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<BODY> <H3><FONT SIZE="+0" FACE="Arial">breastfeeding information on problems. lactation consultants.<BR> nursing help, support. questions and answers to breast feeding basics<BR> inquiries services. solutions resources baby babies crying mother sucking newborn pregnancy, <BR> sore nipples, plugged ducts, mastitis, breastmilk, milk supply night feedings, bra <BR> childbirth. expectant mothers, breast infection, child care childbirth, parenting, family, <BR> natural childbirth,working mother, breastpump, expressing milk, mothers, weaning. <BR> womens health, woman's, motherly, counseling, colostrum<BR> - Why breastfeeding? 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Advantages for mother and baby<BR> - How the breast works<BR> - Prenatal nipple care<BR> - Positioning your baby at the breast<BR> - How often and how long should I breastfeed my baby?<BR> - Is baby getting enough?<BR> - Nipple confusion<BR> - Pacifiers<BR> - Night feedings<BR> - When your baby cries<BR> - When and how to start solid foods<BR> - Engorgement<BR> - Plugged ducts<BR> - Breast infection<BR> - Sore nipples<BR> - Breastfeeding and working<BR> - Storage and handling of breast milk<BR> - Some tips for pumping your milk<BR> - Flat and inverted nipples<BR> - Thrush<BR> </FONT></P> <P><FONT COLOR="#3d2a80" FACE="Arial">breastfeeding information on problems. lactation consultants.<BR> nursing help, support. questions and answers to breast feeding basics<BR> inquiries services. solutions resources baby babies crying mother sucking newborn pregnancy, <BR> sore nipples, plugged ducts, mastitis, breastmilk, milk supply night feedings, bra <BR> childbirth. expectant mothers, breast infection, child care childbirth, parenting, family, <BR> natural childbirth,working mother, breastpump, expressing milk, mothers, weaning. <BR> womens health, woman's, motherly, counseling, colostrum<BR> - Why breastfeeding? Advantages for mother and baby<BR> - How the breast works<BR> - Prenatal nipple care<BR> - Positioning your baby at the breast<BR> - How often and how long should I breastfeed my baby?<BR> - Is baby getting enough?<BR> - Nipple confusion<BR> - Pacifiers<BR> - Night feedings<BR> - When your baby cries<BR> - When and how to start solid foods<BR> - Engorgement<BR> - Plugged ducts<BR> - Breast infection<BR> - Sore nipples<BR> - Breastfeeding and working<BR> - Storage and handling of breast milk<BR> - Some tips for pumping your milk<BR> - Flat and inverted nipples<BR> - Thrush<BR></FONT> </P> <P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">*  1.- <A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-01">When I breastfeed my baby it hurts. Is this normal?</A><BR> *  2.- <A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-02">Can a woman with small breasts make enough milk?</A><BR> *  3.- <A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-03">Can I continue to breastfeed my baby when I have to return to work?</A><BR> *  4.- <A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-04">My baby's bowel movements are very soft, is this normal?</A><BR> *  5.- <A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-05">Should I burp my baby?</A><BR> *  6.- <A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-06">When will my baby sleep through the night?</A><BR> *  7.- <A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-07">My baby sleeps all the time, should I wake him up for feedings?</A><BR> *  8.- <A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-08">My baby wants to nurse all the time, does that mean that I don't have enough milk?</A><BR> *  9.- <A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-09">Why is my baby crying? I just fed him, he can't be hungry.</A><BR> * 10.-<A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-10">When can I start my baby on solid foods?</A></FONT><BR> <BR> <BR> <BR> <A NAME="faq-01"></A><B><FONT COLOR="#590149" SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">* 1.- Question: When I breastfeed my baby it hurts. Is this normal?</FONT></B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><BR> * Answer: No, breastfeeding is not supposed to hurt.<BR> It is normal to experience some nipple tenderness in the early days of breastfeeding but this usually subsides after a few days. If breastfeeding hurts, it is a sign that something is wrong.<BR> The correct positioning and latch on of the baby is extremely important, especially in the first weeks of breastfeeding. Check the sections POSITIONING OF YOUR BABY and SORE NIPPLES.</FONT></P> <P><A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-00"><FONT SIZE="-2" FACE="Arial">BACK TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE</FONT></A></P> <P> </P> <P><A NAME="faq-02"></A><B><FONT COLOR="#590149" SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">* 2.- Question: Can a woman with small breasts make enough milk?</FONT></B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><BR> * Answer: Yes, the amount of milk a mother produces depends on how often her baby nurses, not on the size or shape of her breasts.</FONT></P> <P><A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-00"><FONT SIZE="-2" FACE="Arial">BACK TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE</FONT></A></P> <P> </P> <P><A NAME="faq-03"></A><B><FONT COLOR="#590149" SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">* 3.- Question: Can I continue to breastfeed my baby when I have to return to work?</FONT></B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><BR> * Answer: Yes fortunately you can. You will need some information about pumping and storing your milk. Please see section BREASTFEEDING AND WORKING.</FONT></P> <P><A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-00"><FONT SIZE="-2" FACE="Arial">BACK TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE</FONT></A></P> <P> </P> <P><A NAME="faq-04"></A><B><FONT COLOR="#590149" SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">* 4.- Question: My baby's bowel movements are very soft, is this normal?</FONT></B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><BR> * Answer: The completely breastfed baby does not get constipated. His stool is usually loose and unformed. He may have 6 or more bowel movements a day, or only once every five or six days, depending on his age. This is all normal and no cause for worry.</FONT></P> <P><A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-00"><FONT SIZE="-2" FACE="Arial">BACK TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE</FONT></A></P> <P> </P> <P><A NAME="faq-05"></A><B><FONT COLOR="#590149" SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">* 5.- Question: Should I burp my baby?</FONT></B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><BR> * Answer: Some breastfed babies never need burping; others need it only in the early months.<BR> Gently pat on his back when you switch from one breast to the other or when your baby is finished nursing. If he falls asleep at your breast, don't burp him, put him back in his bassinet to sleep</FONT></P> <P><A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-00"><FONT SIZE="-2" FACE="Arial">BACK TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE</FONT></A></P> <P><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">.</FONT></P> <P><A NAME="faq-06"></A><B><FONT COLOR="#590149" SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">* 6.- Question: When will my baby sleep through the night?</FONT></B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><BR> * Answer: During the first months it is common for the baby to wake up for night feedings. Some babies sleep through the night from early on, others still wake during the night when they are much older, whether breastfed or bottle-fed. See also section NIGHT FEEDINGS.</FONT></P> <P><A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-00"><FONT SIZE="-2" FACE="Arial">BACK TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE</FONT></A></P> <P> </P> <P><A NAME="faq-07"></A><B><FONT COLOR="#590149" SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">* 7.- Question: My baby sleeps all the time, should I wake him up for feedings?</FONT></B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><BR> * Answer: In the early weeks baby needs to be fed frequently, about every 2-3 hours. Some babies sleep for long stretches during the day and it is better to wake them up for a feed. The more frequent nursing will also increase your milk supply. See also section HOW OFTEN AND HOW LONG SHOULD I BREASTFEED MY BABY?</FONT></P> <P><A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-00"><FONT SIZE="-2" FACE="Arial">BACK TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE</FONT></A></P> <P><A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-00"><FONT SIZE="-2" FACE="Arial"><BR> </FONT></A><BR> </P> <P><A NAME="faq-08"></A><B><FONT COLOR="#590149" SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">* 8.- Question: My baby wants to nurse all the time, does that mean that I don't have enough milk?</FONT></B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><BR> * Answer: Your baby may be going through a so-called "growth spurt". During these periods his growing body needs more milk and your baby will want to nurse more often. Increased nursing for a few days will increase your milk supply and your baby will go back to nursing as he did before. These growth spurts usually happen around 2 weeks, 6 weeks and 3 months of age.</FONT></P> <P><A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-00"><FONT SIZE="-2" FACE="Arial">BACK TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE</FONT></A></P> <P> </P> <P><A NAME="faq-09"></A><B><FONT COLOR="#590149" SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">* 9.- Question: Why is my baby crying? I just fed him, he can't be hungry.</FONT></B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><BR> * Answer: Your baby may cry sometimes for reasons other than hunger. Try changing his diaper, burping him or putting him back to the breast for comfort. See section WHEN YOUR BABY CRIES for more ideas.</FONT></P> <P><A HREF="21-faq.html#faq-00"><FONT SIZE="-2" FACE="Arial">BACK TO THE TOP OF THE PAGE</FONT></A></P> <P> </P> <P> </P> <P><A NAME="faq-10"></A><B><FONT COLOR="#590149" SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial">* 10.- Question: When can I start my baby on solid foods?</FONT></B><FONT SIZE="-1" FACE="Arial"><BR> * Answer: Breastfed babies don't need anything else than breastmilk until they are around 6 months of age. Starting solids too early can decrease your milk supply and put your baby at greater risk of allergies. 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