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Nursing Mother, Working Mother: The Essential Guide for Breastfeeding and Staying Close to Your Baby After You Return to Work

Guest Author — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 16:14:53 +0000

Going back to work after having a baby? You don't have to wean your little one. In Nursing Mother, Working Mother: The Essential Guide for Breastfeeding and Staying Close to Your Baby After You Return to Work, Gale Pryor has written a nuts-and-bolts guide for nursing and working at the same time. Pryor breast-fed each of her two children while working full-time outside the home, and her experience and voice of reassurance informs this book. She makes a strong case for breast-feeding: not only is it good for your baby, but many working women find that it is the easiest way to care for their child, and for themselves. Early chapters cover breast-feeding basics. Later chapters focus on preparing to go back to work, instructions on pumping (equipment and positioning), how to manage life at home and at work, and how to cope if you "fall apart" when your baby is six months old (common among new mothers who work outside the home). The book describes a typical day of pumping and nursing for babies of various ages, how to combine nursing and formula feeding, and how to stop leaking breasts (discreetly press on your nipples with the back of your forearms or with your elbows). Appendices include a list of resources for nursing, working mothers and a sample proposal for pumping space.

Can You Start Breastfeeding Again After 8 Months Of Not?

Guest Author — Sat, 20 Feb 2010 15:35:49 +0000

Just curious.. if you have no milk left and it all dried up 8 months ago can you resume breastfeeding or is it too late?
And is 9 months old to old to start breastfeeding?

What Was Your Period Like After Breastfeeding?

Guest Author — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 15:36:41 +0000

I just quit breastfeeding my son after a year. I have had 1 period(it came about 3 weeks after stopping). I am now wondering if I should expect my period to be on the same cycle as before, or if it will be irregular for a while?
What did you experience?

How Long After Breastfeeding Before Your Cycle Is normal Again?

Guest Author — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 03:35:35 +0000

I’ve always had a very regular 28 day cycle. I stopped breastfeeding/ pumping just over a month ago and got my period the same day. It’s been 35 days since and the pregnancy test says negative. How long did it take after breastfeeding before your cycle was normal again?
Thanks!!

How Long After I Stop Breastfeeding Can I Buy New Bras?

Guest Author — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 15:37:10 +0000

I have stopped breastfeeding and my breasts NEVER feel full or anything anymore but none of my pre-pregnancy bras fit. I don’t want to waste a bunch of money if by breasts will shrink back to their original size and my nursing bras are too big. When did you buy new bras? How long did it take until you had your “regular size” boobs?

How Long After Drinking Before Breastfeeding?

Guest Author — Fri, 05 Feb 2010 03:34:31 +0000

If my wife and I go out and have a few drinks how long should she wait before breastfeeding? I dont mean getting smashed just 3-4 drinks.

How Long After You Quit Breastfeeding Did It Take For You To Have Your First Cycle?

Guest Author — Thu, 04 Feb 2010 15:43:29 +0000

I quit breastfeeding 2 months ago. Still have not had a period, but I have had mild cramping. Should I have had a period by now?

Can I Give My Baby Formula Right After She Had Baby Food?

Guest Author — Sun, 24 Jan 2010 15:35:19 +0000

My baby is 5 1/2 months and I started her with stage one baby food. She had one jar of carrots and when it was all gone she cried her lungs out for a while. So, I felt bad and gave her 2 ounces of formula. Is this bad?

How Long After Weaning From Breastfeeding Did It Take For You To Go Back To Your Reg Size?

Guest Author — Sat, 16 Jan 2010 15:38:11 +0000

I just finished weaning my son from breastfeeding. I was originally a 34 B now a 34 D. How long will it take for them to reduce again or do they?

How Long Until My Periods Are Back To Normal After Breastfeeding?

Guest Author — Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:49:38 +0000

I recently stopped breastfeeding my son 2 1/2 months ago. I got my period back asap. Then I was late by 10 days for my next period and now it’s been 46 days since my last period. I took a pregnancy test today and it was negative. Do you think something is wrong? How long until my periods are back to normal? My husband and I are trying for another baby and these irregular cycles are confusing.

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