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Losing weight from breastfeeding
Started by Katie, Mom365 Host. Last reply by Teanie 1 hour ago. 1 Reply 0 Likes
Contrary to what I always hear, breastfeeding didn't help me lose weight. My friend just had her second baby five months ago and she said it's really helping her drop pounds. She's nursing…Continue
Toddler gags after nursing?
Started by Sweetmama. Last reply by Sweetmama May 13. 12 Replies 0 Likes
Have any of you nursing moms ever had a baby/toddler that would gag when they were finished nursing? My son is 14 months old and he's started the self-weaning process. We are down to mainly nursing…Continue
Lumpy breast
Started by lasunshine15. Last reply by Amanda May 3. 3 Replies 0 Likes
Has anyone noticed that their breast are lumpier (? real word? lol) now than before? I have researched it a little on-line and what I have found leads me to think it might be a plugged duct, but it…Continue
any suggestions? advice is greatly appreciated ;)
Started by Becky Simpkins. Last reply by babyboys2 Apr 18. 6 Replies 0 Likes
2nd child breastfeeding again ;) with my first I had to stop at 3 months :( hoping to go a lot longer with this baby ;) my daughter will be a week old Tuesday :( she's growing up to fast :( her first…Continue
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Comment by samanths hines on February 22, 2013 at 11:06pm -
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Comment by desismith on February 13, 2013 at 3:31pm -
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Comment by Cheli on February 9, 2013 at 10:22am -
Hello! This is my first time breastfeeding and I love it! I have 4 and was always too scared to do it. As far as giving him a bottle, I know with my son it has to be warm and the nipple pointed up slightly(to the roof of his mouth). It takes him a minute but eventually takes it :)
My other kids like it better when I breastfeed around them, versus my room alone. We started recording "Family Fued" and watch it together when I feed the baby. They love it because we get into the game as well, and the timing is long enough to feed and be done. good luck Wendy!
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Comment by Christine on December 27, 2012 at 7:23am -
I understand that. My little guy does the same thing. I did find a bottle he likes and we use just that one. It takes him a while to latch on but he eventually does. Are you feeding him the bottle? I've read that someone else should and you shouldn't even be in the room. Baby can smell you lol my little one won't take pacifiers either..... As far as your other children.... I just did things with them that I could feed baby too. Like coloring reading stories watching a movie.....it gets better as you probably know. I think we just put a lot of guilt on ourselves.
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Comment by Wendy on December 27, 2012 at 3:17am -
Hi Ladies. My son will be 4 months old on the 6th of January & is only breastfed. I need some advice!! I have had to leave him with my mom a couple of times and he will not take a bottle(breast milk of course) or a pacifier. I have read in a parent book to give breastfed babies a bottle of milk once a day to get him used to the idea. I have tried on several occasions and he fights it and usually just give up. He pretty much uses me as a human pacifier ;).I nurse all the time! I have two other children one who is 9 and the other who is 6 that feel neglected sometimes because there is no one on one time with them because I nurse about every 1.5 hours. Please help! Thanks Wendy
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Comment by Jonquel. on November 29, 2012 at 10:36am -
My daughter is 4 months old & I love breastfeeding her! when some mothers ask me do I breastfeed and I tell them yes, I usually get a reaction back like "Omg, it just feels so unnatural" or "It hurts when I did it" or "That's nasty". Despite those reactions I still continue to breastfeed my child because I think it's wonderful, way more healthier than formula, FREE!, lol...and a great way to bond with my daughter more. I don't get how some mothers say it's unnatural or nasty because breastfeeding is one of the most natural things in the world. But I guess breastfeeding is a different experience for every mother.
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Comment by Kalena on November 27, 2012 at 10:34pm
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I just finished reading a book called The Dream Sleeper. It's a 3 step process to getting your baby to sleep independently. I spoke to my baby's pediatrician about it and she said everything in this book is safe. This won't only help you with nap time but at night and throughout the night too and for years to come. It's an easy read.
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Comment by Katie, Mom365 Host on November 19, 2012 at 6:58pm -
Here's a super-useful post: How to lose weight safely while breastfeeding and maintaining your supply! Let us know what you think in the comments.
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Comment by Katie, Mom365 Host on November 1, 2012 at 6:36pm
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Are you trying to figure out how to exercise while breastfeeding? Our mom fitness blogger is here with some tips for making it work.
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Comment by desismith on October 29, 2012 at 4:46pm
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Another reason is that your breast wont feel as full because the skin of the breast stretches. After a few months of breast feeding my breast werent so bulgy any more and by the time I finished breast feeding completely and my breast began to shrink I realized just how full they were the entire time I was feeding.
The pediatrician kept telling me I wasn't making enough milk but I didn't stop nursing. Women have been breast feeding for millions of years and I was certain by daughter was getting enough. If she wasn't she would keep eating. I used to let her eat as much as she wanted and I offer milk to her all the time.
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