Lactation and Breastfeeding

B/c that's why women have breasts. We aren't baby cows when we are born, we are baby humans - and human mothers' milk is designed for the growth and development of a human baby. I don't even consider formula an option, manmade chemicals (that recently were recalled b/c of broken glass found in containers). Not to mention the emotional welfare of your child, it is a natural instinct to suckle ... so why postphone that with a pacifier @ birth? Studies have shown breastfed babies: Are not likely to become obese adults, are not likely to break bones, are not likely to get ill (or ear infections) ... My 13 month old, has yet to have a diaper rash, ear infection, cold, runny nose. Oh yeah, it's best for mommies too, b/c I'm slimmer than my post pregnancy weight (b/c bf keeps your uterus contracting = exercise without effort) and it's natural birth control - I've yet to start my menses (awesome)!

What you are asking about is commonly called induced lactation. Through this process of breast/nipple stimulation and a regimen of the proper herbs, most any woman can lactate without becoming pregnant. Most often, the stimulation is provided in the form of a breast pump. This is one of the most important parts of induced lactation. She must use the pump several times a day for 15 to 20 minutes on each breast (use a double pump and cut your time in half!). As far as the herbs, contact your doctor or a lactation consultant to discuss the types and quantities. As far as the most important step in induced lactation, it is the right mental attitude of the woman desiring bring in her milk. Inducing lactation does take a lot of work and a bit of time so having a positive attitude will go a long way to making it happen.

Is it worth the effort? Answer that question for yourself when you look into the face of a healthy and happy breastfed baby who is loved and cared for by its mother.

Yes, you can and you can still get pregnant. I've been breastfeeding exclusively for 10 months now and have not had a period. If you are breastfeeding and supplementing with formula or pumping you can get a period easier rather than just breastfeeding alone.

I'll assume you mean that you have stopped breastfeeding and you milk has dried up but that you want you breasts look full or large as they were when you milk was in.

I suggest you simply bring your milk back. There are several options that would do this for you. Having your significant other suckle your breasts are the best option. Another is the Marmet Technique and finally there is always the old pump method.

However if you are sick of leakage, sore nipples and breastfeeding bras and don't want to continue then sadly the only other way is through surgery unless you are happy with stuffing the bra.

In general, yes, unless she has any disease you could contract or if she's taking medication you should not have. However, breast milk is for the baby--so it's not appropriate to consume breast milk until after the baby has nursed.

It is OK to do this if the child is getting enough milk to thrive. The additional stimulation provided by the mother's partner will help encourage her breasts to produce additional milk. The suckling by her partner will also serve to draw the two together emotionally as they embrace physically.

Yes if he is taking pills like for gays or during birth when there is transfer of maternal hormones to the baby called witch milk.

Well, to answer your first query, NO you simply cannot get a nipple piercing if you are pregnant. Not just a nipple piercing, but you should not think about any kind of piercing when you are pregnant. A pregnancy requires you to be in the least amount of stressful situations as possible, while maintaining your strength. As a piercing can be very painful, not to mention rob you of your strength, you should avoid it during pregnancy. And then there are those people who actually seem to believe that a fetus can sense the mother

Do you mean with mother's milk? For as long as possible..............till he/she reaches 2 to 5 year's of age!

yes, because chlorophyll can be very helpfull to increase the fat content of breastmilk.

In the UK, Lactation consultants typically work in three ways: privately, via the NHS, or voluntarily. Many lactation consultants are self-employed and advertise themselves via their own websites. For NHS jobs, it is possible to search for lactation related jobs via the NHS careers website but there are currently no vacancies listed. Hopsitals and GP surgeries will typically employ lactation consultants so another option would be to make speculative applications to these places. There are many opportunities for lactation consultant jobs in the USA. These are advertised by general jobs websites.

One can purchase a breastfeeding DVD on Amazon or eBay. Amazon has lots of variety from how to videos, to expert videos from Dr. Sears, and so on. If one would like to try and get one cheaper than retail one should go to eBay and try and win an auction there.

Dairy is a coverage word to include the milk industry, which includes Bovine(cows) and goats, and other animals.

it would be cool if there was a human dairy industry, it'd be alot healthier then the stuff on the market today.

No, that's not possible. Unless it's a woman who has lost her baby.

As long as they are consistently feeding their baby, women can breastfeed for several years after birth. Doctors recommend at least six months of breastfeeding, ideally a year. Some women enjoy it and chose to breastfeed longer, until their child is 2-3 years old. At that age, breastfeeding is more of a comfort than a meal.

S , husband can lie down on the lap of wife and he can suck breast milk and touch the next one and continue to drink more than one hour

Strange, but true ... men can lactate. Apparently when the baby begins to suck on the male breast, something biologically happens and lactation starts.

Foods that are left out in room temperature for more than an hour can begin bacteria growth. Our stomach acids can kill some of these bacterias but not all and some can make you very sick. Keep foods OUT of the danger zone- Above 45 degrees and Below 145 degrees. Between these temperatures bacteria lives and breeds on our foods.

Diuretics, taken short term (usually OTC for bloating) or under advised of a M.D.(usually for hypertension) should not harm your baby. They will absolutely, when taken in a high dose, (those OTC, not Rx) inhibit your milk supply and should ultimately be avoided while nursing.

It is best to simply increase your daily intake of water and decrease or eliminate caffeine, this should reduce water weight.

it means your body is back to normal and fertile again. Protect yourself against pregnancy unless you want a baby again. Breastfeeding does not protect you from pregnancy. It's a old wife's tale..

Many, but not all, drugs do go into the milk of breastfeeding women.

Antiviral medication no to breastfeeding.

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A mother is naturally attuned to the needs of her child. Infants can only communicate by crying and a mother is intuitively listening for those cries. When a baby cries out in hunger, all mothers take notice. Most especially those mothers who are currently breast feeding. It is not uncommon for a nursing mother to hear the cry from a baby who is not her's and have her brain tell her breasts to get ready nurse the hungry child. It is this message that is causing your breasts to hurt a little. This message can often lead to a spontaneous letdown reflex. One common term for this natural response to care for a child is "Sympathetic Letdown."

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I assume by not satisfying the baby you mean you are questioning if your child is getting enough milk. There are three things to watch. The first is proper breast feeding technique. If you have any question about this, get the counsel of a good lactation consultant. She can help coach you through this time. Often, babies have growth spurts where the mother's breast milk supply has to play catch up with how much milk the baby needs. Secondly, are you getting enough good food in your own diet? If in doubt, eat lots of green vegetables, plenty of fruits, and whole grains. Don't let yourself get sidetracked by following advice that requires some "special and better" foods or supplements. Eating the good stuff that nature has for us is the best. And yes, don't forget to drink plenty of water. Third and last is the issue of adequate breast stimulation. If your baby is not patient and quickly moves away from your breast, you may not be getting enough stimulation from your child's suckling to give your breasts the message that more milk is needed. If this is the case, your lactation consultant may recommend that you use a breast pump to provide the stimulation needed. Hope this helps, let me know.