Categories: Allergies/Intolerances Behaviour Benefits Breast Size Colic Diet and dieting Discomfort Embarrassing questions Expressed milk Feeding Patterns Medical conditions and medications Medical conditions and procedures Milk Supply Multiples Older babies Periods and contraceptives Recreational drugs and pastimes Refusing Breast Stopping breastfeeds Weaning

Allergies/Intolerances

Q. Will breastfeeding protect my child from allergies or is it all genetic?
Q. Can I breastfeed my baby if they have a milk allergy?
Q. Can I breastfeed my baby when I suffer from food allergies?

Behaviour

Q. Can I give a dummy to my breastfed baby?

Benefits

Q. Does a breastfed baby need water?
Q. Is breastmilk rich in iron?
Q. What is wet nursing?
Q. Can breastmilk alone help my baby's jaundice or should I give water as well?
Q. Do breastfed children have an increased risk of heart problems in adulthood?
Q. Are breastfed children more intelligent?
Q. When and how is colostrum produced?

Breast Size

Q. Does breastfeeding shrink your breasts?
Q. Is it normal for breasts to shrink after breastfeeding?
Q. How long will it take for my breasts to return to their normal size?
Q. Is it normal to have unequal breasts while breastfeeding?
Q. Is it possible to breastfeed with very large breasts?

Colic

Q. What causes colic in a breastfed baby?
Q. Can I give colic drops to a breastfed baby?

Diet and dieting

Q. Is it okay to diet whilst breastfeeding?
Q. What is the best diet to follow whilst breastfeeding?
Q. Does breastfeeding help a woman regain her figure?
Q. Should I avoid peanuts whilst breastfeeding?
Q. Why can't I lose weight while breastfeeding?
Q. What affect does my diet have on my milk?
Q. Do I have to continue avoiding foods like pate whilst breastfeeding?
Q. Is it possible that my breastmilk has caused my baby's acne?
Q. How many pounds a week can I safely lose without putting my baby off his milk?

Discomfort

Q. How can I tell if my baby is properly latched on?
Q. Why are my nipples so sore while breastfeeding?
Q. Why are nipple shields not recommended?
Q. What can be done to prevent and ease engorgment?
Q. What can I do to prevent or ease mastitis?
Q. How do I stop my baby - who has a tooth - fom biting me?
Q. Does breastfeeding hurt?
Q. How can I clear a blocked duct?
Q. Is the white spot on my nipple thrush?
Q. What is the best way to breastfeed when I have coccyx pain from the delivery?
Q. What can I do about leaking breasts?
Q. Can you recommend a good chair to make breastfeeding most comfortable?
Q. Is blood from the nipple a problem?
Q. What is mastitis?

Embarrassing questions

Q. I hate the thought of breastfeeding, so you have any advice?
Q. Is it okay for my partner to fondle and suck my breasts even of I am breastfeeding?
Q. Is it ok to breastfeed with hairy breasts, as I am very anxious about this?
Q. Is it my right to breastfeed in public if I want to?
Q. What are my rights to continue breastfeeding after returning to work?

Expressed milk

Q. When is the best time to start expressing milk?
Q. Is it safe to use a second hand breast pump?
Q. How much expressed milk is enough for baby?
Q. Why can I express more at night and first thing in the morning?
Q. What is the best way to feed expressed milk?
Q. How should expressed milk be stored?
Q. Is it my right to express my milk at work?

Feeding Patterns

Q. Why does my newborn feed constantly?
Q. Is it normal for a baby to fall asleep at the night feeds?
Q. Is it normal for a baby to feed more frequently during the evening?
Q. What is a normal feeding pattern?
Q. How long should a breastfeed last?
Q. Is it okay if my newborn does not wake during the night for feeds?
Q. Is it okay to occasionally give formula milk to a breastfed baby?
Q. Should I feed on demand or by the clock?
Q. Why is my 10 week old suddenly demanding a lot more feeds?

Medical conditions and medications

Q. Is thyroxine safe while breast feeding?
Q. Can I take a multivitamin while breastfeeding?
Q. Will my antibiotics affect my breastfed baby?
Q. Can I take paroxetine whilst breastfeeding?
Q. Are anticoagulants safe to take whilst breastfeeding?
Q. Does the mini-pill affect milk production?
Q. Is arnica safe to take whilst breastfeeding?
Q. Is St John’s Wort safe to take while breast feeding?
Q. Can I take EPO whilst breast feeding?
Q. Can I take Vit B6 whilst breast feeding?
Q. Are there any sleeping remedies I can take while breast feeding?
Q. Can I take antihistamines whilst breastfeeding?
Q. Can I take anticonvulsants whilst breastfeeding?
Q. Can I breast feed after receving the flu jab?
Q. Is it ok to have the rubella vaccination while breast feeding?
Q. Can I take echinacea whilst breast feeding?
Q. Can I continue to breast feed and take folic acid?
Q. Can I take ibuprofen while breast feeding?
Q. Can I take paracetamol while
Q. Is it safe to take azathioprine for ulcerative colitis whilst breast feeding?
Q. Is aspirin safe to take whilst breast feeding?
Q. Can I take diclofenac while breast feeding?
Q. What BP tablets can I take whilst breast feeding?
Q. Can I take ranitidine while breast feeding?
Q. Could my baby have a penicillin reaction to my antibiotics?

Medical conditions and procedures

Q. Can I breastfeed after a breast reduction?
Q. Can I breastfeed with a pierced nipple?
Q. Can I breastfeed with small, flat nipples?
Q. Can I use a sunbed whilst nreastfeeding?
Q. Can I breastfeed after drainage of an abcess?
Q. What are the implications or contra-indications of a diabetic mother breastfeeding?
Q. Can I have a tattoo or body piercing whilst breastfeeding?
Q. Can I breastfeed after a general anaesthetic?
Q. Can I breastfeed with silicone implants?
Q. Can I breastfeed from one breast only?
Q. Can I breastfeed after a CT scan using contrast agebts?
Q. Can I breastfeed after treatment for breast cancer?
Q. Will my milk dry up if I'm too unwell to eat?
Q. Can I breastfeed whilst taking medication for Grave's disease?
Q. Can I breastfeed with rhesus negative antibodies?

Milk Supply

Q. How can I increase my milk supply?
Q. Why did my milk never come in?
Q. Does the herbal supplement Fenugreek increase milk supply?
Q. Do periods reduce the milk supply?
Q. Why has my milk supply got less since I returned to work?
Q. Is my GP correct when he says green stools are a sign of undernourishment?
Q. Is it possible to restart breastfeeding having stopped it?

Multiples

Q. Can I breastfeed triplets?

Older babies

Q. Can I breastfeed while I am pregnant?
Q. Can I breastfeed my toddler and baby?

Periods and contraceptives

Q. When can I expect my periods to return while I am breastfeeding?
Q. Will the contraceptive injection affect my breastmilk?
Q. Can I breastfeed with the Mirena IUD?
Q. Can I get pregnant whilst breastfeeding?
Q. Is progesterone safe to take while breastfeeding?

Recreational drugs and pastimes

Q. Is it ok to drink alcohol whilst breastfeeding?
Q. What are the effects of smoking while breastfeeding
Q. What are the risks of cocaine and cannabis whilst breast feeding?

Refusing Breast

Q. Why does my baby feed for five minutes then refuse breast and scream, upsetting us both?
Q. I'm upset that my toddler who is refusing the breast may have weaned himself.
Q. Why did my baby suddenly stop feeding for a couple of days?
Q. Why is my baby refusing to take from one of my breasts?

Stopping breastfeeds

Q. How do I stop breastfeeding?
Q. Is it normal to feel 'down' when stopping breastfeeding?
Q. How do I stop breastfeeding an older baby without upsetting his routine?
Q. Is it normal to still leak milk weeks after stopping breastfeeds?
Q. How long will it take for my breasts to return to normal once I stop breastfeeding?
Q. Is there a drug to help dry milk up when I am stopping breastfeeding?
Q. 'How do I stop breastfeeding a one-year-old who has had experience of SCBU?

Weaning

Q. How can I wean my breastfed baby onto a bottle?
Q. What is the best way to wean baby off the breast?
Q. Is my weaned 7 month old getting enough hindmilk?
Q. Is my baby getting enough calcium now he is taking solids?
Q. Are three breasfeeds a day enough for my weaned 7 month old?