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Relactation – A Breastfeeding Story

Mommy News — Mon, 16 May 2011 12:56:35 +0000

By Sarah Edstrom

I met Sarah on Twitter – I can’t remember how it came up, but I learned that she had relactated so that she could provide her baby with breastmilk. I just had to know more, so Sarah agreed to share her story on my blog. Below is my interview with . . . → Read More: Relactation – A Breastfeeding Story

Ask Judy: My Milk Still Hasn’t Come In – Is There Anything I Can Do?

Mommy News — Tue, 09 Nov 2010 14:34:18 +0000

Dear Judy, I am now at 16 days post the birth of my beautiful son – After he was born, albeit early and at just 6.485 lbs ( I was preeclamptic and had a c-section), my baby lost 12% of his weight at his first appointment with the pediatrician (4 days after his birth). . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: My Milk Still Hasn’t Come In – Is There Anything I Can Do?

Ask Judy: My Breasts Never Feel Full – Is That Normal?

Mommy News — Mon, 27 Sep 2010 12:00:13 +0000

I saw two posts on twitter recently that made me realize I need a post about engorgement and breastfeeding. The two tweets that inspired this are post were:

from @mdans “wonder how long i’ll be able to keep #bfing. My boobs rarely are full is that normal?” on September 21st

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Ways To Increase Milk Supply – BEFORE Your Baby Arrives

Mommy News — Sat, 18 Sep 2010 22:14:05 +0000

I recently attending a conference taught by Diana West, author of Making More Milk. She gave us some great tips on ways to help new moms make more milk – so I thought I would pass some of them along.

Today’s tip is how to maximize your milk production – and you can start . . . → Read More: Ways To Increase Milk Supply – BEFORE Your Baby Arrives

Increasing Milk Supply: Add In An Extra Pumping Session

Mommy News — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 12:03:58 +0000

Lots of moms want to increase their milk supply for one reason or another. Perhaps you are getting ready to go back to work – perhaps you had a cold and need to get your supply back up again. What ever the reason, we have lots of great tips in our Pumping And Working . . . → Read More: Increasing Milk Supply: Add In An Extra Pumping Session

How Do I Increase My Milk Supply?

Mommy News — Tue, 11 May 2010 10:46:17 +0000

Dear Judy, I am looking for information on how one would increase their milk supply. My sister’s milk came in, but she has low supply. She has tried fenugreek, mother’s milk tea, and marathon pumping. She had her baby two weeks ago and the most she gets out is 20mls when she pumps. She . . . → Read More: How Do I Increase My Milk Supply?

Ask Judy: How Can I Even Out My Milk Production?

Mommy News — Mon, 07 Dec 2009 10:07:49 +0000

Dear Judy, I’m feeling a little bit lop-sided lately and I was wondering if there was a good way to “even everything out?” My son typically only nurses from one side at a time.

It is not uncommong for babies to prefer one breast over the other. Most lactation consultants will tell you to . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: How Can I Even Out My Milk Production?

Ask Judy: How Do I Relactate?

Mommy News — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 10:55:50 +0000

Dear Judy: I want to start breastfeeding again, well pumping my breast milk for my 2 kids Jacob 3 years old, Danielle 2 years old. Do you think this is a crazy idea? My doctor is not supporting me, she says that I was done a year ago, and I should leave it that . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: How Do I Relactate?

Ask Judy: Does My Son Have Nipple Confusion?

Mommy News — Tue, 19 May 2009 10:53:46 +0000

My son has been supplemented with the bottle pretty much since birth. I let his dad help me with feedings. We have used the same slow flow nipples this whole time. He hates any other nipples. I had been pumping and he did pretty well latching on as well. At our night feedings and . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: Does My Son Have Nipple Confusion?

How Much Fenugreek Should I Take To Increase My Milk Supply?

Mommy News — Tue, 28 Apr 2009 11:18:00 +0000

Lots of moms are worried about their milk supply, especially if they are pumping or returning to work. There are many ways to increase your milk supply without taking herbs, but if you decide that herbs are for you, fenugreek is a great choice. Always check with your doctor or a lactation consultant before . . . → Read More: How Much Fenugreek Should I Take To Increase My Milk Supply?