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Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy (7 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...	Tips for convincing my toddler to unlatch while awake (but going to bed) Yesterday at 6:15 pm by Brooke Norsted	9,618	80,734
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...	Toddler Biology 6/15/13 at 12:21pm by susanmary	2,957	29,968
Breastfeeding Challenges (6 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...	Breast Feeding Premature Twins Today at 6:07 pm by MeepyCat	7,044	53,823
Lactivism (6 Viewing) Lactivism is positive breastfeeding activism! Appropriate posts for this forum would include reporting of incidents, calls to action, current breastfeeding studies, and...	public breastfeeding supported in Christianity Today! Today at 10:29 am by mrstovar	13,114	189,827

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Should DP stop nursing our 6 month old? started by splash (1/16/06 at 10:54pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I have to agree with those who suggested going to a homeopath... 2/8/06 at 6:56pm by HerthElde	94	4,544
Were YOU breastfed? started by 3daughters (8/15/06 at 10:24am) 1 2 3 4 5	I was born in 71 and was ff. At the time my mom didn't know... 8/18/06 at 12:27pm by Abery	94	1,725
Poll: HAVE you breastfed someone else's baby? started by 1babysmom (4/16/07 at 4:00pm) 1 2 3 4 5	no, but i would. 9/13/07 at 2:05am by gwerydd	92	3,848
I'm floored and sad. UPDATE #92 started by HarperRose (12/23/08 at 8:03pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Wow. Interesting twist! Did not expect that one. Glad you... 1/26/09 at 10:44am by Juvysen	92	4,528
Do you have a "nursing goal" ? started by Periwinkle (11/2/05 at 12:06pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I'm committed to nursing dd as long as she wants. I'd love to... 11/25/05 at 12:01am by Naiad	91	1,676
So, is Angelina bfing? started by Kavita (1/4/07 at 2:53am) 1 2 3 4 5	The fact that she says that she has to be extra conscious to... 1/13/07 at 2:15pm by Kylix	91	4,832
Let's discuss the pros and cons of a Child-Led Weaning forum (everyone welcome) started by mother_sunshine (6/29/04 at 9:33pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I just want to emphasize to everyone, once again, that our... 7/8/04 at 5:17pm by mother_sunshine	91	2,591
Lactivist Lushes Tribe ;) started by EdnaMarie (7/10/09 at 2:19am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by PatioGardener you'd have to... 8/25/10 at 5:38pm by Toposlonoshlep	91	3,635
Can your baby breastfeed while you are lying in bed? started by DrBrockBaca (8/1/11 at 4:33pm) 1 2 3 4 5	ooh just saw your latest post. Yay..I knew you could do it and... 8/27/11 at 2:50am by kids are...	91	4,491
Did - your - mom breastfeed you? CIO? started by MamaMunchkin (3/19/11 at 7:12pm) 1 2 3 4 5	My mother did not breastfeed any of her children, generally... 7/11/11 at 7:41pm by Sharon, RN	90	3,539
Do you breastfeed while in a moving car? started by feest (5/7/09 at 5:39am) 1 2 3 4 5	I do this quite often when we're going to be in the car for... 5/28/09 at 1:53pm by PNCTink	90	4,034
Do you cover up while breastfeeding? started by Plarka (7/1/10 at 6:53pm) 1 2 3 4 5	NO. when I first moved to AZ there were 2 big local issues - a... 7/12/10 at 5:10pm by Lit Chick	89	3,392
So conflicted and confused started by MommyBear (5/8/11 at 5:29pm) 1 2 3 4 5	O/T, but i'm a survivor too (i posted upthread on this) and i... 5/20/11 at 3:35am by GoBecGo	88	4,415
Breastfeeding isn't working...(looking for support, I guess.) started by rmzbm (7/31/08 at 6:51pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Thanks. This is working cuz of her not me, to be sure. She... 9/15/08 at 10:57pm by rmzbm	87	3,411
Why did you decide to breastfeed? started by julie128 (4/13/08 at 3:42pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I'm vegan and it seemed like the easiest way to maintain that.... 4/21/08 at 1:54am by boigrrrlwonder	86	1,262
List the places you have breastfed! started by guestmama9911 (6/24/06 at 4:43am) 1 2 3 4 5	On the floor in the middle of our Ash Wednesday service at... 10/10/06 at 2:55am by Mackenzie	85	1,507
Tandem and Triandem Nursing Support Tribe #2 started by KindRedSpirit (9/18/05 at 8:06am) 1 2 3 4 5	someone linked to it earlier as i was about to start a new thread 10/23/08 at 8:43pm by PassionateWriter	85	2,303
What does you child call nursing? started by Emilie (1/15/05 at 3:24am) 1 2 3 4 5	Nik calls it "num-num" which is what we called it when I would... 2/8/05 at 1:44pm by Jessica	84	1,946
What do you call it? Names for Breastfeeding started by Sarahfina (10/17/06 at 2:35pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I had been calling it "boobie" (you want some boobie), but now... 11/19/06 at 9:52am by georgiegirl1974	84	2,445
Relactate -- Is it worth it? -- Lets See. started by Kontessa (5/15/06 at 11:55pm) 1 2 3 4 5	oh kimmy... not another thing... will be thinking of you and... 6/7/06 at 4:20pm by TurboClaudia	83	3,217
Free Formula!!! started by PaxMamma (5/31/06 at 9:19pm) 1 2 3 4 5	This is a tough point to argue. While I understand the basic... 6/4/06 at 6:03am by sehbub	83	1,871
Supernanny's latest topic--Nurisng! started by MamaEli (3/10/07 at 12:23am) 1 2 3 4 5	hmmmmm..................... 3/19/07 at 4:31pm by roadfamily6now	83	3,815
Is breastfeeding normal where you live? started by rolenta (5/7/08 at 11:30pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I live in Garnet Valley, PA which is between Philadelphia, PA... 5/16/08 at 2:49pm by MaryTheres	82	1,864
Poll: okay BE HONEST!! how do YOU feel?? started by bunny's mama (7/5/04 at 12:30am) 1 2 3 4 5	: : This is the last time, I swear. 7/9/04 at 4:33pm by Sustainer	82	2,148
Any extended BFers feel there's a time to draw the line? started by mealymama (6/24/04 at 2:54am) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by mother_sunshine Sorry sbf,... 6/27/04 at 10:02pm by Sustainer	81	2,382
ds is nearly 6 and wants to start nursing again started by noranorth (6/6/04 at 6:09am) 1 2 3 4 5	I am tandem nursing my ds (21 months) and dd (about 6 months),... 8/16/04 at 1:49pm by uzra_hashmi@r...	81	4,516
Is supplementing with formula once or twice horrible? started by aprileileen (3/11/06 at 1:21pm) 1 2 3 4 5	I'm surprised how many people are saying, "She only asked... 3/15/06 at 1:56am by Jennisee	81	2,445
is anyone nursing a food allergic child? started by Sneezykids (7/5/03 at 11:33am) 1 2 3 4 5	I wanted to share that I had incredible food intolerances... 8/21/03 at 10:54pm by Unreal	81	2,667
If you could give a new mom any advice or wisdom about breastfeeding, what would it be.... started by GuavaGirl (2/20/12 at 8:40pm) 1 2 3 4 5	This is a quote from one of my area IBCLCs. I didn't go... 1/31/13 at 10:01am by lunchforthesky	81	3,257
I've Been Robbed started by HippieWannaBe (5/30/08 at 8:55pm) 1 2 3 4 5	Quote: Originally Posted by ThreeBeans It's not just... 6/10/08 at 9:58pm by chirp	80	3,787
Not sure if I belong but advice would help! started by Lolly2006 (10/9/06 at 6:07pm) 1 2 3 4	Thanks for your support ladies (as always!)... Ivana, I will... 10/24/06 at 6:48pm by Lolly2006	79	2,440
Convince Me! ;) started by OldFashionedGirl (5/16/06 at 4:08pm) 1 2 3 4	What do your child's verbal skills (or walking for that... 5/19/06 at 3:48pm by Fiercemama	79	1,956
How much have you spent on breastfeeding? started by sanguine_speed (9/25/07 at 4:47pm) 1 2 3 4	Breast pads... $40 10-day breast pump rental.....$30 purely... 9/26/07 at 8:23pm by basset	79	1,440
Waldorf and extended nursing... started by nancg (3/4/04 at 11:57pm) 1 2 3 4	The school is in New Orleans! This current school year is the... 3/31/04 at 5:00pm by puddinnpeanut	79	4,070
doc says my milk is no good- my fault? started by Shecky (12/4/04 at 8:21am) 1 2 3 4	i joined this thread late but thought i'd chime in anyway. ... 12/22/04 at 5:34pm by binxsmom	77	2,845
Poll: Is there rhyme or reason for when Aunt Flo returns for breastfeeders? started by kaje62 (11/4/03 at 8:32pm) 1 2 3 4	We don't co sleep so I didn't answer your poll...I don't see... 4/7/08 at 11:11pm by Shelsi	77	2,466
Lactating 40+ Year-Olds ~ Any Out There with Me? started by beansavi (6/17/07 at 9:38pm) 1 2 3 4	Hi! I'm 43 and just had my first birth. Now I'm in this club!... 8/15/08 at 9:34am by Materfamilias	77	2,296
Would you still breastfeed if your DH did NOT want you to at all????? Help! started by sweetangelbrynlie (7/4/05 at 12:43pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by eightyferrettoes Eh, I've... 7/11/05 at 7:46am by alybeans	75	2,123
Breastfeeding: To cover or not to cover? started by MamaofLiam (3/18/11 at 9:50pm) 1 2 3 4	It is what you make it. It can be only positive. 4/6/11 at 6:06am by goldenwillow	75	2,760
anybody think that the whole breastfeeding makes you lose weight theory.... started by bellymama (8/26/07 at 9:47pm) 1 2 3 4	I haven't begin to lose weight yet,but then I have only been... 9/2/07 at 7:15am by Annie37	74	2,053
When is too old to be NIP? started by mama2girls (3/16/03 at 3:41pm) 1 2 3 4	I just want to say that after reading these past few posts I... 3/24/03 at 11:06pm by Solange	73	2,030
Picture of my breastfeeding tattoo started by LadyLuck (8/2/07 at 9:30pm) 1 2 3 4	That's incredible! 8/15/07 at 11:35pm by Begunda	73	2,937
we used a pacifier :( do you? started by happy_momma (2/25/09 at 11:29pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by happy_momma typing one... 3/2/09 at 10:27am by JessicaS	73	2,019
What do/did you call nursing? started by ihugtrees (10/27/09 at 12:25pm) 1 2 3 4	We call it milk as well. DD1 is so adorable - whenever DD2... 11/5/09 at 10:30pm by hippiemama76	73	1,508
Aggravated with those who give up so easily started by LauraWV (4/27/05 at 2:52pm) 1 2 3 4	Quote: Originally Posted by The Milk Bag My recent... 5/9/05 at 1:57am by Laurel	73	2,130
Dad wants to breastfeed me at park! started by mother culture (10/21/05 at 10:44pm) 1 2 3 4	wow. that's so weird. i probably would have given him a... 6/21/06 at 10:09pm by ryleeee	72	3,132
Poll on BF beyond 1 year: NO is beating YES! started by Kimberella (1/26/06 at 7:26pm) 1 2 3 4	AOL had this same poll last week. It was depressing: 35% said... 1/31/06 at 3:59pm by MommaMoo	71	1,532
Poll: Have you ever nursed someone else's baby? started by Baby Makes 4 (1/13/07 at 1:32pm) 1 2 3 4	Another breastfeeding story from one of my midwife friends. ... 1/21/07 at 12:58pm by mamadeb	71	2,089
alcohol and breastfeeding started by mclisa (6/25/09 at 6:30pm) 1 2 3 4	I think any alcohol that would've been passed to the baby... 3/22/11 at 6:06pm by BaileyB	71	2,679
little known happy facts about breastfeeding started by amyjeans (8/27/05 at 1:28pm) 1 2 3 4	Knowing and LIKING the hours between 1-4am. Everything is... 8/8/06 at 2:07pm by Mama Poot	70	2,305