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How to reduce milk flow?

I'm trying to stop breast feeding and my boobs have got really massive and sore is there any way 2 reduce this?

I'm trying to stop breast feeding and my boobs have got really massive and sore ...

Louise87

•10 years ago

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My little one is now 5weeks old and gets the hiccups after every feed. Is this normal?

She is bottle fed a mixture of my milk, SMA 1 and cow and gate comfort. (4 ounces of each) we swapped to the comfort milk because she had constipation but then...

She is bottle fed a mixture of my milk, SMA 1 and cow and gate comfort. (4 ounce...

jenniemc88

•10 years ago

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38 weeks today & I don't feel that pregnant :s

This sounds strange but today marks the 38th week of my pregnancy and I don't feel pregnant. What I mean is, I don't feel all the usual niggles, heaviness,...

This sounds strange but today marks the 38th week of my pregnancy and I don't fe...

MummyK

•10 years ago

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Help getting a baby to take a bottle!!!

My baby is 4mnths old and ebf and for the last 2mnths I have been trying to get her to take a bottle.I have tried so many different bottles n teats and cant...

My baby is 4mnths old and ebf and for the last 2mnths I have been trying to get...

Louise87

•10 years ago

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I met my baby last night!

Morning ladies, I just wanted to share my strange dream with you all. I'm officially in my third trimester today and last night, I dreamt that my little girl...

Morning ladies, I just wanted to share my strange dream with you all. I'm offici...

Genine

•10 years ago

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I did not teach him this!!!

Just thought I'd share this very cheeky photo of Hugo! :D Can't quite believe he is 7 months old! Seems like yesterday we brought a tiny little baby home! Now...

Just thought I'd share this very cheeky photo of Hugo! :D Can't quite believe h...

Hidden

•10 years ago

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2 days overdue and absolutely no signs of labour :(

Hello ladies, just wanted some advice as I am now 2 days overdue and having no signs the baby is on his way :( This is my first pregnancy and the baby is not...

Hello ladies, just wanted some advice as I am now 2 days overdue and having no s...

Jusnaa

•10 years ago

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LO always cries the house down before falling asleep:(

My LO is now 13 weeks old, and I always have such a distressing time when I put her down to sleep:( She's showing me all her usual sleepy cues (eye rubbing,...

My LO is now 13 weeks old, and I always have such a distressing time when I put ...

Buzzy

•10 years ago

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How much Ranitidine is safe for baby?

Our almost 4 week old has been prescribed ranitidine at 3 x .5mg per day, on those 3 feeds it works like a miracle, no reflux symptoms at all, but the rest of...

Our almost 4 week old has been prescribed ranitidine at 3 x .5mg per day, on tho...

Cowgirl7

•10 years ago

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38 Weeks Today - Time for Reflection

Hello everyone, Thought I'd write a short reflective post since I'm 38 weeks and only have 2 weeks left of being pregnant (If I'm lucky lol). Time has really...

Hello everyone, Thought I'd write a short reflective post since I'm 38 weeks a...

Lovestar

•10 years ago

10 Replies

Boots changing bag offer

Hi, has anyone redeemed the latest Boots Parenting Club voucher for a free changing bag with a pack of Pampers nappies? I was just wondering if anyone had any...

Hi, has anyone redeemed the latest Boots Parenting Club voucher for a free chang...

Dancing_doris

•10 years ago

28 Replies

Making formula

Hi all...I know making bottles in advance is not recommended however midwife also suggested to me it is acceptable as long as you use within 24hrs and keep in...

Hi all...I know making bottles in advance is not recommended however midwife als...

Hidden

•10 years ago

8 Replies

Cradle Cap

Has anyone got any tried and tested methods of treating it?

Jacksonla

•10 years ago

5 Replies

26 year old party girl absolutely caned it thru January....Didn't know I was pregnant! Now super worried about the damage I've caused..Help!

January is always a busy party month for me as it's my birthday. However this month was particularly excessive as there was lots going on, I took a maximum of...

January is always a busy party month for me as it's my birthday. However this mo...

BB22

•10 years ago

21 Replies

Best time of day to introduce weaning.

Hi all. My baby is 3 months old. The time has literally flown by. He will be walking before I know it. Anyway. I want to get your opinion on what time of day...

Hi all. My baby is 3 months old. The time has literally flown by. He will be wal...

kseath82

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Reflux, irritability and dairy?

Has anyone noticed if your babies have more Reflux and are more irritable when you consume dairy? I was initially dairy free when I first started breastfeeding...

Has anyone noticed if your babies have more Reflux and are more irritable when y...

Buzzy

•10 years ago

3 Replies

1 day over due Why do I feel so disappointed in myself?

I'm now officially a day over my due date and really can't wait for baby to be here now but I can't help but feel a little disappointed now and slightly upset....

I'm now officially a day over my due date and really can't wait for baby to be h...

kaz123_3

•10 years ago

6 Replies

Thrush pessary discharge?

I used pessary and the next morning I woke with soaking pants?, and white thick crumbly discharge aswell and the need to wee really badly?!, is any of this...

I used pessary and the next morning I woke with soaking pants?, and white thick ...

chelsealou

•10 years ago

1 Reply

29&6 weeks pregnant got sickness and diarrhoea is there anythin I can take. Sorry for tmi xx

missklt

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Thrush pessary on pregnancy?. I used the canesten pessary prescribed by my gp.

Whilst using the pessary I was having a few problems trying to get it in place and inserting into my vagina (sorry for tmi) and it dropped of the applicator on...

Whilst using the pessary I was having a few problems trying to get it in place a...

chelsealou

•10 years ago

4 Replies

Multivitamins during pregnancy

Help I'm panicking, I've just realised I've been taking multivitamins containing vitamin A and I'm 9 weeks pregnant, anyone have any advice on this? I've...

Help I'm panicking, I've just realised I've been taking multivitamins containing...

Laurajenkins

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Has anyone changed brands of formula?

My little one is always windy, he's 7 weeks and I hate to see him straining so hard to pass wind. I'm thinking of changing formula, any advice would be...

My little one is always windy, he's 7 weeks and I hate to see him straining so h...

annadaw

•10 years ago

11 Replies

Does microwaving milk destroy the nutrients?

I'm using MAM bottles and according to the user instructions on their website, it says we can warm milk in the MAM bottles in the microwave. I'm doing this by...

I'm using MAM bottles and according to the user instructions on their website, i...

Buzzy

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Home Birth experiences

Hi Ladies, happy Friday! Last week of the second trimester and starting to feel knackered and heavy so glad it's finally the end of the week! I was planning...

Hi Ladies, happy Friday! Last week of the second trimester and starting to feel ...

Genine

•10 years ago

18 Replies

Cot bumpers.... What's the deal?

I initially read that cot bumpers were not to be used before a baby is a year old because it increases the risk of SIDS, but the two bumpers that I have that...

I initially read that cot bumpers were not to be used before a baby is a year ol...

MrsAE

•10 years ago

7 Replies

So my girl is 18m and I'm starting to think about potty training. When should I start? Does anybody have any tips on how to start? Thanks! x

kjam123

•10 years ago

5 Replies

Watery discharge?

Bloated stomach and watery discharge, what does it mean?

mekini-Daisy1

•10 years ago

7 Replies

Polyhydramnios - Does anyone know much about it...had a growth scan on Monday and at 32 weeks am measuring 27cm of amniotic fluid...

Does this mean that I am likely to be induced early? Anyone have much experience of this? I haven't posted on here before as normally just read all of your...

Does this mean that I am likely to be induced early? Anyone have much experience...

emmalouise47

•10 years ago

2 Replies

Hair loss

How long was it before your hair loss started to slow down after having your baby?! I feel like I'm going to go bald!! It's been coming out like mad for a...

How long was it before your hair loss started to slow down after having your bab...

Jacksonla

•10 years ago

13 Replies

The birth of phoebe grace walker (at last)

So I went in for an induction on Tuesday 4th feb at 8pm. Had an examination still 2cm dilated, dr agreed I did not need pessary as cervix was "ripe & ready"...

So I went in for an induction on Tuesday 4th feb at 8pm. Had an examination stil...

Alex1tuck

•10 years ago

17 Replies

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All posts for February 2014

How to reduce milk flow?

My little one is now 5weeks old and gets the hiccups after every feed. Is this normal?

38 weeks today & I don't feel that pregnant :s

Help getting a baby to take a bottle!!!

I met my baby last night!

I did not teach him this!!!

2 days overdue and absolutely no signs of labour :(

LO always cries the house down before falling asleep:(

How much Ranitidine is safe for baby?

38 Weeks Today - Time for Reflection

Boots changing bag offer

Making formula

Cradle Cap

26 year old party girl absolutely caned it thru January....Didn't know I was pregnant! Now super worried about the damage I've caused..Help!

Best time of day to introduce weaning.

Reflux, irritability and dairy?

1 day over due Why do I feel so disappointed in myself?

Thrush pessary discharge?

29&6 weeks pregnant got sickness and diarrhoea is there anythin I can take. Sorry for tmi xx

Thrush pessary on pregnancy?. I used the canesten pessary prescribed by my gp.

Multivitamins during pregnancy

Has anyone changed brands of formula?

Does microwaving milk destroy the nutrients?

Home Birth experiences

Cot bumpers.... What's the deal?

So my girl is 18m and I'm starting to think about potty training. When should I start? Does anybody have any tips on how to start? Thanks! x

Watery discharge?

Polyhydramnios - Does anyone know much about it...had a growth scan on Monday and at 32 weeks am measuring 27cm of amniotic fluid...

Hair loss

The birth of phoebe grace walker (at last)

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