Family Forum / Pregnancy / Breastfeeding / February 2005

I know it's a skewed sample, but I'm noticing some commonalities between
breastfeeding or EPing moms that I meet at Books and Babies, Kindermusik,
Cinebabies, etc.
1) Usually first child, or other children are much older

see <http://www.kansascity.com/mld/kansascity/news/nation/10834288.htm>
 "SAN JOSE, Calif. - (KRT) - Calling human breast milk "uniquely
superior" to infant formula, the American Academy of Pediatrics on
Monday released its strongest set of recommendations ever to encourage

my 5mo is miserable at nights (days too but a bit manageable during the
day). I understand her nose i stuffy and she can't swallow. She cries
at the sight of the blue suction bulb. yes, I use the saline drops but
still.. I put her elevated on a pillow. I'm waking up engorged because

Harry had his 6 month well visit last week, and his pediatrician asked me
how often he's nursing. I told her about every two hours. She looked a bit
shocked and suggested that I try to feed him every 3 to 4 hours instead, and
that he'll still get plenty to eat that way. I ...

I have a question about how much solid food should my 8 month old get
vs. how much breastmilk.  I ask this because he is very interested in
eating table food but my fear is that I'll over feed him table food and
he won't get enough milk which I think is healthier at this point in

OK, I admit I am mostly just looking for support for a decision I've
mostly already made.  DD is a little over 5 months, and for a variety
of reasons we don't cosleep (except in the early am on occasion)  She
has been getting better and better during the night and usually only

Hi I havn't been around for a  while ... I am Andrea who has 5 children -
the latest being Kamron who will be 2 in June!
Anyways I am now pregnant with number 6!
I found out using 6 clearblue tests on day 28 of my cycle but my period

I can't believe that no one has posted this yet:
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/health/4236229.stm

    A few days i responded to some posts with words i should of not of used.
I am sorry, it is just the f.cking babie killers are so wrong they are all going to die from breast cancer for stopping there milk production, birth control pils and abortions stop the production of ...

World Record Breastfeeding Attempt 14th May 2005
Saturday, 14th May 1pm - 5pm in Lancashire. The venue is yet to be
confirmed.
To celebrate National Breastfeeding Awareness Week this year, we are

Jamie (8 weeks tomorrow) has been a real cluster-feeder almost from the
start - it's common for him to be on and off the breast for hours at a
time. Sometimes he just can't seem to get the milk quickly enough and
will scream when off the breast for a few seconds.  He still isn't ...

I took my children out with an OB nurse I met in a playgroup.  She has
children similar in age to my own.  We are not so similar in parenting
philosophies and if it weren't for our kids, I doubt we'd hang out much
together.  Anyway, we were at California Adventure when someone ...

see <http://www.first5laconnect.org/eng/goodthings/topics/20321.htm>
for how not to be a good breastfeeding resource.   among the
"pointers": n average of about 15 minutes of active sucking is adequate
for babies to receive more than 90% of the milk in each breast. Any

Had Jamie weighed again today.  He's gained 5 oz in the past week - the
first time since his birth that he's had a normal rate of weight gain!
Of course, I know that you can't set too much store by individual weekly
measurements, but he did do lots of pooing yesterday and had a ...

Which infant formula is better, Enfamil or Similac? Is Carnation Good
Start any good? ... if yes, why is it cheaper than the other two? Is it
better to start with milk-based or soy-based formula?
Thanks,