Ask Anne… Question: Is drinking a glass of wine with dinner going to be harmful to my nursing baby? I’ve received varying advice regarding alcohol and breastfeeding. Some people say that a drink a day is OK, others say to avoid it. I just read an article on another website that says that exposing the baby daily to alcohol can ... Read More »

Ask Anne… Question: Why are my breasts still engorged a week after I stopped nursing? I stopped breastfeeding a week ago. My breasts are still swollen, extremely painful and rock-hard, after seven days. How long will this last? What can I do to help the symptoms? Thanks for any help you can give!! Answer: I don’t know any details about ... Read More »

Ask Anne… Question: How can I schedule feedings for my 4 ½ month old? I am having difficulty with scheduling approximate times for feedings. My baby boy is 4 1/2 months old and has just started two servings of one tablespoon of rice cereal per day, one at 10:00 am and one between 7-8:00pm. He used to nurse every two ... Read More »

Ask Anne… Question: How much milk does my baby need while I’m at work? I have recently returned to work and am concerned about the amount I’m pumping and how much my daughter should be taking in at each feeding. Here’s the scoop. She was 7lbs 4oz at birth. At her two-month check-up she weighed 9lbs 8oz. She is three ... Read More »

Ask Anne… Question: How long does it take for what I eat to get into my breastmilk? If I have chicken, rice and a salad for dinner, then when would I expect to have that get into my breastmilk? Answer: I can’t tell you exactly how long it takes for the food you eat to affect your breastmilk, because there ... Read More »

Ask Anne… Question: How can I lose weight while I’m nursing? I have gained weight since my baby was born. I believe it is because I have always worked and if I felt I had a weight problem in the past I would go to the gym, stop eating so much, or work extra hours. I cannot do any of ... Read More »

Ask Anne… Question: My nipples are cracked and terribly sore – HELP!!! I am currently breastfeeding my fourth child and he is four weeks old. I have cracks around the base of my nipples and when he latches on to eat it causes me GREAT pain. I breastfed my other children and never had this problem. I need to know ... Read More »

Ask Anne… Question: What can I do about my 7 month old who isn’t gaining weight well? My son is seven months old and I breastfeed him. I have also started solid foods. He isn’t gaining much weight and his doctor has said that she is getting concerned. He only gained five ounces in a month. She is worried that ... Read More »