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Lactation and Breastfeeding

A natural method of feeding an infant breast milk from birth to the time he or she can eat solid food.

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How much does a lactation consultant make?

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Asked by Wiki User

Anywhere between $55,000 to $70,000 a year.

Are there adult breastfeeding families?

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Hugely unlikely. Women can't produce enough milk to fred that many. Even twins will usually need supplements quite soon.

How much food does a 7 pound baby need to eat in breast milk?

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About 1000 it really doesnt madder though

What are the advantages for mother if breast-feeding?

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The short is simple; breast milk is good for baby and good for mom. The complete answer is very long.

Breast milk is good for the child because:

It is the absolute best source of nutrition bar none! Better than anything that can be manufactured, better than any other milk source.

It gives the child immunities from disease and infection. Without breast milk it will take much longer for a child to develop the needed protection from every day diseases.

It helps the child emotionally. As the child has grown during pregnancy, it is use to being close to its mother, hearing her voice and heartbeat. Breast feeding reinforces this and gives the child the very needed assurance that it is loved and being cared for. Breast feeding develops long term emotional stability for the child and builds its mental health.

Breast feeding also gives the child long term against obesity, diabetes, and other health concerns.

For the mother breast feeding provides:

A close bonding with her child.

One of the best defenses against breast cancer.

Ovarian cancer rates are also lowered in breast feeding mothers.

Breast feeding also burns a lot of calories giving the mother easy opportunity to lose her pregnancy weight.

Breast feeding activates those hormones that help shrink her uterus also helping to restore a mothers pre-pregnancy figure.

This is a very abbreviated list. I would encourage other readers to add other advantages of breast feeding they have experienced.

Can a ten year old produce breast milk?

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yes it is because milk from a womans booby is better for your child than milk from a cow or goat. so please get breastfeeding your children

What is the earliest sign of ALS?

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ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease is a progressive disease that destroys nerves and muscles. Only a neurologist could diagnose it properly. The first signs that Lou Gehrig had were a slight slowing of his reactions and reduced strength. Nearly everyone over 40 has those symptoms!

The ALS Association says weakness, reduced coordination, clumsiness, pain in hands and feet are all signs of ALS but that there is no one main early symptom. All of those symptoms could be caused by many other things.

Would you drink breast milk from your girlfriend's breast just to have her breast in your mouth?

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It is possible if you would like to. I wouldn't recommend it as the milk is especially made for babies and has all of the thing a baby needs. It just isn't made for grown people. But you could if you would like to, it wouldn't harm you in any way.

When does breast milk form during pregnacy?

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around the time you will give birth or maybe during pregnancy

Can peritol pills be taken while breast feeding?

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While breastfeeding can you take peritol without it affecting you child?

Can breasts leak at 16 weeks?

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Every woman and every pregnancy is different. Some women may leak as early as 4 weeks of pregnancy while others may not leak until after birth. If you have concerns you should speak with your dr.

How long must a calf be breast feed?

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A calf should get colostrum within an hour or so after birth. Colostrum in the cow will be produced for the next 24 to 48 hours after the calf is born, but at eat time frame, the quality of the colostrum decreases, which means that if the calf receives its colostrum after 24 hours or more, its ability to survive, and grow into a healthy animal will be diminished. It's CRUCIAL that the calf gets his colostrum within a couple hours after birth, if he is not up and suckling (or has not been up and suckling) by the time you next check on mom and calf.

What to do about swollen milk glands during breast feeding?

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To relieve painful swelling of the breast between feedings, you can place a heat pad on the breast. You can also express some of the milk to relieve some of the pressure. Sometimes, a warm shower will also trigger the flow of milk, releasing any extra milk that may be causing swelling. If you also have pain while breastfeeding or a pink, yellow, or green discharge ROM the breast, you should see your healthcare provider. You may have an infection.

Does being stung by a wasp effect breastfeeding?

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A wasp sting will not effect breastfeeding. A wasp sting will only effect the area of the body around the sting. Breastfeeding is safe to continue after a wasp sting. Breast milk has the ability to heal the sting and other skin irritations by applying a small amount of the milk to the irritated area.

What feels like breasts?

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Smooth soft skin like on a baby's belly when stroked. Very high-density memory foam when pressed or lightly squeezed. The nipples feel pretty much like men's nipples, only slightly larger.

Can woman breast feed if they are not pregnant?

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Yes, lactation can take place with a non pregnant woman.

If you have your nipples sucked often enough will you eventually give off breast milk?

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No. The eggs in your body that crack starts your period, correct. Well, if one of those eggs actually starts developing into a baby then that is when your body starts producing the milk AND if after the baby is born the nipples are not sucked often, you will be less and less able to produce milk.

Why do infections of the breasts of breastfeeding mothers thrive?

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I'm not entirely sure what is being asked here, but there are infections that a breastfeeding mother can contract. Most common are thrush and mastitis. Thrush is a yeast infection that can be passed from mother to baby and back again. It occurs on the mother's breast(s) and in the baby's mouth. If both mother and baby are not treated until the infection is gone, they will continue to re-infect each other. Mastitis is a bacterial infection of the breast and can occur in one or both. It does not affect the baby or the breastmilk. It requires treatment in the form of an antibiotic, and it will get better much more quickly if the mother continues to breastfeed or pump.

Both of these infections make breastfeeding quite painful, but both are treatable.

Is it normal to have a period after giving birth 8 weeks ago and breastfeeding?

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Yes, it is perfectly normal to not have your period when you breastfeed. You could go the entire time you are breastfeeding without ever having a period. Enjoy! However, do NOT think that it means you are not ovulating and cannot get pregnant, you may be and you can, please use some form of contraception that works with breast feeding.

What brand is reliable for baby feeding bottles?

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Some cheap and durable brands of feeding bottles are Phillips Avent, Playtex, Evenflo, and Gerber. These brands are durable, and also well-priced. These bottles are available and most chain retailers.

Can a 12 year old be breast-fed?

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Anyone no matter what the age breast feeds if they want to.

Which term means condition in which breast milk is produced by woman who is not breastfeeding?

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You could possibly be pregnant or have a hormonal imbalance. Possibly a disease called galactorrhea

Can a unpregnant woman produce breast milk if she wants to?

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Yes, a woman can produce breastmilk, even if not pregnant.

How soon do pregnant women lactate?

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I started lactating between 4 & 4 1/2 Months. I'm Italian, grandmother said it was a good sign, will have plenty of milk. (leaked a fluid, don't believe it was milk yet)! So embarassing, two big wet spots!!!!!

Robin Rossi