Lactation and Breastfeeding

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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With some exceptions, this is particularly because the hormones responsible for the production of milk is still working.

Jock powder may help and there is nothing that says you can't use antiperspirant there. Shower, get bone dry, use a blow dryer, antiperspirant and powder.

It is possible. Breast milk or colostrum usually comes around the 12th to 14th week of pregnancy (or third month), so you may be pretty far along if you are pregnant. Your symptoms of pregnancy will usually appear anywhere from the first week of your expected period to 1-2 weeks after your first week of expected period. Your first signs of pregnancy most commonly include missed period, tender/swollen breasts, change in color of the breasts, fatigue, nausea/vomiting, increased sense of smell, and weight gain. Here is a link to a website that will calculate the probability of your pregnancy: http://www.thepregnancytest.com/ It is not likely that you will start leaking breast milk this early. Breast milk or colostrum will usually start to leak around weeks 12-14 or the third month of pregnancy. Unless you are already pregnant without knowing this would not be your first symptom.

You can't microwave pumped breast milk because you will lose the micro-nutrients and important immunological properties found in it. Just thaw breast milk if it has been frozen, then warm to feeding temperature. Thaw in cold water. Then reheat gently only to the proper feeding temperature, not hotter. You can gently warm by running the bottle under hot tap water until warm or allowing it to sit in hot tap water just until warm. Do not warm a bottle of breast milk on the stove, instead first heat the water on the stove and then warm the milk in it off the burner. Health care professionals advise against microwave heating of any milk or formula for infants' bottles. Microwaves often have uneven heat distribution that can create areas in the liquid that are hot enough to burn the infant. Shaking is not an effective method to thoroughly mix after heating in a microwave to be sure that there are no longer any of these super heated spots that are hot enough to burn. Warming in water is a safer method.

Nipple Discharge

Nipple discharge, the common symptom of various mammary diseases, its clinical occurrence rate is about 8% or so. Nipple discharge is a common attendance reason, it can be seen in breast lesions, may also come from breast-outside factors, even could be the normal physiological phenomena. Breast cancer, papilloma, cystic hyperplasia were the main causes of nipple discharge.

Yes. Most standard adult males can produce small amounts of milk with lactation therapy (regular breast pumping). Many transwomen who have been exposed to hormone therapy can produce enough milk to feed a baby. If they have not had genital surgery that prevents it, they are also likely able to produce semen.

Room temperature is ideal for breastmilk. Do not microwave pumped breastmilk. To thaw frozen breastmilk or warm up refrigerated breastmilk, place the pumped bag inside a cup of warm water or under running warm water.

Besides being an integral part of a mother-child bonding experience when available, here are some other important reasons to consider breastfeeding:

=== === * Breast milk is the most complete form of nutrition for infants. A mother's milk has just the right amount of fat, sugar, water, and protein that is needed for a baby's growth and development. Most babies find it easier to digest breast milk than they do formula. * As a result, breastfed infants grow exactly the way they should. They tend to gain less unnecessary weight and to be leaner. This may result in being less overweight later in life. * Premature babies do better when breastfed compared to premature babies who are fed formula. * Breastfed babies score slightly higher on IQ tests, especially babies who were born pre-maturely. * Nursing uses up extra calories, making it easier to lose the pounds of pregnancy. It also helps the uterus to get back to its original size and lessens any bleeding a woman may have after giving birth. * Breastfeeding, especially exclusive breastfeeding (no supplementing with formula), delays the return of normal ovulation and menstrual cycles. (However, you should still talk with your doctor or nurse about birth control choices.) * Breastfeeding lowers the risk of breast and ovarian cancers, and possibly the risk of hip fractures and osteoporosis after menopause. * Breastfeeding makes your life easier. It saves time and money. You do not have to purchase, measure, and mix formula. There are no bottles to warm in the middle of the night! * A mother can give her baby immediate satisfaction by providing her breast milk when her baby is hungry. * Breastfeeding requires a mother to take some quiet relaxed time for herself and her baby. * Breastfeeding can help a mother to bond with her baby. Physical contact is important to newborns and can help them feel more secure, warm and comforted. * Breastfeeding mothers may have increased self-confidence and feelings of closeness and bonding with their infants. * Breastfeeding saves on health care costs. Total medical care costs for the nation are lower for fully breastfed infants than never-breastfed infants since breastfed infants typically need fewer sick care visits, prescriptions, and hospitalizations. * Breastfeeding contributes to a more productive workforce. Breastfeeding mothers miss less work, as their infants are sick less often. Employer medical costs also are lower and employee productivity is higher. * Breastfeeding is better for our environment because there is less trash and plastic waste compared to that produced by formula cans and bottle supplies.

=== === === === * Breast milk has agents (called antibodies) in it to help protect infants from bacteria and viruses. Recent studies show that babies who are not exclusively breastfed for 6 months are more likely to develop a wide range of infectious diseases including ear infections, diarrhea, respiratory illnesses and have more hospitalizations. Also, infants who are not breastfed have a 21% higher postneonatal infant mortality rate in the U.S. * Some studies suggest that infants who are not breastfed have higher rates of sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) in the first year of life, and higher rates of type 1 and type 2 diabetes, lymphoma, leukemia, Hodgkin's disease, overweight and obesity, high cholesterol and asthma. More research in these areas is needed (American Academy of Pediatrics, 2005). * Babies who are not breastfed are sick more often and have more doctor's visits. * Also, when you breastfeed, there are no bottles and nipples to sterilize. Unlike human milk straight from the breast, infant formula has a chance of being contaminated.

Source: http://www.4woman.gov/Breastfeeding/index.cfm?page=227

Will children have a higher IQ if they are breastfed?

It varies based on your own body, we're all unique, but most of my friends started lactating in their third month of pregnancy. My sister didn't lactate until she was seven or eight months pregnant.

Sometimes during puberty the hormones that tend to be rampant and somewhat imbalanced can cause your breasts to express fluid or even milk. Surprisingly this is very common in adolecent boys! There is no real cause for concern. You may want to wear an extra shirt, a cotton bra or even put absorbant pads in your bra if the leaking is showing through. These are commonly sold for nursing and pregnant women and can be found in department stores (Sears), maternity stores (Motherhood) and baby stores (like Babies R Us.) If the leaking is some color other than clear or whitish and is severe, lasts for a long time or is worrying you call your doctor or GYN and let them know what is happening. The will have information and advice for you. Your GYN is a great source of information about puberty, womanhood and what your hormones do. If you have started puberty or had your period you should be seeing a GYN regularly. A lot of the time they will not ask to have a vaginal exam if you aren't comfortable with that or if they feel you don't really need one. These are good years to get to know your doctor and feel comfortable with him before you need to go for your yearly PAPs. :)

A woman can start lactating without becoming pregnant. This process is called induced lactation. Many women have done this when planning for adoption of an infant. This process involves stimulation of the nipples multiple times a day for a period of weeks. This stimulation usually in the form of a breast pump can be augmented with prescription medication. There are a couple of different drug regimens that your doctor can give. You will have to discuss your adoption plans and time table with your doctor to make sure that all the hormones used to start lactation are out of your system prior to the adopted baby coming home.

It is possible to restore your milk production. Most women who have been pregnant will be able to feed a baby. Milk is produced in response to the baby's sucking. The baby will have to nurse at each breast several times a day in order to stimulate the milk glands to produce. This can take several days, maybe longer. It can be difficult for two reasons. 1) The breasts will be empty, so the baby won't get anything until the milk glands start working. You can get a small bag with a thin tube attached, so you can put formula in the bag, and lay the tube next to your nipple so that the baby still gets fed. This has been used successfully by adoptive mothers. You can also use a breast pump. 2) The baby may resist the change. It is a lot harder to get milk out of a breast than out of a bottle, and the baby may not want to have to work so hard, especially if she has been used to a bottle since birth. If you can get your milk started, but the baby doesn't like to nurse, you may have to pump and use bottles. Contact your local La Leche League for more information.

Yes, I hardly ever leaked with my son even in the first weeks. Every woman is different in that aspect.

It can. While breasts are developing and growing, they can be tender and sore, and that is perfectly normal.

1. breast feeding is healthy and babies cannot get diseases and viruses from doing it (unless you have a sexually transmitted disease)

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Breast milk has the perfect nutritional values for the baby to grow up healthy and strong, no artificial stuff like formula.

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Breast milk aids the babies intestinal tract to digest food with vitamins, enzymes and minerals naturally found in breast milk.

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breast feeding is inexpensive

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breast feeding helps the woman who gave birth lose the extra pounds she gained. she will lose around 500 calories every time she breast feeds.

hope that helps :)

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