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expert q&a
- Should I feed my baby on a schedule?
- Will picking my baby up and breastfeeding a lot spoil her?
- Should I wean my baby?
- How long would humans nurse without societies negative influence?
- Is it still healthy for a child to breastfeed for extended periods?
- What is colostrum?
- The pediatrician says my baby is tongue tied? What does that mean?
- Can a tongue-tied baby still breastfeed?
- How can I find an international board certified lactation consultant?
- What makes an international board certified lactation consultant the best choice for breastfeeding support?
- What is involved in becoming a lactation consultant?
- Whom can I turn to for breastfeeding support?
- My child is now 3. Is it still beneficial to breastfeed?
- How do I actually feed my baby solid foods? Do I breastfeed after he finishes eating? How much do I give him?
- Can you tell me what foods are good for a baby just starting solids?
- When should I start my baby on solid foods?
- Breastfeeding is the perfect food, so why do I have to feed my child solids before the age of 1?
- How can I tell a good breast pump from a bad breast pump?
- Should I clean my breast pump after each use?
- I stopped pumping because it hurts so much. Is there anything I can do to tough up my breasts to tolerate the pump?
- I am a stay-at-home mom, but I need to pump occasionally. I a manual breast pump a good choice for me?
- Is it culturally acceptable to nurse in public in Japan?
- Can women breastfeed three babies (I'm of medium build) and if not, are there milk banks or wet nurses I can also use?
- Is it okay to wear underwire bras throughout my pregnancy?
- 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?
- How can I relieve engorgement?
- 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?
- I stopped nursing my first baby because my nipples were very sore. How can I have a better experience with my second child?
- Could the bump in my wife’s armpit be a blocked milk duct?
- My son and I have been sick lately and it’s affecting my milk supply. What should I do?
- Could my prenatal vitamin be causing my baby’s discomfort?
- What are the emotional benefits of breastfeeding?
- Is it culturally acceptable to nurse in public in Japan?
- Why am I having a hard time weaning my son from his evening nursings?
- My baby refuses to take bottles of breastmilk while I am at work – what can we do?
- How can I make my husband feel more comfortable with breastfeeding?
- How many extra calories do I need take in to tandem nurse?
- Should I buy a breast pump before the baby is born?
- How can I avoid the latch-on problems I had with my other children with my new baby without the use of breast shields?
- 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."
- What do I need to do to prepare myself for breastfeeding and what do I need to purchase before the birth of my baby?
- Can you clarify some breastmilk storage questions for me?
- What can I do about itchy breasts?
- Could my tongue-tied baby be the cause of my sore breasts?
- I want to wean my 13-month-old daughter because she can't sleep without nursing -- is she too young?
- My cousin and I nurse each other's children when we are babysitting them. Is this harming my child in any way?
- Is it safe to get a flu shot while breastfeeding?
- 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?
- My 3-week-old son is strictly breastfed and has not had a bowel movement in three days. How long is normal and when should I start to be concerned about constipation?
- How common is it for a woman NOT to produce breastmilk?
- I would like to know the best way to stop pumping. Do I eliminate a pumping time or reduce the amount of time each time I pump?
- 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?
- Is it safe to breastfeed with saline breast implants? Can it have an ill effect on the milk?
- Can you overfeed an infant with breastmilk? Why or why not?
- My baby is 3 weeks old. Recently she was very sick and unable to nurse. Her doctor told me to express and bottle feed until she felt better. How can I get her back to breast without causing us both a lot of unneeded stress?
- 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.
- My daughter is about 8 1/2 months old and she refuses to take a bottle. I'd like to give her one bottle a day -- any suggestions?
- Is it safe to take antibiotics while breastfeeding?
- 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 stopped breastfeeding and I am now pumping. I have a lump in my left breast and it is very painful, but it isn't red. Would you know what it could be? Or, what I could do about it?
- 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?
- My milk seems to go bad after a day or so in the refrigerator. What would cause the milk to smell different and should I throw it out?
- 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?
- When do you advise buying nursing bras and what size should be purchased?
- 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?
- Is my 2-month-old baby growing too fast on breast milk?
- Can I supplement my 12-month-old by mixing 4 percent cow's milk with expressed breastmilk for her bottles?
- Should I expect my 5-month-old daughter to be sleeping through the night?
- I have large breasts and have trouble using a breast pump. What can I do to get more into the bottles than I get on me?
- 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?
- 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?
- Breastfeeding my 3-week-old daughter has taken a turn for the worse. What can I do?
- Can I exclusively breastfeed my 6-month-old son for the first 12 months?
- I have had saline implants for three years. Will I be able to breastfeed?
- Do I need to pump while I am on a business trip or will my supply stay steady?
- I get depressed and sad when I breastfeed. Is this postpartum depression or my hormones acting up?
- Do you know what I can do to assure that I will have breastmilk when my baby is born?
- How do I explain breastfeeding to my 2-year-old?
- When is it safe to start pumping breast milk for future use?
- Are there wet nurses in the United States?
- What can my daughter do to ensure that breastfeeding doesn't get off to a rough start?
- How long does Methotrexate stay in your system, and will I be able to pump and dump and go back to breastfeeding my baby?
- I am having my tubes tied after giving birth. How will the nursery handle my breastfed baby during my surgery?
- What is the nutrient content of my breast milk for a 21-month-old, and how insufficient is it?
- Can thrush be painful to a baby?
- I have a 22-month-old avid nurser and am 6 weeks pregnant. Is it possible that I could be a case for miscarriage?
- Are there any laws pertaining to pumping breast milk at your place of employment?
- If I supplement my week-old daughter with formula for one or two days can it turn her away from the breast forever?
- 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?
- I was treated for thrush, but I still have symptoms. Did the treatment not work?
- I think I am afraid to breastfeed. What should I do?
- My husband says nursing negatively impacts his relationship with the baby. What should I do?
- What can I do to help my baby keep breast milk down?
- Can I get pregnant while nursing my 4-month-old?
- I am pregnant after a massive breast reduction. Should I try to breastfeed this child?
- What kind of birth control am I able to take while I am breastfeeding?
- My right breast consistently produces less than my left breast. Why is this happening, and what can I do about it?
- Does breast milk have an aftertaste and smell?
- I need to stop nursing due to surgery. Do you have any suggestions?
- I've been unable to breastfeed for a week. Could I have lost my supply in such a short time?
- I was told to stop breastfeeding immediately, because it was not nutritious for my 8-month-old. Any suggestions?
- My baby boy is 11 days old and he hasn't gained any weight. Any suggestions?
- I apparently have a foremilk-hindmilk imbalance. Is there anything I can do?
- Could my first period since delivery have anything to do with my smelly milk?
- I really have tried everything to nurse my daughter, but I'm having severe problems. Do you have any ideas for my situation?
- Can used breast pumps be sterilized enough to be completely safe for my child?
- I am having trouble breastfeeding my baby. Can you give me information on breastfeeding and nutrition?
- I want to be prepared to spend three days away from my daughter. What should I do?
- Are there any problems with alternating breastfeeding and formula?
- Is it OK to give my 7-week-old cooled, boiled water to make sure he is getting enough fluids?
- My niece's breast milk was chunky looking. Could you please help us?
- My baby does not pass stool on her own. Is something wrong with her?
- I'm active duty military and presently nursing. Is there a toxicity exposure when firing weapons (m-16 rifle)?
- My left breast is considerably larger than my right breast! How can I stimulate more milk production in the smaller breast?
- 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?
- I've heard that a woman who is breastfeeding is already predisposed to getting breast cancer. Is this true?
- I have had mastitis in one or the other breast since soon after delivery.
- 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?
- My son will not drink cow's milk. Is this something I should be concerned about?
- Do I have to eat vegetables and fruit all the time to nurse successfully?
- Can a judge order me to express milk for court-ordered visitations? What if I cannot express milk?
- I noticed that there was blood mixed with my pumped breast milk. What could be causing this?
- Is it possible for a mom to have side effects from nursing a 2-year-old extensively?
- My doctor says my baby is lactose intolerant. He wants me to stop breastfeeding and start formula. What should I do?
- Is it safe to get a tattoo while I am nursing?
- Is breastfeeding in public illegal?
- Do all nursing women get hot flashes while breastfeeding?
- My son is almost 4 1/2 months old, and breastfeeding is still painful. Any suggestions?
- Can I "pump and dump" while on Clomid and then resume breastfeeding my daughter?
- What are the benefits or lack of benefits for a child continuing to nurse at 2 1/2 to 3 years old?
- 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?
- My wife needs to wean our 5-month-old as soon as possible. Do you have any tips?
- Can older children be traumatized by seeing their mother breastfeed a baby?
- I am hoping to adopt a newborn baby. Can I still breastfeed? How?
- 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?
- Is it necessary to give multi-vitamin supplements to a breastfed baby? Doesn't Mother's milk provide all the nutrients a baby needs?
- Are there any laws in effect that hinder women from breastfeeding in public?
- What are an employer's legal responsibilities and duties for breastfeeding and/or pumping at work?
- I am pregnant, and my nipples are like a faucet, particularly when I'm sleeping. Is this normal?
- I am concerned that because my breasts are small that I could have problems producing enough milk. Is this true?
- Can I breastfeed three babies, and if not, are there milk banks or wet nurses I can also use?
- 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 am having a difficult time breastfeeding. Can you help?
- Is it OK to wear underwire bras throughout my pregnancy?
- I had day time surgery for milk clog after my first son was born. I am seven months pregnant with my second baby. Can I breastfeed my second baby? Will I produce enough milk from the breast that had surgery done for milk clog?
- Can a 7-month-old be taught to latch on and nurse?
- Do you think that the Nipplet by Avent really works? It is the shell that is suppose to make inverted nipples erect.
- I am having a baby but a surrogate mom is carrying the child. Can I still breastfeed? How?
- With all the difficulties I've been having, will I ever be able to breastfeed my son?
- 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?
- Can I continue to breastfeed my first baby while I am pregnant with my second?
- 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?
- What are the names of some pumps that will generate the best results for me?
- Is it OK to feed my baby only solids when I am at work if I am breastfeeding her when I get home?
- Is there anything to make me ovulate without having to give up breastfeeding?
- 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?
- How can I give my husband the same bonding experience that I can have without compromising my plan to breastfeed?
- 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?
- Is it normal to have one breast be bigger than the other when breastfeeding?
- Why does my 6-month-old pull away from the breast after only a few minutes?
- How can I help my baby stay interested in the task at hand during a nursing session?
- Will I put on weight when I wean my 2-year-old?
- My 1-month-old is choking a lot when I nurse him. Is this normal?
- My 4-month-old weighs 18 pounds, 9 ounces. Am I over-feeding her?
- Can I start breastfeeding my 6-week-old again after quitting for 3 weeks?
- My pediatrician told me to feed my baby on a strict schedule. I'm not following his advice. What's your opinion?
- How can I get my 8-week-old son to take a bottle?
- When will I get more than three hours of sleep at night with my breastfed baby?
- Is it possible to resume breastfeeding after weaning?
- Will nursing my toddler cause tooth decay?
- How can you tell if your milk is of good quality?