Ask Judy: Is This Nipple Pain Normal?


Hey Judy, I have a question for you, hope you can help.

I’m dealing with some nipple pain and I don’t know what I should do about it. My daughter is still nursing now at 14 months, and we’ve never dealt with any latch-related nipple pain (mostly because she learned with a . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: Is This Nipple Pain Normal?

Ask Judy: What Type Of Solids Should I Be Giving My Baby?


Hey Judy! Since I last emailed, my daughter and I have tried some solids and she’s cut two teeth. Solids were tentative at first, but she’s in love with them now — particularly peas and peaches. She’s SO enthusiastic that she’s started to realize what restaurants are. She plays quietly until food . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: What Type Of Solids Should I Be Giving My Baby?

Ask Judy: How Do I Know If I Am Using The Correct Sized Breast-Flanges For My Breast Pump?


Dear Judy, I was reading your articles and wanted to ask you a question that you might know about: how do I know what size flange came with my breastpump? Also, how do I know what size I need? I’m not having discomfort and I get plenty of milk, but I noticed that . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: How Do I Know If I Am Using The Correct Sized Breast-Flanges For My Breast Pump?

Ask Judy: Is It Me Or My Pump?


Dear Judy, I am having trouble getting a let down with my pump. Even when I am all alone. Is it me or could it be my pump?

Lots of mothers have difficulty responding to a breastpump vs. nursing their baby. If you have normally been able to pump efficiently in the past, . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: Is It Me Or My Pump?

Ask Judy: Is It Too Early To Start My Baby On Solids?


Dear Judy, My baby is four months old and my pediatrician is recommending that I start my baby on solids. I just don’t think he is ready? He isn’t even sitting up yet. What would you suggest? My gut tells me that I shouldn’t be doing it yet. Do you think I am . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: Is It Too Early To Start My Baby On Solids?

Ask Judy: Should I Pump?


My son is still nursing at least twice a day at 20 months: long one at wakeup time and variably at bedtime (20 min to 1 hour depending on his mood). I work part time, so we also nurse for naptime on the days I am with him.

Next week, I need to . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: Should I Pump?

Ask Judy: How Can I Prevent Mastitis?


Dear Judy, I have a breastfeeding question. Every time we drive in the car for long spells, my daughter doesn’t nurse as often. I have been getting these crazy bouts of mastitis. It’s not just a surface plugged duct, its a sudden, deep plug that hurts worse than you can imagine. I don’t . . . → Read More: Ask Judy: How Can I Prevent Mastitis?