re: Breastfeeding tips! & Top 10 BF problems solved!

<blockquote><b>Quoting Thorian's Mommy:</b>" so what do i do with the engorgment and clogged ducts? if i dont pump at least a little or the breast ... [snip!] ... then i get engorgedvand get clogged ducts. if i dont pump then thats like not being able to pee when you have a full bladder"</blockquote>




Hand express for comfort, but don't trigger another let down.

Quoting Laurnabeth:" Ive posted this on a few different FB groups and cant seem to get an answer. Can a 5-6 month old infant ... [snip!] ... had issues till a few weeks ago, they tell me to cut dairy. Ive been eating dairy since he was born, could that really be it?"

You actually can develop an allergy at any point in your life. It happens to people all of the time. My Mom for instance seemed to be fine eating mushrooms and breads for her whole life. Then one day she had an awful allergy attack and darn near died. After her allergy testing it came back she was allergic to molds and yeast. No more Coors Lite for her!LOL!

Quoting The Blissful Six:" You actually can develop an allergy at any point in your life. It happens to people all of the time. ... [snip!] ... and darn near died. After her allergy testing it came back she was allergic to molds and yeast. No more Coors Lite for her!LOL!"

Wow okay, Ill cut dairy first then, they say thats the most common.

How long does it take to leave the system exactly?

Quoting Kara-lynn:" <blockquote><b>Quoting Thorian's Mommy:</b>" so what do i do with the engorgment and ... [snip!] ... able to pee when you have a full bladder"</blockquote> Hand express for comfort, but don't trigger another let down."

lol haha thats easier said than done. alls i haved to do is poke my boob and it lets down and once that happens theres no stopping it.
i was actually sitting on my bed the other day with no shirt on and all of sudden they both let down with out me even touching them.   it was quit the scene. i rushed to get a towel and milk went every where.

Quoting Laurnabeth:" Wow okay, Ill cut dairy first then, they say thats the most common. How long does it take to leave the system exactly?"

Expect at least a week before you start seeing differences. I'd advise you to keep a food diary and take note of his eczema and behaviour too. Make sure you check packaging of pre-prepared food because you'd be surprised just how much has milk products in it.

Quoting Thorian's Mommy:" lol haha thats easier said than done. alls i haved to do is poke my boob and it lets down and once ... [snip!] ... they both let down with out me even touching them.   it was quit the scene. i rushed to get a towel and milk went every where."

I promise you pumping will only make it worse. It might work in the short term, but in the long term its telling your body to make more and more. The sooner you stop, the easier it'll be.

Quoting Laurnabeth:" Wow okay, Ill cut dairy first then, they say thats the most common. How long does it take to leave the system exactly?"

Takes about 2 weeks to leave your system and then another 2 weeks to leave your lo's. I would go to this site:
www.godairyfree.org
It has a list of all the alternative names for milk and also products you can buy and use that are truly milk free. I had to go dairy and soy free for my lo for about 6 months. It was tough, but it made a world of difference for her tummy!
I hope it helps your lo!

Quoting The Blissful Six:" Takes about 2 weeks to leave your system and then another 2 weeks to leave your lo's. I would go to ... [snip!] ... soy free for my lo for about 6 months. It was tough, but it made a world of difference for her tummy! I hope it helps your lo!"

I was hoping you'd input your wisdom into this  

<blockquote><b>Quoting Sofia's Mummy♥:</b>" I was hoping you'd input your wisdom into this  "</blockquote>




I'm so glad J out grew her dietary issues. She still doesn't really eat much dairy...she's not a fan. But I do  

Anyone seem to have the problem of their baby just playing with their nipple when they try and feed? She usually eats, stops halfway through and just rubs her lips against it before she gets frustrated at me for trying to put it back in her mouth.

Quoting Lady-Lunarius:" Anyone seem to have the problem of their baby just playing with their nipple when they try and feed? ... [snip!] ... halfway through and just rubs her lips against it before she gets frustrated at me for trying to put it back in her mouth. "

Maybe shes done?

That's what I think but then she'll cry when i put it away and doesn't stop even after burping, changing, just when I offer it again. Then there are times she just lays her head on it and goes to sleep.

Quoting Lady-Lunarius:" That's what I think but then she'll cry when i put it away and doesn't stop even after burping, changing, ... [snip!] ... even after burping, changing, just when I offer it again. Then there are times she just lays her head on it and goes to sleep. "

lol DS is 10 months and he will eat, sit up and start playing with my nipple with his hands. He thinks its hilarious but i usually don't let him

How long so AF stay away when BFing?? I am really enjoying not having it but it almost drives me crazy thinking what if I am preggo!!!!! Just curious how long it stays away for most! DS is 5 months old and no sign here what so ever!!

Quoting Natalie & Aiden's mommy:" How long so AF stay away when BFing?? I am really enjoying not having it but it almost drives me crazy ... [snip!] ... what if I am preggo!!!!! Just curious how long it stays away for most! DS is 5 months old and no sign here what so ever!!"

Mine came back at 13 months. Some people can go almost 2 years. It just depends on your body. I say enjoy it while it's gone.