does breastfeeding have any side effects?
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It distracts people when you do it in line at the DMV...
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Absolutely.  One side effect is an overgrowth of yeast in the body.  Anytime you have to administer anti-biotics to anyone, consider offering PRObiotics when the prescription is over.  One popular type of probiotic is acidophilus.\n\nBe very careful with any drugs, including antibiotics.  There isn't a drug out there that doesn't have side effects, especially after long term use.\n\nGood Luck!
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Absolutely! Most women who have implants can successfully breastfeed. Read more info here: \nhttp://www.breastimplants4you.com/breast_feeding_complications.htm\nhttp://www.babycenter.com/refcap/baby/babybreastfeed/8680.html
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Breast secretion or your pituitary hormones should be tested to see what is going on.  Have you ever been pregnant or breastfed a baby before?  THAT is a KEY question, even if on an IUD right now. If so, some women can retain-continue to produce milk in breasts for a long time after weaning, but one year after weaning is average-OK, esp if you have lots of nipple stimulation with sex and or have lots of orgasms.  Longer than a year could be considered abnormal, and hormone tests would then be given by a doctor to see if there is a pituitary imbalance of some kind. Oxytocin hormone from posterior pituitary is the hormone of nursing-letdown and orgasm and will keep the milk letdown continuing even after weaning.  \n\nWomen who have breastfed before and ARE nursing do have spurts of OXYTOCIN and release of milk easier than other women and can letdown (leak milk) when thinking about or hearing or seeing babies, esp their own!!!!\n\nHOWEVER......Women who have never been pregnant or nursed a baby CAN make milk and can nurse an adopted baby, but it is REAL hard, definitely is a HORMONAL WONDER and takes a long time and MUCH dedication to get the breasts to develop this way, but it can be done, esp with the use of a LACTAID device the woman wears while she feeds formula to a baby.  Maybe you would make a great "wet nurse!" Find a lactation consultant in your area to help you?  Call local hospital L&D dept and ask for the list of lactation consultants available.\n\nLots of places are looking for disease free breast milk for babies who need it. If any of this sounds of interest, contact me.  I am also a lactation consultant, nursed my kids total of 5+ years and still had milk in my breasts 7 years after weaning without any pituitary abnormality. Odd, yes!\n\nBreast discharge is also a warning sign of breast cancer.  If not that, there are some women who have serious psychosomatic causes of breast leakage that have NOT been linked to hormonal abnormalities or pituitary tumors.  Quite a complex topic, but needs testing.  Best wishes!
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It does affect breast feeding! The piercing will not heal up all the way when you take them out so you will have 2 additonal holes that were not put there by god that milk will be coming from! It makes breat feeding a little more harder!! Trust me!!!
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Breastfeeding helps.  I breastfeed and im not fat.
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Side Effect's \n\nPossible Adverse effects include acne, edema, liver and adrenal gland damage, infertility, impotence in men, and virilzation in women.
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didn't the doctor tell you that would happen??  My sister was going to have a boob job but the doc told her she probably would never be able to breastfeed and would more than likely loose all feeling in that area.  That is one of the side effects.
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Yes that could be a symptom as well.Breast will be tender to the touch.
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Feeling tired all the time.  Mood swings, crying for no reason.  Sometimes your mind might wander off, lack of concentration.  Breasts feel tight, cold weather makes the nipples sore.  Sometimes even having to urinate often.\nAlso depends of the woman.  My two pregnancies were different.  I didn't even know I was pregnant the first time around.  The second time I had only a few symptoms.  My sister-in-law threw up her first three months.  She thought that she had the flu for three weeks.  It dawned on her that she might have something else going on than the flu.  Second pregnancy that time.
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Yes!\nIt is contraindicated during breast feeding and should not be used.  Studies have not been done on any pain killers because they are viewed as being so risky.
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all i know is that breast feeding enhances the mother child relationship, also breast milk contains all the good stuff its natural and natural is best. x
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Thrush is caused by an overgrowth of yeast, usually caused by antibiotic therapy.  If the baby is breastfeeding, this can be passed to mom's nipples.  Acidophilus is great for treating yeast, but you should consult with the baby's pediatrician about treatment and ask them what you need to do to treat yourself if you're breastfeeding. Otherwise, you'll pass it right back to baby.
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Try this website for information on the adverse affects of drinking milk:\n\nhttp://milk.elehost.com/
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Well, it all starts when you're pregnant.. your hormone levels shoot up and stay up. Then when you have the baby, they drop really fast, so your body is basically in shock mode. Your level of estrogen drops, which is what regulates that. If you are breastfeeding, it can take longer for those hormones to get back to where they need to be because of prolactin, which you produce when you are breastfeeding. It counter-acts the estrogen and can make you produce less lubrication then normal. I always tell patients to use a lubricant if it is uncomfortable. There is nothing that can be done until your hormones stabilize. If you aren't breastfeeding and are still having problems, I would talk to your doctor.
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Breast size can change during the course of breastfeeding.  As the child gets older, they tend to get less milk.  Also, the mother's body gets more used to producing milk.  Many women find that after 9-12 months of breastfeeding, their breasts get a little smaller.  However, they do stay more firm until weaning occurs.  As far as what it is like to breastfeed, it is an interesting experience.  It is very difficult in the beginning.  The baby is small and weak, so the mother has to get the baby positioned correctly and help him/her latch on.  It can be a little painful (or a lot if the latch is incorrect).  It is rather exhausting in the first few weeks, because the baby wants to eat all of the time.  But, as the baby gets older, most women find it very rewarding.  The child is growing on the mother's milk, which usually makes her feel proud, and the feedings get shorter and less frequent, which helps with the fatigue.  Hope this helps.  (Tell the girls in your health class to give breastfeeding a try when they have children -- it really is special!)
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G'day Gizmo82979,\n\nThank you for your question.\n\nThere are concerns about Chantix or Varenicline for people with kidney problems and breastfeeding mothers. There are also a wide range of possible side-effects such as nausea, headache, vomiting, flatulence, insomnia, abnormal dreams and dysgeusia.\n\nIf you are having problems with it, see your doctor.\n\nI have attached sources for your reference.\n\nRegards