thefrogprincess
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So, you CF mommies...were you able to breast feed, or does malnuourishment prevent it? When I have a baby I would love to breast feed if possible but if not, that's ok too.
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thefrogprincess
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So, you CF mommies...were you able to breast feed, or does malnuourishment prevent it? When I have a baby I would love to breast feed if possible but if not, that's ok too.
thefrogprincess
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So, you CF mommies...were you able to breast feed, or does malnuourishment prevent it? When I have a baby I would love to breast feed if possible but if not, that's ok too.
thefrogprincess
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So, you CF mommies...were you able to breast feed, or does malnuourishment prevent it? When I have a baby I would love to breast feed if possible but if not, that's ok too.
thefrogprincess
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So, you CF mommies...were you able to breast feed, or does malnuourishment prevent it? When I have a baby I would love to breast feed if possible but if not, that's ok too.
thefrogprincess
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So, you CF mommies...were you able to breast feed, or does malnuourishment prevent it? When I have a baby I would love to breast feed if possible but if not, that's ok too.
creation301
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Jessi,
Yes, I did breastfeed our daughter despite a lot of discouragement from the doctors. I don't think that they were against it, and rightly so as breastmilk has so many awesome things that can't be man-made.
However, they were so concerned about how much she was given. At first she was not gaining weight and of course they were freaking out a lot. They thought that I should stop nursing. If this had been my first I may have listened to them.
But it was not and there was no way that I was going to stop just because they wanted to see how much she was getting. I understood the importance of weight gain, however the benefits of breastmilk are unsurpassed!!
I won't say it was the easiest thing, but nothing about having a child with cf has been.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Other than loving her with all my heart.
I looked around a lot and talked to many lactation consultants and we came up with a plan that the dr's could deal with. I still breastfeed but before I started I gave her MCT oil and polycose mixed with a little bit of breastmilk in a syringe (after enzymes). Then nursing as normal.
I am so glad that I didn't let the dr's take one of the neatest things away from me. I know some people don't want/can't nurse, but I think it an amazing experience. It is a connection into that little life that is remarkable.
Sorry this is so long, but I have a great passion for nursing and coupled with cf I think it is a wonderful gift of giving a child a better chance for health.
Have a wonderful day,
Tiffany <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Yes, I did breastfeed our daughter despite a lot of discouragement from the doctors. I don't think that they were against it, and rightly so as breastmilk has so many awesome things that can't be man-made.
However, they were so concerned about how much she was given. At first she was not gaining weight and of course they were freaking out a lot. They thought that I should stop nursing. If this had been my first I may have listened to them.
But it was not and there was no way that I was going to stop just because they wanted to see how much she was getting. I understood the importance of weight gain, however the benefits of breastmilk are unsurpassed!!
I won't say it was the easiest thing, but nothing about having a child with cf has been.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Other than loving her with all my heart.
I looked around a lot and talked to many lactation consultants and we came up with a plan that the dr's could deal with. I still breastfeed but before I started I gave her MCT oil and polycose mixed with a little bit of breastmilk in a syringe (after enzymes). Then nursing as normal.
I am so glad that I didn't let the dr's take one of the neatest things away from me. I know some people don't want/can't nurse, but I think it an amazing experience. It is a connection into that little life that is remarkable.
Sorry this is so long, but I have a great passion for nursing and coupled with cf I think it is a wonderful gift of giving a child a better chance for health.
Have a wonderful day,
Tiffany <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
creation301
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Jessi,
Yes, I did breastfeed our daughter despite a lot of discouragement from the doctors. I don't think that they were against it, and rightly so as breastmilk has so many awesome things that can't be man-made.
However, they were so concerned about how much she was given. At first she was not gaining weight and of course they were freaking out a lot. They thought that I should stop nursing. If this had been my first I may have listened to them.
But it was not and there was no way that I was going to stop just because they wanted to see how much she was getting. I understood the importance of weight gain, however the benefits of breastmilk are unsurpassed!!
I won't say it was the easiest thing, but nothing about having a child with cf has been.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Other than loving her with all my heart.
I looked around a lot and talked to many lactation consultants and we came up with a plan that the dr's could deal with. I still breastfeed but before I started I gave her MCT oil and polycose mixed with a little bit of breastmilk in a syringe (after enzymes). Then nursing as normal.
I am so glad that I didn't let the dr's take one of the neatest things away from me. I know some people don't want/can't nurse, but I think it an amazing experience. It is a connection into that little life that is remarkable.
Sorry this is so long, but I have a great passion for nursing and coupled with cf I think it is a wonderful gift of giving a child a better chance for health.
Have a wonderful day,
Tiffany <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Yes, I did breastfeed our daughter despite a lot of discouragement from the doctors. I don't think that they were against it, and rightly so as breastmilk has so many awesome things that can't be man-made.
However, they were so concerned about how much she was given. At first she was not gaining weight and of course they were freaking out a lot. They thought that I should stop nursing. If this had been my first I may have listened to them.
But it was not and there was no way that I was going to stop just because they wanted to see how much she was getting. I understood the importance of weight gain, however the benefits of breastmilk are unsurpassed!!
I won't say it was the easiest thing, but nothing about having a child with cf has been.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Other than loving her with all my heart.
I looked around a lot and talked to many lactation consultants and we came up with a plan that the dr's could deal with. I still breastfeed but before I started I gave her MCT oil and polycose mixed with a little bit of breastmilk in a syringe (after enzymes). Then nursing as normal.
I am so glad that I didn't let the dr's take one of the neatest things away from me. I know some people don't want/can't nurse, but I think it an amazing experience. It is a connection into that little life that is remarkable.
Sorry this is so long, but I have a great passion for nursing and coupled with cf I think it is a wonderful gift of giving a child a better chance for health.
Have a wonderful day,
Tiffany <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
creation301
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Jessi,
Yes, I did breastfeed our daughter despite a lot of discouragement from the doctors. I don't think that they were against it, and rightly so as breastmilk has so many awesome things that can't be man-made.
However, they were so concerned about how much she was given. At first she was not gaining weight and of course they were freaking out a lot. They thought that I should stop nursing. If this had been my first I may have listened to them.
But it was not and there was no way that I was going to stop just because they wanted to see how much she was getting. I understood the importance of weight gain, however the benefits of breastmilk are unsurpassed!!
I won't say it was the easiest thing, but nothing about having a child with cf has been.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Other than loving her with all my heart.
I looked around a lot and talked to many lactation consultants and we came up with a plan that the dr's could deal with. I still breastfeed but before I started I gave her MCT oil and polycose mixed with a little bit of breastmilk in a syringe (after enzymes). Then nursing as normal.
I am so glad that I didn't let the dr's take one of the neatest things away from me. I know some people don't want/can't nurse, but I think it an amazing experience. It is a connection into that little life that is remarkable.
Sorry this is so long, but I have a great passion for nursing and coupled with cf I think it is a wonderful gift of giving a child a better chance for health.
Have a wonderful day,
Tiffany <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Yes, I did breastfeed our daughter despite a lot of discouragement from the doctors. I don't think that they were against it, and rightly so as breastmilk has so many awesome things that can't be man-made.
However, they were so concerned about how much she was given. At first she was not gaining weight and of course they were freaking out a lot. They thought that I should stop nursing. If this had been my first I may have listened to them.
But it was not and there was no way that I was going to stop just because they wanted to see how much she was getting. I understood the importance of weight gain, however the benefits of breastmilk are unsurpassed!!
I won't say it was the easiest thing, but nothing about having a child with cf has been.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Other than loving her with all my heart.
I looked around a lot and talked to many lactation consultants and we came up with a plan that the dr's could deal with. I still breastfeed but before I started I gave her MCT oil and polycose mixed with a little bit of breastmilk in a syringe (after enzymes). Then nursing as normal.
I am so glad that I didn't let the dr's take one of the neatest things away from me. I know some people don't want/can't nurse, but I think it an amazing experience. It is a connection into that little life that is remarkable.
Sorry this is so long, but I have a great passion for nursing and coupled with cf I think it is a wonderful gift of giving a child a better chance for health.
Have a wonderful day,
Tiffany <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
creation301
New member
Jessi,
Yes, I did breastfeed our daughter despite a lot of discouragement from the doctors. I don't think that they were against it, and rightly so as breastmilk has so many awesome things that can't be man-made.
However, they were so concerned about how much she was given. At first she was not gaining weight and of course they were freaking out a lot. They thought that I should stop nursing. If this had been my first I may have listened to them.
But it was not and there was no way that I was going to stop just because they wanted to see how much she was getting. I understood the importance of weight gain, however the benefits of breastmilk are unsurpassed!!
I won't say it was the easiest thing, but nothing about having a child with cf has been.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Other than loving her with all my heart.
I looked around a lot and talked to many lactation consultants and we came up with a plan that the dr's could deal with. I still breastfeed but before I started I gave her MCT oil and polycose mixed with a little bit of breastmilk in a syringe (after enzymes). Then nursing as normal.
I am so glad that I didn't let the dr's take one of the neatest things away from me. I know some people don't want/can't nurse, but I think it an amazing experience. It is a connection into that little life that is remarkable.
Sorry this is so long, but I have a great passion for nursing and coupled with cf I think it is a wonderful gift of giving a child a better chance for health.
Have a wonderful day,
Tiffany <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Yes, I did breastfeed our daughter despite a lot of discouragement from the doctors. I don't think that they were against it, and rightly so as breastmilk has so many awesome things that can't be man-made.
However, they were so concerned about how much she was given. At first she was not gaining weight and of course they were freaking out a lot. They thought that I should stop nursing. If this had been my first I may have listened to them.
But it was not and there was no way that I was going to stop just because they wanted to see how much she was getting. I understood the importance of weight gain, however the benefits of breastmilk are unsurpassed!!
I won't say it was the easiest thing, but nothing about having a child with cf has been.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Other than loving her with all my heart.
I looked around a lot and talked to many lactation consultants and we came up with a plan that the dr's could deal with. I still breastfeed but before I started I gave her MCT oil and polycose mixed with a little bit of breastmilk in a syringe (after enzymes). Then nursing as normal.
I am so glad that I didn't let the dr's take one of the neatest things away from me. I know some people don't want/can't nurse, but I think it an amazing experience. It is a connection into that little life that is remarkable.
Sorry this is so long, but I have a great passion for nursing and coupled with cf I think it is a wonderful gift of giving a child a better chance for health.
Have a wonderful day,
Tiffany <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
creation301
New member
Jessi,
Yes, I did breastfeed our daughter despite a lot of discouragement from the doctors. I don't think that they were against it, and rightly so as breastmilk has so many awesome things that can't be man-made.
However, they were so concerned about how much she was given. At first she was not gaining weight and of course they were freaking out a lot. They thought that I should stop nursing. If this had been my first I may have listened to them.
But it was not and there was no way that I was going to stop just because they wanted to see how much she was getting. I understood the importance of weight gain, however the benefits of breastmilk are unsurpassed!!
I won't say it was the easiest thing, but nothing about having a child with cf has been.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Other than loving her with all my heart.
I looked around a lot and talked to many lactation consultants and we came up with a plan that the dr's could deal with. I still breastfeed but before I started I gave her MCT oil and polycose mixed with a little bit of breastmilk in a syringe (after enzymes). Then nursing as normal.
I am so glad that I didn't let the dr's take one of the neatest things away from me. I know some people don't want/can't nurse, but I think it an amazing experience. It is a connection into that little life that is remarkable.
Sorry this is so long, but I have a great passion for nursing and coupled with cf I think it is a wonderful gift of giving a child a better chance for health.
Have a wonderful day,
Tiffany <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Yes, I did breastfeed our daughter despite a lot of discouragement from the doctors. I don't think that they were against it, and rightly so as breastmilk has so many awesome things that can't be man-made.
However, they were so concerned about how much she was given. At first she was not gaining weight and of course they were freaking out a lot. They thought that I should stop nursing. If this had been my first I may have listened to them.
But it was not and there was no way that I was going to stop just because they wanted to see how much she was getting. I understood the importance of weight gain, however the benefits of breastmilk are unsurpassed!!
I won't say it was the easiest thing, but nothing about having a child with cf has been.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Other than loving her with all my heart.
I looked around a lot and talked to many lactation consultants and we came up with a plan that the dr's could deal with. I still breastfeed but before I started I gave her MCT oil and polycose mixed with a little bit of breastmilk in a syringe (after enzymes). Then nursing as normal.
I am so glad that I didn't let the dr's take one of the neatest things away from me. I know some people don't want/can't nurse, but I think it an amazing experience. It is a connection into that little life that is remarkable.
Sorry this is so long, but I have a great passion for nursing and coupled with cf I think it is a wonderful gift of giving a child a better chance for health.
Have a wonderful day,
Tiffany <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
creation301
New member
Jessi,
Yes, I did breastfeed our daughter despite a lot of discouragement from the doctors. I don't think that they were against it, and rightly so as breastmilk has so many awesome things that can't be man-made.
However, they were so concerned about how much she was given. At first she was not gaining weight and of course they were freaking out a lot. They thought that I should stop nursing. If this had been my first I may have listened to them.
But it was not and there was no way that I was going to stop just because they wanted to see how much she was getting. I understood the importance of weight gain, however the benefits of breastmilk are unsurpassed!!
I won't say it was the easiest thing, but nothing about having a child with cf has been.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Other than loving her with all my heart.
I looked around a lot and talked to many lactation consultants and we came up with a plan that the dr's could deal with. I still breastfeed but before I started I gave her MCT oil and polycose mixed with a little bit of breastmilk in a syringe (after enzymes). Then nursing as normal.
I am so glad that I didn't let the dr's take one of the neatest things away from me. I know some people don't want/can't nurse, but I think it an amazing experience. It is a connection into that little life that is remarkable.
Sorry this is so long, but I have a great passion for nursing and coupled with cf I think it is a wonderful gift of giving a child a better chance for health.
Have a wonderful day,
Tiffany <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
Yes, I did breastfeed our daughter despite a lot of discouragement from the doctors. I don't think that they were against it, and rightly so as breastmilk has so many awesome things that can't be man-made.
However, they were so concerned about how much she was given. At first she was not gaining weight and of course they were freaking out a lot. They thought that I should stop nursing. If this had been my first I may have listened to them.
But it was not and there was no way that I was going to stop just because they wanted to see how much she was getting. I understood the importance of weight gain, however the benefits of breastmilk are unsurpassed!!
I won't say it was the easiest thing, but nothing about having a child with cf has been.<img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0"> Other than loving her with all my heart.
I looked around a lot and talked to many lactation consultants and we came up with a plan that the dr's could deal with. I still breastfeed but before I started I gave her MCT oil and polycose mixed with a little bit of breastmilk in a syringe (after enzymes). Then nursing as normal.
I am so glad that I didn't let the dr's take one of the neatest things away from me. I know some people don't want/can't nurse, but I think it an amazing experience. It is a connection into that little life that is remarkable.
Sorry this is so long, but I have a great passion for nursing and coupled with cf I think it is a wonderful gift of giving a child a better chance for health.
Have a wonderful day,
Tiffany <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-happy.gif" border="0">
wanderlost
New member
absolutely! My baby will be 8 months next week and still gets about 95% of her nourishment from me. I think that it helps that I have not had trouble with weight gain, but I think with dedication to your own diet (adding shakes and lot so of calories if you have to) there is no reason not to breastfeed. it is the greatest gift you can give your baby! It can be hard, so you might want to visit a local LLL meeting to get some supprt, especially if your docs are not supporting you, it's good to have other mommas dedicated to breastfeeding around. I think way too many docs are not as supportive of breastfeeding as they should be, which, in my opnion, borders on malpractice - how on earth can you advocate giving a baby formula unless there are very special mitigating circumstances (enough soapbox), also, most meds are OK for breastfeeding - get a copy of Tom Hale's <i>Medications and Mother's Milk </i>to keep on hand in order to battle with uninformed MDs.
Sorry, I get a bit excited about breastfeeding!
Sorry, I get a bit excited about breastfeeding!
wanderlost
New member
absolutely! My baby will be 8 months next week and still gets about 95% of her nourishment from me. I think that it helps that I have not had trouble with weight gain, but I think with dedication to your own diet (adding shakes and lot so of calories if you have to) there is no reason not to breastfeed. it is the greatest gift you can give your baby! It can be hard, so you might want to visit a local LLL meeting to get some supprt, especially if your docs are not supporting you, it's good to have other mommas dedicated to breastfeeding around. I think way too many docs are not as supportive of breastfeeding as they should be, which, in my opnion, borders on malpractice - how on earth can you advocate giving a baby formula unless there are very special mitigating circumstances (enough soapbox), also, most meds are OK for breastfeeding - get a copy of Tom Hale's <i>Medications and Mother's Milk </i>to keep on hand in order to battle with uninformed MDs.
Sorry, I get a bit excited about breastfeeding!
Sorry, I get a bit excited about breastfeeding!
wanderlost
New member
absolutely! My baby will be 8 months next week and still gets about 95% of her nourishment from me. I think that it helps that I have not had trouble with weight gain, but I think with dedication to your own diet (adding shakes and lot so of calories if you have to) there is no reason not to breastfeed. it is the greatest gift you can give your baby! It can be hard, so you might want to visit a local LLL meeting to get some supprt, especially if your docs are not supporting you, it's good to have other mommas dedicated to breastfeeding around. I think way too many docs are not as supportive of breastfeeding as they should be, which, in my opnion, borders on malpractice - how on earth can you advocate giving a baby formula unless there are very special mitigating circumstances (enough soapbox), also, most meds are OK for breastfeeding - get a copy of Tom Hale's <i>Medications and Mother's Milk </i>to keep on hand in order to battle with uninformed MDs.
Sorry, I get a bit excited about breastfeeding!
Sorry, I get a bit excited about breastfeeding!
wanderlost
New member
absolutely! My baby will be 8 months next week and still gets about 95% of her nourishment from me. I think that it helps that I have not had trouble with weight gain, but I think with dedication to your own diet (adding shakes and lot so of calories if you have to) there is no reason not to breastfeed. it is the greatest gift you can give your baby! It can be hard, so you might want to visit a local LLL meeting to get some supprt, especially if your docs are not supporting you, it's good to have other mommas dedicated to breastfeeding around. I think way too many docs are not as supportive of breastfeeding as they should be, which, in my opnion, borders on malpractice - how on earth can you advocate giving a baby formula unless there are very special mitigating circumstances (enough soapbox), also, most meds are OK for breastfeeding - get a copy of Tom Hale's <i>Medications and Mother's Milk </i>to keep on hand in order to battle with uninformed MDs.
Sorry, I get a bit excited about breastfeeding!
Sorry, I get a bit excited about breastfeeding!
wanderlost
New member
absolutely! My baby will be 8 months next week and still gets about 95% of her nourishment from me. I think that it helps that I have not had trouble with weight gain, but I think with dedication to your own diet (adding shakes and lot so of calories if you have to) there is no reason not to breastfeed. it is the greatest gift you can give your baby! It can be hard, so you might want to visit a local LLL meeting to get some supprt, especially if your docs are not supporting you, it's good to have other mommas dedicated to breastfeeding around. I think way too many docs are not as supportive of breastfeeding as they should be, which, in my opnion, borders on malpractice - how on earth can you advocate giving a baby formula unless there are very special mitigating circumstances (enough soapbox), also, most meds are OK for breastfeeding - get a copy of Tom Hale's <i>Medications and Mother's Milk </i>to keep on hand in order to battle with uninformed MDs.
Sorry, I get a bit excited about breastfeeding!
Sorry, I get a bit excited about breastfeeding!
wanderlost
New member
absolutely! My baby will be 8 months next week and still gets about 95% of her nourishment from me. I think that it helps that I have not had trouble with weight gain, but I think with dedication to your own diet (adding shakes and lot so of calories if you have to) there is no reason not to breastfeed. it is the greatest gift you can give your baby! It can be hard, so you might want to visit a local LLL meeting to get some supprt, especially if your docs are not supporting you, it's good to have other mommas dedicated to breastfeeding around. I think way too many docs are not as supportive of breastfeeding as they should be, which, in my opnion, borders on malpractice - how on earth can you advocate giving a baby formula unless there are very special mitigating circumstances (enough soapbox), also, most meds are OK for breastfeeding - get a copy of Tom Hale's <i>Medications and Mother's Milk </i>to keep on hand in order to battle with uninformed MDs.
Sorry, I get a bit excited about breastfeeding!
Sorry, I get a bit excited about breastfeeding!
mom2lillian
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I too am breastfeeding, my daughter is 5.5 months. I can see where a typical cf'er will have a hard time keeping weight on as I never have easily lost weight and it is falling off now but I agree if I you are really committed to working on your diet and calories you can do it.
I think breastfeeding is the most wonderful experience that I have had with my daughter. I woudl not give it up for the world and hope to continue beyond 1 year mark. I have evne thought of pumping enough extra to continue giving her in her sippy cups later on instead of milk.
I think with the emergence of studies showing there are symptomatic carriers (which all our children will be carriers-hopefully not symptomatic but opportunity is there) have alot of asthma and allergy issues giving breastmilk should be of primary importance since it has been proven to help reduce those things.
I agree get in touch with LLL or a lactation consultant of some type. Breastfeedin was extremely easy for me but I still called them a # of times with questions.
I think breastfeeding is the most wonderful experience that I have had with my daughter. I woudl not give it up for the world and hope to continue beyond 1 year mark. I have evne thought of pumping enough extra to continue giving her in her sippy cups later on instead of milk.
I think with the emergence of studies showing there are symptomatic carriers (which all our children will be carriers-hopefully not symptomatic but opportunity is there) have alot of asthma and allergy issues giving breastmilk should be of primary importance since it has been proven to help reduce those things.
I agree get in touch with LLL or a lactation consultant of some type. Breastfeedin was extremely easy for me but I still called them a # of times with questions.
mom2lillian
New member
I too am breastfeeding, my daughter is 5.5 months. I can see where a typical cf'er will have a hard time keeping weight on as I never have easily lost weight and it is falling off now but I agree if I you are really committed to working on your diet and calories you can do it.
I think breastfeeding is the most wonderful experience that I have had with my daughter. I woudl not give it up for the world and hope to continue beyond 1 year mark. I have evne thought of pumping enough extra to continue giving her in her sippy cups later on instead of milk.
I think with the emergence of studies showing there are symptomatic carriers (which all our children will be carriers-hopefully not symptomatic but opportunity is there) have alot of asthma and allergy issues giving breastmilk should be of primary importance since it has been proven to help reduce those things.
I agree get in touch with LLL or a lactation consultant of some type. Breastfeedin was extremely easy for me but I still called them a # of times with questions.
I think breastfeeding is the most wonderful experience that I have had with my daughter. I woudl not give it up for the world and hope to continue beyond 1 year mark. I have evne thought of pumping enough extra to continue giving her in her sippy cups later on instead of milk.
I think with the emergence of studies showing there are symptomatic carriers (which all our children will be carriers-hopefully not symptomatic but opportunity is there) have alot of asthma and allergy issues giving breastmilk should be of primary importance since it has been proven to help reduce those things.
I agree get in touch with LLL or a lactation consultant of some type. Breastfeedin was extremely easy for me but I still called them a # of times with questions.