lactation

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Have you ever induced lactation?

LilyLoretta @LilyBeBack (1994) • United Kingdom 24 Nov 16

My milk stopped coming through about three months ago, due to stress, and since then I've made some flimsy attempts at restarting it but it's such a time consuming process, it feels almost impossible to do when you're on your own...

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What is the age that your baby STOP using feeding bottles?

Metatronik @Metatronik (6198) • Pasay, Philippines 29 Sep 16

How did you train your kid to drink milk on the glass instead of feeding bottle? Did you let your kid use the training cups then how old did you start it? Do you still remember the exact age that your kid stop using the feeding...

How many feeding bottles do you usually use for your baby?

Metatronik @Metatronik (6198) • Pasay, Philippines 29 Sep 16

Especially for those who weren’t lucky enough to lactate just like me, I just want to ask if how many feeding bottles do you usually give to your baby especially when he or she is still newborn baby? For those who are in...

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What do u do with your baby in lactation when you back to work?

Vivianh @Vivianh (331) • China 5 Sep 12

Hi,there.My baby is 3 months old and I have to back to work this month.So I want to know how to take the both things well.What is your experiences ?I think maybe I just come home twice a day to feed baby.Is there any other...

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Can lactation hinder love? or does it really excite your partner to know that yo

suchi60 @suchi60 (912) • India 1 Dec 09

I have come across many situations where partners have found love-making almost impossible because his partner is lactating. Similarly, there are those who just love it when their partner lactates. What could be the reason for...

My left boob swelled as hard as a rock, and wouldn't release milk. Any tips?

teachk @teachk (11) • United States 22 Nov 09

I called the lactation consultant, and she recommended taking a clean diaper, getting it wet but not sopping, and microwaving it for 15 seconds, test it first so you don't burn your boob, cover as much of the boob as possible, and...

rock hard breat

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Breastfeeding in public...what's the problem?

babykay @babykay (2131) • Ireland 27 Jan 08

...and what's the problem with nursing in general, tell me please people. I haven't written anything about this topic in ages but just recently some people (mother in law, friends) have been asking me when am I about to give up...

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Breast fed babies in the third world - sale of formula milk should be banned...

babykay @babykay (2131) • Ireland 3 Jul 07

...and only available on prescription. This is to save the lives of babies in the third world. I have just read the following article in the Guardian...

corporate greed

guardian newspaper

infant mortality

the guardian newspaper

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Were you breastfed? Do you think it had any effect on your health?

babykay @babykay (2131) • Ireland 17 May 07

Did your mother or anyone else breastfeed you? Whether you were or were not breastfed, do you have good health and do you believe this had any effect on your health? I have noticed that some people believe, despite the...

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Would you breastfeed a child that was not your own?

babykay @babykay (2131) • Ireland 10 May 07

This is a question aimed at mothers who are or have been breatfeeding a baby. Would you feed a friend's child or anyone elses child other than your own? To me it seems quite natural, I would have no problem with feeding someone...

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lactation cookies

mama4kids @mama4kids (690) • United States 19 Apr 07

anyone out there that is breastfeeding and wants to boost their supply...i have a wonderful recipe for lactation cookies. anyone can eat them though. no..you wont start to lactate if you arent already. this recipe just helps to...

increase breastmilk

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Breastfeeding and Medicine

sofia21 @sofia21 (14) • Philippines 24 Jan 07

I am currently breastfeeding my first child. I got sick however and had to drink pantoloc and loperamide. I didn't know that I wasn't suppose to because I thought that medicine was not allowed only when your pregnant.What vitamins...

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Pantoloc

sofia21 @sofia21 (14) • Philippines 23 Jan 07

I am currently breastfedding my first child. I got sick however and drank Pantoloc and loperamide. I didn't know that I was not suppose to drink any medicine even when breastfeeding. I thought it was just when I was pregnant. Is...

Do you believe breast feeding or bottle feeding is better?

sharone74 @sharone74 (4837) • United States 17 Jan 07

I breast fed three healthy children and each for at least 8 mos to a year. I gotta say that they get less tummy trouble and much better nutrition from a mommy who eats right than from a can! I have seen babies have terrible...

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Seeking advice on inducing lactation (breastfeeding kind)

doran28 @doran28 (109) • United States 13 Dec 06

A good friend is having a baby but can't breastfeed because her nipples are inverted. I breastfed for 3 years, ending December 05. Is there any way I can induce again (without getting pregnant!) I imagine it hasn't been THAT...

Breastfeeding

SViswan @SViswan (12051) • India 8 Dec 06

My 2 week old baby is not getting enough breast milk. He needs a little formula feed after every breast feed. Does anyone have any suggestions to increase breast milk?

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