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Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy (3 Viewing) 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...	Stressed about Nursing Strike Yesterday at 10:24 pm by tracyamber	9,608	80,648
Child-Led Weaning (1 Viewing) 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...	Starting solids..where am I going? 5/21/13 at 6:26am by LilyTiger	2,955	29,958
Breastfeeding Challenges (13 Viewing) 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...	16mo still wakes rubbing face Yesterday at 12:42 pm by MamaKye	7,036	53,770
Lactivism (10 Viewing) Lactivism is positive breastfeeding activism! Appropriate posts for this forum would include reporting of incidents, calls to action, current breastfeeding studies, and...	The YMCA is not breastfeeding friendly 5/21/13 at 6:33pm by phathui5	13,111	189,809

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Do you keep formula on hand just in case? started by laketahoemama (7/30/10 at 2:59pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by hapi2help I am full of... 8/8/10 at 5:14pm by PatioGardener	70	2,378
another period poll started by velveeta (4/26/04 at 11:14am) 1 2 3 4	With my son, I got my period back when he was 9 months old. ... 5/13/04 at 2:53pm by Mom2baldie	69	1,338
how long did you breast-feed for? started by dearmama22 (10/23/08 at 5:44pm) 1 2 3 4	DD1: 19 months. (I thought I had to wean her to get pregnancy... 10/26/08 at 9:38am by MamaRabbit	69	1,202
Can YOU fall asleep when your child is nursing? started by reepicheep (9/13/06 at 3:40pm) 1 2 3 4	It depends how tired I am. When he was smaller I definately... 9/21/06 at 10:50am by Shell_Ell	69	1,340
Nurse in Public w/o Nursing Cover? started by Jen_in_Chicago (2/23/09 at 11:16pm) 1 2 3 4	I've nursed three kids in public and never used a nursing... 3/4/09 at 12:44pm by funkymamajoy	69	1,436
Update: Feel like a failure; not sure how to continue nursing... started by NYCVeg (6/18/06 at 7:50am) 1 2 3 4	(no title) 6/30/06 at 2:41pm by counterGOPI	68	1,782
Pics of our nurslings! started by weeirishlass (11/12/06 at 8:33pm) 1 2 3 4	These are beautiful pictures! This topic should be "stickied". 12/16/06 at 8:13am by Alice2	68	3,857
is it really THAT BAD? started by newmama8824 (12/5/07 at 1:47am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by newmama8824 Is it really THAT... 12/8/07 at 8:14pm by Ks Mama	67	1,698
Breast feeding/ cesarean mothers? started by momz3 (9/14/09 at 3:59pm) 1 2 3 4	It was fine. I was always nervous to wind up in c-section... 9/26/09 at 3:43pm by Maxine45	67	1,609
Does your DH like your milk? started by waldorfknitmama (8/25/09 at 7:56pm) 1 2 3 4	I have been know to cook with mine or add it to smoothies-... 9/9/09 at 10:16am by amlikam	66	2,561
I think I hate BF . . . started by HoneymoonBaby (6/28/04 at 7:38pm) 1 2 3 4	Honeymoonbaby, the women here have excellent advice, and I... 7/8/04 at 2:21am by bobo dioulasso	66	2,388
Did you watch CBS news: New moms say "lay off" to pressures to breastfeed!!!! started by Vortexing (9/28/06 at 8:04pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by KittyKat Oh yes, and by the way... 10/1/06 at 9:48pm by hipcoolmama	65	2,209
Share your uneducated doctor stories! started by atpeace (11/13/07 at 8:26pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by HappyFox05 I had an RN tell me... 12/5/07 at 10:39pm by Magali	65	2,852
giving baby water started by hamletsjadedlover (8/26/07 at 10:19pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by hamletsjadedlover after a long... 8/29/07 at 4:55am by treqi	65	1,769
Why use a boppy to nurse? started by CookAMH (9/12/08 at 5:41pm) 1 2 3 4	I tried a boppy for my first baby. It was too short for me.... 9/18/08 at 10:52am by Belle	65	2,970
What happened to the support forum for non-bf'ing moms idea? started by ShadowMom (7/8/04 at 11:09am) 1 2 3 4	Support thread for moms who can't breastfeed in Finding Your... 9/28/04 at 3:36pm by DaryLLL	65	2,123
Poll: Would you let someone else nurse your LO? started by Halfasianmomma (1/19/09 at 4:31pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by MamaKickyPants Interestingly, I... 1/24/09 at 2:52am by Linzie2	65	1,906
Breatfeeding versus formula and stigma started by anewmama (8/30/07 at 1:50pm) 1 2 3 4	I'm with the OP. I REALLY don't understand. Maybe because I... 9/8/07 at 7:34pm by Karen	65	2,428
Why not pacifiers? started by Celticqueen (5/24/07 at 10:37pm) 1 2 3 4	I used a pacifier in the hospital with my daughter. I never... 5/30/07 at 3:13am by phreedom	64	1,546
would you nurse someone else's baby? started by tolovemercy (7/6/07 at 12:43pm) 1 2 3 4	My sister's and I have all nursed each other's babies. It came... 7/9/07 at 7:03pm by megadoula	64	1,577
New name for this forum?? started by Parker'smommy (3/18/04 at 7:40pm) 1 2 3 4	How bout', breastfeeding after getting started? It doesn't... 3/29/04 at 3:20pm by majazama	64	1,968
Poll: do you think it is okay to wean a 12month old in order to be a surrogate? started by numom499 (7/28/06 at 12:28pm) 1 2 3 4	Not something I'd do personally, I don't think, but it's her... 7/29/06 at 5:36am by eightyferrettoes	63	1,370
HELP! I can't believe we have thrush! started by mama maggie (4/26/03 at 5:30am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: I'm just kind of fanatical about chemicals and cancer,... 6/17/03 at 2:23am by Quirky	63	1,734
Does your husband get embarrassed if you breastfeed in public? started by hipcoolmama (10/8/06 at 9:12pm) 1 2 3 4	At first yes, and he wanted me to use a blanket all the time,... 10/10/06 at 7:22pm by jillmamma	63	1,374
a tiny indulgence? started by Enudely (5/13/06 at 8:25pm) 1 2 3 4	well i'd worry about the second hand smoke. maybe if you do it... 5/17/06 at 1:34pm by karre	63	1,867
Did your hospital encourage supplementation? started by MilkTrance (8/4/07 at 3:42am) 1 2 3 4	boy, some of these stories are so awful! i can't comment on... 8/6/07 at 11:04am by threadbey	62	1,464
Does it make you sad if you weren't breastfed? started by MilkTrance (11/20/07 at 1:42am) 1 2 3 4	No, no, no nononononono LOL. The further from my mom the better. 11/22/07 at 11:59pm by meowee	62	1,863
not sure where to post? Weaning under 1 year? started by Cullens_Girl (8/21/06 at 11:38am) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by msumomma A friend of mine's 8... 8/23/06 at 12:54pm by alegna	62	1,261
What birth control do you use while BF? started by CariS (7/23/07 at 6:22pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by ginnyjuice The chemical compound... 10/18/07 at 3:25am by TrishWSU	62	2,211
How old is too old? started by Kathryn (12/31/04 at 2:05pm) 1 2 3 4	I don't think that there is a set age it depends on mother and... 1/4/05 at 1:03pm by soccerchic21	62	1,592
Pacifiers ???????? started by ishereal (11/21/07 at 6:27pm) 1 2 3 4	I bf all 5 of mine and all 5 had pacifiers...that being said,... 11/28/07 at 1:45pm by hbmomof5	62	1,951
Tell me why you nurse beyond a year?? started by Mal85 (5/28/09 at 6:04pm) 1 2 3 4	1. She loves nursing 2. I love nursing 3. She needs the... 6/22/09 at 1:00am by RoseRedHoofbeats	62	2,247
Why is it disgusting??? started by jacquelinej11 (3/3/08 at 7:59pm) 1 2 3 4	I know I'm going into TMI-land here but I never knew what it... 3/12/08 at 6:08pm by attachedmamaof3	62	2,445
does anyone else's child scratch or pick your skin while they nurse? started by moonlightinvt (2/18/04 at 8:23pm) 1 2 3 4	[QUOTE=Mammo2Sammo] I tried a different approach. I lubed my... 5/5/04 at 10:20am by TeaBag	62	1,685
NY Times.......Breast-Feed or Else started by Tracy (6/13/06 at 10:22am) 1 2 3 4	I didn’t read the NYT article as pro-breastfeeding. To me, it... 6/22/06 at 10:47pm by Nisupulla	62	1,704
WWYD? BFing at Inlaw's started by Ianthe (9/1/07 at 9:03pm) 1 2 3 4	I just think that is a really passive aggressive response. and... 9/2/07 at 4:41pm by Can Dance	61	1,721
Mothers who skip the paci started by katieesther (9/17/12 at 11:58am) 1 2 3 4	My son would never take a pacifier. We used to call them mouth... 11/5/12 at 10:11am by stacyann21	61	1,807
Can we talk about flat nipples for a minute? started by veganmamma (7/5/04 at 5:46am) 1 2 3 4	I wanted to get one for my sister but wow are they pricey.... 12/21/04 at 6:09pm by Changed	61	1,551
RE: US Magazine poll....won't someone please come click w/me? started by shanti1 (7/26/08 at 9:44pm) 1 2 3 4	I clicked. And tried to leave a post but it's not showing up.... 8/13/08 at 2:02am by studentmama	60	1,685
(Chortle) "You'll never make it that long, but good luck." started by vegasgrl (6/10/09 at 8:38pm) 1 2 3 4	They're rude, but I'm not sure your attitude is the best one... 6/14/09 at 11:32pm by pookel	60	1,997
What do BF baby poos smell like to you? started by FitMama (12/14/05 at 8:58pm) 1 2 3 4	a little salty, and very buttery...hmmm 12/31/05 at 1:46am by shalom	60	971
Irish boobies.... started by TreeLove (7/10/02 at 12:18pm) 1 2 3 4	Skin sensitivities such as this are well known among surgeons,... 4/11/03 at 12:03pm by Mamaste	60	1,781
Kids say the darndest things started by MKJA (9/30/07 at 6:19am) 1 2 3	These stories are absolutely hilarious!! I almost choked a few... 4/30/08 at 12:47pm by wombjuice	59	2,009
Craziest/weirdest things started by pupka (9/22/06 at 1:40pm) 1 2 3	Quote: Originally Posted by Cujobunny The friend's dad was... 10/26/06 at 4:06pm by KittyKat	59	1,681
Poll: Would you ever consider a boob job/lift/reduction? started by mama_nomad (1/19/06 at 8:24pm) 1 2 3	I had a reduction at 15. I'm 29 now and have had 5 children.... 2/7/06 at 11:09pm by ComfyCozy	59	1,381
Do you nurse in Church? started by medaroge (2/4/05 at 4:33pm) 1 2 3	I always breastfeed at church. We usually sit up front, but... 2/12/05 at 8:30pm by crunchy_mama	59	2,469
Are breasts sexual or have we just sexualized them? started by laneylue (7/29/06 at 5:19pm) 1 2 3	Well that man is obviously an extremist! It IS possible to BF... 8/17/06 at 11:01pm by Partyof5	59	7,992
What do YOUR kids call them? started by BumkinsMum (9/14/03 at 1:56pm) 1 2 3	:LOL reesecup! Too funny! definatly has a Dr. Seuse sound to... 11/20/03 at 10:49pm by Ms.Doula	59	4,012
"Code Names" for nursing started by MamaAllNatural (3/10/04 at 11:43pm) 1 2 3	My 13.5 month old ds says "seees" (his way of saying nursies)... 4/1/04 at 1:40am by MamatoDov	58	1,394
When did you decide to breastfeed?? started by emnjjsmom (1/10/07 at 6:13pm) 1 2 3	I had a vague notion that breastfeeding was important,... 1/13/07 at 3:52pm by gwynthfair	58	1,051