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Pooka
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BF'ing...who is on the fence??
Now that my pregnancy is coming to an end, I am starting to doubt the idea of breastfeeding. I had only planned to BF for 4-6 weeks while supplementing with formula so DH could help me and have time to feed the baby as well. I have always been on the fence about my decision to BF, but I decided to try it because my guilt took over and I know there are so many benefits.
But, the other problem is that I take a pretty heafty dose of steroids on a daily basis for my asthma. I MUST take my meds. No choice. I asked the OBGYN about taking my meds while BFing and he said "I would think it is safe" but I wasn't 100% confident in his response to me. I called my asthma specialist and he told me that he can't tell me if it is/is not safe in BFing an I need to ask the pediatrician. I plan to call the pediatrician in the morning.
Anyone else on the fence about BFing?
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FelAndJon
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
I was, with DS. Once I started, I loved it and did it for 9 months. It is completely a personal decision though 
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| Posted 8/5/08 9:00 PM |
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mcl916
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
Well I'm pretty sure I'm almost off the fence on the side of FF only. There are a bunch of factors that have gone into my decision, but ultimately it's not something I would be comfortable with nor something I am willing to committ to 100%. I've had some guilt about it, but in the end I think this will be what is best for my baby and I can't feel guilty about that.
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| Posted 8/5/08 9:06 PM |
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july06bride
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
I am on the fence about it- I know DH really wants me to, and I would like to try it- not actually breast feeding though, I think I would feel more comfortable pumping and also giving formula as well... I am confused about what I want
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| Posted 8/5/08 9:22 PM |
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snowflake08
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
If I could JUST pump I would do it, but Ive been told that that doesnt work so I am no longer on the fence and I will not be BFing
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| Posted 8/5/08 9:24 PM |
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
Posted by snowflake08
If I could JUST pump I would do it, but Ive been told that that doesnt work so I am no longer on the fence and I will not be BFing
Not true. Post on parenting and ask. There are a bunch of girls that pump/ed exclusively once the milk came in. It is very difficult to pump colustrum because of how thick it is - maybe that is why you were told you couldn't pump from the beginning.
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| Posted 8/6/08 1:24 AM |
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DancinBarefoot
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
Posted by Bubbs
Now that my pregnancy is coming to an end, I am starting to doubt the idea of breastfeeding. I had only planned to BF for 4-6 weeks while supplementing with formula so DH could help me and have time to feed the baby as well. I have always been on the fence about my decision to BF, but I decided to try it because my guilt took over and I know there are so many benefits.
But, the other problem is that I take a pretty heafty dose of steroids on a daily basis for my asthma. I MUST take my meds. No choice. I asked the OBGYN about taking my meds while BFing and he said "I would think it is safe" but I wasn't 100% confident in his response to me. I called my asthma specialist and he told me that he can't tell me if it is/is not safe in BFing an I need to ask the pediatrician. I plan to call the pediatrician in the morning.
Anyone else on the fence about BFing?
Krista, with the amount of meds you are taking, I would lean toward not BFing, and I am a strong advocate in favor of it. However, I am a much stronger advocate on keeping baby healthy. Here is a LINK that may help you figure out the risks of BFing while taking the meds you're on. Good luck with your decision, and remember YOU are the only person that knows what is best for YOUR child.
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| Posted 8/6/08 1:27 AM |
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
For personal reasons I have decided not to breastfeed either. Mostly, I just think it's not going to fit into my lifestyle because of the time committment. But again==personal choice.
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| Posted 8/6/08 5:22 AM |
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Jacksmommy
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
Posted by july06bride
I am on the fence about it- I know DH really wants me to, and I would like to try it- not actually breast feeding though, I think I would feel more comfortable pumping and also giving formula as well... I am confused about what I want
I feel the same way. I am going to try it though. If I don't atleast try it, I will feel guilty. However, both my mother and grandmother never produced enough milk to breast feed. I have a feeling I will be the same way as my breasts have not grown at all during this pregnancy.
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| Posted 8/6/08 5:59 AM |
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Pooka
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
Posted by DancinBarefoot
Krista, with the amount of meds you are taking, I would lean toward not BFing, and I am a strong advocate in favor of it. However, I am a much stronger advocate on keeping baby healthy. Here is a LINK that may help you figure out the risks of BFing while taking the meds you're on. Good luck with your decision, and remember YOU are the only person that knows what is best for YOUR child.
Thank you for posting the link. The meds I take are not on the "approved" list that is cited. I plan to call the pediatrician today to see what he says.
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| Posted 8/6/08 8:39 AM |
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dani731
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
I definately want to BF, but I am on the fence about continuing to BF once I go back to work. That would required me to pump at work & I have to find some where to do it as I do not have my own office. Plus I am not sure if I am comfortable with pump at work at all. I think I will try it for a few weeks & see what happens....
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| Posted 8/6/08 9:40 AM |
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JenandMikey
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
i was but i have decided its definitely not for me for a variety of reasons .....i give credit to those women that do but i dont feel comfortable with it personally
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| Posted 8/6/08 9:45 AM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
I know I defintely want to do it, I'm just not sure of the logistics with two. I'm going to have to figure out some kind of nursing/pumping routine so DH can help with feedings.
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| Posted 8/6/08 10:25 AM |
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JP826
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
Me. But only because I know the benefits. I am going to at least TRY, but if I cant, I cant. I'm not pushing it to the point of aggrivation.
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| Posted 8/6/08 10:31 AM |
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shapla79
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
Posted by snowflake08
If I could JUST pump I would do it, but Ive been told that that doesnt work so I am no longer on the fence and I will not be BFing
I exclusively pump because DS had latching issues. It is possible, but it is not for everybody. It takes a lot of dedication and it gets easier as DC gets older. The best part is that you're not tied to always feeding DC and DH can bond with the baby. There are a number of ladies on the parenting board who exclusively pump and their support is wonderful!
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| Posted 8/6/08 11:02 AM |
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DRMom
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
I am going to try because of all the benefits. I am having twins though so that adds a kink in the plan but I am going to try as much as is humanly possible. As long as they are gaining weight I will keep it I assume...
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| Posted 8/6/08 11:05 AM |
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Dragonfly75
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
If you find that it's safe to breastfeed while taking your medications, you might consider it simply because some studies have shown that breastfeeding lowers your child's chances of allergies and asthma.
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| Posted 8/6/08 11:09 AM |
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monkeybride
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
Posted by DancinBarefoot
Posted by snowflake08
If I could JUST pump I would do it, but Ive been told that that doesnt work so I am no longer on the fence and I will not be BFing
Not true. Post on parenting and ask. There are a bunch of girls that pump/ed exclusively once the milk came in. It is very difficult to pump colustrum because of how thick it is - maybe that is why you were told you couldn't pump from the beginning.
I agree. I pumped for about 90% of DD's breast milk days.
I am not on the fence about wanting to BF. I am on the fence as the whether I am going to have supply issues again and if I can do all I did with DD having two kids. I plan to give it my all though. For me BFing is very important.
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
ME!!!!! I tried with Andrew and I had a very hard time and then I was advised by my ped to stop because he was not thriving. I was secretly happy because it was complete torture for me for 3 months.
This one I think should I even bother trying again and being depressed for 3 months. I mean this time around I will have Andrew to take care of too and I don't know if it is worth it for my situation.
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| Posted 8/6/08 11:11 AM |
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1stimemom
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
I am on the fence, as well. I figure I will try it in the hospital, but chances are I wont continue unless I feel some magical bond or ssomething like that
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| Posted 8/6/08 11:33 AM |
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astroqueen74
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
Posted by snowflake08
If I could JUST pump I would do it, but Ive been told that that doesnt work so I am no longer on the fence and I will not be BFing
Oh no!that's what I want to do....
what do you mean it doesn't work??? I have to ask my Doc. All I want to do is pump and feed.
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| Posted 8/6/08 12:28 PM |
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wannabemom
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
information on whether your medication passes through to the milk MUST be somewhere on PubMed.... I would be shocked if it wasn't.
If your pediatrician also gives you an uncertain answer I can at least look up what is published about your medication. (I'm a neuropharmacologist and have access to drug info like that)
Then, you can at least return a call to the pediatrician and tell him if the medication enters the milk (my guess is that steriods do), and then hear what he has to say with that added info....
just FM me your steroid med names if you would like me to do that.....
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| Posted 8/6/08 12:37 PM |
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Dragonfly75
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
Posted by astroqueen74
Posted by snowflake08
If I could JUST pump I would do it, but Ive been told that that doesnt work so I am no longer on the fence and I will not be BFing
Oh no!that's what I want to do....
what do you mean it doesn't work??? I have to ask my Doc. All I want to do is pump and feed.
Some women who can't breastfeed are able to exclusively pump. But, it is sooo much more work than just breastfeeding, because you have to carve out time to hook yourself up to the pump and deal with cleaning all the equipment and bottles, etc., then actually feed the baby. It's really not as ideal as it sounds. Also, the pump doesn't stimulate the breast the way a baby does, so you may have supply problems. You have to be really committed to making it work -- and with all the other challanges of a newborn, it's not easy. A friend of mine used to have to wake-up in the middle of the night to pump -- no wonder she gave it up after only a few months.
You can always breastfeed and give pumped bottles here and there if you want to do both.
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| Posted 8/6/08 12:52 PM |
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Lizzy
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
I am on the fence but the thing tipping the scale is formula cost  I think it is worth BFing just to save money. I can pump and put it in bottles so my DH and others can feed Baby R but I had a friend going through $40 of fomula every 3 days 
I wish I could say that I am doing for all the "right" reasons, but I think I am going to do it because breast milk is FREE!! 
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| Posted 8/6/08 12:59 PM |
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Deedlebugs
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Re: BF'ing...who is on the fence??
Posted by monkeybride
Posted by DancinBarefoot
Posted by snowflake08
If I could JUST pump I would do it, but Ive been told that that doesnt work so I am no longer on the fence and I will not be BFing
Not true. Post on parenting and ask. There are a bunch of girls that pump/ed exclusively once the milk came in. It is very difficult to pump colustrum because of how thick it is - maybe that is why you were told you couldn't pump from the beginning.
I agree. I pumped for about 90% of DD's breast milk days.
I am not on the fence about wanting to BF. I am on the fence as the whether I am going to have supply issues again and if I can do all I did with DD having two kids. I plan to give it my all though. For me BFing is very important.
I also pump about 90% of DD's feedings. I only nurse in the morning and evening now. Sometimes just the morning.
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