Breast Feeding and Breast Buds in Infants??

Question

I recently took my 5 month old daughter to the Dr. because of lumps under her breast and the Dr. told me what they were and that I needed to stop breastfeeding her. But my question is I can't find any evidence to support me stopping to breast feeding.

It is obvious that hormones are passed through breast milk and that they affect the baby but Do I really need to stop breast feeding?


My Dr. is against prolonged breast feeding. He told me to only breast feed until 3 months. That after three months that there is no longer a need for the baby to be fed by breast.

So is my Dr. just trying to get me to stop breast feeding or is the effects of the hormones in my breast milk harming my daughter?

PLEASE ONLY SERIOS ANSWERS AND NO RUDENESS OR WISE CRACKS!!

Answer 1

I believe in breastfeeding until about 14 months or when the baby is ready to stop, whichever comes first. So you and I share the same beliefs about the matter. Trouble is there are an aweful lot of very forward people who will want to convince you that breastfeeding is unnecessary, but ultimately it is your choice. A physician for instance might tell you that there is no nutritional value to it after three months, but will neglect to weigh in the emotional and bonding benefits you are creating by breastfeeding. Use wise judgement and feed the baby this way however long you want and ignore pressures to convince you to stop...BUT... (and this is where you need good judgement) YOU NEED A SECOND OPINION to discover what it is within you that you might be passing on to your baby causing what has been suggested to you to be harm. Don't just stop breastfeeding and never get to the bottom of it. It could be that you have a problem which needs treatment. If you have a problem which may be passed through breastmilk, then you MUST stop breastfeeding until you get to the bottom of it. Be warned though that if you don't move swiftly, if you were to discover that you could continue breastfeeding, the baby will have weaned already most likely.

Answer 2

Breast Buds In Infants

Answer 3

I was only able to breast feed my daughter for a couple weeks. She is now 10 months old and about a month ago I rushed her to the Dr. because her left nipple seemed swollen and it was very firm to the touch. I was scared and was bracing for the worst. The Dr. said that it was a breast bud and nothing to worry about.

I did some research and I cannot find any connection to breast feeding!! If you are able to continue breast feeding, by all means continue!! I wish I could have, it is the best gift you can give her right now! I would find a new Pediatrician as well. The current medical recommendation is to breast feed exclusively for the first 6 months. You go with your instincts on this one! Best Wishes!

Answer 4

I hope I am not intruding in your question.
I just read it. It got my attention and I feel your frustration. I have never had any kids so I really don't have an answer.

But...I come from "a third world country" and it is encouraged "forever" to breast feed. Mainly due to the lack of resources of many mothers to buy formula. I personally believe it is common sense to do so.

We live in a society that no one has time. Instant satisfaction. I find it extremely weird that a doctor says that 3 months is OK. I asked my mother for how long she breast fed me and she said until I was 7 or 8 months. Which is common among my peers back in my country.

Have you looked on-line? For any baby forums? Post pregnancy forums?

I don't know why I sympathize with you. But I honestly hope you can figure this out soon.

Take care.

Answer 5

Hon, the ONLY reason to stop a successful Breastfeeding relationship is if YOU are needing to start on medications that are harmful to the baby (ie, chemotherapy). Other than that, there is no medical/logical reason to wean your baby.

EVERYONE....even people who have no medical training whatsoever knows that Breast is Best. And the American Academy of Pediatrics suggests that a baby be Breastfed for the first YEAR of its life, and thereafter however long mutually desireable bettween Mom and Child.

You NEED NEED NEED to change doctors. Any doctor that would preach the opinion that breastfeeding is unnecessary after age 3 months, is giving you WRONG UNHEALTHY INFORMATION. And when a Doc gives misinformation in reguards to something so basic, so necessary for a baby's first year in life....it would make me NOT BELIEVE A WORD of directive that he would give me on any other health matter for my child.

About the 'bumps' and if they are related to your hormones, I would DEFINETELY contact a local LaLecheLeague leader. They know EVERYTHING about breastfeeding. I have used them as a resource for every breastfeeding question or problem I have run across, and they always have more, better, thorough, helpful answers than any MD out there.

Change doctors, and I hope your situation with your daughter can be resolved soon. God Bless.

Answer 6

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Breast Feeding and Breast Buds in Infants??
I recently took my 5 month old daughter to the Dr. because of lumps under her breast and the Dr. told me what they were and that I needed to stop breastfeeding her. But my question is I can't find any evidence to support me stopping to breast feeding.

It is obvious that hormones are passed...

Answer 7

Find a doctor who knows what he is talking about!!

Yes, some (low levels) of hormones are passed through the milk to the baby. It is *normal* and *healthy*. Ask your doctor to show you scientific evidence that breastfed babies are more likely to develop breast lumps than artificially fed ones. He won't be able to do it, and he'll probably get mad at you. (That's a sign that he's making it up and angry at getting caught!!)

While you're at it, ask him for evidence that weaning at 3 months old is better for baby. There is a *ton* of evidence that the longer you nurse, the better it is for you *and* baby. This has been studied up to at least the age of 2 years, and there's no reason to think the benefits stop there (there aren't enough American babies still being breastfed past that age to continue the research).

More than 3 months old is *not* "extended nursing". Less than 2 *years* is premature weaning. Your doctor seems to believe that God and/or evolution made a mistake when he/it put human milk (designed specifically for *human* babies) instead of artificially altered bovine milk (designed specifically for an animal with 4 stomachs!!) into your breasts. Change doctors--find someone who will give you scientifically valid information!!

Answer 8

You NEED a new doctor. There is NO reason to stop breastfeeding your baby! This man is obviously uncomfortable with breastfeeding and so is giving unsubstantiated medical advice based on his personal opinion. That is REALLY scary! You need to get a second opinion. I would contact your local La Leche League and ask for a referral for a pediatrician or general practitioner that is supportive of breastfeeding. DO NOT STOP BREASTFEEDING! It is the best thing for your little girl. Go with your instincts. The fact that he told you to stop at 3 months just shows he is not following the advice of current research in his field. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends nursing for ATLEAST one year and the World Health Organization atleast 2 years! Maybe the guy has stock in formula companies! What a quack! I would be VERY concerned about any other advice he has given you. Get outta there, hon. This guy is bad news.

Answer 9

My daughter had breast buds and her Dr. said as long as they feel like a pea that rolls vs. stiff and attached there is nothing wrong and it is perfectly normal. She is now 9 months old and they are gone.
I can not believe that the Doctor says to stop breasfeeding at 3 months. The American Association of Pediatrics recommends a minimum of 6 months. I would love to know why he thinks this!

Answer 10

I think your doc is a bit of a weirdo really. I don't see any reason why you would want to stop breast feeding your daughter. Yes, the hormones may be causing her to have a bit more hormone than is neccesary but once you stop whenever that is, then she will go right back to being without those hormones with no ill effects. You should allow her to nurse as long as she wants to. Best wishes