Heather MacLean,RN,CBC,BS has 15 years experience as a Registered Nurse, is a Certified Breastfeeding Consultant, and has her Bachelor of Science in Family Health.read more

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Sign In to Ask a Question Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12   lactation expert   Thread Posted by Replies Views Date   done breastfeeding Question my son just turned one and i exhausted with breastfeeding although i do enjoy it it has been a week now that i stoped but he keeps trying to pull my clothes off and grabs at my breast or tries to put his head down my shirt how long is it going to take for him to forget about breastfeeding also my breast have gotten really hard and lumpy and whenever anything or anyone touches them the pain is unbearable what can i do to help the pain is it normal are my boobs ever going to look like they were prior to the baby one more question i still have not started menstrating when will that happen how do i know if iam pregenant thanx for your help Answer laura 2 305 11/17/08 7:11 am   Blood in my breast milk. Question I noticed blood in my breastmilk after pumping I have had sore rare nipples since I started breast feeding a week ago Is this something I should me concerned about and do I have to throw out the breastmilk    Answer babynumbertwo 1 266 11/10/08 5:47 pm   breast milk Question I was wondering how long certain foods stay in my system (breast milk)   My baby gets gas very easily and I wanted to know this so I can prepare when the gas comes in the middle of the night   Also wanted to know if the foods that cause my baby gas will appear later if I've pumped and frozen the milk Thanks Kim Robash Answer krobash 1 299 11/3/08 2:25 pm   Breastfeeding after NICU Question My son was just released from the NICU and  I am wondering what I can do to encourage him to breastfeed   He was fed by tube until about three weeks ago at which point they started to bottlefeed him I have been pumping milk for him since his birth but now that he is home I would really like to breastfeed him Is it too late What can I do to encourage him to latch on and breastfeed Answer djsmama627 1 263 11/2/08 2:58 am   Breasfeeding and supplementing Question Hi My newborn is four weeks old breastfeeding is going well however I started supplementing with 1 oz of formula since he wasn't gaining the weight he should by two weeks born by the third week we cut down on formula and also changed the type of formula Now I am concerned because he hasn't had a bowel movement for two days only six wet diapers What could have happen Before this he was having at least 5 dirty diapers Answer Ande 1 301 10/31/08 7:35 pm   Breast Feeding Question I mainly breastfeed my 2 month old but on occasion I will give her a bottle of breastmilk About 1 2X daily (mainly at night) she is really aggitated will open her mouth for the breast but will not latch on She just moved her head back and forth with her mouth open There are times when she latches on but pulls on the breast I try to burp her and give her a break but she only cries After about 10 min I can finally get her to eat I know there is milk because in the past when she does this I have pumped and given her the bottle Also every night around 7pm she becomes extremely fussy She is also really gassy throughout the day I have tried gas drops as well as cutting caffiene and dairy out of my diet with no success I am more concerned with the feeding issue as it has become extremely frustrating for the both of us Answer 1 235 10/30/08 8:58 pm   torn nipples Question At ten months old my son bit and tore my nipples rather baddly one was tore about three forths of the way around it would gush blood   The other nipple was tore only about a quarter inch   He was weaned at that point   My next baby I tried to breastfeed but my nipples were so tender my milk wouldn't let down so the baby was always hungery After three months of this I gave up   I didn't even try to breastfeed my next child and I missed it   I'm expecting another baby in a month and I would like to try to breastfeed but I'm nervous that they are still to tender   Is there anything I can do to help the pain so that i might be able to breastfeed Answer 2bz 1 250 10/28/08 6:27 pm   tender nipples Question i am 26 weeks pregnant and my breasts are begining to fill and hurt i was massaging them and i got a spot where it feels like a bee sting its a hard ball about the size of a pea i expressed a tiny drop from each side and the pain goes but then a few hours later it comes back i have tried heating pad and ice packs what is going on and what can i do please help Answer Angela 1 225 10/27/08 11:34 am   breast milk Question While pregnant when do your breast start leaking milk   I can't remember with my other three but my breast are more tender now than they have ever been    Sincerely   Audrey Woodell Answer Audrey 1 211 10/24/08 1:35 am   Breastfeeding usng pump and botttle Question I wanted to know if it was okay to supplement with formula with the little breast milk that I am getting right now from pumping Answer bgirl 1 261 10/21/08 9:53 pm   pumping instead of actual breast feeding Question I have had 3 children and formula fed all of them I have never considered breast feeding until this fourth pregnancy I do not want to actually feed my child from my breast but I would like to try just pumping and feeding from a bottle I am not confortable with breast feeding but am willing to try this other option Do you have any advice about exclusively pumping Answer paula 2 520 9/24/08 12:29 pm   Pumping Question How soon should I start pumping   I would like for my baby to have breastmilk but I want to bottle feed because I will be going back to work   How much milk should I take to the hospital with me so that the baby can feed after delivery Answer Valg13 2 380 10/7/08 4:59 am   scared it wont be there Question when i had my daughter i didnt get any milk or colostrum for 3 days how can i make sure it is there when my son is born also now at 31 weeks i have clear liquid drops coming for my nipples is that colostrum Answer lucky 3 1 329 10/15/08 11:57 pm   breast feeding Question I produce about three ounces of breast milk combined but it seems like my daughter is having a hard time getting the milk out She cries and gets very fustrated so i usually end up pumping it out and giving it to her in a bottle   I don't know why my breast milk don't flow out easier   I use a nipple guard to help with the soreness because she sucks quite agressively Is their anything I can do to make these feedings easier without pumping in addition where can I get brewers yeast Answer voecal 1 239 10/14/08 7:49 pm   getting my milk supply up Question I pump on a average of 8 times a day but I still have a problem with getting the milk to come out of my left breast and I have tried all kinds of things to get the supply to come up and out My ribs on that side are sore too what do you suggest that I do about these issues Thank you Amanda Answer winkleramanda 1 395 10/4/08 1:49 pm   milk production Question i was wondering the best way to keep my breast milk supply ample  I think I have a fairly decent diet and I drink a lot of water but I don't seem to be producing as much as I think I should be Answer massagemom 1 362 10/8/08 5:27 pm   pumping and work/ going out Question I can't seem to pump AND feed my 11 week old I try to pump in between feedings to store milk in the freezer for when I work and an upcoming wedding (leaving her with a babysitter) BUT then my breast don't seem to fill back up when it is time to feed her (she stays about 10 minutes on each breast) so she cries and I have to feed her the stored bottle milk which defeats the purpose Any tips Answer slovelace 1 329 10/3/08 1:22 am   breast feeding & pregnancy Question Heather I just found out that I am expecting our second child   I am currently breast feeding our six month old   I understand that breast feeding up to a year is recommended   I would love to continue but I also want to know the pros and cons with my pregnancy   I know that your uterus contract while breastfeeding    I know that thousands of mothers nursed their children long ago and healthy babies were a result   My hormones are on fire and as a result my emotions are running high   My feeling is that it is because i am doing both or even too much   Please tell me what you think Thank you K Answer 1 298 9/30/08 10:43 pm   Weight gain w/ breastfed babies Question Do breastfed babies normally gain more or less weight than formula fed babies   My daughter was 8lbs 13oz at birth I breastfed for only a few weeks then went to formula   My niece was 8lbs 13oz as well and she was breastfed solely for a year   My daughter has been way ahead as far as weight gain   They are both tall but my daughter is bigger   Does this have anything to with breastmilk vs formula or just how they are made Answer baileysmom 1 370 9/26/08 5:01 pm   Brewers Yeast Question I am trying Brewers Yeast to help me produce more breast milk I am not sure if the one I got is the right one The brand is Now Brewers Yeast it is a brown powder substance with a bitterish taste and it does say on the can that it can be used in the Beer making process is that the correct one Answer Denise 1 345 9/25/08 4:18 pm   Worried about BFAR Question Hi Heather I am currently 35 weeks pregnant and awaiting my first child   I want to breastfeed exclusively but I am worried about being able to breastfeed after a drastic breast reduction surgery that I had at age 18   I am currently 35 yo and I'm wondering if the maount of time that has passed since surgery might be beneficial to my breastfeeding   I'm worried and clueless I want to try to breastfeed ASAP after the birth but I don't want to do it wrong and I'm worried about being unsuccessful in milk production and release Answer Tbear 1 311 9/25/08 4:16 am   Breast/Bottle Question Is it possible just to give the breast milk through a bottle i would much rather do that but I was told I had to wait at least 6 months before doing that is that true Thanks for your help Answer raeiyn19 1 289 9/23/08 3:43 pm   breastmilk Question What is the quickest and the easiest thing to do to dry up breastmilk Answer babytoot728 1 272 9/23/08 3:10 pm   taking a bottle Question My daugher is 8 weeks old and took 2 weeks for figure out how to breast feed Now she is not taking a bottle with my breatmilk in there I cannot work or go anywhere without her Any advise on how I can get her to take the bottle again   Wendy Olson Answer Wendle 1 268 9/23/08 2:03 pm   breastfeeding and fussiness Question Hi my baby is now 3 weeks old and for the past week we seem to be very fussy during the day there are times that I put him to the breast every hour because all the cuddling swaddling walking and reassuring in the world doesn't help and sometimes he screams as soon as he's off the breast like it hurts even if he seemed to fall asleep at the breast  He doesn't seem as upset at night just on a rare occaision but the screaming during the day is really hurting my psyche I'm afraid to burp him sometimes because that can see to prompt the scream although sometimes he's asleep and out of nowhere starts to cry and can be talked to and fall back asleep Any suggestions as to what may be causing this I feel like I'm doing something wrong If you have any suggestions on breast pumps too I would like to be able to pump so that I don't feel stressed about leaving him with grandparents too long before hurrying back to make sure he doesn't need to eat Answer Adensmyboss 1 286 9/23/08 12:06 pm   Milk Production Question I have been using Fenugreek and drinking Mother's Milk tea but my milk supply seems to be getting less and less   I am only pumping maybe 3 oz a day along with nursing only 5 7 minutes (this is in addition to my daughters solid meals)   Is there anything else I can do to avoid having to give her formula between now and when she turns 11 mos old she is just about to turn 8 months old I saw you recommended Brewer's Yeast but what is this and will it help keep my little supply for another 3 months Answer huskermom 1 260 9/21/08 11:30 pm   Breast/Bottle Feeding Question I have been breast and bottle feeding my son since the hospital After coming home my breast became engorged so i started pumping I can now only get an ounce or two a day from pumping Is this enough for my baby he still gets a bottle to supplement but i know breast feeding is the best Answer Denise 1 241 9/21/08 8:41 pm   Having trouble breastfeeding Question I read in a previous question about not having enough breast milk and the reply mentioned some teas at a Health store what kind of teas can I possible get some names so I may try these It would be very helpful since I am struggling with this issue Answer bmsoto 1 257 9/21/08 2:57 pm   Reglan Question How effective is reglan for bring back milk production I was prescribed 3 tablets a day for 9 days When will I notice a difference in my milk supply Answer emily's&kayla'smom 1 324 8/15/08 12:08 am   Breastfeeding/pumping Question my baby is 3 weeks old and i have been breastfeeding and pumping at first i was just using the pump to help with my engorgement and then i stopped my milk production and the size of my breasts have decreased so much that im having trouble pumping what can i do Answer mrsmoore 1 323 9/15/08 1:49 am Page 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

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