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Breastfeeding Expert: Andi Silverman

Andi Silverman is the author of Mama Knows Breast: A Beginners Guide to Breastfeeding, and proud mama of two. She's here to answer questions from moms and moms-to-be on all things booby and baby... so ask away! 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 Silverman's Advice

Breastfeeding Positions  
Breast Lumps and Nursing 
Dealing with Thrush  
Inverted Nipples 
Milk Blisters 
Newborn Eating Enough 
Advice for new moms breastfeeding  
Prepping to Nurse 
Prepping to Pump 
Pumping and Work 
Pumping Extra Milk  
Pumping for older babies  
Storing Breastmilk 
Travel While Nursing 
Weaning and Milk Supply  

Got a question for Andi that's not answered above? Send it to experts@thebump.com. Make sure to include your user name. Andi is not able to providepersonal 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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i have an a cup and im not leaking or nothing but my nipples are huge and sore and im 27 weeks are you sure i can breast feed cause it sure looks like they aint producing any milk

by kenzie's mommy

I'd really like to use my sister's Medela Pump n Style...I know they say its unsafe and unsanitary but she had zero complications or infections. I would still sterilize/clean the pump as advised AND buy new bottles, breastshields, tubing etc. Has anyone had a major problem with this in the past? I'd really like to save the money. Any advice would help. Thanks in advance

by mrscasaltobe

I have an 11 month old whom I'm still breastfeeding but just found out I'm pregnant again. What do I need to do to ensure the safety of both of my children? I've had several people tell me to stop breastfeeding but I would like to continue as long as my little one will let me. We've started introducing whole milk (1/2 wholemilk and 1/2 breastmilk) for her while she's at the nanny's when I'm at work but I still try to nurse her when I get home from work, before bedtime, and I wake her up in the AM to nurse her before I leave for work in the morning. Any advice/suggestions?

by JenShell