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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...	Question about when to introduce solids Today at 12:02 pm by TiredX2	9,278	78,572
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 Today 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 Today 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 Today at 9:50 am by Emmeline II	13,048	188,816

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Membrane Replacement started by annaconda (10/17/11 at 9:39am)	i ended up replacing them every 3 months, but because i would... 10/19/11 at 9:24am by hildare	3	42
Laid Back Position? started by Mama2ChicknLil (10/9/11 at 8:42am)	I second the support of the arm on the side where you are... 10/17/11 at 7:45pm by rielly	6	126
What happened when you took the paci away from your EBF baby? started by rielly (10/6/11 at 1:32pm)	Thanks for your reply! How are things going with you? I am... 10/17/11 at 7:31pm by rielly	2	57
how long does a plugged duct last and whats your best trick to get rid of it? started by strmis (10/12/11 at 12:57pm)	For me, I love using lecithin. Since I seem to keep getting... 10/17/11 at 3:51pm by cat13	6	194
what's wrong with my breast? started by sarahr (10/16/11 at 6:23am)	Weird. I had the same thing - shooting pains in one breast,... 10/17/11 at 2:05pm by Megan73	3	48
Is Chamomile Lavender Lemon Balm Tea safe for breastfeeding? started by Dakota Moon (10/13/11 at 9:13am)	Thank you so much for you replies. Customizing your own tea... 10/16/11 at 7:33pm by Dakota Moon	3	127
HELP!: Deep cut from my daughter biting...doesn't seem to be healing started by BK Mommy (9/20/11 at 9:53am)	I just found this thread, but it is a short thread. Has... 10/14/11 at 10:58pm by BK Mommy	9	131
i think i made it worse..now what do i do? started by tincia (10/13/11 at 11:45am)	Thanks for the advice! My little guy is 6 months, so my... 10/14/11 at 8:11pm by tincia	3	68
Daycare, supplementation, no flames please started by annaconda (10/12/11 at 6:41am)	Have you considered seeing if you can get donated milk? I... 10/14/11 at 3:33pm by erigeron	11	164
Ped recommendation to wean at one year -- rebuttals? started by msmiranda (10/9/11 at 10:20am)	Thanks all for the responses. I wasn't concerned so much... 10/14/11 at 2:10pm by msmiranda	9	183
best bottle for breastfed babies started by ValH (9/14/11 at 2:22pm)	one of the big reasons i love the ComoTomo bottles is about... 10/13/11 at 9:26am by ~Adorkable~	13	284
Recharge! started by Justice2 (9/26/11 at 8:00pm)	As already said, the breast is never "empty." A lactating... 10/12/11 at 11:24pm by CheriK	6	95
militant breastfeeding cult started by karika (4/10/10 at 2:51pm)	I was on the old forum. We're here now. ... 10/12/11 at 10:14pm by Cashee	3	938
Breastmilk coming in late the second time? started by Adaline'sMama (10/6/11 at 7:55am)	I second the suggestion of hand expression after feeds. It's... 10/12/11 at 7:54am by Megan73	5	93
Woo hoo! Free breastpump through insurance! started by jenrose (10/11/11 at 6:14pm)	Just got back from picking up some CPAP supplies from the... 10/11/11 at 6:14pm by jenrose	0	70
Becoming a Wetnurse... ? started by habitat (10/6/11 at 9:20pm)	OT:You could also continue nursing your own child while... 10/11/11 at 5:07pm by TiredX2	7	363
Breastfeeding After A C Section started by MommaFlanders (10/7/11 at 9:24pm)	My first was an emergency c-section. It started out as an... 10/11/11 at 12:06pm by annie2186	9	125
return of AF? started by LHcj2008 (10/11/11 at 7:35am)	Thanks for your reply. I'm having a hard time with this... 10/11/11 at 11:02am by LHcj2008	2	37
Safe to use? started by amyandelle (10/10/11 at 7:58pm)	Artificial tears are not contraindicated while breastfeeding.... 10/11/11 at 11:02am by foreverinblue...	1	27
Nipple/breast soreness... 8 month old nursling started by ZakareyasMama (10/7/11 at 12:24pm)	Well definitely not pregnant... AF this morning! I guess it... 10/10/11 at 6:09pm by ZakareyasMama	5	78
Pulling on nipple while bf? started by Mama2ChicknLil (10/6/11 at 7:28am)	Thhe Nose Frida is great for suctioning and a steamy bathroom... 10/9/11 at 9:12pm by ZakareyasMama	3	85
?s about nursing past 1 year started by LHcj2008 (10/3/11 at 7:45am)	You could consider reverse cycling of sorts.... Nursing a lot... 10/9/11 at 7:37pm by anjsmama	5	76
Bebe Gloton The Breastfeeding Doll started by trekkingirl (10/1/11 at 11:18pm)	I think it would be awesome to see it on the shelves of... 10/9/11 at 5:38pm by Adaline'sMama	2	67
Colostrum for 2mo? started by cat13 (10/5/11 at 1:06pm)	Quote: That makes a lot of sense, thanks for the input. 10/8/11 at 10:55pm by cat13	5	75
Milk supply lower and lower and lower..? :( started by E m i c h i e e (10/2/11 at 7:56pm)	Thank you! :)I will PM you once I have gotten a bit more... 10/8/11 at 5:23pm by E m i c h i e e	16	163
pump washing tips for a bit of a slacker started by lsmama (9/25/11 at 1:27pm) 1 2	Oh, and I also refrigerated parts in between and washed once... 10/5/11 at 7:02pm by JudiAU	25	341
Fluff thread--why the hate on cross-cradle? started by erigeron (9/14/11 at 8:21pm)	LOL! I haven't tried this, but you have made me want to!! 10/5/11 at 9:38am by reneenetrop	17	266
Negative signs for weaning from almost 2-year-old? started by blackannis (9/13/11 at 4:31am)	YES!!I'm glad it's going well, it sounds like he's really... 10/4/11 at 5:24pm by crunchy_mommy	7	138
Scared of breastfeeding started by Kira-Chan (9/26/11 at 5:50am) 1 2	It sounds like you've got some good support starting... 10/4/11 at 5:12pm by blackannis	21	475
Cup feeding a 4 mos. old? started by azzeps (10/3/11 at 9:52pm)	Is there some reason a regular bottle won't work? Are you... 10/4/11 at 3:52pm by JudiAU	3	60
Seriously struggling.... started by Mattee Petersen (9/27/11 at 9:55am)	I used to feel the same way you do, OP... Then I had... 10/4/11 at 12:10pm by MegBoz	7	139
URGENT question: pre-anesthesia pedialyte, apple juice, or water?? started by askins (7/6/11 at 2:52pm)	So here's how it all worked out. I called my lactation... 10/4/11 at 8:26am by askins	10	261
milk tastes bad? started by bobbinbopbop (10/2/11 at 2:54pm)	I'm glad everything is going well. 10/3/11 at 1:22pm by foreverinblue...	5	65
No period for 2+ years?!? started by wookumus (10/3/11 at 9:38am)	Sorry, I messed up the poll which I seem to do every time...sigh 10/3/11 at 9:38am by wookumus	1	43
Nursing bras - When to order?? started by DragonflyMom (9/3/11 at 4:52pm)	For what's it worth, I stressed about this same issue when I... 10/3/11 at 7:59am by LHcj2008	9	251
Nipple Shield started by Cheshire (8/6/09 at 3:56pm) 1 2	We used a shield until my son was five months old, including... 10/2/11 at 12:10am by Erin77	22	887
EPing and advice to wean off pumping started by BarefootRedHook (9/13/11 at 8:01am)	The bolded is simply not true. At 12 months a baby still... 10/1/11 at 8:36am by savithny	5	119
Questions about breastfeeding in the long haul started by guatemama1 (9/29/11 at 9:49am)	I've been nursing for 5.5 years .. currently nursing my 3yr... 10/1/11 at 7:21am by etsdtm99	5	82
Ovarian pain while EBF started by JFTB1177 (9/19/11 at 12:54pm)	it could be a number of things, O pain, or a muscle spasm or... 10/1/11 at 7:14am by etsdtm99	3	65
growth spurt? started by MrsBone (9/29/11 at 6:33pm)	I just had the same thing yesterday, it was so frustrating!... 10/1/11 at 6:52am by cat13	2	46
Is this weaning? started by milomama (9/27/11 at 11:19am)	This is EXACTLY what my ds did (same age as yours & while I... 9/30/11 at 11:51pm by lifeguard	6	85
nervous about nursing my super-distractable DD on an upcoming flight - what to do? started by chrisnjeri (9/30/11 at 9:44am)	If a baby likes to look around they probably won't like a... 9/30/11 at 12:32pm by foreverinblue...	1	34
in tears over tandem nursing started by silvermist (9/28/11 at 10:30am)	I, too, think that nursing my two oldest sons together helped... 9/29/11 at 10:35am by foreverinblue...	6	99
BreastMilk Yogurt-HELP PLZ!! :) started by suebee2003 (9/27/11 at 10:58am)	I wanted to add a little more. My computer was acting wacky... 9/29/11 at 8:27am by foreverinblue...	2	61
When and Why PUMPING started by gratefulma (8/18/11 at 6:10pm) 1 2	I am a working/pumping mom. With ODD (now 4), I was home and... 9/29/11 at 4:18am by lsmama	20	485
Correctly lazy latch in 13-month-old? started by CallMeMommy (9/27/11 at 3:27pm)	It helps if I pull my little guy really close (he's 16 months... 9/27/11 at 5:23pm by PatioGardener	2	65
Self-weaning or supply issue? started by jruck (9/19/11 at 12:33pm)	Thanks! I ordered the book yesterday. 9/27/11 at 4:18am by jruck	3	69
bright yellow in spit up started by amaayeh (7/9/11 at 7:11pm)	Hi, My son spits up just like that! He burps and then it is... 9/26/11 at 2:26pm by gratefulma	5	377
Fenugreek Stools in 6 month old? started by Tmama (9/26/11 at 5:41am)	My guess is that it is almost certainly the oatmeal. If you... 9/26/11 at 12:10pm by Anna Phor	1	39
Need Info & Support about getting up milk supply for an older baby started by ms sig (9/11/11 at 9:14am)	I would try something herbal like Breastea from... 9/26/11 at 10:58am by bigmommylove	6	116