I have a question do you know what pill you can take if you want to keep breastfeeding your baby but your ..?

Question

Milk has dired up?
My friend has had some problems and needs help I never been a mom so I don't know I tried reading questions on here and can't find the answer!!!!

My b/f says that there r web sites that sell a pill to start lactaing but I dk any Ideas? clueless but want to help my friend!!

Wow thanks for all the good answers so far I will talk to her again I no she was a little stressed the other day and tired pumpimg some and the milk had some orange like look to it she was scarid she pumped to hard and made blood come out or something she was kinda freacked out!!! so she stopped tring to pump but she just could not seem to get any milk just a few drops of orange and she just wanted to cry I think she maybe having post pradom blues

Answer 1

Breast-feeding is based on supply and demand. The more you breast-feed your baby, the more milk your breasts will produce. If you pump milk while you're away from your baby, here are some suggestions to keep your milk supply on track:

1. Relax. Stress can hinder your body's natural ability to release breast milk. Find a quiet place to pump. It may help to massage your breasts or use warm compresses. Sometimes looking at a picture of the baby, thinking about the baby or listening to a recording of the baby's cry helps stimulate milk flow.

2. Pump often. The more you pump, the more milk you'll produce — especially if you're using a high-quality pump. If you're working full time, try to pump for 15 minutes every few hours during the workday.

3. Pump both breasts simultaneously. Pumping both breasts at the same time will increase your body's production of prolactin, the hormone responsible for milk production.

4. When you're with your baby, breast-feed on demand. The more you breast-feed your baby when you're together, the greater your supply will be when you pump. Try more frequent evening, early morning or weekend feedings. Pumping after a breast-feeding session can help boost milk supply, too — even if you pump but no milk is produced.

5. Avoid or limit formula feedings. Formula feedings will reduce your baby's demand for breast milk — which will lower your milk production. Remember, the more you breast-feed your baby or pump while you're apart, the more milk you'll produce. It also helps to pump ahead — either after or between breast-feeding sessions.

6. Take care of yourself. Eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Get some exercise every day. Rest as much as you can — and don't be afraid to ask for help when you need it.

7. Drink plenty of fluids. Water, juice and milk can help you stay hydrated. But limit soda, coffee and other caffeinated drinks. Too much caffeine can reduce your milk supply.

7. Don't smoke or drink alcohol. Alcohol can interfere with milk letdown, and smoking can reduce your milk supply. If you choose to have an occasional alcoholic drink, avoid breast-feeding for two hours afterward.

8. Avoid birth control pills. Birth control pills that contain estrogen may interfere with milk production. Ask your doctor about other birth control options.

Answer 2

Usually milk dries up for a reason. It might be due to a lack of sleep, too much exercise, not enough fluids or intense anxiety or stress. Being tense and uptight can stop the milk from flowing. I would encourage your friend to look more deeply into the reasons her milk might have dried up. If she's uptight, that may be the problem right there.

Answer 3

drinking 1 beer a day can help ur milk plus drinking a ton of water. The yeast and barley in the beer help alot. Contact the La Leche League for breast feeding support. Also, pumping milk for bottle feeding can interfere with ur milk production. Try to minimize it and the use of bottles if u r in a position to do so.

Answer 4

check this site....

http://www.malunggay.com/index.htm

just boil the leaves to make a soup out of that... you dont have to eat the leaves if you dont like it... the soup stock will help you lactate... very effective. it is better when taken hot.

also, warm compress on the breast would help and use a suction... if the baby is not ready for feeding yet... suction and keep in a bottle and store at fridge or freeze it. that way milk will not stop or dry up sooner

Answer 5

If she is breatfeeding regularly,her milk hasn't dried up.She might just have a clogged duct.Tell her to make a warm compress on her breast about for about 10 minutes prior to feeding,her let down should return.If this doesn't work tell her to consult her ob,or lactation consultant.There should be one available to her at the hospital where she delivered.

Answer 6

I would recommend that you call La Leche League at your local hospital or look for it in the hpone book under that name. They are experts on this issue an can help you sooner than people who are not experts can.

Answer 7

I THINK SHE NEEDS TO GO TO THE DOCTOR TO SEE WHY SHE CAN PRODUCE MILK ANYMORE AND WHY THE MILK THAT IS COMING OUT LOOKS ORANGE I WOULDN'T GIVE THAT MILK TO THE BABY SOMETHING MIGHT BE WRONG

Answer 8

i have never been a mom but if your child is over the age of 2 1/2 then you shouldn't brest feed. it makes the child more immature in future years

Answer 9

If the breasts are kept active or stimulated they should produce milk for ever.Ask a wet nurse

Answer 10

i would contact the dr. but drinking lots of fluids, water mostly, and making sure you have an adequate diet can help. there is no pill that she can take to induce lactation. she also needs to continue pre-natal vitamins. but most importantly contact the dr.