/ask-lactation-consultant-blog.html Ask the Lactation Consultant blog keeps you up to date on the askthelactationcosultant.com website. Subscribe here. en-us askthelactationconsultant.com Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:24:00 -0400 Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:24:00 -0400 askthelactationconsultant.com /first-time-mommy1.html5fdf6b5c1e948d8264b82d8bc5223543I decided to breastfeed because its the best for baby. Shes doing great, my only issue now is that shes 8 months and just getting her 2nd tooth. She gets Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:23:53 -0400 /love-my-little-guy.htmldb94c209900fb22a098f6ec2a77d2997Every night when I get home from work my nursling gets so excited to see me he screeches as loud as he can. Well one night I got home later than normal Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:23:09 -0400 /the-struggle-of-breastfeeding.html8f487e3851acc741bc16a64c19e203a4When I found out that I was pregnant with my fifth child, I knew that she would be my last and, therefore, I would do whatever it took to breastfeed her Fri, 20 Mar 2015 21:22:09 -0400 /is-what-im-doing-helpful-for-low-milk-supply.html6cbd857fe138448b9e0b643b5bbea450So ever since my baby was born I've been breastfeeding and when I got out of the hospital I pumped when I had the time well I had bought a cheap breast Fri, 30 Jan 2015 13:02:03 -0500 /do-small-breasts-affect-breast-milk-production.html5b6cadce47a5963f5c0eb581044c3814I am 34 weeks pregnant with my first child and am planning on breast feeding. I was always told that your breasts grow a lot during pregnancy for multiple Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:57:37 -0500 /do-babies-empty-more-milk-than-a-pump.html1c4bf8edb049f3e04f27700bb3e15f11My baby is 4 months old and is exclusively breastfed. I feed him on demand. Till now, he hasn't llearnt to latch on well. He is an active boy with 5 to Fri, 30 Jan 2015 12:54:16 -0500 /seaworld-san-antonio-dallas-arboretum-fort-worth-zoo-fort-worth-science-museum.htmlf435004b1b065f05042a539c4f38a51fI am a paid member of all the above organizations. I am disappointed in the lack of private, air condition facilities for nursing moms and their babies. Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:07:34 -0500 /i-wanted-to-breastfeed-but-wasnt-able-to.html36bed00f77f982fdffa3ac6b7f255e9cWhen my son was born in 2012 I wanted to breast feed but my doctor put me on 600 miligram tylenol plus my blood pressure was high so I had to be on some Thu, 29 Jan 2015 20:05:22 -0500 /breastfeeding-roadtrip.htmlbcc3caf36364aecc32952c387d6ad819Hello my name is Alexis, I started breastfeeding my first born and felt great about myself. Being a first time mother I wanted to make sure that formula Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:32:09 -0500 /so-nervous.html835148513a4fef079c4309f6af674b30I'm due in early March with our first child. It's very important to us that we at least try to breastfeed. I'm just so nervous that maybe my child just Tue, 27 Jan 2015 10:29:46 -0500 /tough-times-at-the-happiest-place-of-earth.htmlb1666f73256d2eb530c5466740f02898When my daughter three months we decided to take a trip to Disneyland. I was still getting the hang of breastfeeding, I would switch of nursing directly Sun, 25 Jan 2015 23:23:03 -0500 /it-takes-a-villageto-raise-a-breastfed-baby.htmlb252ba18936b752ee98305d573cdb413I always knew I wanted to breastfeed, but everything about it was unknown. The process, the timing, the baby's needs/issues, etc were all things that Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:43:14 -0500 /keven-and-mommy.html5043b89cf61d09bb1c804e33869d1c9bOnce i look at my baby boy for the first. time i knew i wanted the best things for him and to start. I knew that by bby breastfeeding i knew i was. Starting. Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:42:30 -0500 /a-true-connection.html1f4621abcaf32e737c886370c9976a6cMy son was born early and rushed to a Children's hospital immediately after delivery due to respiratory problems. I remained at the main hospital to recover Sat, 24 Jan 2015 15:39:28 -0500 /leaky-boob.html30ddd90cc39ef0cdd1a405cb47c49cc4My son Gabriel has a great breastfeeding bond with me. Having 2 kids under 2 years old though me and hubby decided to brave a date night and dropped the Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:15:42 -0500 /love-it-breastfeeding.html60b52e63963667705ada86438588e1fcI have never even considered formula feeding my child. My mom fed all 6 of my siblings and I and none of us had any crazy illnesses or allergies. It's Fri, 23 Jan 2015 13:12:01 -0500 /i-do-not-produce-prolactin.html6169a62ce8a8927b6652c756259f3843Hi! I'm a mother of two boys. I tried to breastfeed them both with very little success. I tried all the lactating cookies, fenugreek, mothers milk, EVERYTHING! Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:20:22 -0500 /cannot-let-down-while-pumping.html47892e7fab1461731b8523f87059e124Hello- I returned to week 3 weeks ago when my daughter was 2.5 months old. I was able to let down the first week at work and pump 3x a day for every feeding Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:17:33 -0500 /just-cant-decide-on-a-pump.html884014e76c1ba640fbaedda6a53285baI read your recommendations on the 3 best double electic pumps but I just can't decide which one? I used the Ameda double electric with my son almost Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:13:56 -0500 /baby-doesnt-want-to-latch-on-now.html52c6288c52bb2ae89cc35b2721a15fcd Well I have two children and the first on had issues with weight gain no matter how much I fed her so I am worried about weight issues with this one. Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:12:14 -0500 /weaning-from-nipple-shield.htmlfede68268f3f34690df0599a0f6d0a87In the hospital I was given a Medela nipple shield with no real instructions. I was told by the nurse that my nipples were too flat, and that my baby would Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:07:34 -0500 /period-after-breastfeeding.html5cac1e62c9b3e9179c016a89dc577919I stopped breastfeeding about 1.5 months ago. My period returned a couple of months after my daughter was born. Historically, my periods have been pretty Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:04:47 -0500 /why-i-want-to-breastfeed1.htmlc56d564a8e80631f5b45f9856e2eb44eI am expecting my first baby on November. I am very nervous but extremely happy & excited. I use to say that I would never breastfeed, due to I would see Mon, 10 Nov 2014 10:03:00 -0500 /6-day-old-nursing-only-for-10-mins-on-each-side-no-poop-since-day-3.html444ed04a1b107c6f1a05f9f5a8373852Hello!, just a question....my daughter is 6 days old and has been breastfeeding an average of 10 mins each breast. During the day she sleeps fine but at Sun, 9 Nov 2014 22:16:03 -0500 /workfromhomemoms.html21313ffbffb600c771563620481f24f7Work from home moms: describes a way you can stay home with your own website Fri, 31 Oct 2014 22:16:34 -0400 /breastfeedingquestions.htmlc6fea977fd44938858fcc79fab01b439Breastfeeding Questions: Ask me (a lactation consultant) Fri, 24 Oct 2014 21:49:48 -0400 /watch-out-breastfeeding.html86219b4fbbb776108341c41b3de2c451I was taking my daughter with me to my 6 week postpartum appointment and had just nursed her on one side so she would sleep in the car. When we got to Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:27:30 -0400 /my-breastfeeding-journey.htmldaa346e27097d2b61b8bcf03fcaf9df3From the moment I found out I was pregnant, I knew I wanted to breastfeed. I read and read everything I could about breastfeeding. By the time I went in Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:25:40 -0400 /premie-breastfeeding.html0d8b03be2d3a50205bb452e3597543d1Our son, Sylas, arrived almost five weeks early. We had been to all the classes for new parents and were almost finished with a final natural birthing Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:23:53 -0400 /my-journey-with-breastfeeding-past-present-and-future.htmlb6f5d2a5dae18240fbffc7f92366b079It all started 4 years ago, with my oldest daughter Payton. We had such an amazing bonding experience for 3.5 lovely months! She and i were the most comfortable Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:19:36 -0400 /breastfeeding-my-mia.htmlfd3da7b0904fb321ee80f0905ae5ce15I am a first time mom and am due with my daughter, Mia, in August. I am so excited to meet her, and there are so many things I have to look forward to. Tue, 30 Sep 2014 19:17:07 -0400 /4th-nursed-baby.html0e8f446165c4c1eb077adb01c17370d8Breastfeeding is something I strong recommend for all new mommies.Never having to wash bottles and nipples or even buy expensive formula! Being able to Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:07:28 -0400 /feeling-helpless-about-breastfeeding.html1c3dac3648cca788697d5a4d821cd223When our son was born last year, I was so set on breastfeeding! I had even been told that I had inverted nipples (which isn't true now that I understand Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:06:27 -0400 /hoping-to-breastfeed-this-time.htmle9e4d5e882665505bb1b2e496a61f180My son was born via c-section. I was a new mom and didn't realize the importance of breast milk. My milk never came in so I went on to formula. My little Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:04:52 -0400 /coconut-oil-and-breastfeeding.htmla81c562494cdb2a89c11519fedf6629d I was having trouble producing milk for my 10lb baby boy. An article had inspired me to start a daily regimen of coconut oil. At first I purchased just Mon, 21 Jul 2014 16:01:20 -0400 /breastfeeding-the-wrong-child.htmla62a7540b02fc47519bdf59ece79d3b2I brought home my baby boy on March 21st 2014, he is now the youngest of 3. Madison my oldest daughter she is 7 loves little ozzie so much as well as the Mon, 21 Jul 2014 15:59:09 -0400 /breastfeeding-time-to-give-up.html5a1a4b8888eaf503d5d104069353d384I found out I was pregnant with my son two years ago this month (April) I was very excited because I had wanted to breastfeed so bad. I was excited to Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:55:40 -0400 /imagined-myself-breastfeeding.html0c7b2d43326af37b4e5432dffa716102My daughter was born at 34 weeks, I am a first time mom. She stayed in the NICU for 20 days and she finally came home. We were grateful for her good health Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:53:57 -0400 /breastfeeding-to-prove-i-can-do-it.htmlc1f04fcadc2f80e791237cb29c8b4d1dMy first child is due Nov. 14th. We are incredibly excited (of course!) Before i even became pregnant I was told that breast feeding wouldnt work for me Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:52:19 -0400 /breastfeeding-and-moving-across-the-country.html864c06358f029fe8af13bf60baa26877 my first son was 8 months old we were living in California when my husband transferred his job to his hometown in Nebraska. We had a little over 3 weeks Thu, 17 Jul 2014 16:47:51 -0400 /breastfeeding-being-a-first-time-mommy.htmlf762280a287d40ea89bcda70fb719280I bet I read every breastfeeding book, watched every video, and joined every breastfeeding group to prepare the day I get to feed my little one. Well, Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:52:16 -0400 /breastfeeding-the-best-bond-ever.html314c96154c65df0843d43feda8f9dedaFrom the moment I found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted to breast feed. In my heart it was the best choice for my baby. Before trying to conceive I Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:50:29 -0400 /breastfeeding-troubles.htmlf09e7c33ea1ad80831d8feaca70a3f24I am the mother of a 3 year old boy, and a 6 week old baby boy. I had a very bad problem producing enough milk with my first son, and even with the new Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:48:01 -0400 /my-breast-feeding-experience.htmleee59b8848448c22789516d1c9ad9fe8I am a mother of 2 right now. I have another baby on the way.I tried breast feeding the first two babies and it only lasted for about three weeks. I was Sun, 13 Jul 2014 20:35:41 -0400 /third-times-the-charm.html006e250af23b1fd5d15d1fc3c08d162fHi, My name is Jenny! I am currently 35 weeks pregnant with baby #3. I have two children from a previous relation and three stepkiddos too. So yes, we Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:34:51 -0400 /2nd-time-around.html86b44290eeabd0a14600d0535275347ehi! I am a 2nd time mom. one boy and one girl. My son was first, who I had when I was 17. I didn't read up on breast feeding so I went into it blind. I Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:31:15 -0400 /bonding-with-baby.htmla45badbdba3b5e7760bb40a846c46b82My name is Brianna and had my daughter when I was 18 years old. As soon as I found out I was pregnant I knew I wanted to breastfeed. I gave birth to my Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:16:54 -0400 /true-blessing.htmla11a87653d7a9aec83c0d8c2ffd60948My son was born premature and because I had to have an emergency c section I figured I wouldn't be able to try feeding him right away. With my daughter Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:15:45 -0400 /omphalocele-and-breastfeeding.html70931494d38f9fa0cfb8024f3489c3b1Sweet baby Grace was born 4 weeks premature with an omphalocele and enlarged tongue. She was immediately taken away after her birth without me even being Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:14:28 -0400 /a-stinky-situation.html82f338c724ebbae7670453cd444c455b As we all know there are still places that frown upon breastfeeding in plubic. We were in a Walmart store grocery shopping. My son was rooting for his Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:13:12 -0400 /first-time-breastfeeding.html0d26ea345ff3eff2cfb6a0b030f03299hello im a new parent of a baby little girl..well at the hospital everything went fine until we officially got home :( i thought i had got it right and Sat, 12 Jul 2014 00:11:12 -0400 /return-of-colostrum.htmlcd70c75796d49e7ccab6959b1e68bec2Are there any reasons for the return of colostrum after not having nursed for over a year and having been dry, other than pregnancy? I'm a WIC breastfeeding Sun, 8 Jun 2014 15:27:02 -0400 /a-night-out.html8338550d1a99da9587f914fe8d992f0aI decided to finally go out for the first time sence my son was born. iam fully breast feeding so before i left i made sure i fed my son and made sure Tue, 25 Mar 2014 22:10:48 -0400