One-on-One BFing assistance

[MommaBear]

The purpose of this forum is to provide support and information related to BFing issues. By posting your questions, you are also helping others who may read the responses and remember how to solve their problem as soon as it arises. However, in some circumstances mommy may require ongoing support and feel like she would be dominating the forum if she posted as much as she needed, or where she might not feel comfortable posting to begin with. The helpers listed are mommies who have personal experience with the topic for which they are listed, who have agreed to help on a one-on-one basis when needed. Please keep in mind that they are not affiliated with APA, nor are they medical professionals. If your child's health is at risk, please contact your doctor or a certified Lactation Consultant.

Deciding whether to BF: Maine06, flatoutgallop
Pumping for a NICU baby: Jenibeni, Cassandra, Preciousamor, flatoutgallop
Transitioning from bottle to breast: Cassandra, Preciousamor, flatoutgallop
Coping with dwindling supply and transitioning to formula: Swannie, flatoutgallop, NSenadenos
BFing with PPD: MarchMommy
Pumping while working: Swannie, Maine06, SarahLynn, Liedkesluckylady
Weaning (mama-led): Hanvan, IrishTriplets, 11-12-06
Weaning (child-led): MarchMommy, IrishTriplets, Proudmommaof31/2, Babysparkler
Nursing with an older child (who isn't nursing): MarchMommy, SarahLynn, IrishTriplets, Babysparkler, HeatherJ, NSenadenos, Haydensmom
Nursing during pregnancy: Babysparkler, HeatherJ, cbrown122606, Haydensmom
Tandem nursing (different ages): Babysparkler, IrishTriplets
Nursing twins: Lydia, Kenzie
Thrush/mastitis/recurring clogged ducts: Maine06, SarahLynn, Cassandra, MarchMommy
Nursing beyond infancy: Babysparkler, Stash, Proudmommaof31/2, SarahLynn, HeatherJ, Haydensmom
BFing and food allergies: 11-12-06
Nursing with large breasts: Mrs JS, IrishTriplets, HeatherJ
Relactation: IrishTriplets
Nursing using gadgets (SNS, nipple shield): flatoutgallop, NSenadenos, DIVADLX
SAHM issues (BFing without bottles): Caligirl07, Babysparkler, MarchMommy, HeatherJ, Preciousamor, cbrown122606, Haydensmom
Nursing strikes: Maggie, Babysparkler, cbrown122606, Haydensmom
Exclusive pumping: Kendra's Mom, ourfirstbaby

If you are listed incorrectly, or would like to be added feel free to bump the post or send Haydensmom a PM. :)

[swannie]

Can you add something like "coping with a dwindling supply and transitioning to formula" next to my entry? :)

[MommaBear]

Done. :)

[11-12-06]

I could do mama-led weaning too. :)

[sarahlynn]

Would you add me to the follwing

Pumping while working: Swannie, Maine06
Weaning (child-led): MarchMommy, IrishTriplets, Proudmommaof31/2
Nursing with an older child: MarchMommy, Hanvan
Thrush/mastitis/recurring clogged ducts: Maine06
Nursing beyond infancy: Babysparkler, Stash, Proudmommaof31/2

[Jenny]

You can add me to nursing with an older child too....if you want. Plenty of other's already listed.

[MommaBear]

I could do mama-led weaning too. :)

Added, thanks.

Would you add me to the follwing

Pumping while working: Swannie, Maine06
Weaning (child-led): MarchMommy, IrishTriplets, Proudmommaof31/2
Nursing with an older child: MarchMommy, Hanvan
Thrush/mastitis/recurring clogged ducts: Maine06
Nursing beyond infancy: Babysparkler, Stash, Proudmommaof31/2

I added you to pumping while working, nursing with an older child, booby ouchies, and nursing beyond infancy. I didn't add you to child-led weaning because I was thinking it would be more for moms whose babies had child-led weaned already, not mamas who were practicing CLW... KWIM?

You can add me to nursing with an older child too....if you want. Plenty of other's already listed.

Added you. :)

[Jenny]

Can I ask a question? Curious how Hanvan is listed under "nursing with an older child" when she only has one child.....:sofunny:

[babysparkler]

Please add me to:

Weaning (child-led)
Nursing with an older child
SAHM (BFing without bottles)
Nursing strikes

Thanks!

[MommaBear]

Can I ask a question? Curious how Hanvan is listed under "nursing with an older child" when she only has one child.....:sofunny:

I think I pulled a Rach and put her down for the wrong listing, thinking that she WILL be doing that rather than what she HAS done. Fixed.

Please add me to:

Weaning (child-led)
Nursing with an older child
SAHM (BFing without bottles)
Nursing strikes

Thanks!


Done. :)

[Seneca]

I am not qualified for any of it. LOL I've been at it for this long and can ofer no help to anyone.

[maine06]

I am not qualified for any of it. LOL I've been at it for this long and can ofer no help to anyone.

that's hooey, woman! You are an extended BFer AND a student mama.

Add this lady to the list :)

[maine06]

I'd also be up for "making the decision to BF" or some such thing... for people who need the help to decide to at least TRY... does that make sense?

[MarchMommy]

I can also do BFding without bottles and thrush issues.

[Tonya]

I don't know that we'd be considered momma led weaning, since A started weaning on his own... It was the progesterone that finally ended what little bit of nursing he practiced. I can certainly help mommas through the emotional heart break that you go through- either way:(

[MommaBear]

Do you want me to remove you from mama-led?

[Tonya]

I guess so. I definitely wasn't ready for him to wean, so I guess you can add us to child-led, though he was still young. It's up to you. Surely we're not the only family to have gone through that.

[Heather J]

I can help out with these categories.



Nursing with an older child: MarchMommy, SarahLynn, IrishTriplets, Babysparkler
Nursing during pregnancy: Babysparkler

Nursing beyond infancy: Babysparkler, Stash, Proudmommaof31/2, SarahLynn
Nursing with large breasts: Mrs JS, IrishTriplets
SAHM issues (BFing without bottles): Caligirl07, Babysparkler, MarchMommy


If you are listed incorrectly, or would like to be added feel free to bump the post or send me a PM. :)

[preciousamor]

Can you add me to these ones? Thanks!

Pumping for a NICU baby
Transitioning from bottle to breast
SAHM issues (BFing without bottles)

[flatoutgallop]

I might be able to help a little in these ones...



Deciding whether to BF: Maine06
Pumping for a NICU baby: MommaBear, Jenibeni, Cassandra
Transitioning from bottle to breast: MommaBear, Cassandra
Coping with dwindling supply and transitioning to formula: Swannie
Exclusive pumping: MommaBear



Since I had trouble deciding to keep BF'ing or not, had a NICU baby, exclusivley pumped for a month or so, had to transition him from bottle to breast, and had to transition him to formula in the end.

[cbrown122606]

Nursing during pregnancy: Babysparkler

SAHM issues (BFing without bottles): Caligirl07, Babysparkler, MarchMommy
Nursing strikes: Maggie, Babysparkler


I can help out with these categories:silly:

[NSenadenos]

I can also help with "coping with dwindling supply and switching to formula" area. Not sure if "nursing with an older child" means nursing the older child or simply having one at home, but if it is the latter I can help with that too. I also have flat/inverted nipples so have only been able to BF with a shield if that is a concern for anyone...

[flatoutgallop]

hmm, good point Nicole - how about adding another one Mommabear...nursing with Aids??(I mean nipple sheilds, SNS, that type of thing)
And you can put me down for that too - used a Nipple sheild when Iw as BF

[ourfirstbaby]

put me down for pumping while working and dwindling supply.
thanks

[MommaBear]

Added everyone. I was thinking, some of the lists (like SAHM and extended nursing) are getting pretty long and we might not add more to the lists that have 6+ people already.

[MarchMommy]

how about BFding with PPD?

you can put me down for that one

[liedkesluckylady]

I can assist with pumping while working or maybe a category for preparing to return to work! All the other categories I fall into are pretty full!

[MommaBear]

Updated, and excellent suggestion MM.

[flatoutgallop]

CAn I suggest another category Mommabear?

Nursing with reflux..
I havent done it, but have done alot of research on it, and picked fact from crap your Dr will tell you, so be happy to help out anyone, and I notice alot of the moms of refluxers on here, think they HAVE to stop BF.

[amylove]

how about BFding with PPD?

you can put me down for that one


Me too!

[shaylanh]

I don't know if you even want to add this or not but how about nursing as a teen mom or young mom. I know that sometimes we deal with body issues, peer issues as well as mom issues and those things can be overwhelming and lead to giving up, ya know? I started BFing at 19 and still am at 21!

[laura88]

I'd also be up for "making the decision to BF" or some such thing... for people who need the help to decide to at least TRY... does that make sense?

CAn I suggest another category Mommabear?

Nursing with reflux..
I havent done it, but have done alot of research on it, and picked fact from crap your Dr will tell you, so be happy to help out anyone, and I notice alot of the moms of refluxers on here, think they HAVE to stop BF.
I'd like to help on these. I think BFIng w/reflux isgood too. I am working w/a doctor & an LC to get a diet thats conducive for him. Plus there's all the issues w/ how to feed (holds, angles) and things like that. It's hard to feed a fussy baby, and they think they're starving b/c of all the spitting up....anyway. I'd like tohelp mommies going through this.

[villagespin]

If you need someone else for large breasts and/or mastitis, please add me.

[heatherlee]

I'd love to offer support to mama's just starting out if that is needed (I know that is when I needed the most support).

[DecMommy05]

Is there someone that can help with latching questions? Thanks!

[haydensmom]

Is there someone that can help with latching questions? Thanks!

Just make a post in the bfing section. That way more than 1 can chime in. :hugs:

[Luna]

I can help in the low supply/supplementing area. :)

[pants]

I can be of assistance with these three items. (they kinda all go hand in hand anyway)..I've had to relactate after a major dip in supply due to repeat infections and sickness. It's a lot of work but it CAN be done.

Relactation Nursing using gadgets (SNS, nipple shield) SAHM issues (BFing without bottles)

[justlins]

You can add me to mastitis and if you want to add abscess' as well. I have had a surgically removed abscess. Thanks

[landon6]

a little late here but I could help with the NICU/pumping one, I'm a 61day NICU/pumping mom.


I also BF with no bottles & Tyler has SEVERE reflux, though I'm no pro at these issues, I just do :laugh:

[sayratliff]

Can you add me to "Nursing with an older child"? Also do you have anything about a sleepy nurser, or a grazing nurser, or a slow nurser? Something along those lines? I'm new to this so I'm not sure If I'm doing this all right yet. Thanks!

[sayratliff]

I'm asking for assistance with these things, I wouldn't be much help to anyone right now till I get the hang of bf more, haha! Thanks!