For the parents, quick question.

[Brian R.]

Yes, that's possible schmo. Women can also incur milk fever, which occurs when there is a (abrupt) stop in breastfeeding and there becomes an over-abundance of milk still in the breast. Rather painful from what I hear.

Then it's time for a breast pump.

[schmosef]

Yes, that's possible schmo. Women can also incur milk fever, which occurs when there is a (abrupt) stop in breastfeeding and there becomes an over-abundance of milk still in the breast. Rather painful from what I hear.

double-g gross!

[Jessterw]

Then it's time for a breast pump.

From what I've been told it's more of an inflamation that isn't as simple as pumping, though that does apparently help.

[Dr Mordrid]

Depends on the kid. When they need feeding so often as to be onerous then it's time to get off the teat and onto something more substantial. Ours quit when they were about 6-8 months old and went on rice cereal's, mushed fruits & veggies etc. Most of 'em were on semisolid foods by age 1 or so.

BTW: fatty foods in moderation are advantageous in younger children as they contribute to brain development. That direct from our pediatrician & his nutritionist.

Dr. Mordrid

[Admiral]

This thread is both disturbing and educational.

[Umfriend]

From what I've been told it's more of an inflamation that isn't as simple as pumping, though that does apparently help.

True. I think he, rightfully, meant that it is time for the breats pump if you abruptly stop breastfeeding. Once there is an inflammation you're on to antibiotics and, well, enduring pain for a while.

Of course, there are possible substitutes for a breast pump :grin:

[Fat Tone]

Amazing how many murcers are breast experts

Sadly we couldn't really do that for ours. They were some of the most emotionally painful times we've been through (especially for Wifey) .

That program was on Channel 4 at 9pm last night in the UK. They've been advertising it for a week. I didn't watch it though - was playing Qwizzle again: http://home.planet.nl/~Qwyzzle/

They did show balance though. Somewhat less advertised was a program at 11.10 about men claiming to have the worlds largest penis. I didn't watch that either, prefering to do something with mine rather than look at others

[Umfriend]

This thread is both disturbing and educational.

What's so disturbing about breastfeeding?? Are you one of those who think a woman breastfeeding a kid in a restaurant or other public place is obscene?

[Paddy]

I watched the worlds largest penis too.
It as quite sad actually, except for a Brummy porn star called Omah who seemed like a nice chap.

[Fat Tone]

So how big is "worlds biggest" then?

[Gurm]

So how big is "worlds biggest" then?

Last time I checked, John Holmes still had the record.

[ZokesPro]

Last time I checked, John Holmes still had the record.

Is this the type of thing you check often?

[Fat Tone]

I guess he was considering contacting Guiness

[Admiral]

What's so disturbing about breastfeeding?? Are you one of those who think a woman breastfeeding a kid in a restaurant or other public place is obscene?

Neah, I'll probably see that in a few years
Talked with my mother at some point about milk fever and having to milk out the exces to prevent it and at what age me and my brother were put on solid food.

What I find disturbing is the people who breast feed past the age of 4, but then again that's not my problem, what I do in my family and how I raise my kinds is

[Umfriend]

Oops, sorry. On that past 4 thing? My gut feeling is that it is not the best way to do it (assuming there are no clear reasons like lack of clean water or sumting). Ussually my gut feeling is right. Anywhere between 6 and 12 months is fine. Just do not wait with adding to the menu until you stop breastfeeding.