Ask Anne… Question:  My milk seems to look different every time I pump. Sometimes it looks thin and watery, and sometimes yellow and creamy. At times it has a bluish or greenish tint. What could be causing that? Answer : Unlike formula, which always looks the same, the composition and appearance of human milk changes from day to day, from feeding …

Ask Anne… Question: My doctor just told me that my 3 month old exclusively breastfed baby needs to drink several ounces of water a day in order for her to get enough fluoride. Does she really need extra fluoride? Answer: Breastfeeding provides dental health benefits for babies, including fewer cavities and better oral development, decreasing the need for braces later in life. …

Ask Anne… Question:  My seven week old baby girl wants to nurse constantly from the hours of 5:00 pm until she goes to bed, which is normally around 11:00 pm.  What is causing the constant eating? Is she getting enough from me to satisfy her? She wants  to nurse again 45 minutes to an hour after she finishes eating. Please …

Many mothers suffer from postpartum depression (PPD) after they give birth. It most often occurs during the early weeks or months, but it can show up anytime during the first year. First time moms are more likely to experience PPD. No one knows exactly what causes it, or why some women get depressed and other don’t. We do know that …

Ask Anne… Question: My baby just went for her two month checkup. I am exclusively breastfeeding her, and she is healthy and gaining weight well. My pediatrician told me to give her Vitamin D drops every day, and I’m wondering if that’s necessary. Why would she need anything besides my breast milk? Answer:  Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin produced by …

I always planned to nurse my babies, but I secretly worried that I wouldn’t have enough milk because of my breast size.  They did get a bit bigger during my pregnancy (AA to B cup), but it seemed impossible that my small breasts would be able to produce enough milk to feed a baby. It was a big relief to me to discover …

Ask Anne… Question:  I have a a 6 week old baby who has had a bowel movement in just about every diaper since she was born. A few days ago she didn’t poop for 24 hours, and then she went for 48 hours. Her  poop was kind of greenish instead of mustard yellow. My pediatrician told me she was fine, …

Ask Anne… Question: My 2 month old baby is fussy and spits up a lot. My doctor said she has milk allergies and recommended switching her to a soy formula. What do you think? Answer: We know that cow’s milk is a very allergenic substance, because it  isn’t ‘species specific’. In other words, human milk is designed for human babies …