I am ready to switch him to formula because I am engorged terribly, with fever. How do I go about switching him to formula. Will it hurt to do it all at once?
2006-10-15 12:15:08 · 16 answers · asked by jess c 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
it will hurt alot more to switch now then to wait it out.
http://www.lalecheleague.org/nb.html
this is a great site. I suggest that you also contact your doctor. But don't give up now. This is the hardest part. It only gets easier from here.
2006-10-15 12:21:48 · answer #1 · answered by sr22racing 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your milk just coming in? If it is this will pass quickly. I was engorged all 3 times with mine when the milk first comes in , but just make sure the baby is eating regularly and also your nipples will become really sore too at first but this will also pass. Its all worth it in the end. However, fever is not normal. I would definitley call my doctor on that one if that is the cause of your fever. Otherwise the engorgment disappears quickly. Faster than if you were to switch to formula.
2006-10-15 19:35:33 · answer #2 · answered by Blondi 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Okay, calm down and breathe and remember you are doing the very best for your baby!!! This happened to me and it was awful. I now have a terrific BF'ing relationship with my DD. If your goal is to do the sam i may be able to help. Tell me is your milk just coming in? How long have you been BF'ing. This is what I suggest. (for immediate relief) Take 800 milligrams of motrin every 8 hours till the engorgement is gone it will not affect you DC. Get some ice packs on there...put it on top of breast pad. Massage breast from the nipple back toward your body...this sounds weird but I don't have space to explain. This is most important-- Go to the store and get medela nipple shields. Place it over you nipple and let your child suck. Your baby is probably having an issue draining your breast bacause you are engorged. These shields will help get them drained. For now you will need to let your DC nurse as frequently as it wants. That way your production can get back in sync with his needs. It is common for there to be a slight fever with extreme engorgement. Once you get the nipple shields and have fed a couple times, you will want to start massaging the lumps out while DC is nursing. It may be uncomfortable a littl but it will help you from getting an infection. If you must pump do it, but try not to do it more than once a day for now. And just pump as little as you need to have some relief at the beginning of a session and then let DC finish it off. You may feel better if you soak in a warm bath before you pump. Try not to put your nipples under a hard shower as this stimulates milk making. HANG IN THERE you can do it. Alo Here is the link to a forum that has been very helpful to me...http://www.diaperpin.com/forum04/forum.asp?FORUM_ID=30 Also, Email me for more!!! Jessashare@yahoo.com.
2006-10-15 19:24:22 · answer #3 · answered by jessashare 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you have a fever, you may not be engorged, but may have mastitis. How old is the baby? How often are you nursing? You can pump and nurse to get relief if you plan on continuing breastfeeding (encouraged). You can take tylenol if you're not allergic. You can stand under a warm shower, or apply wet warm compresses to the breasts. If this is one of your first few days post partum, hang in there, the engorgement will pass. You can contact La Leche League International (they have a web site and free local meetings in most towns) or contact a lactation consultant.
2006-10-15 19:20:40 · answer #4 · answered by poemseeker 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear that your breasts are engorged, you should see your doctor, but to help with the engorgement you could try having a warm shower and as you relax, express some milk from each breast. That should ease the engorgement.
Once the engorgement has gone down, feed the baby. With one of my babies, my breasts were so full of milk that the poor baby could not latch on properly, I often had to express some milk before feeding him, just so that he could feed.
You could also contact the La Leche League as this is a problem that affects many women.
2006-10-16 07:00:52 · answer #5 · answered by ? 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
DON'T GIVE UP ON BREASTFEEDING, first of all. Engorgement is treatable and a temporary yet frustrating situation for a new mother. Do you have a breast pump? If so use it until you are relieved enough to get the baby to latch on and nurse. You may need to pump for 5-10 minutes. If your pump is not strong enough to eliminate minimum engorgement to get your baby to latch, call the local hospital and ask to talk to a lactation consultant and they can assist you on renting a MEDELA (brand name) hospital grade breast pump. You can also try reverse nipple softening techniques. BUT don't wait, ACT NOW because you don't want to delay. Delaying could cause breast infections. Call your pediatrician as well. Please take the time to look at the link provided for more advice, support and reassurance! Good luck!
2006-10-15 20:27:07 · answer #6 · answered by hollyberry 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is normal and easily fixed.. You can use a breast pump to express the extra milk out. A nursing mother should always have one. The electric ones are btter and can be pricey for a Madela model, or Evenflo makes one for about $40 (I use thi sone) and it works just fine.
But lacking that, in the mean time you can apply warm compresses and take Tylenol to ease the pain. It does NOT last!
Make sure you nurse your baby often and express any milk not used to ensure you keep a good milk supply. Breastmilk lasts 48 hours in the fridge and up to 6 months frozen.
2006-10-15 19:37:37 · answer #7 · answered by suninmyskies 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
OK I just had a baby my self about 3 months ago . I did the same thing so just wear a band around you breast not to tight and do it for about 3 to 4 days .Your baby well adjust to the formula so don't worry it well hurt a Little but its worth it so you will not have no more pain after you do this good luck.O and make sure you use a breast pump to get as much milk as can get out then then use the band.
2006-10-15 20:17:04 · answer #8 · answered by nursetech 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would talk to the pediatrician but mine let me switch over immediately. Then for the engorgement I would put cabbage leaves in your bra covering entire breast. I know it sounds silly but trust me, it really does work. After about 4 or 5 days you won't need them any longer.
2006-10-15 19:25:08 · answer #9 · answered by country girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Having a fever is NOT normal and may be a sign of infection. You may have a condition called mastitis(a breast infection) & you need to consult with your OB. The OB may need to prescribe antibiotics. Until you can see your doctor, continue to breastfeed your infant as frequently as possible or pump to relieve your engorgement.
2006-10-15 23:59:54 · answer #10 · answered by Dawn T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋