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Re: Commonly Asked Questions Answered 3

ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:42:40 -0000

no, but when breastfeeding, make sure you eat foods high in protein, and take in more calcium, because the baby steals it from you

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ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:40:37 -0000

i had the same problem with my daughter, if you try and get a usual routine of things to do before feeding, it might help. i made sure i changed her before each feeding, so she was well alert, and if you strip them down to their diaper helps, so they're not so comfortable.

Re: Commonly Asked Questions Answered

ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:37:22 -0000

your milk supply should automatically kick up once your babies hit their growth spurts, as long as you are feeding them everytime they are hungry, which may seem like you are feeding them constantly, but it will pass with in a few days

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ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 19:33:22 -0000

no problem. colic is just a build up of gas from eating. he could be sucking in too much air. its a common thing in babies. actually, you could try infant mylicon, its drops that you mix in with the milk, and it helps get rid of the gas,(kind of like a baby gas-x!) i would try that first, have the mom pump about 2 oz of milk, and mix the drops in with it and see if that helps him.

Re: Commonly Asked Questions Answered

ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:56:18 -0000

to tell you the truth, you dont even need to see one. breastfeeding is one of those instincts, it comes natural to you. but it is handy to have a lactation specialist's number on hand just in case of any questions. any time is good to go.

Re: Commonly Asked Questions Answered

ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:53:59 -0000

before each feeding, try an ice pack on your breast for about 10 minutes, then microwave a wet washcloth and hold that on your breast directly after the ice pack, the cold and heat will help stimulate milk flow.

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ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:51:11 -0000

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ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:50:14 -0000

you should never warm breast milk, unless running it under warm water, in that case, it is good for 4 hours at room temp. its good for 3-4 days refridgerated, 3-4 months frozen, and 24 hours chilled with 3 ice packs

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ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:48:06 -0000

they have an ointment that helpps babies latch on you can get it at walmart, its a lisinoh product.

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ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:47:06 -0000

he's probably got colic, i would take him to his pediatrician and see if they can prescribe him stool softeners, or enema

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ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:45:31 -0000

breastfeeding is all about the supply, not size. yes girl!

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ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:44:37 -0000

is it safe to get a tattoo while breastfeeding?

Re: Less Common Questions Answered

ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:39:00 -0000

the rashy chin is normal, babys skin is so sensative, it will go away on its own. they have an ointment that will help your baby latch on you can get it at wal-mart, its a lisinoh product.

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ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:35:57 -0000

thats perfectly normal, i have the same issue, my lactation specialist said i just have a stronger let down on the one side, and eventually it will slow down.

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ashley_marie — Wed, 10 Dec 2008 02:34:11 -0000

is it safe to get a tattoo while breast feeding?