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Does how Much Milk I Pump Accurately Measure how Much my Baby Gets When she Nurses?

Many women want to know exactly how much milk their babies get when they nurse, and some will express milk with a pump...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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My Breastfed Infant’s Poop Used to be Yellow but now it’s Green. Why?

Slower digestion means darker colors. Older infants often have stools that are green because they digest food a...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Do I Need Birth Control if i’m Breastfeeding?

Lactational amenorrhea (LAM) is defined as the time when a woman does not have a period because she is nursing a baby....

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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i’m Breastfeeding. When Should I Introduce the Pacifier?

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends delay of the pacifier until breastfeeding is well established at...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Can I Microwave Formula or Breast Milk to Reheat It?

Use a bottle warmer or run the bottle under a warm tap until you reach the desired temperature.  Mix the bottle...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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i don’t Feel my Milk Letting Down While Nursing. Does That Mean I am not Producing Milk?

While many women can sense when their milk is letting down (usually by feeling a tingling sensation in the breast or by...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Is it Safe to Take Antibiotics for Mastitis and Still Nurse?

Antibiotics (either by mouth or via an IV if you are very sick) may be needed if you are diagnosed with...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Can I Still Breastfeed if I Have Mastitis?

If you start to exhibit symptoms of mastitis, you should reach out to your doctor or midwife so they are aware. The...

  • Jennifer Lincoln, MD, IBCLC, Board Certified OB/GYN
  • January 3, 2019 . 2 min read
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I’m Nursing. why are my Nipples Sore?

Some babies have some trouble learning how exactly to suck from the nipple. They might suck only on the nipple and...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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i’m Transitioning my Child From Breast/Bottle to cup. What Type of cup Should I Use?

When drinking from a sippy cup, children still have to suckle the same way they would a bottle, with the tongue...

  • Cara Barthelette, MS, CCC/SLP, Pediatric Speech Therapist
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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Why Shouldn’t I Give my Baby Solid Food for 6 Months?

For the first 6 months of a baby’s life, breast milk or formula is the perfect food! It has all the protein, fat,...

  • Sara Connolly, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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My Baby Spits up the Formula we Started in the Hospital. Does she Have an Allergy and Should we Change Formula?

The quick answer is probably not. Spitting up is unlikely to be a sign of allergy or intolerance to a particular...

  • Kristie Rivers, MD, FAAP, Board Certified Pediatrician
  • January 3, 2019 . 1 min read
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