Breastfeeding A Baby

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• QCan I breastfeed if my baby has the flu?

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  ACynthia Vlasich answered

  Yes, please do. Breastfeeding provides excellent nutrition for your baby.  If your baby has a respiratory flu with a stuffy nose, you'll want to ensure they are able to breathe well through their nose as th...Full Answer

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• QWhat are complications of breastfeeding/lactation?

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  AShakira Henderson answered

  Some challenges to breastfeeding in the NICU (neonatal intensive care unit) stem from environmental barriers such as mother-baby separation, lack of privacy and lack of pumping space. Other barriers stem from infant fact...Full Answer
• QHow may nursing my baby affect my libido?

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  AMs. Kathryne A. LeMieux answered

  Try "Sexy Sassy Breastfeeding Moms" on Facebook for support with libido and breast feeding issues. Breastfeeding moms have full, luscious, breasts and are often considered more sexy by their partners. Of course, hormonal...Full Answer

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• QWhat is a normal nursing rhythm for a breastfeeding baby?

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  AKathy Snider answered

  <p>Nursing rhythm or nursing schedule is varied, depending on the age of the baby. A newborn should be nursing every 2-3 hours during the day, and every 3 hours at night, until the baby has gained back enough weight to b...Full Answer
• QHow can I increase my milk supply when breastfeeding?

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  AJeanne Longbottom answered

  <p>The best way to care for your baby is to care for your baby&rsquo;s mother. Rest with your baby. Eat nutritious snacks and meals. Avoid empty calories. Drink to thirst; usually 6-8 glasses of fluids. If your urine is ...Full Answer

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• QCan drinking Guinness stout increase milk production?

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  ADebra Giusto answered

  <p>If you have a question about your milk supply or feel you have a low milk supply you can contact a Lactation Consultant. A Lactation Consultant specializes in assisting mothers with breastfeeding issues, such as; sore...Full Answer
• QCan I still breastfeed if I have had breast surgery?

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  ADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered

  <p>How much milk you can produce depends on how your surgery was done, where your incisions are, and the reasons for your surgery. Women who have had incisions in the fold under the breasts are less likely to have proble...Full Answer
• QCan I breastfeed my first baby if I'm pregnant with my second child?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  <p>Breastfeeding during your next pregnancy is not a risk to either the breastfeeding toddler or to the new developing baby. If you are having some problems in your pregnancy such as uterine pain or bleeding, a history o...Full Answer
• QCan I breastfeed if I become ill?

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  ADr. Jeanne Morrison, PhD answered

  <p>Yes! Most common illnesses, such as colds, flu, or diarrhea, can't be passed through breast milk, and your milk will have antibodies in it to help protect your baby from getting the same sickness.</p><p>This answer is...Full Answer

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• QIs it safe to take depression medications when breastfeeding?

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  ADiana Meeks answered

  Some antidepressants are not advised for women who are breastfeeding. Anything you put into your body (e.g., alcohol, nicotine, medications) can end up in your breast milk. Talk with your doctor about which antidep...Full Answer

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