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Breastfeeding challenges in the early weeks--find information and support here!
The terms "foremilk" and "hindmilk" cause some confusion because they seem to imply there are two types of milk, which, of course, there aren't. This...
I stumbled on this article last night and it really hit home for me. So often I find I am reassuring moms that their baby’s normal newborn behavior...
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My 5 week old has, since shortly after we came home from the hospital, had very long nursing sessions. He nurses for about an hour to hour and a...
Wondering if anyone has taken Cimzia for rheumatoid arthritis while breastfeeding? I have had RA for eleven years. With my first, I had to stop...
Is it safe to mix breast milk and formula in the same bottle? to keep the lil ones focus and decrease her fustration.. instead of doing a bottle...
Hi all, When I was 18 years old I got surgery to correct inverted nipples. They were considered Grade 3 since they never came out. I've had them...
Hello. I was quite alarmed this morning when I started pumping and saw the first part of my milk from my right breast had a stream of blood in it. I...
My baby is 6 days old, my milk has been in for three days, and I am so very engorged. I only pump an extrememly small amount if needed when my nipple...
Exclusive pumping pimp every 2 hours 5 to 20 mins depending on how mush time i have Supplementing similac via bottle 8 week old baby girl born...
Have anyone experience a fussy baby but only occur on evening time? My baby (2 mo) always be a fussy baby from 6 pm until she sleep (at around 8:30...
This is my second child...and...I'm at a loss.... I cant seem to get my geyser-boobs under control and it is just too forceful for my son. He is only...
First off, thank you for taking the time to read this and if you are able to offer any advice, I'd really appreciate it! My baby is now 2 weeks...
After a series of rough events when he was five weeks old, my now 7-week old son went on a nursing strike. He had gotten bloody sores in his mouth...
My little one is just over two weeks old. Last night, it seems like my supply just suddenly vanished. I haven/t felt any let down in the past 3...
Hi there My LO is 10 weeks today, gaining weight well and drinking like a charm... The only problem I've been having is latching the little guy...
DS will be 6 weeks tomorrow, and I am fairly certain he is going through the 6 week growth spurt. He also has pretty severe reflux and...
Hello All I have a sleepy 5 week old baby that is not gaining enough weight and the Dr wants him feeding every 3 hours. However I cant get him to...
Background: Baby #2 is 12 weeks old today and is gassy and uncomfortable most of the day and night. I've cut dairy, tomatoes, citrus, soy, onion,...
My 7 week old daughter is not taking enough milk during her night feeds to last her for more than an hours sleep. Until a week ago, she was feeding...
This is my second child and I don't seem to remember the stump staying attached for so long.....
Hi My baby is 3 days old and and has tongue tie. We are awaiting an appointment next Monday to have the procedure carried out to correct the...
Hi this is baby #4 I nurse the other three to a year with little problem. I just had my fourth on Wed. My breast feel full since yesterday, and a...
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