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  • Tips for Breastfeeding Teen Moms

    Are there any special consideration that a teen should be aware of while breastfeeding. I am 17 and my baby is due in January. I'm worried about is nutrition, and nursing while going to school...

  • Choosing a Breast Pump

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,
    I'm currently pregnant with my 3rd child. And I need some advice on a good breast pump.

    Thanks.

  • Nursing While Pregnant

    QUESTION

    Dear Lactation Consultant,
    I'm a month pregnant and am also nursing a 7-month-old. She's interested in starting solids, but still enjoys nursing. Do you have any special advice?

    Shall I aim on weaning her over the next month or two?

    Thank you in advance for answering my question.

  • Is Getting a Tattoo Safe During Pregnany?

    QUESTION

    Dear Doula,
    My best friend and I have wanted to get a tattoo together for years. We finally decided on what we wanted, waited to make sure, then made an appointment (which is tonight actually).

    She and her husband have been trying to get pregnant for the last year and this week she was supposed to get her period. She took a home pregnancy test this morning and it was positive. She's tracked the time from the possible date of conception to be about 2 weeks.

  • Uncertain about Becoming a Dad

    QUESTION

    Dear Doula,
    My girlfriend is pregnant. I have tried to talk to her but she does not want to talk about it. She is sad and embarrassed and says she can't take it. I don't know what to do. I mean I don't want to be a dad. Well, I do but not now.

  • Swelling Hands and Feet?

    QUESTION

    Dear Doula,

  • Milk Leaking at 11 Weeks Pregnant?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    I am pregnant with my third child and am only supposed to be about 11 weeks along. Recently I have noticed some early milk leaking a little out of my breasts and it is a concern for me. I never had milk of any sort until after both of my other two were born.

    Could I be farther along and if so how far approximately or is this normal? I couldn't have more than one baby could I to be producing milk so early?

  • Is This Considered Irregular?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,
    They say a cycle is 28 days. Do you calculate the first day you get your period to first day of the next month's period to get this number? If I sometimes get my period one or two days earlier, is that considered irregular? Thanks.

  • Spotting While Breastfeeding

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,

  • Weird periods: Could I be Pregnant?

    QUESTION

    Dear Midwife,