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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 little one was nursing loads in the beginning (30-40mins), then he started feeding 17-20 mins and now I am lucky if he feeds for 15mins. He starts...
My little guy is now 5 weeks and we have been EBF the entire time :D. We had a bit of a rocky start with cracked nipples which have subsequently...
I'm supposed to be going for an afternoon out soon and will need my baby to have a bottle, I've plenty of milk in the freezer but can not for the...
My daughter is 3 weeks old and nursing every 3-4 hrs like a champ. I go back to work in 2 months and want to build a freezer stash. I nursed her this...
Had my baby on December 31st and since then have had so many issues trying to get him to breast feed. I had a ton of nurses trying to help me get him...
Hello fellow mommies! Quick background: Proud mama if three, first was unsuccessful breastfeeding & switch to formula, second was an attempt to...
So my little girl was born 9 weeks ago and for the most part we've had a pretty good time with only a few hiccups here and there. these last few...
I had my little girl on Dec 29th and since the 30th I have been pumping, pumping, pumping. On average every 2 hours. My supply has gone fron 0-2...
My DS is 4 weeks old and EBF. Since birth he has OCCASIONALLY coughed during feedings (maybe once or twice a day), but has always sounded a little...
Here's a silly question: Does skin to skin contact stop being a useful way to increase oxytocin and build supply? I feel like DS is going through a...
LO is almost 3 weeks now and I'm having trouble with BF. I think I might have an oversupply problem. LO is having a yellow/green stool, only feeding...
Hi everyone, Sorry in advance for the long post. I am extremely frustrated with breastfeeding my LO (15 days old). We have had a very bumpy road...
My daughter weighed 8lbs 8 oz at her two month check up, which puts her in the 1st percentile for weight. She was 6-14 at birth and 6-8 when we left...
I had my DD (my first) on december 21st, & I've been trying to breastfeed. I say trying because no matter how long she nurses, she's still always...
Hi Mammas! I have been EBF my DS for almost 8 weeks now. I have a bit of oversupply an OALD but we are feeding through it and he is gaining great! A...
Hi there! My baby is almost 11 weeks old and gaining lots of weight (14.5lbs) and for the last few days started sleeping for 7 hours straight. I...
My DD has started STTN already- or at least she has the past few nights. (And by that I mean 7+ hour stretches.) I actually woke her up just now...
I have one sore nipple that just won't heal so I am going to try expressing that side and feeding the milk to him using cup or syring and then use...
Is it possible to sucessfully breastfeed from only one breast? I have one very sore nipple on my left breast that just won't heal. This nipple is...
My 7 week old baby suddenly refuses my breast and I am driving myself bonkers trying to figure out why and would love your thoughts on why this could...
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