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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...	When did you stop nursing in public? Today at 1:18 am by Jennyanydots	9,278	78,574
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...	Weaning and Missed Period Yesterday at 10:27 am by magnoliamom	2,854	29,286
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...	help Yesterday at 8:55 pm by tropicana	6,662	51,392
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 Yesterday at 9:50 am by Emmeline II	13,048	188,816

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Nursing 12 month old, do I need to pump for weekend away? started by beesmama328 (10/19/11 at 7:19pm)	I would think you'd be very uncomfortable. Bring the pump... 11/6/11 at 12:04pm by Baby_Cakes	8	119
article on breastmilk vs formula in supplementing started by Thursday Girl (11/4/11 at 1:29pm)	thanks 11/5/11 at 3:05pm by Thursday Girl	3	84
going back to work, help with feeding schedule? started by Lorrainexoxo (10/26/11 at 2:10pm)	It was my experience that patterns at 2 months were just so... 11/5/11 at 1:11pm by savithny	5	71
Still EBF baby almost 9 months, could AF start soon? started by JFTB1177 (11/2/11 at 7:40am)	I was still almost exclusively BFing at the same point and my... 11/5/11 at 1:09pm by caedenmomma	9	102
Breastfeeding Bashing: I was discriminated against yesterday for nursing my 18 mo old at a baby... started by girliegirlarmy (11/5/11 at 12:56pm)	Here's the whole story: ... 11/5/11 at 12:56pm by girliegirlarmy	0	99
Slow weight gain and need major support started by Tmama (10/20/11 at 11:36am) 1 2	Update...weighed in yesterday with an LC...16lbs and did a... 11/5/11 at 7:21am by Tmama	32	341
Medela Pump In Style Advanced started by :loveher: (10/28/11 at 9:41am)	I know you're not supposed to do this but I used my PIS... 11/5/11 at 3:58am by lsmama	4	53
10 month old and ALL night comfort nursing :-( started by teeg1973 (11/4/11 at 3:57am)	I understand how exhausting that can be! It would really be... 11/4/11 at 3:27pm by homemademom	4	110
Dysbiosis/Gas/Constipation - Could this be caused by fore/hindmilk imbalance? started by KRayl (11/4/11 at 7:42am)	Thanks for taking the time to respond! It is true, breastfed... 11/4/11 at 1:00pm by KRayl	2	33
RANT – Top Myths the Crunchy Community States about BFing started by MegBoz (10/20/11 at 2:03pm) 1 2	#6, the myth that breastfeeding shouldn't ever hurt,... 11/4/11 at 5:59am by MarineWife	39	981
Talk to me about nursling's issues with dairy proteins started by CookAMH (6/5/11 at 10:16pm)	Just a late update that around 4 mo, I was able to resume... 11/2/11 at 11:50pm by CookAMH	5	130
Herbs, supplements, and breastmilk question started by Xavismom (11/2/11 at 7:03pm)	If anyone has any knowledge to share on this, I would greatly... 11/2/11 at 7:03pm by Xavismom	0	16
Awfully sore nipples when PMSing started by caedenmomma (11/1/11 at 12:25pm)	Taking a calcium/magnesium/zinc supplement has helped me,... 11/1/11 at 6:16pm by CheriK	1	11
The battle with supplementing with formula started by RavenRT (11/1/11 at 12:51pm)	Good for you for figuring out what the problem was and... 11/1/11 at 5:26pm by Megan73	1	61
Breastfeeding and getting your period started by moodyjulz (10/23/11 at 7:26pm)	I tried macca root powder its suppose to be great with... 11/1/11 at 12:09pm by moodyjulz	7	79
Fenugreek just not working? started by Tmama (10/6/11 at 6:18am)	Babies don't gain weight in a straight line anytime they get... 11/1/11 at 4:54am by Quinalla	4	108
Pumped milk: freezer, fridge or both? started by cat13 (10/25/11 at 3:02pm)	The few times I was pumping enough to have surplus, I did... 11/1/11 at 4:43am by Quinalla	7	105
Help! He's trying to pull my nipple off!!! started by Curlyfry7 (10/20/11 at 7:10pm)	It is rather age-appropriate for a 3-6 month old baby to want... 10/31/11 at 6:54pm by MindfulBirth	8	148
Can I freeze milk pumped while on antibiotics? started by sunwise (10/18/11 at 9:22am)	Thanks for the responses! I ultimately did decide to freeze... 10/31/11 at 8:31am by sunwise	3	63
"They have a lot of milk" started by mumm (10/29/11 at 4:10pm)	Lol love it! 10/31/11 at 8:01am by tincia	1	93
When do you stop pumping at work? started by lalemma (11/19/10 at 2:12pm)	I stopped at 13 months and I was away for 9 hours, I think... 10/31/11 at 7:30am by Quinalla	19	618
Worried about supply :( started by christinahudler (10/30/11 at 2:39pm)	Definitely sounds like a growth spurt! He is just telling... 10/31/11 at 7:25am by Quinalla	2	23
frustration breastfeeding month old twins started by merryns.mom (10/25/11 at 11:33am)	I have 8 week old twins and they eat sometimes every hour so... 10/30/11 at 3:17pm by JanineRivera	4	76
Thrush...oh my! started by christinahudler (10/24/11 at 12:59pm)	Thanks guys :) Went to the doctor...I have thrush but wee... 10/30/11 at 2:46pm by christinahudler	3	31
Natural Alopecia Areata Treatment Needed... I'm still breastfeeding!!! started by alonsmom (9/28/11 at 6:26pm)	Yes, homeopathy! I'm a trained homeopath and with a good... 10/29/11 at 6:30pm by Kindermama	1	61
Help me get rid of the thrush before the baby is born... started by insidevoice (10/9/11 at 11:50am)	I recommend seeing a certified homeopath. I am one and I... 10/29/11 at 6:25pm by Kindermama	8	87
The Exclusive Pumping Thread? started by kitchensqueen (10/28/11 at 9:30pm)	Thanks! The link didn't work for me the first time, but I... 10/29/11 at 4:10pm by kitchensqueen	2	35
Discussion on Pumping started by MamaHavoc (10/24/11 at 9:36am)	ITA with PP about using the first morning pump to build a... 10/29/11 at 3:39am by lsmama	5	69
pumping for surgery started by mamamerle (10/25/11 at 11:05am)	You won't need any bottles. You can nurse as soon as you come... 10/28/11 at 1:33pm by foreverinblue...	3	39
Breastfeeding and ACV? started by mamaphoenix (10/27/11 at 4:01pm)	The combo you are taking can also have body cleansing... 10/28/11 at 6:48am by QueenOfTheMeadow	1	46
Vitamin d supplement if MS in family? started by tincia (10/27/11 at 8:15pm)	Some links with... 10/27/11 at 9:36pm by Mom2M	4	32
Pumping issues large breasted. started by DragonflyMom (10/9/11 at 6:18pm)	I am glad you got the hang of pumping and have such great... 10/27/11 at 7:51am by greenmulberry	13	119
The Only Way She Will Go To Sleep is by Falling Asleep on the Breast started by lalalola (10/18/11 at 12:26pm)	It's great your baby is a natural. My first also was. It was... 10/26/11 at 2:53pm by foreverinblue...	5	119
Nighttime Feedings and Engorgement!! started by Mama2ChicknLil (10/24/11 at 5:44pm)	It's normal to have the most milk first thing in the morning.... 10/26/11 at 2:42pm by foreverinblue...	1	35
If you HAD to use a formula... which brand would it be? started by nicoolio (10/23/11 at 8:15pm)	Not soy. I wouldn't/didn't give my children formula. I... 10/26/11 at 2:31pm by foreverinblue...	4	95
Upper Lip Tie? started by kylaskye (10/26/11 at 12:59pm)	This is the best link I have found on the subject so far. Ds... 10/26/11 at 1:31pm by lifeguard	1	101
minipill and terrible problems started by moodyjulz (10/8/11 at 10:15am)	good for you treemom2 ! I am really learning that messing... 10/26/11 at 1:30pm by moodyjulz	7	89
Question for moms who nursed through pregnancy and tandemed started by crazykittymomma (10/6/11 at 1:20pm)	I nursed my son through my pregnancy and we dealt with a bad... 10/25/11 at 7:35pm by Lazurii	3	58
Suction on the Pump in Style advanced? started by DragonflyMom (10/24/11 at 6:25pm)	Right now we are just waiting on him lol, he has to go at... 10/25/11 at 5:05pm by DragonflyMom	8	59
Nursing cover recommendation? started by E m i c h i e e (10/18/11 at 10:44pm)	I thought the Bebe Au Lait was really well designed and I... 10/25/11 at 2:52pm by JudiAU	7	78
Help with my newborn- foremilk/hindmilk imbalance? food sensitivity? started by rachelleigh (2/9/11 at 10:48am)	I put about half a cup of raw apple cider vinegar in her bath... 10/24/11 at 12:32pm by rachelleigh	6	384
Finding someone to clip posterior tongue tie started by mt_gooseberry (10/24/11 at 10:21am)	My DS is 7wks, and has a posterior tongue tie. I am in... 10/24/11 at 10:21am by mt_gooseberry	0	18
Feeding the baby if something happened to me started by mkat83 (10/23/11 at 7:18am)	Seriously. If I suddenly died leaving my husband with an... 10/24/11 at 7:59am by Megan73	7	106
7 month old refusing expressed breast milk...wants solids. started by crayfishgirl (10/18/11 at 10:46am)	My dd is 8mo (7mo adjusted age) does the same thing and I am... 10/23/11 at 12:09pm by KateDavies45	5	102
FINALLY something good to report! started by Mama2ChicknLil (10/17/11 at 2:08pm)	That's reasonable...I can't imagine I will need it for more... 10/23/11 at 8:49am by Mama2ChicknLil	13	101
Inducing lacation for adoption started by baby catcher (10/19/11 at 7:14pm)	Good luck! 10/22/11 at 12:11pm by Megan73	6	75
Never has a child been more determined to wean very early started by MegBoz (10/4/11 at 4:49am) 1 2	You'll have to forgive me, I don't remember what 7 m.o. are... 10/20/11 at 4:39pm by journeymom	20	323
Frequent/experienced pumpers--what pump settings do you use? started by erigeron (9/19/11 at 4:25pm)	I use an Ameda "purely yours" and I keep it cranked full... 10/20/11 at 8:15am by greenmulberry	15	202
Apparently my son nursing is "getting his own way" started by EchoSoul (10/6/11 at 5:44am) 1 2 3	You're doing fine! 6 weeks is still really young. It takes... 10/19/11 at 1:39pm by CheriK	40	818
EBF and vitamin D started by tettiebear (10/19/11 at 7:18am)	Thanks, I am currently taking 1000 IUs a day plus prenatal so... 10/19/11 at 9:34am by tettiebear	2	35