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Are you feeling overwhelmed by your child’s intense needs?

KellyMom — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 15:51:01 +0000

But how much intense parenting they need, possibly including frequent nursing, in the second year depends for the most part on their inborn timetable for emotional development. As parents we can slow down emotional growth by leaving needs unmet. But there is nothing extra we can do to speed it up. ...your investment in your toddler who seems to be 'always attached' will pay off when the time for independence does come.
-- Norma Jane Bumgarner in "Mothering Your Nursing Toddler"

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Breastfeeding and Fertility

KellyMom — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 00:22:11 +0000

How can I use breastfeeding to prevent pregnancy?

The Exclusive Breastfeeding method of birth control is also called the Lactational Amenorrhea Method of birth control, or LAM. Lactational amenorrhea refers to the natural postpartum infertility that occurs when a woman is not menstruating due to breastfeeding. Many mothers receive conflicting information on the subject of breastfeeding and fertility.

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Breastfeeding Manners

KellyMom — Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:55:58 +0000

Kneading, patting, twiddling, scratching, pinching, grabbing mom's nose, biting, pulling at mom's shirt, playing with or pulling mom's hair, blowing raspberries on mom's breast, breastfeeding standing up, breastfeeding upside down, acrobatic breastfeeding...

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Breastfeeding Past Infancy: Fact Sheet

KellyMom — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:44:21 +0000

Breastfeeding children benefit NUTRITIONALLY

Although there has been little research done on children who breastfeed beyond the age of two, the available information indicates that breastfeeding continues to be a valuable source of nutrition and disease protection for as long as breastfeeding continues.

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Breastfeeding Your Toddler: What to expect

KellyMom — Sun, 21 Aug 2011 19:42:36 +0000

Are you considering breastfeeding your baby into toddlerhood and wondering how the breastfeeding relationship will change? Are you wondering if your toddler is trying to wean, or wondering why your toddler is suddenly breastfeeding round the clock? Here are a few observations on typical toddler breastfeeding behavior. As always, the way your particular baby approaches nursing will also depend on her unique personality.

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Do babies under 12 months self-wean?

KellyMom — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 20:41:29 +0000

True SELF-weaning before a baby is a year old is very uncommon. In fact, it is unusual for a baby to wean before 18-24 months unless mom is encouraging weaning. However, it is very common to hear a mother say that her baby self-weaned at 9 or 10 months old, or even earlier. How do we reconcile these statements?

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Getting Pregnant While Breastfeeding

KellyMom — Sat, 20 Aug 2011 19:54:02 +0000

Adventures in Tandem Nursing: Breastfeeding During Pregnancy and Beyond, published by La Leche League International

So you're breastfeeding and dreaming of a new baby? Good news! Lots of moms are able to conceive a new baby without having to wean their current nursling. Let's look at seven of the most common questions.
1. Do I have to wean in order to get pregnant?

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Handling criticism about breastfeeding

KellyMom — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 19:26:18 +0000

Unfortunately, many mothers end up having to deal with criticism about their choice to breastfeed at one point or another. Criticism from strangers happens occasionally, but tends to be easier to deal with since you're unlikely to see those people again. Criticism from family members and others close to you can be much harder to handle.

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Help — My Baby Won’t Nurse!

KellyMom — Mon, 17 Jul 2023 16:02:28 +0000

The following techniques have proven helpful for a wide range of problems with baby refusing the breast. Some of the babies who might benefit include:

a newborn (or older adopted baby) trying to figure out how to breastfeed...

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Increasing Low Milk Supply

KellyMom — Wed, 10 Aug 2016 06:55:00 +0000

First of all, is your milk supply really low? Often, mothers think that their milk supply is low when it really isn't. If your baby is gaining weight well on breastmilk alone, then you do not have a problem with milk supply. It's important to note that the feel of the breast, the behavior of your baby, the frequency of nursing, the sensation of let-down, or the amount you pump are not valid ways to determine if you have enough milk for your baby.

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