Dr. Kathleen Forcier

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Im a brand new mom and my milk is drying up, but I don't want to give my baby formula. What can I do? In brief: Pump/feed often

Breastmilk supply does its best to keep up with demand so if you think your milk production is falling a little short increase the demand.

A couple times a day pump after your baby nurses. Stimulating your breasts when they're empty tells your body "the baby finished all the milk and is still hungry - i better make more". And remember to rest when you can, eat well, and stay hydrated. ...See more

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Are pregnant women more susceptible to morning sickness? In brief: Yes

Only pregnant women get morning sickness, but not all moms-to-be get sick.

Your chances of feeling nauseated during pregnancy are higher if a) taking birth control pills made you nauseated, b) you get motion sickness, c) you get nauseated with migraines or d) lots of women in your family had bad morning sickness. Women carrying twins are also more likely to feel sick. ...See more

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If you breast feed 4 or 5 years straight, will it cause damage to your body? In brief: No

Breastfeeding does demand a lot of your body (after all you have to share your nutrition with someone else), but as long as you're eating healthy foods and enough of them you should be fine.

Just to make sure you're not robbing your body of something it needs you should take a multivitamin and some extra calcium. (your kids thank you for the breastmilk.). ...See more

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What should I do if my baby will not take the bottle? In brief: Have dad try

To avoid a baby who will only eat from the breast start using a bottle every other day when the baby is about 1 month old.

When using a bottle have dad feed him when mom's out of the house (seeing and hearing mom means the breast is an option). Try the bottle when he's hungry but not famished or when he's sleepy. Try different positions or movements to distract him. Warm the milk and the nipple. ...See more

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How much weight should my baby be gaining? In brief: Depends on age

Initially breastfed babies tend to lose weight but once mom's milk comes in they should gain about 30g (1 oz) a day! from 3-6 months they gain about 20 grams a day, after 6 months they gain about 10g (1/3 of an ounce) a day.

Toddlers gain 5 lbs/yr. These are averages. The most important thing is that your baby is growing along his growth curve; your pediatrician will help make sure he's on track. ...See more

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How long should my baby feed in one sitting? In brief: Depends on age

If your baby is breastfeeding how long he is on the breast depends on his age.

In the beginning he's still learning how to nurse effectively and your body is still mastering the let down process. In the first few weeks each feed may take 40 minutes (10-20 minutes on each breast). By the time his 6 months old you'll both be more efficient and he'll spend 5 minutes per side and be back to playing. ...See more

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How many times will my baby go to the bathroom each day? In brief: 5-8

Starting around 4 days old babies should have about 5-8 wet diapers a day.

Poop is another story. Some breastfeed babies stool after every feed which can be 8 times a day, some breastfed babies stool once every 5 days. As long as the stools are soft, both are fine. Formula fed babies tend to stool 2-5 times a day. When you start solids infants start stooling a little less often. ...See more

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How do I create the best bedtime ritual? In brief: Easy to do

When picking a bedtime ritual pick something that is going to be easy for you to do every night and doesn't require many supplies (that way it's more mobile and can help baby get to sleep even when you travel).

Then even on busy nights you can follow the same routine. Something like breastfeeding or having a bottle, brushing teeth and then reading the same book or signing the same song. ...See more

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Do pediatricians ever support my the decision not to vaccinate? In brief: No

Being able to prevent serious illness is one of the best parts of my job.

My grandma told me stories of how she would worry every summer that her kids would catch polio and be paralyzed. Thanks to the vaccine, i've never seen a case of polio. Diseases that used to worry mothers and hospitalize children are now preventable with simple (and safe) vaccines. That's why my daughter has all her shots. ...See more

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Does my baby need vaccines if I am breastfeeding? In brief: Yes

Your baby can use special proteins in your milk called anitbodies to fight off bacteria and viruses.

These swallowed proteins help protect your baby, but they only last as long as you're breastfeeding. When you baby gets a vaccine his body makes his own antibodies which gives him stronger protection that lasts for years to come. So its best to breastfeed and immunize. ...See more

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