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General Concerns
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| Before Baby is Born (2) | Common Questions (47) |
| Misc Questions (54) | Nursing While Pregnant and Tandem Nursing (3) |
Questions:
- My 3-month-old is showing signs of habitual thumb-sucking. I see this as a bad habit. How can I discourage this?
- I have a 6-week-old baby. When should I start putting her on a sleep schedule?
- We are having problems with our baby's feeding times. Is my wife breastfeeding correctly?
- Is it okay to breastfeed on a schedule?
- What can you do when a newborn refuses to latch?
- How can I get my newborn to nurse more efficiently?
- With all the difficulties I've been having, will I ever be able to breastfeed my son?
- One of my 6-month-old twins has started biting me. How do I encourage her to stop before she bruises me any more?
- I've heard wonderful things about nursing in the middle of the night and falling asleep together in bed. What about burping? How can you burp the baby after a feeding if you both fall asleep?
- Can I continue to breastfeed my first baby while I am pregnant with my second?
- I am pregnant with my second child and would like to keep nursing my 20 month old. Is this possible?
- I did not breastfeed my first kid. I felt a bit guilty. If I breastfeed my second kid, can I also breastfeed my first kid who will be 1 1/2 years old? Will it be too late?
- I'm breastfeeding and on the "mini-pill." This week I've had some pregnancy symptoms. How will I know if I'm pregnant? Will my milk dry up?
- I am still breastfeeding my 11-month-old daughter but am interested in using a tanning bed. Will this harm my milk in any way?
- Why does my 6-month-old pull away from the breast after only a few minutes?
- How can I help my baby stay interested in the task at hand during a nursing session?
- My 1-month-old is choking a lot when I nurse him. Is this normal?
- My daughter has refused the breast since her birth. I've tried everything to get her to breastfeed -- is there anything you can suggest?
- How can I get my 8-week-old son to take a bottle?
- When will I get more than three hours of sleep at night with my breastfed baby?
- Why does my infant want to nurse all the time, especially in the evenings?
- How can you tell if your milk is of good quality?
- How can I help my baby stop hiccuping so much?
- How do I know my baby is done nursing?
- What are the effects smoking has on breastfeeding?
- My baby is gassy and spits up often. How can I help him?
- Can I nurse my baby too often?
- Is oxytocin nasal spray used to encourage let down?
- How can I keep my 3-year-old occupied while I nurse her baby sister?
- My newborn refuses to take my breast. I'm giving him expressed milk now, but I'd like some advice on getting him back to my breast."
- Could my tongue-tied baby be the cause of my sore breasts?
- My cousin and I nurse each other's children when we are babysitting them. Is this harming my child in any way?
- My breastfed baby has loose bowel movements with no signs of sickness. Is this normal?
- My 3-week-old son is strictly breastfed and has not had a bowel movement in three days. How long is normal and when should I start to be concerned about constipation?
- I was told that I should wake my baby every three hours at night to feed. She is 5 weeks old now and will sleep longer if I let her. Is it OK to let my baby sleep at night until she wakes me to feed?
- Can you overfeed an infant with breastmilk? Why or why not?
- My baby is 3 weeks old. Recently she was very sick and unable to nurse. Her doctor told me to express and bottle feed until she felt better. How can I get her back to breast without causing us both a lot of unneeded stress?
- Can breastmilk be used as a topical treatment for infections?
- My daughter is about 8 1/2 months old and she refuses to take a bottle. I'd like to give her one bottle a day -- any suggestions?
- My infant has not been eating well lately. When she latches on to the breast, she'll begin sucking, but when she starts to swallow, her body tenses up and she pulls off from the breast. Any advice?
- Are children who are exclusively breastfed at a greater risk for experiencing Vitamin D deficiencies?
- I was wondering whether there was any information (research or anecdotal) that would indicate that extremely fair haired individuals have more sensitive skin and struggle more with breastfeeding?
- When do you advise buying nursing bras and what size should be purchased?
- My 17-month-old daughter wants to nurse even more frequently than before -- sometimes hourly. She seems impatient and doesn't seem to get much milk each time. I am concerned because she is allergic to dairy and this is her only source of calcium and higher-fat foods. What should I do?
- Can I have a mole removed from my areola if I'm breastfeeding?
- Should I expect my 5-month-old daughter to be sleeping through the night?
- Help! I feel like the human pacifier. My 6-week-old daughter loves to suck but won't take a pacifier. What can I do?
- My baby tested positive for G6PD deficiency. Is it OK to continue nursing my baby?
- I'm having latch on difficulties with my 5-day-old son. Should I persist with my attempts to breastfeed?
- I get depressed and sad when I breastfeed. Is this postpartum depression or my hormones acting up?
- How do I explain breastfeeding to my 2-year-old?
- Can thrush be painful to a baby?
- I have a 22-month-old avid nurser and am 6 weeks pregnant. Is it possible that I could be a case for miscarriage?
- Nurses at the hospital said my daughter is latching on properly, so why am I still sore?
- If I supplement my week-old daughter with formula for one or two days can it turn her away from the breast forever?
- My 2-week-old only eats for about three to eight minutes. Am I doing something incorrectly that is making him interested for such a short time?
- My baby is not growing fast, and my lactation consultant says my milk supply is inadequate. What am I doing wrong, and how can I fix it?
- My wife is breastfeeding, which makes me happy, but sad at the same time. What other ways can I get involved that help with bonding?
- What can I do to help my baby keep breast milk down?
- How can I tell if my 1-month-old is nursing efficiently?
- Can I get pregnant while nursing my 4-month-old?
- What kind of birth control am I able to take while I am breastfeeding?
- How will I be able to tell when I am ovulating?
- Does breast milk have an aftertaste and smell?
- I need to stop nursing due to surgery. Do you have any suggestions?
- I was told to stop breastfeeding immediately, because it was not nutritious for my 8-month-old. Any suggestions?
- My baby boy is 11 days old and he hasn't gained any weight. Any suggestions?
- I apparently have a foremilk-hindmilk imbalance. Is there anything I can do?
- Could my first period since delivery have anything to do with my smelly milk?
- I am having trouble breastfeeding my baby. Can you give me information on breastfeeding and nutrition?
- I'm breastfeeding and my baby is having blood in his stools. What can I do?
- I want to be prepared to spend three days away from my daughter. What should I do?
- Are there any problems with alternating breastfeeding and formula?
- Is it OK to give my 7-week-old cooled, boiled water to make sure he is getting enough fluids?
- My niece's breast milk was chunky looking. Could you please help us?
- My baby does not pass stool on her own. Is something wrong with her?
- I'm active duty military and presently nursing. Is there a toxicity exposure when firing weapons (m-16 rifle)?
- My 2-month-old began sleeping through the night. Must I wake and pump in the middle of the night the entire time I'm breastfeeding?
- My doctor says my baby is lactose intolerant. He wants me to stop breastfeeding and start formula. What should I do?
- Is it safe to get a tattoo while I am nursing?
- My son is almost 4 1/2 months old, and breastfeeding is still painful. Any suggestions?
- Can older children be traumatized by seeing their mother breastfeed a baby?
- Is there any legitimate contraindication for breastfeeding while your infant receives a vaccination?
- Can women breastfeed three babies (I'm of medium build) and if not, are there milk banks or wet nurses I can also use?
- Does breast size matter to successful breastfeeding?
- When I nurse my newborn, I feel cramps in my lower abdomen. Is this normal?
- Does my baby empty my breast during a feeding? Do I need to wait for it to fill back up before I feed again?
- How much of the breast should my baby take in order to suck properly?
- Do I need to clean my nipple with soap and water between feedings?
- Can I really trust my baby to eat when he's hungry?
- What is the best way to breastfeed two babies at once?
- Do you have any ideas on how I can keep track of breastfeeding my twins without stressing?
- What exactly is engorgement?
- Can I prevent engorgement? How?
- What can I do to treat engorgement?
- Whom can I turn to for breastfeeding support?
- What is involved in becoming a lactation consultant?
- What makes an international board certified lactation consultant the best choice for breastfeeding support?
- How can I find an international board certified lactation consultant?
- Can a tongue-tied baby still breastfeed?
- The pediatrician says my baby is tongue tied? What does that mean?
- What is colostrum?
- Will picking my baby up and breastfeeding a lot spoil her?
- Should I feed my baby on a schedule?
- How is thrush diagnosed and treated?
- What herbal or alternative treatments are available for thrush?
- I'm a vegetarian. Do I need to give my baby supplements because of this?
- Who can parents call for breastfeeding support?
- How often do breastfed babies need to eat?
- When can I expect my milk to come in?
- How does a doula help with breastfeeding? Isn't that what a lactation consultant is for? Do they do different things?