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Forum: Common Questions and Concerns

A collection of resources and threads about some of the most common breastfeeding concerns that come up on the forums. For reference only; please ask your questions in the Breastfeeding Support section below.

  1. Sticky Thread Sticky: Breastfeeding Info on the Web

    Here are some websites that may have helpful breastfeeding information. Suggestions welcome! :lll LLL sources LLLI Breastfeeding Help ...

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, April 11th, 2012 05:55 PM
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    April 11th, 2012, 05:55 PM Go to last post
  2. Sticky Thread Sticky: Breastfeeding/Parenting Books

    These books have been reviewed by LLLI and are generally in agreement with LLL philosophy. Breastfeeding The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding...

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, June 20th, 2012 04:55 PM
    adoptive-breastfeeding, book-recommendations, breast-reduction, breastfeeding-advocacy, increasing-milk-supply, nursing-multiples, nursing-twins, nutrition, nutrition-while-breastfeeding, premature-baby, relactation, tandem-nursing, toddler-nursing, weaning, working-mother
    • Replies: 0
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    June 20th, 2012, 04:55 PM Go to last post
  1. Ages and Stages

    You are likely to have different questions at different stages of your baby's development. Here are some of the topics that commonly come up at...

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, March 9th, 2013 12:15 PM
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    March 14th, 2013, 07:33 PM Go to last post
  2. Bottlefeeding a Breastfed Baby

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › Introducing a bottle Information sheets: › Bottlefeeding a breastfed baby

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, September 9th, 2012 12:08 PM
    bottlefeeding, bottles
    • Replies: 0
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    September 9th, 2012, 12:08 PM Go to last post
  3. Breast Pain - Mastitis, Plugged Ducts, Engorgement

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › Breast pain/mastitis › Engorgement › Recurrent mastitis › Pain during letdown

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, May 31st, 2012 06:14 PM
    breast-pain, engorgement, mastitis, plugged-ducts
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,915
    May 31st, 2012, 06:14 PM Go to last post
  4. Breastfeeding Beyond the First Year

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › What are the benefits of breastfeeding my toddler? › How long should a mother breastfeed? › How do I respond to and...

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, December 6th, 2012 08:18 PM
    extended-breastfeeding, toddler-nursing
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,134
    December 6th, 2012, 08:18 PM Go to last post
  5. Fussiness and Crying

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › Fussy and High-Needs Babies › Fussy Baby Ideas

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, June 2nd, 2012 05:33 PM
    colic, fussiness, fussy-at-breast
    • Replies: 0
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    June 2nd, 2012, 05:33 PM Go to last post
  6. Herbs/Meds to Boost Supply

    Important Disclaimers: • Please talk to your health care provider before trying any herbal or pharmaceutical treatments. All medicines, including...

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, March 28th, 2012 09:21 AM
    alfalfa, blessed-thistle, domperidone, fennel, fenugreek, galactagogues, goat's-rue, mother's-milk-tea, Motherlove-More-Milk, nettle, reglan, shatavari
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,568
    March 28th, 2012, 09:21 AM Go to last post
  7. Is baby getting enough milk?

    If you're wondering if your baby is getting enough milk, you're not alone! This is one of the most common concerns among breastfeeding mothers. Here...

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, March 5th, 2012 08:18 AM
    baby-getting-enough?
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    March 5th, 2012, 08:18 AM Go to last post
  8. Latch and Positioning

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › Positioning Your Baby at the Breast › Laid-Back Breastfeeding › Feeding the Non-Latching Baby

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, June 22nd, 2012 09:30 AM
    latch-problems, positioning
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    June 22nd, 2012, 09:30 AM Go to last post
  9. LLL Leader or Lactation Consultant?

    As you read through the posts on the Forums, you'll often see the suggestion to talk to an LLL Leader or Lactation Consultant. LCs and LLL Leaders...

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, January 10th, 2012 07:48 AM
    ibclc, lactation-consultant
    • Replies: 0
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    January 10th, 2012, 07:48 AM Go to last post
  10. Low Milk Supply

    Many new mothers worry about their milk supplies. The good news is that most mothers can supply enough for their babies' needs if their breasts are...

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, October 19th, 2011 03:58 PM
    decreased-milk-supply, low-milk-supply, milk-supply
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 1,379
    October 19th, 2011, 03:58 PM Go to last post
  11. Medications and Breastfeeding

    Most mothers will probably need to take medication at some point while they're breastfeeding, which can be scary since there's not a lot of...

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, February 20th, 2012 04:32 PM
    medications
    • Replies: 0
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    February 20th, 2012, 04:32 PM Go to last post
  12. Nipple Pain/Soreness

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › How do I heal sore nipples? › How do I prevent sore nipples?

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, April 20th, 2012 04:19 PM
    nipple-pain
    • Replies: 0
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    April 20th, 2012, 04:19 PM Go to last post
  13. Oversupply/Overactive Letdown

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › Am I making too much milk?

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, June 2nd, 2012 06:20 PM
    overactive-letdown, oversupply
    • Replies: 0
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    June 2nd, 2012, 06:20 PM Go to last post
  14. Pumping/Expressing and Storing Milk

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › How often will I have to pump when I go back to work? › Is it OK to mix human milk and artificial baby milk...

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, May 12th, 2012 06:21 PM
    milk-storage, pumping, pumps, working-mother
    • Replies: 0
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    May 12th, 2012, 06:21 PM Go to last post
  15. Pumps and Other Equipment

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › How do I choose a breast pump? Leaven articles: › Are Used Breast Pumps a Good Option? Issues to Consider

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, May 14th, 2012 09:20 AM
    alternative-feeding-methods, bottles, pumps
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 961
    May 14th, 2012, 09:20 AM Go to last post
  16. Sleep and Nighttime Nursing

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › Nighttime/Sleep Issues › When will my baby sleep through the night? › Should I sleep with my baby?

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, June 4th, 2012 06:41 AM
    sleep
    • Replies: 0
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    June 4th, 2012, 06:41 AM Go to last post
  17. Starting Solids

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › When should my baby start solids? › First foods for babies Breastfeeding Today articles:

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, December 11th, 2012 04:41 PM
    solids, starting-solids
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    December 11th, 2012, 04:41 PM Go to last post
  18. Thrush

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › Is thrush causing my sore nipples? New Beginnings articles:

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, May 28th, 2012 09:30 AM
    thrush
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 974
    May 28th, 2012, 09:30 AM Go to last post
  19. Weaning

    :lll LLL Sources FAQs: › Would weaning make my life easier? › My baby is suddenly refusing to nurse. Does that mean it's time to wean? › My...

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, December 6th, 2012 07:34 AM
    weaning
    • Replies: 0
    • Views: 662
    December 6th, 2012, 07:34 AM Go to last post
  20. Weight Gain and Growth

    The clearest sign that baby is getting enough milk is when he or she is gaining and growing well. When baby is slow to gain, it may be a sign of a...

    Started by @llli*LLLKaren‎, April 6th, 2012 02:20 PM
    fast-weight-gain, slow-weight-gain, weight-gain
    • Replies: 2
    • Views: 1,781
    April 8th, 2012, 01:56 PM Go to last post

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