Question 1

what can i take for heartburn while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Dr Irizarry: made a medication recommendation. How about homemade ginger tea? Places slices of fresh organic ginger in boiling water. Place the top on the teapot and steep for five minutes .  Slip slowly. Or consider crystallized ginger.

Question 2

can i take heartburn medication while breastfeeding?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, most of the common heartburn meds are safe with breastfeeding.  Use the lowest dose possible, of course, but really pepcid, zantac, (ranitidine) prilosec, or any proton pump inhibitor are find for breastfeeding mothers.

Question 3

i have been suffering from acid reflux (heartburn and feeling a lump in my throat), but am also nursing.  what is a safe medication to take while breastfeeding?  famotidine or omeprazole?  thank you?

Accepted Answer

See a physician : I strongly recommend have a clinician exam you instead.

Question 4

i would like breastfeeding advice asap my child can't have formula!!!?

Accepted Answer

You can do it!: Just remember women have been breastfeeding for millions of years!  You want to get the tip of your nipple in the back of the baby's mouth, so he can compress your milk ducts adequately.  Make sure he opens wide before you bring him in to the breast.  A slight pinch at the beginning of feeding is ok, if a feeding is persistently painful stop and reposition.  Get help with a lactation specialist

Question 5

i am a breastfeeding mom, can i take stresstabs and what nutrients will my child get?

Accepted Answer

: Some medications may be passed into breast milk, but usually not in sufficient quantities to create adverse consequences for your child. Check with your OB provider about his/her specific advice about "stresstabs" or other medications while nursing.

Question 6

i am breastfeeding my son,and i have conceived with another child.can i continue breastfeeding while im pregnant?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Breastfeeding during pregnancy is perfectly safe. As long as you eat reasonably well, then your unborn baby will not be deprived of nutrients. Even if you suffer from morning sickness and find eating very difficult, your body will naturally go into overdrive to efficiently use all the nutrients it has access to in order to prevent you and the baby from being deficient. Once you are feeling better, then you can make up by eating plenty of nutritious food -- and lots of it!

Question 7

if i stopped breastfeeding a month and a half after my child was born, how can i start my milk production back to flowing?

Accepted Answer

Nipple stimulation: Simple nipple stimulation and suckling will create milk production.  It might take a while but it has worked since the days of "nurse maids".

Question 8

what causes my areolas to get wrinkly after a breastfeeding session? my child does have a dx'd tongue tie, could that contribute to it? not very concerned yet and don't think i need to be, i'm just somewhat curious?

Accepted Answer

: Think of the areola as a set of dilated pipes. Once you empty the pipes, they occupy less space &amp; the appearance will differ from when full/engorged. I wouldn't worry about it. After the feeding breast transitions to other methods your body will revert somewhat to its prior state, but not as full.

Question 9

what food to avoid when breastfeeding for my child?

Accepted Answer

Highly seasoned: One should avaid highly seasoned food, caffeinated drinks, alcohol and foods generally not healthy for the mom or babe. Avaoid raw seafood and anything that could transfer any infectious agent to the mom or babe, .

Question 10

does smokin weed while breastfeeding effect the childs developement?

Accepted Answer

Bonding/Safety: Marijuana does not have a proven direct effect on an infant's development. 
Second hand marijuana smoke is also a lung irritant for infants. Getting high makes a parent less interactive and responsive to an infant's needs. Also to consider unknown contaminants including pcp, other drugs, pesticides in marijuana if purchased on the street.

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I am a breastfeeding mom, can i take stresstabs and what nutrients will my child get?

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I am breastfeeding my son,and i have conceived with another child.can i continue breastfeeding while im pregnant?

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If i stopped breastfeeding a month and a half after my child was born, how can i start my milk production back to flowing?

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What causes my areolas to get wrinkly after a breastfeeding session? my child does have a dx'd tongue tie, could that contribute to it? not very concerned yet and don't think i need to be, i'm just somewhat curious?

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