July 10th, 2008
Kelley wrote to me with the following question:
My 10 month old babe has started to come over (she’s been walking for about two months now). She starts to nurse, and then as soon as my milk drops she fusses to get up and walks away, happy as a clam I might add. Is this normal? […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 2 comments
June 27th, 2008
While I nursed my youngest until she was a few months past her third birthday, and I admittedly was ready for her to wean, there have been several times in the months since when I wished she were still nursing. Here are the top five situations when I have regretted her weaning:
1. Illness. When she […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 1 comment
June 18th, 2008
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By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 4 comments
March 16th, 2008
Jeannee recently left a comment seeking information on weaning from a supplemental nursing system:
I am an IBCLC and currently searching for information or testimonials on weaning from the supplementary nursing system. Once the line is introduced mothers and babies do seem to become dependent on it and knowing the best way to remove it from […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 1 comment
March 7th, 2008
After nearly three weeks without nursing my 3-year-old, I think it is safe to say she has weaned! It has been a long, slow process as I strived to meet the needs of my daughter while she gently weaned.
From a physical standpoint, I am glad she has weaned. It is not easy to breastfeed while […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 2 comments
February 5th, 2008
As I mentioned previously, my 3-year-old had been nursing once per day for some time now. I realized late last night that my daughter hadn’t nursed at all that day! She never even asked. I can’t say I am sad about that, but I am quite surprised. It seems like I have gone from wondering […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 6 comments
January 28th, 2008
Welcome to the January Carnival of Breastfeeding! Today the contributors have written about “Beginnings and Endings” related to breastfeeding. Now that I am 14 weeks pregnant with my third child, I am facing a beginning and an ending, specifically the ending of my nursing relationship with my 3-year-old, and the beginning of my nursing relationship […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 6 comments
November 16th, 2007
At a La Leche League meeting the other day, one of the leaders mentioned the phenomenon of “holiday weaning.” Sometimes children get so distracted by the holiday festivities, the lights, the visiting relatives, the special food, that they do not think about nursing as frequently as they had been. If you notice this happening and […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 3 comments
October 23rd, 2007
Today’s guest post comes from Kate at Babylune. She tells the beautiful story of how she has found creative and loving ways to identify and meet her daughter’s needs throughout the weaning process.
Now I Just Cuddle on Demand
Weaning. I’ve wanted to do it for almost a year, but I am just getting around to it […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 2 comments
July 28th, 2007
Thanks for your thoughtful comments on my breastfeeding burnout. I took what was written to heart and instituted the following steps:
1. I night-weaned my 2.5-year old, again. A few months ago when she contracted rotavirus and started to get dehydrated, I nursed her unrestricted around the clock. Then we went on vacation, and I knew […]
By Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor -- 0 comments
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