I'm unable to completely empty breast, worried about mastitis
Hi! I'm new here and was hoping for some guidance. Unfortunately in my area we do not have any breastfeeding support or groups, so any tips/suggestions/experiences would be appreciated. My right breast...
View ArticleHormone Imbalance After Weaning
My 3yo son and I stopped nursing in the first week of April. If you want the short version, skip to the last two paragraphs. I'm a teacher and this has been the hardest class I've had in my 11 years of...
View Article9 Month old Nipple Preference..HELP!
Hello mommas, i need some help! When my LO started teething 3 months ago he started to refuse the breast during the day, but would still take it at night. Starting about 2 months ago he completely...
View ArticleSlurping at breast
My 6 week old twins are struggling with breastfeeding. One little guy in particular "slurps" the nipple constantly. Sometimes when he does it there is no milk. Other times, there is milk and half of...
View ArticleBreastfeeding with severely inverted nipples
Does anyone have experience breastfeeding with severely inverted nipples? I haven't been successful with any of my four kids so far but I'm having another in July and want to give it another go. Nipple...
View Articleigt and 3rd time not so easy
For some reason I had thought the third pregnancy breastfeeding would be easier, but tbh I have almost given up 2'x and lo is just 2 weeks. I am mainly have time management issues, I have to take care...
View ArticleBaby quiting on right breast
Our baby Joshua is 10 days old and has suddenly started to reject the right breast. The right breast seems to be more engorged than the left breast which was making us think that could be why he's...
View ArticleBlood Clot in Breastmilk
I had a weird issue while pumping today. After about 30 mins (my usual time), I looked down and noticed the milk from my right breast was pink. I've passed a little blood into my milk before, so I...
View ArticleDD 4 months now sudden drop in supply. Why?
I used to have an oversupply problem. I had two bouts of mastitis in the first two months and to give you an idea, my DD is 15lbs. at 4 months old. But starting around her 4 month mark, she lost...
View ArticleSudden drop in milk supply
Hello ladies, I am a WOHM and currently nursing my 7mo DS. I've had a wonderful supply up until a week and 1/2 ago. I was able to pump between 12 and 15 oz in two sessions and he was always eating one...
View ArticleWhere to buy domperidone w/o prescription?
Anyone know of a website on which I can buy domperidone without a prescription? I already had one prescription but it doesn't have any refills and I don't want to bother with getting another scrip from...
View ArticleNon-birth mom breastfeeding
My wife and I have decided that we're going to have one more baby. We'll start ttc in maybe a year or two. She'll be carrying this one. I birthed the other 3. I would like to help with nursing as I...
View ArticleWhere did my milk go and how do I get it back?
After a slow start, my baby is latched and nursing fine. I had to start supplementing with formula to get him going when he was six weeks old. We went through nipple confusion at 8 weeks and now he...
View ArticleDomperidone vs Reglan?
My baby is now 6 weeks old and we discovered my low milk supply at 1 week so I've been pumping for 5 weeks now. I started domperidone at about 2 weeks. Luckily, I have a doctor who is bf'ing-friendly...
View ArticleMajor Pumping Issues - Please Help
I returned to work approximately 3 months ago. Pumping has been challenge. Before I go into detail, let me preface by saying that when I nurse my baby in the evenings, on weekends, during vacations...
View ArticleFustrated ftm with latching probs & low production
FTM my name is Jennifer - our daughter Allison was born 12-13-17 @ 8:18pm. 8lbs 5oz 20 inch long through emergancy c-section due to gestational diabetes I needed to be induced at 39 weeks as her head...
View ArticleTalk to me about elimination diets
I need to identify a food allergy/intolerance in my 4-mo ASAP. I don't feel that I can sustain a TED (turkey, rice, squash, pears). But, I don't have much time before doc orders me to stop BF due to...
View ArticleHow long should we breast feed our baby?
Hello, My son recently turned 1 and he still breast feeding at night when I am home and that makes him sleep. How long are we suppose to breast feed them and at what age should I stop? Can we stop...
View ArticleDoes everyone's supply drop at about 4 mo. postpartum?
Mine did. I saw lactation consultants and they were very helpful. However, everything they shared with me was hard to implement once I returned to work. I kept on doing what could though. Pumping every...
View ArticleAcinetobacter infection on my breast!
Not only do I have thrush and have been treating it for the past month with diflucan and probiotic/prebiotics...etc...now I have these weird bumps around my nipple. My midwife did a culture on it and...
View ArticleBaby lost weight and pediatrician Made me supplimemt
My baby is 6 days old, born via repeat csection . Weight was 8 lbs 11 oz at birth, and he kept losing at the hospital. Left hospital Wednesday at 7 lbs 15 oz, and then On Thursday he was 7 lbs 10 oz,...
View Articledid you gain weight while on domperidone?
i'm trying to scrape the $ together to order some to try and have at least a few ounces of milk a day for my lo who never learned to nurse. my supply has dwindled dramatically down and i now pump for a...
View ArticleGalactocele or blocked duct for 2 months!?
So I've had a looong hard road breastfeeding my son the past 5 months. uninformed doctors left me with untreated mastitis since he was 2 weeks old, thrush from the day he was born, a severe upper lip...
View Articlebreast pain 6 months after weaning.
ever since i stopped nursing my DD i have had tenderness and soreness on the outter under parts of my breasts. I mostly feel it on one breast, but i think I can safely say it is in both. My OB is not...
View ArticleLactation Cookies and Drinks
All natural, nut free, tasty and delictable, yummy Lactation cookies and drinks! Milky Mama Lactation Treats & Supplements A delicious way to help produce more breast milk.
View ArticleAlternative to Domperidone/Inducing Lactation
I just read through the FAQ: Domperidone thread but didn't find what I'm looking for, so I figured I'd ask here. My IM (intended mom-I'm a surrogate) is in the process of inducing lactation following...
View ArticleAny Success Stories w/ Domperidone/Low Milk Supply?
Hello all. I feel like I need to 'give up' on the domperidone. I've been on it for almost 6 weeks and have not seen a major increase. Can someone share their success story w/ domperidone or herbs? How...
View ArticleLow Supply: What Saved Me
Hi, everyone! I'm new here. I would just like to help others who struggle with low supply (like I do). I don't produce enough to solely breastfeed. BUT, I found something that would (maybe) be of use...
View ArticleHumiliated for bring on a breast pump on American Airlines
It's hard enough as it is to be a nursing/pumping mom and then add in work travel, logistics, etc. A few days ago, I had the worst flight experience of my life. I was left so shaken and in a panic that...
View ArticleAspirin -- what to watch out for in 11-month old
I took 1 gram of aspirin (3 pills) one time (not chronically) for a headache without realizing, and am breastfeeding my 11-month-old daughter. I've stopped the aspirin after those 3 pills, but what...
View ArticleMilk refusal
Hi I am new here and am looking for any help or advice re a 6 month old who recently has started refusing the breast and the bottle during the day sometimes getting quite upset. Thanks in advance Ive...
View Articlebreastfeeding and total hysterectomy
My best friend called me today in tears because she has to have a hysterectomy (PCOS, Endo, Anaovulatory, and insane amount of pain that can't be managed any more). She is breastfeeding her almost two...
View ArticleIs there any "good" formula?
Hi Moms-- I have a real dilemma on my hands. I have a friend who's production is very low and she needs to supplement. She has health issues that are very common with low supply so constant nursing and...
View ArticleBreastfeeding casuing menstruation every 2 weeks?
I've been breastfeeding my dd for almost 16 months. Ever since I got my period back in September I've been menstruating for a week every two weeks. In April I had a complete pap & pelvic exam and...
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