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We provide current, accurate information and practical, experience-based advice about breastfeeding. We strive to be upbeat, informative, supportive and caring. If you have a question, jump in. One of our nursing moms -- or our certified lactation consultant, Kathy Kuhn (kathywithpp) -- will offer comfort and reassurance, and help with your questions and concerns.

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Newborn to 6 mo Questions		Outline View
	discussion title	Started By	High Interest	replies	most recent	Unread

	Boiling ALL parts of Avent manual pump?	vsmt		1 new	5:55 pm
	Twins & Triplets?	gibbs_nikki		3 new	5:22 pm
	Milk supply cut in half after fever!	greenhotmomma		3 new	5:01 pm
	2 week old "snacker"	mom_peace24		15 new	4:47 pm
	thrush is testing me	ah_mommypink		13 new	4:28 pm
	latch problems with 6 week old	joee_t		3 new	12:29 pm
	NIP Advice, Techniques and Oversupply?	inminnynow		2 new	11:02 am
	How do I help my 5 month old little girl	kirston2009		5 new	1:08 am
	NICU Grads and Supply Problems	happykat08		9 new	12:02 am
	Baby prefers formula from a bottle?	sarahzim		8 new	Nov-19
	more


6 mo & Beyond Questions		Outline View
	discussion title	Started By	High Interest	replies	most recent	Unread

	Very Itchy boobs	chels_leigh		3 new	12:18 am
	Weaning from the pump	nolamom2009		3 new	Nov-19
	weaning baby who nurses to sleep	beachgirly		11 new	Nov-18
	pregnant and nursing	rnmom08		3 new	Nov-16
	The Distractable Nurser (8 mo. old)	julesduffey		9 new	Nov-16
	I really don't want to stop BFing...	autumnhaven		5 new	Nov-13
	Nursing to sleep issues:)	kari0812		5 new	Nov-13
	11 month old breastfed babybowelmovement	lopku		2 new	Nov-11
	Nursing Strike- questions	cathyj74		2 new	Nov-9
	Nursing 1-year and beyond	seglads		9 new	Nov-8
	more


Mom's Questions		Outline View
	discussion title	Started By	High Interest	replies	most recent	Unread

	Going back to work...partial weaning?	hellokitty7116		2 new	12:56 am
	white spot on nipple = clog??	cinnamon_rose		3 new	Nov-19
	calcium supplement / probiotics	jenn_if_er		3 new	Nov-19
	Inverted or Flat Nipples and BF	uncrunnergirl		3 new	Nov-19
	New day, new problem	taking_baby-steps		11 new	Nov-18
	Post-partum AF?	hellokitty7116		4 new	Nov-15
	Nipple vasospam- NEED HELP!	lalissa		3 new of 11	Nov-14
	Am I expecting too much ?!	mom2bmlover		4 new	Nov-14
	Explaining BFing to 4 year old DS	cosmoq		11 new	Nov-14
	Breastfeeding & Medication	layla0706		7 new	Nov-11
	more


Magnificent Milestones		Outline View
	discussion title	Started By	High Interest	replies	most recent	Unread

	6 months	jenn_if_er		4 new	Nov-3
	1 year	ruke96		2 new	Oct-26
	2 years and 8 months!	mjcmommy114		2 new	Oct-25
	skin/eye meds: nursing ok?	sunny1275		2	Oct-10
	2 years and 7 months!	mjcmommy114		3	Oct-2
	Updates on my nurslings ... mostly good	tlb-g		2	Sep-27
	My milestone	penneagles		3	Sep-16
	This may not seem like much...	kml12345		5	Sep-14
	1 year!!!	hellokitty7116		4	Sep-12
	Must share w/ someone!!!	tlb-g		4	Sep-9
	more


Breastfeeding in the Media		Outline View
	discussion title	Started By	High Interest	replies	most recent	Unread

	Negative Impact of Free Infant Formula	cl-wewish4baby		3 new	Nov-19
	Bottle-feeding lack info - moms overfeed	wewish4baby		1 new of 6	Nov-3
	18 kids & counting	ruke96		2 new	Nov-2
	EBF = better sleep	cl-wewish4baby		2	Oct-22
	Agressive Marketing = less BF in Vietnam	cl-wewish4baby		2	Sep-22
	Woman Loses Pumping case...	mskavlem		2	Sep-11
	Michelle Duggar and nursing	dietdrpepperfan		3	Sep-3
	16 and pregnant	melannee		3	Sep-2
	Breastfeeding good for mothers too!	cmkristy		1	Aug-10
	Breastfeeding could save 1.3 million	wewish4baby		1	Aug-3
	more


Mammary Moments (chat)		Outline View
	discussion title	Started By	High Interest	replies	most recent	Unread

	More prayers requested dil in OR again	kathywithpp		3 new of 12	Nov-14
	MIA 11/6 and maybe 11/7	cl-wewish4baby		1 new	Nov-6
	update on us	van896		3	Oct-19
	More Dr. Jay Gordon - Swine Flu Anxiety	cl-wewish4baby		2	Oct-15
	Gone this weekend	cl-dietdrpepperfan		2	Oct-3
	My 2 yr old ds tried to...	jenn_if_er		2	Oct-1
	I'm MIA, too!	cl-i-am-blessed		1	Sep-4
	From Dr. Jay Gordon on H1N1 (swine flu)	cl-wewish4baby		1	Sep-4
	Out for the long weekend	dietdrpepperfan		1	Sep-3
	Kathy will be away camping til Tues 9-8	kathywithpp		1	Sep-3
	more


Beyond the Breast & ExploreiV		Outline View
	discussion title	Started By	High Interest	replies	most recent	Unread

	Are you brave enough?	cl-witch_power		1 new	Nov-12
	Calling All Christian Families	cl-chickofgrace		1 new	Nov-1
	Off to Disney!!	cl-dietdrpepperfan		2 new	Nov-1
	Are you doing the 30 day Shred?	cmkarla		1	Oct-1
	Was TTC spelled Dr’s Appt for you?	cl-redcows		1	Sep-9
	Get Fit For Fall - Join Us!!!	cl-deenie1979		1	Aug-30
	Want $3000? Nominate a Small Business!	cmkristy		1	Aug-27
	Breast or Formula: what's to debate?	cl-witch_power		2	Aug-14
	Share Your Birth Story	cmkristy		1	Aug-12
	Living in the Eastern US? We need you!	cmkellie		1	Jul-21
	more

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