Archive for January, 2009

Does breastfeeding really help you to drop the baby weight?

Friday, January 30th, 2009

Charley asked: I've gained 35 pounds so far in my pregnancy, which is ok according to my doctor. I'm planning on breastfeeding and supposedly that helps you lose your baby weight relatively fast. Has anyone else found this to be true? If so, could you share your epxeriences with me? I'm ...

How long for period to return while breastfeeding?

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

karen b asked: I am breastfeeding my 10wk old baby and wondering how long it will take for my period to return. We are wanting to try for another this summer so I'm wondering when my period will come back. Do I have to stop breastfeeding first? Thanks!Mattie

I have stopped breastfeeding. How long will it take to dry up, more important how long till the pain leaves?

Wednesday, January 28th, 2009

Mommy Of 3 asked: I stopped breastfeeding because his teeth were cutting into my brest, i couldn't deal with the pain. He is 10 months now, and he has only breastfed no bottles till tuesday, thats when i stopped breastfeeding. How long till the pain leaves and swelling?? What ...

What does breastfeeding do to your body?

Monday, January 26th, 2009

Nancie asked: I've been hearing a lot about how breastfeeding is good for your baby but I can't seem to find out what it does to your own body. I've been super thirsty all the time. Is it because my mammal glands are using up all the fluids I drink in? I've ...

What is the average age to stop breastfeeding entirely ?

Saturday, January 24th, 2009

mburns asked: What is the average age for children to stop breastfeeding (regularly, and at all) worldwide? How accurate are the statistics available? Thanks!Fedora