Today I’m taking a teary selfie. After 3 hours of breastfeeding, crying, yelling and stress Jack finally fell asleep. You see, he has to share me now and it’s got us all turned upside down. Jack nurses to sleep. All the time. [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Breastfeeding and Type 1 Diabetes
Fan Question: I am a type 1 diabetic and EBF my 2-mo-old DD. Before and during pregnancy I had tight control of my blood sugar but now one minute my sugar is high and the next it’s low. Is high sugar bad for the baby? Should I not be breastfeeding at all? I want to do what’s best. [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: I’m Afraid She Isn’t Getting Enough
Fan Question: My daughter was 5 weeks early and spent 9 days in the NICU. I pumped and then we began breastfeeding but she latched only for a short time, which we followed with bottles. A month later she’s latching better, but even if she nurses for a while, she still seems hungry and may take a 2 oz bottle. I’d like to EBF, but I am afraid she is not getting enough. [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Dairy and Elimination Diets
I’ve been on a dairy elimination diet for several months. What is the best way to determine if by baby still reacts to dairy? Are there certain dairy products (cheese, butter, cream) that are easier for the transition back to dairy? [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Oversupply and Block Feeding
I’m a first-time mother who has been struggling with breastfeeding for 6 months. First I thought my daughter’s constant pulling off and crying were due to low milk supply but when I took fenugreek, it got worse. I wonder if our issue might be oversupply. Is it too late to fix this problem? [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Frustrated at the Breast
Fan Question: Sometimes my baby gets frustrated at the breast and won’t latch on. I’ve been breaking down and giving him a bottle of formula. What else can I do? [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Should I Wake My Baby to Eat?
Fan Question: My first baby will be born soon and I’m wondering if I should wake my baby to nurse at night or if I should wait until he wakes to breastfeed. [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Can I Breastfeed While Pregnant?
Fan Question: I’m 9 weeks pregnant and have a nursing 17-month-old. Is it safe to breastfeed through a pregnancy? [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Pumping and Working
Fan Question: I’m a first-time mom. My baby is one month old and I go back to work in a month. When should I pump and how can I store milk for work if my baby takes a bottle every day? [Read more…]
Ask an Expert: Do I Need a Nipple Shield?
Fan Question: I’m expecting my first baby and have gotten so much conflicting advice. Do I need to buy a nipple shield or other products to prevent or treat nipple pain? [Read more…]
