breastfeeding ?

Question

I had my baby A month ago and pumped milk for A little while I had to stop due to complications I had with my c-section I was just to sick now I feel better and was wondering if I can still breast feed, I tried to use the pump and I have milk. Please no mean anwsers I just want my baby to have my milk instead of formula and have no one else to ask just thought some experienced mother s who breast feed could help thanks.

Answer 1

If you still have milk, then hopefully you'll be able to breastfeed. Let the baby nurse a lot, you need to build up your milk supply to meet the baby's needs. You might have to supplement with formula for awhile, until you get your milk supply up, but I don't see why you couldn't go back to breast feeding. Is there a lactation consultant at the hospital where you delivered? It might not be a bad idea to talk to them to find strategies to build up your milk supply. Good luck, and good for you for not giving up.

Answer 2

If you still have milk then that's a good start, If your baby remembers how to latch that's even better,{ if not he/she is not to old to relearn,if you have trouble you can seek help at your hospital, there should be a lactation nurse there or they can send you in the rite direction] You can build up your milk supply by nursing more and bottle feeding less. Start by putting the baby on the breast first, if it is still hungry then give the bottle, only enough though to satisfy it's hunger, the baby will want to eat more often yes, but the more you nurse the more your body will respond and soon you should be able to go back to full time nursing. May I also recommend a book called "so that's what their for" by Janet Tamro I found it really helpful. Good luck.

Answer 3

Yes of course you can, you just have to stick to it and have a lot of sleep deprivation. Formula babies sleep longer because breast fed babies drink smaller amounts more frequently. Just put the baby to your breast and let her nurse. You'll probably be sore for the first week or so but after that you should be good to go. I nursed both my daughters until they were 15months and formula feed my boys (i did nurse them but only for 3 and 4 months). Well that's been my own experience. I also ended up renting a breast pump machine at the hospitals lactation department. Their pump was really good and I used it in between breast feeding to up my milk supply. The lactation nurses are also very helpful. If you talk to your hospital where you had the baby they can send you to the correct department. Good luck to you and congrats on the new baby.

Answer 4

If you start pumping every 2 hours, and feed that to your baby from a bottle, your supply will start to build up. Pump for at least 15 minutes on each side(a double electric pump will work best) and if you're still getting a few drops at 15 minutes, pump for 5 more minutes.

I know that seems really, really time consuming, but you sound like you really, really want to breastfeed your child, and that's what it's going to take to get your supply back up.

Once you start getting enough at one pumping that you don't have to give your baby any formula with the breast milk, then you can start just putting her to your breast all the time, rather than having to pump and feed.

Good luck!

Answer 5

yes but you need to build up your milk as the baby probably needs more milk then you are producing at the moment. It is all about supply and demand, start feeding baby again when ever it is hungry so you make more milk, you may need to give baby formula as well until you have enough, try expressin also as that will aid your milk supply. Good luck and well done there is nothing more lovely then feeding your baby I loved every minute with both my children. Give yourself a pat on the back, hope all goes well. X

Answer 6

Yes you can breastfeed. It may take some work to build your milk supply back up to where the baby is getting enough. Congrats for wanting to try! Just let the baby nurse on demand and then if you pump for 5-10 minutes after she eats you should see your milk come back in quickly. If you have any other questions you could call your local le leche league. They have a wealth of information and are very helpful. Good luck!

Answer 7

Sure you could still breastfeed. Even adoptive mothers that have never been pregnant will eventually produce milk just from the baby suckling. If your baby is used to the bottle it may take a little time for the baby to learn the breast, but if you are persistent you will probably be successful. It will also take some time for your body to build your supply up to the amount your baby needs...so don't get discouraged. I applaud you for wanting to go back to breastfeeding. There are so many, that if in your situation, wouldn't even consider trying. Don't forget that breastmilk is a supply and demand thing...the more you demand the more your supply will increase. Go for it and good luck!

Answer 8

Good for you to want to continue to breastfeed. That is the best nutrition for your baby. Keep pumping and nursing on demand. Also check with a lactation consultant to make sure you have enough milk. They check by weighing your baby after you nurse. I had a C-section too and was worried that my baby wasn't getting enough. I pumped alot and always nursed her every hour in the beginning. Good luck!

Answer 9

You can definitely breast feed as long as the doctor has approved. It may take a little while for the baby to latch on since he/she probably has become accustomed to the bottle. Try and if it's too hard don't get frustrated. Pump and use the bottle.

Answer 10

if you still have milk and are not on any medications, it should be fine. if you have any concerns due to prior complications or if you are on medication, talk to your doctor. he/she will be able to give you more specific answers. since i don't know your entire health history, i can't tell you yes or no. however, having milk still means that you are physically capable. and breast feeding, when the mother is healthy and capable is much better for a child than formula. good luck and god bless