Pumped Milk: Infant, First Response

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How to Start Milk Production Earlier

With my first son, my milk didn't come in until 5 days after he was born. Because of this he was jaundiced and we had to supplement. Of course, that all messed up breastfeeding and we didn't really get back on track until he was 4 weeks old (and that was with a lot of tears on both ends!) Just FYI, I started pumping after a day and a half and even when we supplemented, I put him on the breast first. I know this time around, I want to be more successful, so I am planning on using a syringe to supplement (if I have to) instead of a...

Adding Cereal to Milk

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Running Low on Milk Supply

I am breast feeding my almost three month old 14lb son and I am not producing enough to feed him. I have an excellent supply, almost over supply, but I recently went back to work, and just can't find the time to breast feed and pump effectively. My employer isn't so understanding about taking breaks to pump, and my son is rather impatient when I get home and try to nurse, and he has had a bottle all day. I was able to breast feed my daughter for ten months so I feel so guilty when I have to give him formula. My other issue is I had not...

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Cereal in Bottle??

I am a new mom to a 13 week old baby boy who suffers from a severe milk/soy...

Breast Pump

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When Is It a Good Time to Start Pumping While Breastfeeding

I am breastfeeding my 3 week old and trying to figure out the best times to pump to start to store up milk for when I go back to work at 12 weeks. Is it better to pump before or after nursing? And how often? I am anxious to give her a bottle of breastmilk soon just to know that she will take one. I have read that it is better for dad to give the first bottle and then have him do a particular feed for a week and then keep introducing the bottle that way. I know I have two months to go, but I would love some advice as to how to best prepare...

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