I've got three new baby kittens with no mother, and I need to feed them. I don't have access to any good pet stores or veterinary clinics, but I do have lactose-free baby formula and a plastic syringe with the needle removed, which I've been using to feed them so far. But is there a foolproof method of holding them or something to get them to drink from it? I can usually get them to drink, but only about half of the amount recommended. More details inside.
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posted by ferdinandcc
on Apr 23, 2013 -
20 answers
Help me make an argument to my direct boss, and then facilities/HR, about why we should have a per-building lactation room on our three-building work campus (vs. one lactation room in one building).
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posted by handful of rain
on Mar 8, 2013 -
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I'm leaving my 7 month old baby with his other mom for three days. This will be the first time I'm away from him for longer than a couple of hours, and the first time I won't be able to nurse him. I am really anxious about this. What can I do to help this go as smoothly as possible, and keep me sane?
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posted by arcticwoman
on Nov 9, 2012 -
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I'm about two weeks away from the birth of my first child. I am emphatic about breastfeeding, but more importantly pumping breast milk for when I have to go back to work. Help me figure out the Affordable Health Care Act (crassly called Obamacare) and how I can get my hands on the necessary supplies and support that I'll need very, very soon.
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posted by ThaBombShelterSmith
on Sep 10, 2012 -
20 answers
Our lovely baby boy (
11 months old, with two sharp and pointy bottom incisors with two more coming in on top) has started biting mama fairly regularly while breastfeeding over the past few days. What are some things we can do?
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posted by nosh, daven, shtup
on Aug 22, 2012 -
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Our five month old son has gone from (breast) feeding once or twice overnight, to feeding at least every couple of hours. We're at the very beginning of trying solids. Can we get the night feedings back down? What's going on?
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posted by crabintheocean
on May 4, 2012 -
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What are the safest dental options for a missing front tooth while breastfeeding? I am breastfeeding my infant son and I need to have get a dental implant or a bridge for a missing front tooth. I am considering delaying the procedure until he is done nursing -- at least 10 more months -- so that he is not exposed to anything toxic.
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posted by bobbyno
on Apr 23, 2012 -
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I am looking for articles written by at least somewhat provably reputable that are advocating for the
safety of occasional marijuana use during breastfeeding.
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posted by jitterbug perfume
on Apr 14, 2012 -
7 answers
Where in the North Shore area of Mass should I have a bridesmaid's dress altered? Difficulty: I am nursing still and need the dress to allow, ahem, access for my daughter.
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posted by zizzle
on Apr 7, 2012 -
4 answers
How might I, as a layperson, get a bill/law introduced and passed in my state?
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posted by meggan
on Apr 4, 2012 -
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Will my babies (toddlers) cope for 3 days without breastfeeding? Will I accidentally wean them cold turkey?
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posted by bingoes
on Apr 2, 2012 -
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Breastfeeding woes: is there any way to battle nipple confusion without cutting out artificial nipples completely?
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posted by litnerd
on Jan 27, 2012 -
18 answers
LactationFilter: help me decouple nursing and going to sleep for my almost-14-month-old son. Related: Help me keep my sanity!
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posted by handful of rain
on Jan 1, 2012 -
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How much breastmilk do I
really need to send to daycare each day? And how much should I have in the freezer? And all sorts of other questions.
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posted by zizzle
on Oct 26, 2011 -
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Do you have food sensitivities? Does/did your breastfed child have food sensitivities? I need to get up to speed quickly on how to eliminate dairy and wheat/gluten from my diet. Help!
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posted by vignettist
on Aug 1, 2011 -
25 answers
My sex drive has completely vanished. Is it because I'm breastfeeding? If it's because I'm breastfeeding, will my libido return when my baby eventually weans?
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 22, 2011 -
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I'm looking for recommendations for dressy, breastfeeding-friendly outfits to attend a wedding (or two!) in.
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posted by tchemgrrl
on Apr 18, 2011 -
9 answers
Why is breastfeeding excruciating in the afternoon/early evening, but tolerable/comfortable at other times of the day?
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posted by bingoes
on Mar 25, 2011 -
17 answers
I am going to be away from my baby for five days. Help me know that he will be OK without me.
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posted by bq
on Feb 9, 2011 -
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Whoa, boy! Or...girl? Newly pregnant. Very, very unexpected. Second kid. What do I differently with this pregnancy?
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posted by anonymous
on Jan 3, 2011 -
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I'm having a minor medical procedure performed tomorrow. I'm to be given a number of painkilling drugs for the duration. Complication: I'm breastfeeding and kiddo hasn't ever taken a bottle.
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posted by lilnublet
on Dec 13, 2010 -
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Is there anything we can do to help encourage my 1-month-old baby to "suckle softer"?
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posted by swafo
on Dec 3, 2010 -
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I have a week-old baby - my first. Since my "milk came in" I am producing more than she can possibly drink. Uncomfortable. What do do? Details within.
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posted by saturn~jupiter
on Dec 2, 2010 -
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They say breast is best, but... after 8+ weeks of constant pain and struggling, I don't know what to do. Breastfeeding isn't working for us, but I'm strangely conflicted about giving it up. How do I reconcile these things?
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posted by Ms. Informed
on Nov 17, 2010 -
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Hypothetical post-apocalyptic usefulness of lactating women: not only the first time that particular phrase has been typed, but ALSO a question which has been bugging me for years.
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posted by julthumbscrew
on Oct 6, 2010 -
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Have you been able to breastfeed successfully despite having tuberous (tubular) breasts? Do you know someone who has? Please hope me.
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posted by kitcat
on Sep 20, 2010 -
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I want to put together an area resource list for my sister who will be having her first baby in November. She lives in the Greater Portland Area of Maine.
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posted by zizzle
on Sep 12, 2010 -
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What have your experiences been with the combination birth control pill (or the progestin-only pill) while breastfeeding? Did it affect your milk supply?
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posted by trillian
on Jul 20, 2010 -
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I don't feel the "let down" when I'm nursing. The baby is wetting/pooing enough and growing great, so I must be making enough milk. Why don't I feel it?
On a related note: I don't feel any kind of lovely feeling when I nurse which makes me wonder if I'm not releasing oxytocin. I went 2 weeks overdue, which makes me think my body may not produce it naturally (pitocin is man-made oxytocin). Of note: I hate having my nipples manipulated during sex (or any time) and I've never, ever wanted make-up sex in my very happy 13 year marriage.
Who would I ask about this medically? an endocrinologist?
posted by kristymcj
on Jul 15, 2010 -
30 answers
What are the risks/benefits of giving my newborn breastfed child additional supplements, such as D-Vi-Sol, Poly-Vi-Sol, Tri-Vi-Sol and the likes?
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posted by lilgoyl
on Jun 2, 2010 -
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