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Weaning Issues
Questions:
- What will happen to my breasts after breastfeeding?
- I am a new mother, and it's almost time to wean the baby. I would like to know how to stop, what to expect, how to spot problems and what to do when there is a problem.
- Does milk leakage after weaning mean anything?
- Is there anything to make me ovulate without having to give up breastfeeding?
- My husband and I have a 10-month-old who I have been breastfeeding. We are trying to have another baby. Is there anything that can be given to restart my menstrual cycles?
- How should I wean my 22-month-old son? Quickly or slowly?
- I need to leave my 8 1/2-month-old, breastfed daughter with her grandparents while we take a trip. How can I eliminate night time nursings, since her grandparents can't provide this kind of nurturing while we are away?
- What are some tips for weaning a 20-month-old who shows no signs of giving up breast milk?
- Can my 10-month-old baby really be weaning herself so suddenly?
- I'd like to know how to go about weaning a 12- to 15-month-old.
- Why am I having a hard time weaning my son from his evening nursings?
- How long after weaning does it take for my milk to dry up?
- Should I wean my daughter before I go away for a week?
- I want to wean my 13-month-old daughter because she can't sleep without nursing -- is she too young?
- My daughter wants to wean her 25-month-old son, and wants me to be the one to put him to sleep. Is this even feasible?
- How long before I have a second child should I wean my first? Can he watch me nurse a second child without feeling jealous and left out?
- My daughter just turned a year old. I need to go back to work but I can't get her to stop nursing. She refuses to take a bottle. She has started baby food but she still wants to nurse afterwards. I have tried everything I can think of -- please help.
- My daughter just turned a year old. I need to go back to work but I can't get her to stop nursing. She refuses to take a bottle. She has started baby food but she still wants to nurse afterwards. I have tried everything I can think of -- please help.
- I am still nursing my 38-month-old daughter and I want to go on until she weans herself. When should I expect this to happen?
- My 19-month-old daughter's pediatrician advised that I stay with a friend during the weaning period. This is my second day away from my family, and my breasts hurt incredibly -- very engorged and painful. Any help for me?
- My wife needs to wean our 5-month-old as soon as possible. Do you have any tips?
- Should I wean my baby?
