I have been done nursing for a year or more. I have a handicapped child that will be on a bottle for the rest of her life. She can't handle food, and can't eat it. Her immune system is failing so I want to pump then feed her my breastmilk through a bottle. I want to know how to get started. What should I do first? Will my milk come back in?
2006-10-19 09:27:34 · 9 answers · asked by Candi 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Other - Pregnancy & Parenting
You will probably have to get pregnant again.
2006-10-19 09:36:24 · answer #1 · answered by c.arsenault 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In all seriousness, Breast feeding her will not help her immune system past the age of 6 months, confirm this with the Dr but unfortunately I dont think this is a wise decision, as you have enough on your plate let alone sterilizing ang expressing, do you realise she will need a lot more than just a normal baby, as she is a growing girl now, and her needs are a lot greater. Good Luck, and I dont mean to sound like a sour puss, the thought was there, and I understand you want to do all you can, I really understand that, but you will be totally drained, I did it for 4 months, and I was a total wreck
2006-10-21 07:03:05 · answer #2 · answered by the mumma 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
you need to stimulate the nipple to encourage it to produce milk, that means using your pump every hour or two, the more you use it the more milk you'll produce as your breast will think you have a greedy baby and will try and meet the demand. i'd also go see your doctor to see if he can offer you any more advice, i'm sure he'll be pleased that your wanting to feed your child with the best possible milk you can ever get!!! well done to you, i wish you and your daughter all the very best xx
2006-10-19 16:42:11 · answer #3 · answered by sausagejockey 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Try pumping every two hours and don't be discouraged if nothing happens overnight. It may take a week or so to begin lactating again. Also. doctors can prescribe a medication to help get things flowing, don't be embarrassed I'm sure they'd understand.
2006-10-19 16:32:15 · answer #4 · answered by dolly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Even a woman who has never given birth can produce breastmilk. Check out these resources and you can google "relactation" or "adoptive breastfeeding" to find more. You might also find some help from a local La Leche League meeting and your OB should be able to help or refer you to someone who can. Sometimes medications are needed to help stimulate production.
You can do it! I admire your committment to your daughter and wish you the best!
http://www.lalecheleague.org/NB/NBrelactation.html
http://www.lact-aid.com/rpt025.htm
http://fourfriends.com/abrw/Boot%20Camp/bc1.htm
God bless!
2006-10-20 09:46:55 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
look into herbs that help bring milk down, next don't stress too much it wont help, and pump often to stimulate.warm bathes or cloths. good luck--oh talk to a nurse about your q.or lactation nurse.Good luck.
2006-10-19 16:39:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You will lactate again I would recommend the prenatal vitamins and after a bit of time you will lactate. Best wishes and good luck.
2006-10-19 16:37:15 · answer #7 · answered by Barry G 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my teacher said to us once not to stand under a warm shower because it stimulates your breast and wants to make the milk come out so if i were you i would take a nice warm shower
2006-10-19 17:49:14 · answer #8 · answered by Brandi S 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i am not sure that you can do that after so long, you should talk to your doctor
2006-10-19 16:32:56 · answer #9 · answered by Nicole 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋