Monthly Archives: January 2009

How does breastfeeding help me have a special bond with my child?

Poetic Justice asked: Will the bond still exist years after breastfeeding?

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What kind of breastfeeding information would like to see on an article?

chloe asked: I have a chance to write an article on breastfeeding for a magazine. There are so many important things to know about breastfeeding, I wouldn’t know where to start. Any good ideas for a topic would be appreciated. … Continue reading

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What are your views on preparing your breasts for breastfeeding?

M. D asked: Some say not to do anything, others say to try to “toughen them up” so it doesn’t hurt as much. What do you think, and does breastfeeding really hurt as much as they say?

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How long are you planning on breastfeeding for?

lacedlace125 asked: I’m 14 weeks pregnant with my first and i’m not looking forward to breastfeeding at all. I know it’s the healthiest for the baby and a natural thing to do but I’m just afraid it’s going to hurt … Continue reading

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What are the chances of me getting pregnant while breastfeeding?

Rosalind55 asked: Hello, I just had a baby a little over 8 weeks ago. I am breastfeeding, but I’m still having my period. My husband and I have not been very careful the last few times we had ***. What … Continue reading

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What do all you breastfeeding mums do when you go swimming?

Mummy2Luca asked: Do you just put you swimmers on and hop in? Have you ever leaked when in the water? Just want actual mums stories. Im sure there’s lots of you who have gone swimming while your still breastfeeding.

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How long after breastfeeding stops does it take for a woman's areolas to go back down to 'normal' size?

tommy b asked: Its a bit of a vulgar question but…My wife is a little self conscious after having stopped breastfeeding last month, and I just want to know so I can give her support and reassurance.

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What cold medications are safe to take while breastfeeding?

twinkle toes asked: See these people are giving me the run around. They are lying & saying that I can’t take anything. If that was the case then I need to sue hospital for giving me antibiotics, an epidural, and … Continue reading

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