i tried it at first when my daughter was born but had difficulty. my daughter is now 7 weeks and today i noticed my breasts starting leaking some again. i would love to try it again because she is really gassy from formula. would i be able to try it again??
2006-08-17 04:35:39 · 14 answers · asked by hotmomma028 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
If you are leaking, that is a wonderful sign. It means that your prolactin levels are still in high gear and the sucking from the baby will stimulated the pituitary gland, and that should raise your levels and help you produce more milk. I would suggest letting the baby nurse from you first, even if it is only for 5 minutes on each side, since the baby will suck more vigorously at the beginning of the feeding time. Have a bottle ready. You will know if baby is getting enough by the number of wet diapers. Be patient, baby will probably get frustrated until he/she starts feeling the hunger go away when nursing.
2006-08-17 09:21:28 · answer #1 · answered by donna g 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You probably can't, since after 7 weeks your milk should be dried up. You can stimulate yourself into producing again(I did while my son was in the hospital). Use a breast pump while feeding your baby with a bottle. Switch sides, just like if you were nursing. Don't forget to drink lots of fluid.
It won't hurt to try.
2006-08-17 11:43:11 · answer #2 · answered by patience3987 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would say to give it a try, but just be ready to have to supplement with formula because you may not be producing enough milk to satisfy your baby. Something else that would help is to start pumping every chance you get to get your milk flowing again. It may take some time for your baby to get used to the change so just be persistent and don't get frustrated, because it only makes it harder. Just give it time and Good Luck.
2006-08-17 11:46:17 · answer #3 · answered by Tiffany H 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Take it slowly. Don't push yourself too hard.
You can try put a warm cloth (cloth soak in a warm water, then squeeze away the water) on the breast, this will ease the pain and allow the milk easier to come out.
2006-08-17 11:42:52 · answer #4 · answered by shin 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
GO FOR IT. It may take some time for the milk to come back enough for you to get rid of the bottles but you will be thankful that you did.
What a great gift nature has given you. Another chance...woohoo.
2006-08-17 11:59:32 · answer #5 · answered by Candice B 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a try. The worst that can happen is that your daughter will still be on formula...and still gassy.
2006-08-17 11:42:39 · answer #6 · answered by pblcbox 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go for it!
I had twins 3 months ago and only one could nurse, the other one started nursing at 8 weeks and my milk did increase, if you are leaking, then you are all set.. go for it!
2006-08-17 11:49:00 · answer #7 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Give it a try and see if she will latch.
You can also try contacting a lactation consultant. You should consider contacting your local La Leche League.
2006-08-17 11:49:27 · answer #8 · answered by C K Platypus 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you still have milk, and she will nurse sure you can. Some babies will suck on anything, unlike my son, who would only suck on silicone. Although my 3rd child would suck on whatever as long as she got fed and i breast fed her for 1yr. Good luck.
2006-08-17 12:40:48 · answer #9 · answered by susan b 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i think the real milk dries up well within that time,, and maybe you need to change her milk,,but babies do get wind,, i used infantcol or gripe water..
2006-08-17 17:17:56 · answer #10 · answered by mam26 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋