Question 1

if i am breast feeding and want to have an adult beverage do i need to express my milk and throw it out after drinking?

Accepted Answer

Time it right.: Lord knows that moms (and dads) of newborns can use a good drink every now and then.  But if you're nursing, you'll want to wait at least 3-4 hours after drinking alcohol before you give your baby milk.  Best time is to have that glass of wine right after feeding.  Babies do get alcohol from breast milk and it can adversely affect them.

Question 2

how to gain weight whilst breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Weight/Breastfeeding: While you are breastfeeding and you feel like you need to gain weight, do it by adding healthy calories to your meals. It's a good time to evaluate your diet for the health of you and your baby anyway. Add healthy calories like low fat greek yogurt, sweet potatoes, avocados, fruits, and low fat or nonfat milk. Remember to know your family medical history and still exercise and eat healthy while bf

Question 3

is taking ensure while breast feeding safe?

Accepted Answer

Yes, supplement: It is a nutritional supplement, and will not cause harm.

Question 4

breast feeding is really painful, i need help!?

Accepted Answer

Lactation consultant: Yes, breast feeding can be very painful and there are a number of common remedies.  However, the best source for information on this topic is a lactation consultant.  The hospital you delivered in should have lacatation consultants available.

Question 5

what could be the cause of pain with breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Painful breastfeed: Two causes come to mind - poor latch and infection. If your baby is sucking solely on your nipples, this will cause nipple irritation and pain and baby is not getting any milk. This situation can lead to distention of the milk ducts causing breast pain and possible secondary infection. Make sure your nipple is past behind the baby's gums so that the sucking is on the areola where the milk sinuses.

Question 6

how do i decide whether or not to stop breast-feeding?

Accepted Answer

Weaning: The aap recommends that babies be breastfed exclusively for 6 months, and continue to receive breastmilk for up to one year or as long as both mother and baby desire. Deciding when to wean is a personal decision, but ask your pediatrician for advice if you are having trouble. If you feel like "giving up" because of problems with nursing, please ask for help from your doctor or lactation consultant.

Question 7

is l carnintine safe to take while i am breast feeding ?

Accepted Answer

Probably safe: Levocarnitine and acetyl-l-carnitine (acetlycarnitine) are normal components of human milk that are required for fat metabolism. It appears unlikely that maternal levocarnitine supplements during nursing would be harmful to the infant, but until more data are available, it is probably best to avoid levocarnitine. Any doubts about any chemicals: http://toxnet.nlm.nih.gov/cgi-bin/sis/htmlgen?LACT

Question 8

i was wondering is it is ok if i use herbalife while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

I would not : I would recommend healthy eating habits. With a well balanced diet.

Question 9

what kind of effects did breast feeding for so long (4 years) have on me, if any?

Accepted Answer

Nothing bad: The main affect you may or may not notice would be cosmetic and would vary based on if all four years were in sequence or spread out over several children. There may be some benefit to you as far as female health is concerned but there is no doubt you provided a significant benefit to your child or children. Kudos to you and remember gravity does not discriminate.

Question 10

are beans bad while breast feeding?

Accepted Answer

Staple food group: Beans are a good source of nutrition and part of a balanced diet. If they make you gassy they can make baby gassy but i don't think that is a valid reason to avoid them.

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If i am breast feeding and want to have an adult beverage do i need to express my milk and throw it out after drinking?

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How to gain weight whilst breast feeding?

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Is taking ensure while breast feeding safe?

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Breast feeding is really painful, i need help!?

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What could be the cause of pain with breast feeding?

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How do i decide whether or not to stop breast-feeding?

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Is l carnintine safe to take while i am breast feeding ?

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I was wondering is it is ok if i use herbalife while breast feeding?

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What kind of effects did breast feeding for so long (4 years) have on me, if any?

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Are beans bad while breast feeding?

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