to Mexico with a newborn?
• How can I prepare my 3-year-old for our family vacation so we all have a good time?
• How can I safely store expressed breast milk?
• What can my daughter do to ensure that breastfeeding doesn't get off to a rough start?
• I think I am afraid to breastfeed. What should I do?
• How can I breastfeed with such a crazy schedule?
• I've replaced the evening feeding with formula. Is there anything I should do to assure my breast milk supply for the rest of the day?
• What kind of support and information do teenagers need to breastfeed successfully?