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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...	Any vegetarian mamas out there who are pregnant and breasfeeding? Today at 8:05 am by BeatnikMama	9,281	78,588
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...	CLW interrupted due to pregnancy... so sad Today at 11:26 am by Soon2BeMom	2,856	29,303
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...	Grunting, Pushing - Gassy? Today at 12:08 pm by Thing1Thing2	6,666	51,404
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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6-month-old nursing WAY less than usual, rejecting breast--ouch! help?! started by blake201 (1/4/11 at 10:28am)	She did a little better last night and this morning--she's... 1/5/11 at 2:33pm by blake201	4	360
Does this sound like oversupply and/or foremilk/hindmilk imbalance and what to do? started by LM96 (1/3/11 at 9:17pm)	I would suspect a milk allergy before a fore/hind milk... 1/5/11 at 12:45pm by KoalaMommy	5	552
new BFing behavior started by LHcj2008 (1/3/11 at 9:02pm)	I encourage you to find the support of a lactation consultant... 1/4/11 at 9:36pm by kismetbaby	1	123
Babe and I have thrush started by peaceful_mama (12/29/10 at 1:30pm)	Hmmm...well thrush could certainly contribute to a nursing... 1/4/11 at 6:58pm by carrierwright	4	164
Hungry every hour? started by woodsymom (12/27/10 at 8:54am)	Nursing every hour seems pretty normal for a 4 month old. I... 1/4/11 at 6:40pm by averlee	4	265
breastfeeding "tools" other than bottles... started by DKPA (12/29/10 at 6:22am)	I know I had a really easy breastfeeding relationship, so I... 1/4/11 at 6:20pm by averlee	7	256
decreasing feedings, among other questions started by jerabelle (12/30/10 at 12:39pm)	definitely breast first, solids second. my cycle returned... 1/4/11 at 6:04pm by myk	5	210
One month old nursing strike? started by peaceful_mama (1/3/11 at 11:07am)	Have you eaten anything with a strong/pungent flavor? That... 1/4/11 at 11:32am by Smidge	3	117
Return of AF...is irregular normal? started by browneyeNYmomma (1/1/11 at 11:38am)	I have had AF back since 4 months PP. cycles are running... 1/4/11 at 10:03am by akind1	3	177
What is the best manual pump? started by Dr.Worm (1/4/11 at 6:57am)	Hi all, just wondering what is the best manual breastpump. I... 1/4/11 at 6:57am by Dr.Worm	0	125
do babies sometimes decrease nursing or wean totally on their own after age two? started by kfillmore (1/3/11 at 4:02pm)	my girl turned 2 partway into my 2nd pregnancy. she really... 1/3/11 at 8:23pm by mixplatemommy	1	129
Cough medicine and BFing? started by kismetbaby (1/3/11 at 12:02pm)	Yeah, pseudoepherine will dry up milk, but inhalers etc... 1/3/11 at 3:35pm by PatioGardener	2	182
Used Breast pumps. Safe? started by notAClue (12/29/10 at 1:18pm)	I bought a used Medela (the small electric one), and just... 1/3/11 at 1:39pm by P.J.	7	269
DD comfort nursing for hours...and it is driving me nuts started by wholewheatchick (12/31/10 at 5:41am)	Oh yes, it does get better. I can barefly remember how hard... 1/3/11 at 1:24pm by babygirlsmama	4	389
How much of a "stash" to keep? started by CallMeMommy (12/30/10 at 11:22am)	Well I'm covered there, I know I have excess lipase and... 1/3/11 at 9:39am by CallMeMommy	3	204
Impatient 4 month old....help! started by MammaB21 (12/7/10 at 8:39am)	I had another thought, perhaps he is not getting enough rich... 1/2/11 at 8:27pm by Asiago	11	483
I am unhappy with my own energy around nursing right now started by Snapdragon (12/31/10 at 5:37pm)	How long has it been since he bit you? If it's just a few... 1/1/11 at 9:54am by P.J.	1	287
Questions about More Milk Special Blend started by NoraFlood (12/31/10 at 10:31am)	From The Breasfeeding Mother's Guide to Making More Milk, by... 12/31/10 at 4:31pm by CheriK	1	331
IF your DC1 had food intolerances did you pre eliminate for DC2? started by dakotablue (12/31/10 at 10:56am)	I am currently tandem feeding my 2 girls. I have found that... 12/31/10 at 3:17pm by tibeca	1	75
Help! Stomach bug and breastfeeding! started by bcblondie (12/30/10 at 7:54pm)	Hooray! Thank you so much! Last night went well. I we woke in... 12/31/10 at 7:46am by bcblondie	4	226
BF infant not pooping started by Wendy HS (12/28/10 at 2:53pm)	Thanks for all of the advice. He did finally have a good... 12/30/10 at 6:51pm by Wendy HS	6	481
fussy @ breast started by jerabelle (9/19/10 at 12:46pm)	I'd bet you $20 that's what's going on. it's my dd's most... 12/30/10 at 5:38pm by Carlyle	7	328
How much does your 9 month old nurse? and my question oabout my situation- started by Snapdragon (12/17/10 at 3:06pm)	I think you are doing great following your baby's lead.I... 12/30/10 at 11:34am by Ellien C	5	453
UGH- Frantic Night Nursing started by expat-mama (11/28/10 at 2:47am)	We have also been dealing with the same thing. I see you... 12/30/10 at 7:45am by InsideOut	2	291
Bilberry extract ok with BF? started by LROM (12/28/10 at 8:34am)	You rock, thanks very much for this info! 12/29/10 at 2:13pm by LROM	2	126
Mastitis with nipple pain started by Kelly1101 (12/28/10 at 6:11am)	Thanks... hopefully I won't have to do the needle, it seems... 12/29/10 at 10:20am by Kelly1101	3	256
Considering trying to relactate after 2-3 months of no nursing, and lost supply started by DeChRi (12/18/10 at 4:30pm)	I would just wait until this is done. I've been following... 12/29/10 at 8:57am by D_McG	5	870
lipase issue only after freezing? kinda freakin' out! started by patronus (12/28/10 at 5:48pm)	Yes, it's common for high lipase to only cause a soapy taste... 12/28/10 at 9:11pm by CheriK	2	193
refusing to nurse, weight loss and dehydration in 3 m.o. started by haleyelianasmom (11/14/10 at 9:20am) 1 2	just to update, I really don't know what it is and my only... 12/28/10 at 3:22pm by haleyelianasmom	20	652
Is this a plugged duct? started by laurabfig (12/23/10 at 10:43am)	I always had good luck removing plugs with hot showers and... 12/28/10 at 6:36am by kanga1622	2	166
How does the Lansinoh pump perform? started by minkajane (12/26/10 at 11:02am)	Yea, it is pretty noisy.. not that I have anything to compare... 12/27/10 at 9:36pm by nicolian	4	200
nipples on fire!!! started by earthmama82 (12/27/10 at 7:37am)	International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. I agree... 12/27/10 at 5:43pm by jessica_s	6	269
Breast Pumps! started by love4bob (12/26/10 at 12:32pm)	I use an Ameda Purely yours. Just wanted to chime in that... 12/27/10 at 5:37pm by MEcatlady17	9	270
i thought BFing encouraged eye to eye contact started by CherryBombMama (12/17/10 at 9:24pm)	You know, at least from these anecdotes it sounds like that's... 12/27/10 at 2:40pm by journeymom	10	354
Best Manual Pump? started by Jayray (11/10/10 at 6:16am)	I have the isis, and love it. Actually, I have it, a PIS and... 12/27/10 at 12:43pm by KoalaMommy	13	338
Newborn falling asleep while breastfeeding started by momma2alauna (12/24/10 at 9:33pm)	I had to use a pacifier with both my boys because of OAL/OS. ... 12/27/10 at 7:16am by KempsMama	3	424
Issue breastfeeding 3 day old started by momma2alauna (12/22/10 at 5:39am)	Yep. I usually feel the first letdown, it's a little painful... 12/27/10 at 7:10am by neonalee	6	294
Tandem Logistics started by quantumleap (12/26/10 at 10:15am)	I'm not there yet, but I wouldn't worry too much about it... 12/26/10 at 9:13pm by Marissamom	4	261
For the not-so-perky mamas: Anyone use tape to lift them? started by smeep (12/9/10 at 1:16pm)	I've tried putting something under it before when DS was... 12/26/10 at 1:45pm by smeep	2	485
What is comfort nursing? started by MamitaM (12/26/10 at 11:53am)	Breasts are always making milk, and I am pretty sure they're... 12/26/10 at 12:15pm by Llyra	1	156
foggy head and breast feeding started by mamatwig (12/24/10 at 4:47pm)	It really sounds like low blood sugar to me. Can you stash... 12/25/10 at 7:16pm by KoalaMommy	2	188
BF safe meds for persistent sinus infection? started by babygirlsmama (12/24/10 at 7:23am)	you can use all of those while nursing. My OB (VERY bf... 12/25/10 at 9:40am by KoalaMommy	1	155
Keeping milk supply up what would you do in my situation? started by BRmama (12/21/10 at 2:06pm)	My baby literally stayed on my breast for weeks or maybe even... 12/25/10 at 6:58am by HappyMonkey	11	343
Kneading My Breasts started by naturalnesting (12/21/10 at 5:22am)	My little one was the same.. but it was a phase she went... 12/25/10 at 6:53am by HappyMonkey	6	347
My breastmilk supply crashed! Is pumping to blame? started by TheDivineMrsM (12/15/10 at 9:07am)	Thanks ladies! I spoke with a lactation consultant. I have... 12/24/10 at 8:22am by TheDivineMrsM	16	543
went tanning and forgot to wash off my nipples before bfing! started by rachel527 (12/17/10 at 9:21pm)	Probably fine. IIRC there's not much in tanning lotion that... 12/24/10 at 12:59am by cyclamen	8	341
Anyone try "milkies" started by lsmama (12/14/10 at 10:31am)	I definitely recommend getting one if you leak a lot when... 12/23/10 at 12:50pm by MEcatlady17	2	155
Anyone having trouble loosing weight while BF? I'm stuck! started by Mama_2_Boy (12/18/10 at 4:04pm)	When I re-joined WW, it was $55 and that covered the... 12/23/10 at 8:06am by liberal_chick	7	378
When you don't have enough milk started by suddenlyamama (12/17/10 at 2:59pm)	DD had a heart shaped tongue at birth that was obviously... 12/22/10 at 8:50pm by 1stTimeMama4-...	9	278
Having surgery in less than 24 hours, no freezer stash. Ideas for pumping enough? started by KempsMama (12/20/10 at 9:43am)	Whoo hoo! I'm glad he only needed a little bit and that you... 12/22/10 at 9:46am by coyotemist	4	196