What does it mean when my not-quite-5-week old pulls back with my nipple still in his mouth? He does this from time to time. He doesn't seem uncomfortable, or even especially hungry. I latch him on, he sucks for a minute or two, then pulls back and wants to keep sucking, which I won't let him do,...

My 5 week old son has times when he clearly wants to suck, but doesn't want to eat, especially after a nursing session in the middle of the night. I'd really like him to take a pacifier (the only way a finger works is at a certain angle, and it can be uncomfortable for me after a short while),...

Hi; I am thinking of buy this pump. Single Deluxe Battery/Electric Breast Pump By Medela Price: $79.99 Does anyone have thoughts on it?

Hi; I am 22 weeks pregnant & I plan to breastfeed. :) I was wondering which type of breast pumps are better? The manual or the electric? & could you give me a brand or model that is most recommended? Thank you in advance.

Hi; I am a first timer. I am due July 31st. I plan to breast feed, but my nipples are so sore that I wonder how painful is it going to be for a baby to suckle on them? They hurt when I touch them (& I am real gentle). Is breastfeeding painful? How long before I would get used to it? & of course...

Hi; I am thinking of buy this pump. Single Deluxe Battery/Electric Breast Pump By Medela Price: $79.99 Does anyone have thoughts on it?

I've read or heard in various places that a sunken fontanel signifies de-hydration. Of course my husband and I lightly touch our darling son's fonatnel throughout the day and of course it feels slightly recessed at times and level with the rest of the skull plates at others. Over the last four...

You have all been so remarkably wonderful and encouraging with my breastfeeding concerns. I'm hoping you can direct me to a newsgroup where I can post about general things such as baby acne, sleep schedules etc... What are your faves? thanks, lisa

after exactly 3 weeks my period has returned...is this an indicator that I'm not producing enough milk? Thanks, Lisa

Our son is 15 weeks and a wonderful baby. Thanks to all of your advice and support he is exclusively breastfed (can't believe I managed it- love it!) and is healthy, thriving, and has a wonderful disposition. Problem: NIghts! He suddenly now at 15 weeks is semi-waking at night, thrashing, kicking...

Our little mush has spots all over his face which the doctor says is baby acne. We've been encouraged to let it run its course and simply wash with warm water a few times daily- no soaps, creams, etc... However I have been noticing that the condition is red and exacerbated when our baby is laying...

Very strange...DS, now a few days past his three month mark and exclusively breastfed isn't pooping for a few days at a time. We're used to him going three to four times daily and now nothing at all. He's in fine spirits, doesn't seem to be in any discomfort., although a bit gassy. Dr. recommended...

I ran into it a few times today and contextually can't figure it out? Alternative parenting??? Clue me in :) Lisa

is there an avg. amt of time? i pump while DS naps and sometimes he wakes up earlier than usual starving....

Last month when my period showed up exactly a month after delivery, you all allayed my fears and told me this was no indication that my milk supply was not sufficient. My doctor agreed and based on my son's weight gain and the loads I've been pumping with my wonderful new Avent Isis :) I believe...

my little angel has a very odd hairline- receded with large sideburns almost. anyway, the initial hair seems to be falling out now at five weeks and a new layer of peach fuzz is growing....will his entire hairline change do you think? His toddler pals are referring to him as "grandpa" :) Lisa

well i guess today's my day for posting questions...baby's been sleeping well so i have a bit more time. question: i generally take my milk from the fridge, put it in a bottle for our sitter, and then place it in a cup full of warm water to take the chill off. if our little one doesn't finish it...

Michael Jude will be 8 weeks old on Monday and my husband today just commented on how far we've come with nursing. He's so happy I stuck it out and so am I. I'll tell you what I told you,"If it weren't for a bunch of total strangers on a newsgroup who took the time to respond to my queries, share...

I have been exclusively breastfeeding for the last week now and am very proud of myself and my sweet six week old DS. The latch is great, the frequency excellent, and my milk supply really seems to have improved thanks to the nursing to sleep system we've worked on with your advice and...

( I don't think my original subject line was specific enough) Michael Jude is 10 weeks now and still co-sleeping with us. I nurse him to sleep each night as it seems to be the olnly way to get him to drift off into never-never land. I'll deal with getting him to sleep on his own later on...