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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 2:24 pm by transylvania_mom	2,856	29,304
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 12:28 pm by illiterati	6,666	51,405
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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Solids. Not sure where to post. started by Ambivalent Dreams (4/26/11 at 10:39am)	To me, it seems like he's just not ready. My 7 month old... 4/26/11 at 11:27pm by Erin77	2	108
Itchy Nipples while nursing, also currently pregnant. started by voxana (4/26/11 at 11:47am)	My nipples itch when I nurse my toddler (2yo) and sometimes... 4/26/11 at 11:47am by voxana	0	264
sick baby/supply question/small vent..... started by creekprincess (4/26/11 at 10:17am)	The thing that makes supply go up is baby at the breast. What... 4/26/11 at 10:25am by syn_ack89	1	95
Please help me. I really dislike breastfeeding. started by Jenne (2/25/11 at 12:58pm) 1 2	The first weeks are the hardest. When they get a little older... 4/25/11 at 4:39pm by JudiAU	32	1,421
Major difference in breast size! started by Lady Love (4/17/11 at 8:39pm)	I thought about pumping the smaller one too, but it might... 4/25/11 at 2:35pm by Lady Love	2	194
No engorgement, leaking or let down tingling w newborn? started by naturalmummy (4/21/11 at 11:34am)	I saw a LC for a lot of the same reasons you have above. When... 4/25/11 at 9:52am by Virginia884	7	480
easily distracted 9 month old started by megannt (4/23/11 at 11:51pm)	I don't know if it's normal, but my almost 9 month old is... 4/25/11 at 7:33am by nstewart	2	151
Back at work...need your great ideas on milk storage! started by BK Mommy (4/23/11 at 3:22pm)	How much are you freezing? I rarely froze extra - maybe 2-3x... 4/24/11 at 6:19am by ErikaS57	2	136
Baby doesn't like mother's milk tea? started by MamaPhD (3/20/11 at 6:15pm)	Ah, that makes sense. Thanks. I seem to have good supply so... 4/23/11 at 5:05pm by MamaPhD	2	234
Looking for some tips/stories of things to do with my 3yr old while breastfeeding newborn started by 2FarmBoysMomma (4/10/11 at 6:06am)	I have a 2.5 yo DD and a 6 wk DS. I find the designated... 4/23/11 at 4:02pm by MamaPhD	8	258
Breastfeeding and Pregnant started by organicmom3 (4/23/11 at 6:47am)	your standard prenatal vitamin will be fine, if you take more... 4/23/11 at 12:41pm by Marissamom	1	77
I can still express a little milk started by mimim (4/9/11 at 8:46am)	Good! I never ever want to be pregnant again!!Actually that... 4/23/11 at 9:06am by mimim	6	201
What's the Difference? started by EchoSoul (4/22/11 at 9:42am)	Thanks everyone. :) I was going to try putting him next to... 4/23/11 at 8:23am by EchoSoul	10	249
How Long to Feed? started by ruchemist (4/22/11 at 4:04pm)	Is baby gaining weight well? Pooping and peeing well? This... 4/23/11 at 3:44am by PatioGardener	3	121
HUGE lump in breast - what do I do? started by Annie Mac (4/3/11 at 9:44pm)	There's also something called a milk cyst (GALACTOCELE) -... 4/22/11 at 9:23pm by miche28	7	631
Gentian Violet question started by Hattie'sMama (4/15/11 at 8:53pm)	You may want to try grapefuit seed extract instead of GV -... 4/22/11 at 9:17pm by miche28	3	183
Where can I find breastfeeding photos? started by Heba (4/15/11 at 3:52am)	Thank you, Hildare! That is a great site. I really need... 4/22/11 at 8:35am by Heba	2	151
8 m.o. clicking started by haleyelianasmom (4/21/11 at 7:45pm)	She used to occasionally click, like when she fell asleep. ... 4/21/11 at 7:45pm by haleyelianasmom	0	53
Nursing bra sizing--pregnant & nursing started by konayossie (4/10/11 at 7:34am)	This is my bra parade: Not pregnant, 34C Early pregnancy, 36C... 4/21/11 at 5:16pm by averlee	6	156
Does breastfeeding hurt? started by mommy2be2011 (4/14/11 at 7:18pm)	This was/is the case for me exactly. Other than the first... 4/21/11 at 5:11pm by MamaofLiam	15	432
Toe curling pain. started by Monkey pants (4/14/11 at 7:40am)	If it is thrush, applying yogurt should give you immediate... 4/21/11 at 4:57pm by averlee	2	126
how long is too long? started by crayfishgirl (4/19/11 at 4:59pm)	Thanks Ladies. I jinxed myself. The next night he was up... 4/21/11 at 3:17pm by crayfishgirl	4	203
Putting together a "breastfeeding top 10" handout started by nutmeg44 (4/18/11 at 7:06am)	Great points everybody, I love it! 4/21/11 at 12:52pm by nutmeg44	11	269
Mammogram while breastfeeding? started by HappyMommy2 (4/20/11 at 2:01pm)	I did as well, and it was fine. My dd was 6 months old, and... 4/21/11 at 12:46pm by emilysmama	3	175
(x-posted working parents) How long to pump for EBF baby? started by moxielou (4/21/11 at 9:42am)	I stopped pumping when DD was 14 months and started refusing... 4/21/11 at 12:39pm by Marissamom	1	70
Looking for kind advice about my breasfeeding challenges- 12 month old started by Snapdragon (4/6/11 at 5:54pm) 1 2	It isn't going so well with this right now. I am still... 4/20/11 at 7:57pm by Snapdragon	21	759
Breastfeeding and surgery to tie my tubes started by CrazyCatLady (4/20/11 at 1:40pm)	Totally understand :) Yeah in that case I would definitely... 4/20/11 at 7:18pm by Mommy2Austin	4	174
13 month old- now refuses bottled breastmilk when I'm away, what to give? started by cocoanib (4/19/11 at 3:16pm)	Thank you! 4/20/11 at 3:42pm by cocoanib	10	216
Should I worry about pursed upper lip when every thing is fine? started by greenmulberry (4/19/11 at 2:30pm)	My tendency would be to say that if it feels OK, if milk... 4/20/11 at 8:07am by Heba	1	104
Medela got warning letter from FDA started by Kincaid (4/20/11 at 7:16am)	Sorry if this has already been shared, I searched and did not... 4/20/11 at 7:16am by Kincaid	0	207
Line between block feeding to get hindmilk, and actually reducing supply? started by Galatea (4/19/11 at 5:13am)	Thank you! 4/19/11 at 9:04am by Galatea	2	105
Can I Just Say This Out Loud?? started by happyhippie (4/6/11 at 11:02am)	Congrats to you! How wonderful! We also had a realllly rough... 4/19/11 at 8:39am by ladyleah	8	260
Tandem nurse sick 3yo w/ 2wo NB? started by OliveJewel (4/12/11 at 8:33am)	In my experience, breastfeeding is not like sharing a cup.... 4/18/11 at 6:47pm by averlee	3	140
black poop @ 6 mo??? started by Hattie'sMama (4/18/11 at 10:28am)	I agree with Llyra. This may be TMI for some folks, but to be... 4/18/11 at 5:29pm by PatioGardener	2	128
Tanking Supply--Help! started by JTA Mom (4/12/11 at 9:16pm)	I'm not sure if the doctor is using the WHO chart. I'll... 4/18/11 at 1:12pm by JTA Mom	4	160
a different foremilk/hindmilk question started by eshsquared (4/18/11 at 10:16am)	Could it be that you actually have a lot of milk, and the... 4/18/11 at 11:28am by kcparker	1	91
foremilk/hindmilk question started by lsmama (4/7/11 at 10:13am)	I got this idea on MDC, too, and thought it was genius! We... 4/18/11 at 8:17am by crystal_buffaloe	4	827
Expressed milk tasting "sour" (xposted in "challenges") started by Lyndzies (4/11/11 at 6:40am)	I think it would help if you figured out when they started to... 4/18/11 at 8:09am by crystal_buffaloe	2	141
Headaches started by Stayseeliz (4/13/11 at 5:04pm)	Do they occur only while actually breastfeeding? Some women... 4/17/11 at 11:15am by Heba	4	90
New to Breastfeeding and have questions. started by creekprincess (4/7/11 at 4:51am)	Way to go, Mama! 2 oz over birth weight at 2 weeks is... 4/17/11 at 9:53am by PatioGardener	5	249
Can I just nightwean? Does that work? started by Lisa1970 (4/17/11 at 7:27am)	I hope you find that night weaning works for you, and you... 4/17/11 at 9:43am by PatioGardener	4	122
Blood in diapers started by Masya (4/7/11 at 4:10pm)	I'm just going to through this out there as something to... 4/17/11 at 9:39am by texasfarmom	8	264
Pumping for WOH? PIS is dying? started by northerngirl (4/4/11 at 11:14am)	I get a second let down at around the 20-25 minute mark. ... 4/15/11 at 5:25pm by eleonrauis	11	235
I don't want to dump it! What can I do with this milk? started by nstewart (4/15/11 at 9:49am)	Thanks!! I marked the bags and tossed them back in the freezer! 4/15/11 at 4:13pm by nstewart	3	119
Kid's Books on Weaning started by torena (4/13/11 at 3:09pm)	i saw something-- cannot remember where-- where a mama had... 4/15/11 at 10:48am by hildare	3	336
Lots of normal (I think) breastfeeding issues for this first time mom. Help! started by earlyworm (4/12/11 at 8:48pm)	Thanks for all the advice! I did end up trying a 'nursing... 4/15/11 at 8:50am by earlyworm	5	257
latch is not always correct started by amma! (4/14/11 at 7:13pm)	I'm not an expert, but I think two months is still young to... 4/14/11 at 8:47pm by texasfarmom	1	100
Can my early BF problem be fixed?.. started by QueenFubar (4/7/11 at 11:51am)	Not being able to pump much, or anything, means nothing, some... 4/14/11 at 7:17pm by AislinCarys	5	197
Donating milk started by OvenSeeksBun (4/12/11 at 3:24pm)	You can try taking a warm/hot shower before bed at night. The... 4/14/11 at 7:03pm by anjsmama	3	152
Freezing Colostrum started by AnnieA (4/11/11 at 2:00pm)	I agree with this completely! I had a bit of my early,... 4/14/11 at 3:16pm by konayossie	5	263