http://forum.birth.com.au This section is for breastfeeding and bottle feeding support - sharing information, tips and experiences with others. en Sat, 21 Nov 2009 01:13:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://forum.birth.com.au/images/misc/rss.jpg http://forum.birth.com.au http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86224-added-carbs.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:43:01 GMT Has anyone needed to add carbs to bubs feeds for extra calories???? If so, how long did you have to use it for? Annabelle has been on it now for just over 3mths. We tried taking them off her but her weight gain dropped dramatically for the month! I want to know roughly how long we are in... Has anyone needed to add carbs to bubs feeds for extra calories????

If so, how long did you have to use it for?

Annabelle has been on it now for just over 3mths. We tried taking them off her but her weight gain dropped dramatically for the month!

I want to know roughly how long we are in for!

The hospital won't supply us with any more tins, and when we buy them ourselves we have to bye them in bulk.....:ohmy: ]]> Feeding your baby ~WalkieTalkieHarry~ http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86224-added-carbs.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86207-baby-poop.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 06:44:22 GMT my 7 week old baby has dark green slimy looking poop with lots of little lumps in it. she's breastfed. is this normal? She feeds pretty much allllll day *sigh*. what are the lumps?

my health nurse said it should be yellow/ mustard colour? ]]> Feeding your baby overtherainbow http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86207-baby-poop.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86156-how-did-you-cope.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 07:41:48 GMT Long story short.

DD recently got flu..... then the following week i got it (last week) and was knocked out for about 7 days. During this time DP had to do the morning & bed time routines and i didnt feed DD....

Since i have been well she hasn't really wanted to feed. Has taken a couple of sucks and said either "no" or "dirty" :ohmy::dft006:

She has had one good BF in the last week after lots of coaxing - (i wanted to savour every moment and really try and remember the feeling of BF her)

I think she has/is weaning and i feel so sad.

I wanted to feed to 2 years (she is 22months) and i just wasnt ready or it hadnt crossed my mind she might self wean, so i was unprepared and well, now it's too late.

My baby (ok i know she is a toddler!!) has weaned and i can't say i am breastfeeding her anymore.....:(

it probably sounds silly to most people but i just don't really know how i feel about it.

How did you deal with your child weaning? were you happy or sad or a bit of both?

:dft006:

TIA ]]> Feeding your baby TimeTraveller http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86156-how-did-you-cope.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86155-breastfeeding-older-bubs.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 06:58:26 GMT DD is almost 4 weeks old and breastfeeding beautifully! At the moment i hold/support her head and neck and guide her onto my breast to latch......but what happens when she is 8,9 or 10 months old and can hold her own head up? will she latch on herself properly? or do i still hold my breast/nipple... DD is almost 4 weeks old and breastfeeding beautifully!
At the moment i hold/support her head and neck and guide her onto my breast to latch......but what happens when she is 8,9 or 10 months old and can hold her own head up? will she latch on herself properly? or do i still hold my breast/nipple and guide her then too?
Sorry, might seem like a silly Q, but i'm new at this!
TIA :) ]]> Feeding your baby Mirandac80 http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86155-breastfeeding-older-bubs.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86125-repeated-blocked-ducts.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:55:24 GMT I have been breastfeeding G since birth, 7 months now, and I keep getting blocked ducts. It's always in the same breast, and happens about once every 2 weeks or so - and I don't understand why.

She has 4 b/f during the day, always drains both sides, and has no night feeds. She has excellent attachment and we haven't ever had any issues with the feeding. I had mastitis once, back in the early days, but that was it.

It always seems to come on overnight, I go to bed feeling fine and when I wake in the morning I have a blockage.

I was professionally fitted for my bras but am just about to drop down a size or two because my boobs are no longer so huge - but I don't think it's a bra issue anyway.

Is there anything I can do to stop this from happening? It's driving me batty! ]]> Feeding your baby joji http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86125-repeated-blocked-ducts.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86071-what-good-finger-foods.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:34:54 GMT My one year old INSISTS on having something to feed herself at each meal. Breakfast is ok as she has toast or cheerios or other cereal, but lunch and dinner are a bit trickier. I know that pretty much any food can be a finger food, but obviously some foods lend themselves to finger feeding more... My one year old INSISTS on having something to feed herself at each meal. Breakfast is ok as she has toast or cheerios or other cereal, but lunch and dinner are a bit trickier. I know that pretty much any food can be a finger food, but obviously some foods lend themselves to finger feeding more than others (and I dont want to spend my day cleaning her, the highchair, the floor).

So what are some good ideas for finger foods?

Kate ]]> Feeding your baby KateP http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86071-what-good-finger-foods.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86037-help-me-please.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:24:15 GMT Hi guys, I am after some advice. Is the any bottle feeders here or anyone that does both. I have severely cracked nipples and now have got nipple thrush. The pain is just unbearable. I am getting treatment for it but BF is just terribly painful to the point that i cry whilst feeding, i... Hi guys,

I am after some advice. Is the any bottle feeders here or anyone that does both.

I have severely cracked nipples and now have got nipple thrush. The pain is just unbearable. I am getting treatment for it but BF is just terribly painful to the point that i cry whilst feeding, i even nearly cry at the thought of feeding at the moment.

I still want to BF but i need to get my boobs back in good condition so in the meantime I will put him on the bottle.

How often do you need to feed them. I am very new to this as DD fed until 11 months. I do want to feed him when my nipples get better so i also want to keep my supply up, which there is plenty of.

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. ]]> Feeding your baby Tillie http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/86037-help-me-please.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85995-slowly-coming-end-bf-pill-question.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 01:11:46 GMT DS is almost 10 months and we're mutually agreeing:wink: to end our BF-journey shortly. He's currently having 2 feeds a day, 3 at the very most, which I think are more for comfort than anything else because he will gladly take a bottle an hour after a BF and I just realised that I'm still on the mini-pill (Microlut).

When do I go back to my normal pill, and how reliable is the mini-pill on 2 BF's a day - not quite ready for another bub yet...

ta. tulip ]]> Feeding your baby tulip http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85995-slowly-coming-end-bf-pill-question.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85969-help-formula-poo.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 08:54:40 GMT 5 month old dd has just had her first bottle of formula (only one bottle and only 120ml of S26 Gold) on Friday, her poo has been a little dark but today it was VERY dark army green (almost black)... is this just aformula thing and normal or should i be worried she seemed to be straining alittle... 5 month old dd has just had her first bottle of formula (only one bottle and only 120ml of S26 Gold) on Friday, her poo has been a little dark but today it was VERY dark army green (almost black)... is this just aformula thing and normal or should i be worried

she seemed to be straining alittle today but nothing thats got me worried, maybe drinking a little more frequently but not really:032: ]]> Feeding your baby Rachie81 http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85969-help-formula-poo.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85949-do-you-give-your-newborn-water.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 02:32:52 GMT In this unseasonally hot weather, it's been recommended to give my DD cooled boiled water mixed with a tiny bit of sugar in between feeds, as she might be thirsty/dehydrated rather than hungry. But then, others say not to.

Would love to hear your thoughts on this. ]]> Feeding your baby CC http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85949-do-you-give-your-newborn-water.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85930-maternity-bra-fittings.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 22:52:30 GMT Hi, Did anyone get maternity bra fittings at all before they gave birth? I know that breast sizes change after the bub is born (I went from a b cup to a d cup with my son) but did any one get their bras professionally fitted to ensure a good fit? Can anyone recommend some really good bras they... Hi, Did anyone get maternity bra fittings at all before they gave birth?
I know that breast sizes change after the bub is born (I went from a b cup to a d cup with my son) but did any one get their bras professionally fitted to ensure a good fit?
Can anyone recommend some really good bras they have come across?
I kept most of my maternity bras from when my son was a baby but I just looked at them today and they are all to flimsy. ]]> Feeding your baby hellohello24 http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85930-maternity-bra-fittings.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85925-fenugreek-blessed-thistle.html Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:39:12 GMT I plan to start taking Fenugreek today to help increase my milk supply and in my research, I read a lot of old threads about it on here and it seems a lot of people took Blessed Thistle as well. Is it necessary to take both or will just Fenugreek do the job? Thanks! I plan to start taking Fenugreek today to help increase my milk supply and in my research, I read a lot of old threads about it on here and it seems a lot of people took Blessed Thistle as well.

Is it necessary to take both or will just Fenugreek do the job?

Thanks! ]]> Feeding your baby Hayles http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85925-fenugreek-blessed-thistle.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85841-self-weaning-question-just-curious.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:37:59 GMT DD is 11 months and still has 2 breastfeeds a day. I am happy to keep this up as long as she wants it. She has never taken a bottle and will not take milk from a cup either. A few babies in my mothers group have recently "self weaned", ie, they have refused the breast but they were all given bottles for a few feeds a day over the last few months prior to this refusal so its been a smooth transition onto bottle. This has got me wondering. Do babies who have never had a bottle self wean? If they know no alternative why would they refuse? No judgements. Just wondering if preferring the bottle is truly self weaning or just choosing bottle over breast? Does that make sense?? ]]> Feeding your baby mcmum2be http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85841-self-weaning-question-just-curious.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85779-pain-boob.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 11:21:05 GMT Hi there, I have a 6 week old daughter and i have been getting a realy sore right breast when she feeds. My nipple really hurts when she latches on, (no problem with her latching cos i have had that checked out by a MCHN) and also while she is feeding i get a kind of tingle up near my armpit... Hi there,

I have a 6 week old daughter and i have been getting a realy sore right breast when she feeds.
My nipple really hurts when she latches on, (no problem with her latching cos i have had that checked out by a MCHN) and also while she is feeding i get a kind of tingle up near my armpit and it kind of spreads over the top of my breast.

I'm concerned that it could be mastitis (sp?)

Has anyone else had similar experiances?

I really want to fix it cos i really want to keep feeding her but it is really painful on that side. (the other side is fine!) ]]> Feeding your baby Ki-Co http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85779-pain-boob.html http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85763-how-make-bottles.html Thu, 12 Nov 2009 06:10:48 GMT i know this might seem like a silly question, but io have never had to do it so have absolutely no idea! ok so..... i know that i boil the water first...do you just leave the water in the kettle and fill a bottle as you need it? or can i boil it and put it in a separate jug? or do you just... i know this might seem like a silly question, but io have never had to do it so have absolutely no idea!
ok so..... i know that i boil the water first...do you just leave the water in the kettle and fill a bottle as you need it? or can i boil it and put it in a separate jug? or do you just pre-fill your bottles?

do you pre-make formula? i know my sister used to make a liter at a time and just keep it in the fridge...

umm....oh, how do you heat your bottles? ie. microwave - lid on, lid off? in a container of hot water? room temp?

do you sterilise? i have a steriliser here, but i know theres alot of conjecture on the subject of whther it is necessary...

anything else i havent thought of? ]]> Feeding your baby g_case http://forum.birth.com.au/feeding-your-baby/85763-how-make-bottles.html