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Joanna LibertyU.S.
Available
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As a mother who has exclusively breastfed, pumped and supplemented with formula I have run into many issues with breastfeeding. I have extended my breastfeeding knowledge through coursework as a postpartum doula and with La Leche League. I can answer questions about breastfeeding, how to breastfeed, common issues that occur with breastfeeding, struggles with breastfeeding and offer resources for ideas to increase milk supply, troubleshoot breastfeeding issues and also resources to find what medications may or may not be safe for breastfeeding. | |
ruth kraftU.S.
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Almost anything that is Birth, pregnancy, new mother or breastfeeding information. If you want to join my newsletter with monthly tips please email me at Ruth@honoringwomen.com you can visit my website at www.honoringwomen.com | |
Sally Wendkos OldsU.S.
On Vacation
returns 02/27/2012 |
What do you want to know about breastfeeding? I can tell you what`s good for the baby, what`s good for the mother -- and the father, how it`s related to a woman`s sexuality, how working moms can nurse, how to overcome obstacles, and lots more. As the author of THE COMPLETE BOOK OF BREASTFEEDING and author or coauthor of 8 other books and more than 200 articles about child and adult development, I can offer sound, sensible advice on breastfeeding, child care and family issues. | |
Sue EnnisU.S.
On Vacation
returns 02/27/2012 |
I am looking to support the segment of mothers that encounter engorgement issues that prevent them from continuing to breastfeeding, those that do not breastfeed or are ready to start weaning. As an aside, I wish to add that questions asked in terms of those not breastfeeding will not be given guilt for their choice. In many forums, including this one, there is currently no category developed for this "not breastfeeding" audience. I do believe that breastfeeding is best for both mother and child, however, I believe more strongly that there is a lack of support for the woman that for either personal or medical reasons cannot breastfeed. My strengths would be in answering questions related to stopping breast milk production comfortably either right after delivery or after nursing their children for some time, reducing breast engorgement pain and dealing with overactive lactation. Questions I would not try to answer are those tied to emotional feelings as I feel many times women that don't/can't breastfeed struggle with it...and that should be directed to the appropriate counseling channel. |
Recent Answers
2012-02-08 Increasing breastmilk flow and pumping:
You are doing a wonderful job breastfeeding! The early days are always the hardest - even if you've breastfed before, you have a new baby to get used to and the new baby has to learn how to breastfeed
2012-02-05 Breastfeeding and milk production:
Hi Paola, Congratulations on the birth of your baby girl! When babies have high levels of bilirubin, they can develop jaundice which can lead to even more problems. The way that bilirubins are
2012-02-04 help me gett my 15mth old of the breast plz:
Congratulations on your pregnancy and for breastfeeding over a year! Your 15 month old does not need to take milk by bottle - if she likes using a sippy cup for milk, that's totally fine! I would encourage
2012-01-31 Good Latch Poor Sucking:
Near term babies who are born before 40 weeks can having problems with latching and sucking that are similar to those born pre-term. The best thing that you can do to help her is to teach her a good position
2012-01-26 Is my breastmilk making baby uncomfortable?:
it can be an overactive let down issue, it could be a food allergy to something you are eating as well. Green poop does not usually mean thrush that I know of. I would cut out dairy and see if that changes
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