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Inconsistant Nipple Confusion?

Good evening everyone, I posted this on N15 board but figured I'd also get some broader answers here.So serious frustration and concern here. My DD is 7 weeks today, and unfortunately we have spent the...

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Pumping mamas - How much milk do you leave your one year old?

Hello mamas!  LO is turning one next week and I'm not sure if i need to change anything in our feeding routine.I work 4 days a week and currently dream feed her before I go to work and leave three 5oz...

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Emotional about weaning

Anyone else weaning right now? I have been doing more pumping and formula supplementing because I'm getting bit a lot. Pretty sure it's early teething but I really can't deal. LO is 4 months old, I...

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Suddenly can't pump?

I have a 4.5 month old boy that has been exclusively breastfed. I have been pumping randomly since the beginning and suddenly starting last week I cannot pump anymore. I try in the mornings and...

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Is it going to get easier?

I just need support, hope that Bfing is going to get easier. My son is 2 weeks old...EBB since day 1, he was doing great until 7 days....he decided to stop taking my left side completely... after...

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Last time trying.

I'm having one last baby in July 2016. I really want to try and breastfeed this one but with all my others I have had multiple problems. My first child I had no milk. My second couldn't latch on good...

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Large breasts, baby breathing

We have no problems in the football hold, but while in the cradle hold or the laid-back position, I feel like LO can't breathe. I have to hold my breast back or her nose gets buried. Any tips on how to...

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37 weeks pregnant - blood in nipple discharge

I've looked through older posts fro 2010, 2011, etc. where a few had this issue, but I'm wondering if anyone has experienced this more recently? I'm seeing blood in my colostrum from one nipple....

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4 days old refusing to latch, HELP!

first few days after baby was born she latched fine, the day we were released from the hospital she started refusing to latch, full blown arching back, flailing hands, etc. It has now been 3 days and...

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Lactation cookies?

Do the cookies really help? What are your favorites? Anyone ever bake them yourself and get good results?

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Breast Reduction

I had a breast reduction in July of this year. I became pg a month later. I never lost feeling in my nipples and have minimal feeling where the incisions are which are really just the outlines of my...

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Pumping questions

My baby is 2 months and I am starting to try and stockpile. I usually can get 2-4 oz out of my left and maybe a couple drops out of my right. Tips? Also, this is probably a stupid question but are...

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Breastfeeding advice, please :)

Hello, I'm due in June with my 3rd baby. I've never breastfeed before and I really would like to with her. I try reading up on it but I get so confused. Can anyone give me any advice? Tips for this...

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Devastated

I've been to the LC 3 times in 6 days. I'm not producing enough milk. Just a couple cc's from each side. I'm pumping, drinking tea, taking supplements, feeding him, etc. Today she tells me to stop BF...

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Week Old Breastfeeding great, but dislikes Dad

My husband has been amazing with our week old daughter. I think I might have changed 3 diapers total. He holds her, rocks her and loves this little girl so much. I've been breastfeeding successfully...

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Which pump is best??

I can get a free pump thru my insurance but I'm not sure what really works the best, suggestions on these pumps please!!??Medala Pump in Style Starter SetAmeda Purely Yours Ultra PumpEvenflo Deluxe...

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Lactating again?

My LO weaned herself off the breast at 2 months. We had to start supplementing formula due to her lack of weight gain. It has been 3 months since she nursed and i was completely dried up. That is, up...

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Part time breast feeding?

I'm about to be a STM but did not breast feed with my first. I was curious if it's possible to part time breast feed. DS would need to be on formula by the time I go back to work around ten weeks....

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Tips for Increasing supply safely while pregnant.

What can I eat or take to increase my supply for my nursing baby while pregnant? I have passed the 9 week hormone dip that some people talk about but feel like my supply has dropped a lot. Ideas or...

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work out routines?

Is a tough workout routine okay? Such as insanity? What do I need to do to keep my supply good while doing this

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Birth control while breastfeeding?

I'm breastfeeding, and my doctor mentioned that there are only two types of birth control that are safe while breastfeeding, the Depo Provera shot, and the "Mini-Pill". I was just wondering if any of...

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Is my baby the only one who...

Hates the boob?!?!? DS nurses fine at night but during the day acts like he's hungry but refuses the boob. He'll happily take a bottle and pass right out. Why?!?! Help!

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spectra mommas

is the Spectra really better than Medela? I keep hearing this and it makes me want to try it. I get one shot with my insurance and I want to make the right decision since pumps are so expensive and im...

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Help! Breastfeeding twins around the clock

Hi I have 5 week old twin boys. I am tandem breastfeeding and we use formula to supplement. I would say at the most they get 5 oz a day of formula. The issue is they are hungry almost every hour....

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7 Best Breast Pumps for Every Kind of Mom

A breast pump is so much more than just a piece of new-mom gear. It's an investment, and there's a perfect pump out there just for you! Check out these pumps for every mom on every budget, so you can...

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Fenugreek tablets... Warning to mommas who are taking this.

My supply decreased around the time of my period and like many of you have mentioned I tried fenugreek tablets. WORST CHOICE I COULD HAVE MADE! Mommas: please please think seriously about taking...

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Breastfed baby fussy after bottle

I just went back to work and my LO is home with my MIL and is now getting two-three bottles while I am away.  I have left her approx. 15-17oz in the fridge for each day. We have followed the normal...

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Plugged ducts from pumping

Does this happen to anyone else? I know baby empties you more than a pump, but every time I'm away and have to pump for the day, I get plugs. I only work per diem right now, but I worry about when I go...

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Thawed breastmilk

Hey ladies!! So I've been EP for right at 6 months and storing about 12 ounces of extra milk a day in our deep freezer. My goal was to be able to start backing off pumping soon and having enough milk...

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Gift bag for new mom

Hi everyone! I'm sorry to post this here, but it looks like the other boards are pretty dead these days! A friend of mine just had her baby at 32 weeks. Baby will be in the NICU for at least 5 weeks. I...

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Underweight Baby

My baby was born at 5 lbs 13 ounces. Was EBF and was up to 7 lbs 3 ounces at her 1 month check up. The pediatrician was very pleased. I started using a nipple shield to save our BF relationship and let...

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Refusing the breast

My LO is 3 months and I just went back to work last Wednesday. This weekend he's been super fussy at the Breast during the day...he seems fine at night and for the first feeding in the morning as of...

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Pumping/breastfeeding all-in-one bra question

I'm 35 weeks and my sister (who's currently breastfeeding her second) insisted on buying me a dairy fairy all in one pumping/breastfeeding bra for Xmas (yeah, it took me awhile to actually try it...

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Vitamin D administration

When do you give your LO the recommended Vitamin D supplement? Immediately before a feeding? In the middle? The brand I have is 1 mL per dose.

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Book recommendations?

Hi there I'm just wondering if any of you ladies have any recommendations on books for pumping and breastfeeding? I'm a ftm and none of my friends or relatives breastfed any of there children so I'm...

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Noticeable drop in supply

My daughter recently turned 9 months old and since I've noticed the amount of pumped milk has decreased. I pump 3 times at work and had been pumping once right before bed. My first session was always...

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Breastfeeding while pregnant

Any moms ever breastfeed while being pregnant?

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Supplementing question

Hi everyone, DD is 4 weeks old and we've supplemented since birth due to low blood sugars and not getting back to birth weight/losing weight. My questions is some nights I can BF her for 30-40mins and...

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For all the pumping mamas out there

A little motivation for all the pumping mamas out there. https://www.exclusivelypumping.com/#!Youre-Flangetastic-A-little-motivation-for-the-pumping-mom/c138c/082F2BA8-EDE0-4F53-874C-A0FD55389246

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