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Meet Andi Silverman!

Posted Wednesday, October 31, 2007 2:13 PM

Andi, mom of two and author of Mama Knows Breast: A Beginners Guide to Breastfeeding, is The Nest Baby's newest guest expert. She'll answer questions from Nestie moms and moms-to-be on all things booby and baby.

Topics in her book include holding, latching, burping and pumping techniques; breastfeeding pros and cons, and myths and realities; must-have gear; nursing in public; spousal issues, and (you'll get there someday!) weaning. (She knows about other stuff, too. Just ask.)

Read Andi's blog at www.mamaknowsbreast.com.
 

Andi's Advice
Breastfeeding Positions   
Breast Lumps and Nursing 
Dealing with Thrush   
Inverted Nipples  
Milk Blisters  
Newborn Eating Enough? 
Outside Help 
Prepping to Nurse 
Prepping to Pump
Pumping and Work  
Pumping Extra Milk  
Pumping Problems  
Storing Breastmilk
Travel while Nursing
Weaning and Milk Supply 
 

Got a question for Andi that's not answered above? Send it to editors@thenestbaby.com
Make sure to include your user name. Andi is not able to provide personal responses, and is not able to guarantee an answer to your question. She is not a lactation consultant, and her responses are not meant to take the place of advice from a qualified medical professional. Please consult your personal healthcare provider with urgent questions and emergencies.

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re: Meet Andi Silverman!

When I return to work at 8 weeks pp, I will be working 12 hour shifts 3-4 days a week.  Will my body know when in the day I need to pump?  Should I try to just pump a couple of days before I return to work to practice?

Posted by beth_lukehart    Wednesday, October 31, 2007 3:34 PM


re: Meet Andi Silverman!

I am going back to work around 4 months pp, and will only have one chance in the day, during my 28 minute lunch period, to pump (I'm a teacher). I'm at work from about 7:45-4:00. Is this enough time to get the job done to the point where I'll be comfortable?

Posted by teacherjess    Wednesday, October 31, 2007 5:56 PM


re: Meet Andi Silverman!

I have an inverted nipple.  It never pops out!  I really want to breast feed and have heard about the shields.  Will this really work?  Is there anything else I can do to help the situation??  

Posted by mrsjrmiller    Wednesday, October 31, 2007 6:11 PM


re: Meet Andi Silverman!

I've been successfully breastfeeding for almost 10 months, but all of the sudden I keep developing a milk blister on my nipple. It's always in the same spot. Her latch and everything still seems fine, any ideas?

Also, I'm planning to wean from daytime feedings/pumpings at 1 year (only a couple months off now!!) but would like to continue feeding at night and in the morning a bit longer.  How long will my supply last if I am no longer pumping at work during the day?

Posted by madhatter2003    Thursday, November 01, 2007 8:32 AM


re: Meet Andi Silverman!

My son and I have had thrush for about 4 weeks and have had the nystatin.  Just when it seems to get better, it gets worse and it doesn't want to go away!  What can I do to finally get rid of the "Yeastie Beastie" and keep it from coming back.  Also why don't they worn new breastfeeding mothers about this?!?!?

Posted by MrsMMHill    Saturday, November 03, 2007 3:08 AM


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> To Ponder: From Jezebel -- would you eat your placenta to avoid postpartum depression? At The Baby

Posted by The Nest Baby New Arrivals    Saturday, December 08, 2007 4:53 PM


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