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  • Worried About Supply For Twins

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,
    This is my second pregnancy and I am expecting twins. I'm due October 14th. I breastfed my first child, almost 3 years ago. I had problems with supply; I went to work right at 6 weeks and pumped, but it seemed like I couldn't satisfy him with just the breast and weaned him at 4 months.

  • Domperidone: Stopping

    When domperidone was being used for babies (and now that cisapride is off the market, it is being used again), it was common for the babies to be on the medication for several months. Since the amount of domperidone that gets into the milk is very small indeed, from the baby's point of view, there should...

  • What Should I Expect While Tandem Nursing?

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,
    I just found out I am pregnant with my second child. I have a 10-month-old son who is happily breastfeeding and I don't want to have to stop. What kind of issues should I be concerned about for breastfeeding while pregnant and then breastfeeding a toddler and a newborn?

  • Domperidone: Getting Started

    Domperidone (Motilium™) is a drug that has, as a side effect, the increasing of milk production, probably by increasing prolactin production by the pituitary gland. Prolactin is the hormone that stimulates the cells in the mother's breast to produce milk.

  • Protocol to Increase Breastmilk Intake

    Most mothers have lots of milk or could have had lots of milk if they had gotten off to a good start and had good hands-on help. Although the following symptoms are not necessarily due to the baby's not getting enough milk flow from the breast, this Protocol can be used to help resolve concerns about:

  • Frozen Milk Running Out. Suggestions?

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,
    I have a 9-month-old and have been breastfeeding since day one. She typically takes 4 feedings a day; two of which include 6-ounce bottles that I pump at work. She also eats three babyfood meals and one snack.

    Recently I have had trouble pumping the full six ounces and want to know if she still needs this much or is she tapering off to 3 feedings. I have been supplementing with frozen milk but will run out soon. Any suggestions?

    Thanks.
    Keri

  • Trying to Pump

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,

  • How Can I Tell If My Newborn Baby Is Getting Enough Milk?

    One of the biggest concerns that new mothers have is wondering if they will have enough milk for their babies. This concern is the most common reason for starting formula supplementation, and also for early weaning. You can be assured that nearly all mothers can produce an adequate milk supply for their infant.

  • How Can I Tell If My Newborn Baby Is Getting Enough Milk?

    One of the biggest concerns that new mothers have is wondering if they will have enough milk for their babies. This concern is the most common reason for starting formula supplementation, and also for early weaning. You can be assured that nearly all mothers can produce an adequate milk supply for their infant.

  • Domperidone: Getting Started

    Domperidone (Motilium™) is a drug that has, as a side effect, the increasing of milk production, probably by increasing prolactin production by the pituitary gland. Prolactin is the hormone that stimulates the cells in the mother's breast to produce milk.

  • Domperidone: Stopping

    When domperidone was being used for babies (and now that cisapride is off the market, it is being used again), it was common for the babies to be on the medication for several months. Since the amount of domperidone that gets into the milk is very small indeed, from the baby's point of view, there should...

  • Protocol to Increase Breastmilk Intake

    Most mothers have lots of milk or could have had lots of milk if they had gotten off to a good start and had good hands-on help. Although the following symptoms are not necessarily due to the baby's not getting enough milk flow from the breast, this Protocol can be used to help resolve concerns about:

  • Frozen Milk Running Out. Suggestions?

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,
    I have a 9-month-old and have been breastfeeding since day one. She typically takes 4 feedings a day; two of which include 6-ounce bottles that I pump at work. She also eats three babyfood meals and one snack.

    Recently I have had trouble pumping the full six ounces and want to know if she still needs this much or is she tapering off to 3 feedings. I have been supplementing with frozen milk but will run out soon. Any suggestions?

    Thanks.
    Keri

  • Trying to Pump

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,

  • What Should I Expect While Tandem Nursing?

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,
    I just found out I am pregnant with my second child. I have a 10-month-old son who is happily breastfeeding and I don't want to have to stop. What kind of issues should I be concerned about for breastfeeding while pregnant and then breastfeeding a toddler and a newborn?

  • Worried About Supply For Twins

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,
    This is my second pregnancy and I am expecting twins. I'm due October 14th. I breastfed my first child, almost 3 years ago. I had problems with supply; I went to work right at 6 weeks and pumped, but it seemed like I couldn't satisfy him with just the breast and weaned him at 4 months.