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jenifur (jenifur)
Intermediate Member
Username: jenifur
Post Number: 2058
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Monday, June 26, 2006 - 3:37 pm: | 
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Sunflower/SP
I actually dun mind latching her but HB is worried tt it become a long term habit. Imagine still latching @ e age of 3yo.
Ng,
Jus lyk wat SP said. U can do it if u r determined to do it. It's a bit tiring then go everywhere oso got to carry e stupid breastpump ard if not bringing BB but I find it's worth it lor... Jia You ya |
missk (missk)
Junior Member
Username: missk
Post Number: 323
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 26, 2006 - 4:14 pm: |
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yah .. my bb still has slight jaundice. |
Audrey (superbabymama)
Junior Member
Username: superbabymama
Post Number: 152
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 26, 2006 - 8:50 pm: |
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Hi jenifur...
my son is doing just that. I feed him once a day. Which happens at nite. Rite after his 6 oz of milk. And he is coming 23 mths liao. can't stop at all. Very sianz...feel like cow. But at the same time...still like him being close to me. After the whole day at work. And he will ask for mummy's milk.
I have colleagues who are still bfing at 4 yrs old. I hope i won't last that long. He will say sometimes 'mummy no milk'. So i think he is getting it slowly.
Hi missk...
try not to let babies below 2 mths to sleep at long stretches. If they sleep more dan 3 hours...wake them up for a feed. Else they won't be getting enough and you will end up doing more nite feeds. |
sp (spongme)
Intermediate Member
Username: spongme
Post Number: 2260
Registered: 7-2004
| | Posted on Tuesday, June 27, 2006 - 8:56 am: |
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Audrey,
awww, yr son so cute, so sometimes he'll suck & tell u 'mummy no milk'? r u still pumping? 
can't imagine bf 4 yo kid hor  |
bookworm (bookworm)
Member
Username: bookworm
Post Number: 794
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 30, 2006 - 12:52 pm: |
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thanks snort and sunflower.
Since she will outgrow it, then i will let it be. Haha.. |
Shalan (shalan)
New member
Username: shalan
Post Number: 38
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 9:59 pm: |
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hi,
my babe is 3 weeks old now and he is currently on BM and FM. however, i hv a feeling that i m not producing enough BM for my babe lately. during my 2nd week, i managed to express 2 to 3 times a day, each session abt 15-20 mins and can express abt abt 3-4 oz (depending). my babe suckled only say 3-4 times, lasting abt 10-15 mins for each session. i also used to experience engorement then.
but in my 3rd week, i started to let my babe latched on more often (ard 5-6 times) and i only express once, just before i go to bed. but each time i hv only manage to express out 2-3 oz instead. also, i no longer experience engorement.
i was told that in order to increase milk supply, it is better to let babe suckle rather than express it out. hence, i let my babe suckle more and cut down on expressing BM. and now, it seems worse.
can anyone help? |
Ng (adelynn)
Member
Username: adelynn
Post Number: 798
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Saturday, July 15, 2006 - 10:40 pm: |
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Shalan, try to pump after bb latch on. It's alot of extra work but it does help to stimulate more demand to the brain. then it will produce more the next time.
Actually, bad engorgement is only the initial weeks. when the body adjust itself, it won't feel dat bad, just full sometimes only.
All the best to breastfeeding. must be determined to go as long as poss. drink milo, take more fish.....i think it helps.
my bb is turning 4mths soon....still on tbf. am trying my best to bf at least till she's 6mths. pumping in the office can v quite stressful oso.. |
joyfulstar (joyfulstar)
Junior Member
Username: joyfulstar
Post Number: 301
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 10:27 am: |
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Hi Shalan,
dun give up. as wat ng says, pump after baby lateches. it really helps. My girl is turning 1yr old in 9 days time & she's still on BM. She has been on TBF since birth. It's true tt it's going to be very tiring but it's really worth it. At the same time, whatever u expressed out will act as ur reserve. in the event u go back to work, you can use the older EBM to feed ur bb 1st & store the current milk. Just share with u that i hv close to abt 60 packs of EBM in my freezer. So.... jia you... BREASTFEEDING IS THE BEST for our baby.
ng, understand ur situation. i've been through that too. remember.... be stress free so wont affect ur milk flow. |
Shalan (shalan)
New member
Username: shalan
Post Number: 40
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, July 16, 2006 - 8:01 pm: |
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thanks ng & joyfulstar for sharing.
jus wonder....to pump after my babe latch on....EBM will be very little right? it does not matter? what if my babe latches on every 1-2 hours? I still continue expressing it out after my babe has suckled? |
Ng (adelynn)
Member
Username: adelynn
Post Number: 806
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Monday, July 17, 2006 - 7:34 am: |
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Shalan, yes, definitely pump after latch, EBM will be very little....practically collecting them in drops and drops only. Sometimes, my bb sucks so much that it's almost empty, when i pump, there's nothing! But i still pump around 10-15mins each side, just to stimulate more demand. You may not see the effect immediately but after few times of pumping like dat, you will soon see that u are able to collect more & more. good luck |
JoJo (joemlk)
Junior Member
Username: joemlk
Post Number: 197
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 12:26 am: |
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Hi,
Just came up to this thread. I am on tbf my baby girl since her birth till now is 1mth6days.Can any experience mummies help to answer my question here: If i were to bring out my frozen ebm to the fridge to thawn.How many days can i keep in the fridge if i did not use it to bf my baby? |
Ng (adelynn)
Member
Username: adelynn
Post Number: 823
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 3:06 am: |
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Jojo, let me try and help u. EBM can be frozen for 2-3mths....but once it's dethawed, bb has to consume with 24hrs. For fresh ones, i usually keep in the fridge for 2days. Will freeze after dat if bb cant finish...hope it helps.
http://www.breastfeed-essentials.com/storagehandling.html |
QooSan (qoosan)
Junior Member
Username: qoosan
Post Number: 142
Registered: 11-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 11:11 am: |
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Hi adelynn,
U mentioned that u pump in office, do u sterilise the pump for each session? How many times u pump in office? each session take you how long? How much ebm collected for each session? |
Ng (adelynn)
Member
Username: adelynn
Post Number: 825
Registered: 3-2005
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 12:12 pm: |
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Halo QooSan, I'm pumping 2-3times in the office. will sterilise the pump in the morning b4 bringing to office. After each pump, i just soak it in hot water till the next use. Alternatively, u can put the whole pump into the fridge. My work is quite demanding, so i can't empty the breast totally. So each time about 15-20mins, collecting abt 150ml each time. |
JoJo (joemlk)
Junior Member
Username: joemlk
Post Number: 198
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, July 19, 2006 - 12:23 pm: |
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Thanks Ng for your info. That will help me alot. |
lotr (lotr)
New member
Username: lotr
Post Number: 4
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Friday, September 15, 2006 - 11:39 pm: |
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hi hi...anyone can donate BFM to me. Pls email me itanpg@gmail.com |
Purin (purin)
Junior Member
Username: purin
Post Number: 343
Registered: 3-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 20, 2006 - 12:51 pm: |
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Hi lotr,
Mind telling us why do you need BFM and what happened to your supply?
Thanks. |
lotr (lotr)
New member
Username: lotr
Post Number: 6
Registered: 4-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, September 21, 2006 - 9:19 pm: |
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sorry, was suppose to adopt a baby and the deal fall off. so of no use now. thanks for the reply. |
babyjan (babyjan)
Junior Member
Username: babyjan
Post Number: 320
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 8:43 pm: |
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Hi
Is it safe to breastfeed after colouring hair? If it is not safe, then i need to express and throw away the milk right, how long must i do that? Milk expressed out 24hrs after hair colouring? |
YL (ylyl)
Member
Username: ylyl
Post Number: 763
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 9:34 pm: |
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it's ok to continue to bf. only during preg nt advisable to do hair coloring. |
jRt (crystallized)
Intermediate Member
Username: crystallized
Post Number: 2697
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Saturday, March 03, 2007 - 11:54 pm: |
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hi there,
i threw my BM away fr the time i finished colouring my hair for 24 hrs. Gynae said its safe but i juz wanna b safe. in addition, i oso asked my stylist to colour abt 1 inch away fr scalp. i damn kia see lah!  |
babyjan (babyjan)
Junior Member
Username: babyjan
Post Number: 323
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Sunday, March 04, 2007 - 9:05 am: |
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I also asked stylist to gv allowance ...so he didnt touch my scalp as well.
So technically its safe for bb to consume the BM lah. My milk ss not very high, so very sayang to throw away the EBM. |
J&S (m2be)
New member
Username: m2be
Post Number: 16
Registered: 9-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, March 08, 2007 - 11:40 pm: |
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Hi there,
Need some help in convincing my husband on why I need to get a breast pump regardless if I am breast feeding. He doesn understand that regardless aft bb latch on we still need to pump out the remaining milk to stimulate production. His logic is "Why do We have to get a breast pump if I am breast feeding. And his reason is the whole fridge is going to be filled with milk!" He's so called logic is driving me nuts! And what do you expect me to do when there is an engorgement? Milk myself manually??
Can a kind soul pls convince him. |
- (tare1919)
New member
Username: tare1919
Post Number: 2
Registered: 3-2007
| | Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 7:38 pm: |
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Can I know from any of u. What to aviod eating during BF. I heard from my fren cannot take ginger but if so hw to so call get the "air" out? |
Violet B (violet_blaze)
Intermediate Member
Username: violet_blaze
Post Number: 2086
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Monday, March 12, 2007 - 8:43 pm: |
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Hi J&S,
engorgement is no joke man. I can say my pain threshold is quite high and yet the pain fm the engorgement can make me cry.... it's tat painful...
If you have excess it's good to express out so that you can maintain your current supply.
HTHs.
Hi tare1919,
I did not avoid any food in particular when I BF my 2 kids. |
babyjan (babyjan)
Junior Member
Username: babyjan
Post Number: 395
Registered: 7-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 02, 2007 - 12:09 pm: |
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Is it safe for the mummy to breastfeed when she has fever...probably due to viral infections? |
Jess (jessbrian)
New member
Username: jessbrian
Post Number: 15
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 10:55 am: |
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Hi mummies,
I had c-section on 2 weeks ago, I heard tat our period won't be coming so fast if I am on breast feeding. But I am having some blood discharge off and on, is it normal? |
jRt (crystallized)
Intermediate Member
Username: crystallized
Post Number: 3319
Registered: 2-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, May 15, 2007 - 1:33 pm: |
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jess
the lochia u r experiencing might take up to 6 wks to clear. its perfectly normal. i had natural delivery and mine took abt 3 wks to clear. bfg will help to contract ur uterus faster and this will help to purge out the lochia too. hope this helps.
babyjan
there is no truth tt we shld stop bfg when we r sick. in fact its the best time to BF the baby when we r sick coz the babies will hv the antibodies fr our milk to fight against. but if u r hvg flu, try wearing a mask so tt u minimize the risk of passing the flu bug to ur baby. but if u r talkg abt the virus being passed to ur baby thru BM, its not true. |
Jess (jessbrian)
New member
Username: jessbrian
Post Number: 17
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 - 11:21 am: |
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Thanks JRT. |
andreatyt (andreatyt)
Junior Member
Username: andreatyt
Post Number: 105
Registered: 8-2006
| | Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 12:22 pm: |
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Hi
Any breastfeeding mummies, has lump in ur breast during breastfeeding.
Mine is about 1 cm, i dun really direct latch my bb. Mostly expressing out the milk.
Gynae say most likely is milk and suggest to wait till my milk stop production then draw out the milk....he say should not be cancer....
Any one have such problem? |
Blueydoo (blueydoo)
Junior Member
Username: blueydoo
Post Number: 106
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 11:31 pm: |
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Hi Andrea,
Could it be blocked milk ducts? Have you tried massaging it? Is it painful? I had a blocked duct about a few weeks ago. Also sort of like a lump. Abit painful. I made an appt to see a private lactation consultant and she helped me to massage and express out and it was better. |
Blueydoo (blueydoo)
Junior Member
Username: blueydoo
Post Number: 107
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Friday, May 18, 2007 - 11:32 pm: |
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Does anyone know if breastfeeding can we take the chickenpox vaccination?? |
andreatyt (andreatyt)
Junior Member
Username: andreatyt
Post Number: 107
Registered: 8-2006
| | Posted on Monday, May 21, 2007 - 5:24 pm: |
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Hi Blueydoo,
Can i know how much does ur consultant cost to massage and express out?
I have already stop breastfeeding for past 2 weeks, u think still useful to go to the consultant? Can i have ur consultant contact no. and address.
Ya is like a lump, only painful and it feel hard when pressed.
thanks a lot. |
mumsfairy (mumsfairy)
Junior Member
Username: mumsfairy
Post Number: 170
Registered: 5-2006
| | Posted on Tuesday, September 18, 2007 - 11:17 pm: |
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Dear mummies who are or planning to breastfeed and would like to enjoy pumping comfort and convenience, do visit our link:
http://www.singaporemotherhood.com/forumboard/messages/450761/961265.html?1189486085 |
herbal (herbal)
Junior Member
Username: herbal
Post Number: 179
Registered: 8-2004
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 06, 2008 - 9:10 am: |
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Some Q&A on breastfeeding for first time mommies
http://www.geocities.com/lay_tin/breastfeeding_QnA.html |
my angel (my_angel)
New member
Username: my_angel
Post Number: 44
Registered: 5-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 - 6:27 pm: |
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Hi all
Like to check, can BF mum drink coffee? I drink daily one cup...cos too tired liao.
Pls advice. Thanks |
Xueyi (jayce)
Junior Member
Username: jayce
Post Number: 363
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Monday, May 25, 2009 - 11:27 am: |
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Hi my angel, i too drink 1 cup of coffee daily, same as you, too tired liao =)
My girl is very active, don't like to sleep. Always must wait till very tired or cry till tired, then doze off. Don't know whether it's bcoz of the caffeine anot.. |
jan jan (jan4january)
Junior Member
Username: jan4january
Post Number: 308
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 4:44 pm: |
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may i know if i need to breastfeed, do i need to get steriliser, food warmer n milk bottles? |
jan jan (jan4january)
Junior Member
Username: jan4january
Post Number: 309
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, June 03, 2009 - 4:44 pm: |
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if i choose to breastfeed, do i need to get steriliser, food warmer n milk bottles? |
jan jan (jan4january)
Member
Username: jan4january
Post Number: 648
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 - 2:34 pm: |
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hi,
does anyone know how long will it tk for a frozen emb to b warmed in a bottle warmer at 70 deg celcius?
when pumping out breastmilk, do u stop only when no more milk comes out?
do u breastfeed bb on demand or by routine?
do we need to burp a breastfed bb? |
EVELYNN CHAN (evelynn)
Junior Member
Username: evelynn
Post Number: 306
Registered: 5-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, September 03, 2009 - 2:41 am: |
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Hi,
I m still breastfeeding my bb who is turning 10mths soon, but i top up w/ formula cos supply really low. Only managed to express around 1-2 oz after every 2 hrs, despite w/ e help of fenugreek. Any mummy having this problem before but successfully increase e supply? |
Jas J. (jas42)
Junior Member
Username: jas42
Post Number: 236
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 9:50 am: |
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jan jan,
your question --> may i know if i need to breastfeed, do i need to get steriliser, food warmer n milk bottles?
you will need to get on stand by, in case baby is not with you at times, so you can express out the milk. And when you do with a breastpump(unless u do it manually), you need to sterilize them (unless you use the boiling/steaming method traditionally)
your other questions
not sure the time to warm up frozen one, cos I'm using Avent warmer, that does all the work in ard 5 - 10mins depending on the amt of milk
Usually stop pumping when u feel that your breast is 'emptied'. Or with time constrains, keep it to 10mins each breast at least.
I do on routine during the day, and demand during the night, but when bb dun drink, I do not force =).
If BB is latched on, I do not burp her. On bottle, I do....
Hope this helps... =) |
ting (oricule)
New member
Username: oricule
Post Number: 30
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, September 10, 2009 - 11:16 am: |
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hi jan jan,
i have already bought my breastpump, can i check with you, do i bring it with me to the hosp when i deliver? or only start using i discharge from hosp? i aint very sure like what i should be doing to establish my milk flow.. first few days very critical rite? do i start pumping every 2 hrs from day 1? |
jan jan (jan4january)
Member
Username: jan4january
Post Number: 677
Registered: 8-2007
| | Posted on Sunday, September 13, 2009 - 3:22 pm: |
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ting
heard fr other mommies that there wont b milk flow in the first 1 or 2 days in the hospital, so i dun intend to bring it to hospital. but if like TBF, think the nurse will jz bring ur bb to u to try to latch on, so as to stimulate our nipples.
as for the pumping session, i cant gv u any advise coz i havent started using the pumps, (i hvnt delivered yet! my edd is early oct. ) |
Joanne Lim (joanne8016)
New member
Username: joanne8016
Post Number: 70
Registered: 9-2007
| | Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 12:47 pm: |
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Hi dear
Im first time mummy. Can anyone advise me is the food warmer for warming breastmilk? is it fast? which brand of warmer is good? Think i want to get a second hand? Anyone selling can email me at joanne8016@hotmail.com |
Jas J. (jas42)
Junior Member
Username: jas42
Post Number: 284
Registered: 9-2008
| | Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 2:04 pm: |
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Ting, my suggestion is for you to bring it. I didn't use it in the hospital though, but if you have any questions on how to use it... the nurses there can help you.
Joanne, I'm using AVENT warmer... is really good! One of my best investment. =) You just have to press the correct buttons, and the warmer will warm up room temp/chilled/frozen breastmilk to the right temperature from 5mins - 15mins (depending if is frozen or not, and amt of milk). |
cactus_79 (cactus_79)
Advanced Member
Username: cactus_79
Post Number: 7691
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, October 01, 2009 - 3:22 pm: |
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Joanne, I used Avent food warmer. It's very quick. And it lasts very long. It's pricey but worth it.
Ting, you may want to bring your pump to hospital, although the hospital will be able to loan you their pumps (more powerful than those we can buy from outside) when you are at hospital post delivery. They will also help you with sterilization and cleaning the pump parts. When I delivered my #1, I was expressing once every 3 hours (unable to latch on cos bb was separated from me). After I was d/c, I expressed once every 2 hours for 2 months. |
LOVE GREEN EUMMA (i_lovegreeneumma)
New member
Username: i_lovegreeneumma
Post Number: 5
Registered: 4-2010
| | Posted on Tuesday, April 13, 2010 - 2:37 pm: |
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newbie LOVEGREENEUMMA reporting here...just a note to all mummies to "jia-you..jia-you" on bfg..cheers~ |
Mint_ocean (mint_ocean)
Junior Member
Username: mint_ocean
Post Number: 113
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Friday, August 27, 2010 - 8:13 pm: |
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Anyone knew what to apply on open wpund (near nipple)?
My baby bit while drinking. there's a small open wound near my nipple. |
Lim Shi ling (celine_040)
New member
Username: celine_040
Post Number: 35
Registered: 7-2010
| | Posted on Saturday, September 11, 2010 - 10:35 am: |
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Hi mummies, j just delivered my baby 2 weeks ago.. Try to breastfeed baby.. But he took so long to suck around 30 mins and den fall asleep.. Once I put him down he will cry for milk again .. Therefore now pumping out so that can monitor how much to give.. Currently on BM and FM during night time.. Expressing every 3 hours only manage to get 60-100 mls
been taking calcium tablet.. Will my supply increase because I read from some website for the first month is usually not much of milk. What to do to increase? |
Chelz (chelz_mum)
Junior Member
Username: chelz_mum
Post Number: 225
Registered: 1-2010
| | Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2010 - 1:13 pm: |
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Hi,
I stopped breastfeeding 6 weeks ago. My baby is 4 months old. Can I start BF my bb again? I try to press my right breast, few drop coming out. Left breast, no milk, only got few drop of clear liquid (like water)...
How long it takes to stimulate the bf back?
thanks |
Happy_Libra (jayce)
Member
Username: jayce
Post Number: 724
Registered: 2-2009
| | Posted on Thursday, November 25, 2010 - 3:15 pm: |
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Hi Chelz, you can try fenugreek or doc's prescribed medication to stimulate the milk flow. Think will take at least a week. The fenugreek must be taken at least 3 capsules, 3 times a day. Depends on individual.. |
Bing (iceeblue)
Member
Username: iceeblue
Post Number: 621
Registered: 8-2009
| | Posted on Friday, March 11, 2011 - 7:26 pm: |
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Selling my Medela Pump In Style Advanced Backpack
Bought a few months ago and I've only used for 3 months. It's almost like new in perfect condition. Selling it now as I've just stop breastfeeding. It's a US set and I'll throw in the voltage converter FOC.
Price: $220
It comes in the complete set in the original box which includes:
- Instruction manual
- Pump motor
- Battery Pak
- AC adapter
- Removable cooler bag with cooling element
- 4 BPA free bottles with lids
- Double pumping kits with Personal Fit breast shields
- 1 pair of valves and membranes
- 1 pair of tubings
Self collection at my place (if you wish to try the pump motor) or at Toa Payoh MRT/ Queenstown MRT.
Please PM me if interested. Thanks! |
sweetPea sg (sweetpeasg)
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Username: sweetpeasg
Post Number: 11
Registered: 5-2011
| | Posted on Friday, July 15, 2011 - 5:38 pm: |
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http://sweetpeasg.blog.com/thebabysac/
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Carry your baby handsfree also.
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Check link for designs.
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Please feel free to email for any enquiries.
sweetpeasg@yahoo.com |
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