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Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy Breastfeeding a toddler and beyond has special issues all its own. We invite you to post about your joys and challenges in this forum. Please reserve it for issues that solely...	Yellow spot on tip of nipple? Yesterday at 9:11 pm by ChristinaLucia	9,281	78,583
Child-Led Weaning The Child-Led Weaning forum is a place both for education and awareness of child-led weaning and for support and sense of community for those practicing child-led weaning. Please...	Relactating a good idea for child who never weaned? Yesterday at 4:13 pm by dalasmueller	2,855	29,289
Breastfeeding Challenges Some breastfeeding mothers face challenges that are less common or more long-term. MDC provides this space for mothers facing difficult breastfeeding challenges. Please place more...	10 month old not interested in breastfeeding Yesterday at 8:41 pm by awinkler	6,663	51,393
Lactivism Lactivism is positive breastfeeding activism! Appropriate posts for this forum would include reporting of incidents, calls to action, current breastfeeding studies, and...	Asked to move at YMCA while breastfeeding 2/10/12 at 9:50am by Emmeline II	13,048	188,816

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LAM no longer an option? started by MarineWife (12/9/11 at 6:11pm)	Nope, not after sex. It wasn't even bleeding. It was just the... 12/11/11 at 9:23am by MarineWife	2	52
Yeast-Cleanse supplement.... why can't I take it while nursing, do you suppose? started by infojunkie (12/8/11 at 11:15am)	I wouldn't take taht while breastfefeding. It can kill yeast... 12/11/11 at 5:18am by Koalamom	2	45
Yellow discharge (?) months after weaning... started by Contrariety (12/4/11 at 10:21pm)	oh, man! that would have been unfortunate, indeed! 12/10/11 at 1:59pm by Contrariety	4	58
Struggling started by JamieB (12/8/11 at 1:12pm)	I'm sorry you're having a rough go. I had the vasospasm with... 12/9/11 at 5:12pm by lifeguard	4	51
Need Domperidone? started by vkulaif (12/9/11 at 5:03am)	I have recently weened myself off of Domperidone but I still... 12/9/11 at 5:03am by vkulaif	0	23
teeth/brushing started by tincia (12/7/11 at 9:21pm)	The twice a day brushing implied morning and evening. We... 12/8/11 at 4:44pm by PatioGardener	4	35
Taking antidepressant while nursing started by rcg85 (12/3/11 at 10:46pm)	I just had my six week postpartum appointment with my midwife... 12/8/11 at 10:02am by rainface	7	81
My baby hates my right boob... started by rainface (11/30/11 at 10:26am)	She lies on either side when she nurses at night...I haven't... 12/8/11 at 9:51am by rainface	7	82
The Evil Thrush Monster vs Coconut Oil???! started by 3xMama (11/10/11 at 9:12am)	I hope you dont have that problem by now, but its not really... 12/7/11 at 7:46pm by jadebutterfly	5	83
Why can't breast-fed babies gain too much weight? started by escher (12/3/11 at 8:12am)	Honestly, the weight gain you describe doesn't seem... 12/6/11 at 1:18pm by Megan73	8	250
Baby pulling off the nipple started by Sweetserene (12/6/11 at 8:44am)	My son went through a stage where he pulled off my nipple... 12/6/11 at 11:04am by Erin77	2	52
No let down? started by LiLStar (11/19/11 at 5:57pm)	This was my thought as well. How is it going? 12/5/11 at 8:35pm by CookAMH	3	64
Baby lost 8 oz. in 2 weeks started by MamaHavoc (12/1/11 at 2:35pm)	The first thing I'd do is just keep up nursing, get another... 12/5/11 at 6:54pm by CookAMH	4	77
Can boobs just get it wrong? started by tincia (12/4/11 at 7:35pm)	Our guy (bf exclusively for 6 months, continues to nurse on... 12/5/11 at 5:10pm by wishin'&hopin'	2	45
lump in breast questions... started by lovebeingamomma (11/29/11 at 2:55pm)	I had a similar situation with a plugged duct that wouldn't... 12/4/11 at 7:54pm by cameragirl	3	32
Night weaning: is it time? started by srdvdsn (10/13/11 at 12:49am) 1 2	Sorry to bump something so old But thank you everyone for... 12/4/11 at 2:56am by srdvdsn	26	462
Should I avoid dairy? started by stellabluz (11/14/11 at 10:50pm)	In general dairy can contribute to both congestion and... 12/1/11 at 8:32am by Gracecody	1	35
Extended nursing strike--working mother started by Allison8033 (11/27/11 at 2:26pm)	So sorry. No real suggestions. Just wanted to chime in with... 11/30/11 at 5:41pm by lsmama	3	44
Benefits with each month of breastfeeding? started by gingergrltea (11/30/11 at 4:27pm)	I found this helpful and inspiring: ... 11/30/11 at 5:26pm by lsmama	2	68
Rash around eyes in breast feed baby that had to have some formula recently started by mjm0626 (11/28/11 at 10:12am)	It was Permethrin 5% cream. Yes, yuck somehow the baby got... 11/29/11 at 11:03am by mjm0626	2	78
Do you ever give older children bm in a cup? started by HML2199 (11/26/11 at 4:55pm)	We don't consume any milk from other animals, so my milk is... 11/28/11 at 10:15pm by tooraloora	6	130
have you heard this about breast feeding while pregnant? started by kfillmore (11/25/11 at 4:18pm)	these were some great responses. THANKS 11/28/11 at 9:29pm by kfillmore	11	175
if you take (herbs) that decrease milk supply will it come back? started by kfillmore (11/28/11 at 9:26pm)	If you take an herb (s) that may decrease milk supply will... 11/28/11 at 9:26pm by kfillmore	0	16
Supply issues again? Not responding to pump after a week with LO started by annaconda (11/28/11 at 10:14am)	oh my goodness - that's the pump I have! I'm calling now!!!... 11/28/11 at 11:20am by annaconda	2	45
Question about leaking from BTDT mommies... started by Mama2ChicknLil (11/16/11 at 7:52pm)	At 15 months I still leak a little with most let down. I use... 11/28/11 at 8:34am by neonalee	12	104
Plugged Duct HELP! started by lovebeingamomma (11/27/11 at 9:40am)	Thanks ladies. I'm massaging the hell out of it and it's not... 11/28/11 at 5:53am by lovebeingamomma	3	27
Shopping for nursing bras (annoying but somewhat funny) started by allisonrose (11/13/11 at 10:56am)	The salesgirl did give me some bras to try on. One fit okay... 11/26/11 at 5:15am by allisonrose	12	166
Milk Blister or Bleb- ouch! started by Hannahkatiebell (11/24/11 at 1:34am)	I had a really persistant one that lasted a couple of months,... 11/24/11 at 11:16am by tincia	1	27
Breastfeeding and Sleep started by Zoee (11/21/11 at 8:06pm)	Sounds like another mattress might work really well for you... 11/22/11 at 10:51pm by katelove	4	76
Failing Miserably at Night Weaning My 2.5 year old, please help! started by alict (5/13/11 at 10:50am)	Dear alict, I am in the process of weaning my 2.5 year old... 11/22/11 at 10:56am by dancinganya	4	202
Just completed nursing (after 7 yrs) and having some hormonal issues started by mama2cal&darby (11/19/11 at 1:41pm)	I never nursed back to back so I don't have experience with... 11/21/11 at 4:13pm by trekkingirl	1	52
Tips for discouraging biting? (7 mo old) started by Blanca78 (11/20/11 at 5:23pm)	Plug the nose! It worked like a charm for me... they really... 11/21/11 at 12:28pm by intrepidmother	3	36
Hi ladies, I need some advice started by gaidinsgirl (11/19/11 at 3:48pm)	nevermind, thanks anyway I guess. 11/19/11 at 3:48pm by gaidinsgirl	0	26
Pregnant While Breastfeeding? started by MissCee (10/22/11 at 1:57am)	Have you had your first period yet postpartum? Odds are... 11/17/11 at 4:58pm by dejagerw	4	95
Breastfeeding while pregnant started by Lisa Marie (11/16/11 at 3:55pm)	I've nursed through a pregnancy. A lot of women choose to do... 11/17/11 at 4:37pm by dejagerw	1	29
Nursing Tank for petite/slender mama? started by SollysMom (9/12/11 at 5:58am)	Sorry I didn't pop in sooner to thank you both for your... 11/16/11 at 6:25pm by SollysMom	3	105
Recurrent mastitis - Need advice from working/pumping mamas started by lsmama (11/12/11 at 9:38am)	Thanks all. I was actually able to clear the ducts by doing... 11/16/11 at 5:57pm by lsmama	4	53
Making your own breast pads? Also which ones are the best ones to buy? started by thisiserica (11/7/11 at 9:10am)	Milk Diapers worked best for me and I leaked a lot. Sent from... 11/15/11 at 8:49pm by GolfAddict	4	63
"Correct" Positioning? started by Trinket90 (11/12/11 at 9:47am)	I agree. Laid-back nursing didn't work well for us until she... 11/15/11 at 6:21pm by erigeron	10	96
So many blisters :( - Exclusive pumping problems started by DragonflyMom (11/5/11 at 3:57pm)	I was given olive oil to use when pumping in the NICU right... 11/15/11 at 12:09pm by prothyraia	6	51
I'm soaking wet all night. started by RosemaryS-F (11/11/11 at 6:16am)	I've been having the same problem, and wearing wool seems to... 11/14/11 at 7:18pm by luckypirahna	6	103
Hand-pumping technique started by erigeron (11/6/11 at 4:35pm)	I returned to work for a brief time when DD was 3 months til... 11/14/11 at 4:13pm by anjsmama	3	52
The Most Ergonomic Breastfeeding pillow FOR baby? started by EchoSoul (11/7/11 at 8:33pm)	Definitely on his side. I cross my legs (which elevates his... 11/14/11 at 2:05pm by Anna Phor	6	101
need info on lactation careers started by nycmom18 (11/10/11 at 10:47pm)	Lactation consulting is one of those titles that are not... 11/14/11 at 12:13pm by Peony	1	28
Treating/preventing mastitis with a babe who doesn't empty the breast started by MN BabyDust (11/12/11 at 11:21am)	Thanks for the advice. I never got terribly sick with the... 11/13/11 at 4:51pm by MN BabyDust	3	50
Breastfeeding clothing. What do you wear & what are your favorite brands? started by jewel1288 (11/2/11 at 5:09pm)	I recently got an "undercover mama" on Amazon (search for... 11/13/11 at 2:11pm by Kedrosami	6	129
Supply seems lower, in a post partum depression rut started by annaconda (11/9/11 at 10:27am)	(no title) 11/12/11 at 4:46pm by Megan73	7	49
Help needed following tongue tie clipping (update in post #16) started by CookAMH (7/6/11 at 9:19pm)	I just read this thread with great interest. After a lot of... 11/12/11 at 7:34am by mkat83	16	583
Fenugreek...how long do I keep this up for? started by Tmama (11/7/11 at 5:42am)	I gently weaned myself off the herbs after about 1.5 or 2... 11/10/11 at 5:58am by annaconda	2	44
My pump broke! And I missed a feeding! What will happen? started by erigeron (11/2/11 at 7:49pm)	Wow! I am glad to hear that they are overnighting you a pump!... 11/9/11 at 7:50am by greenmulberry	6	116