2006-10-26 01:31:33 · 9 answers · asked by Blackgold347 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Emphatically yes!!!
My daughter was born premature, and my milk never really did come in. She wasn't strong enough to latch on so I had to pump. I never was able to pump more than 2 ounces out of each breast per session, and it got to be smaller and smaller amounts as time went on. Finally, after pumping for a solid four months 5 times a day and only getting one-two feedings or less out of it, I did give up. But I know in my heart that I did the best for her that I could.
ANY breastmilk that they receive is beneficial, as it has a different composition than formula, and is more easily digested (it really is nature's perfect baby food, specially designed for your own baby). Also, there are special antioxidants, antibodies and DHA/ARA found in breastmilk that are not found in formulas (studies are still out trying to discover if the DHA/ARA found in formulas can be as readily absorbed as the DHA/ARA found in breastmilk.)
I know it can be very frustrating, but stick with it! You'll be proud of yourself later on :-)
2006-10-26 01:32:47 · answer #1 · answered by ♥♥♥ Mommy to Two ♥♥♥ 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
But of course!!! Research shows even a small amount of breastmilk is better than none. It probably seems like a lot of work for little reward, but it is truly worth it. Continue for as long as you can!!
2006-10-26 15:16:04 · answer #2 · answered by MaPetiteHippopotame 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Some breastmilk is ALWAYS better than no breastmilk!
The more they get, the more they will benefit.
But every single drop they can get is good for them.
2006-10-26 08:42:57 · answer #3 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Any amount of breastmilk you can give your child is better than none at all, especially in the beginning!
2006-10-26 09:12:08 · answer #4 · answered by gypsy g 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Definitely yes. I tried to breastfeed my son, but I couldn't. I pumped for about a month to keep my milk supply up. So he got maybe a little bit less than 4oz of my milk, which is the only amount I could give him. But just with that little bit I thought was worth him getting. So, yes every little bit helps.
2006-10-26 14:17:46 · answer #5 · answered by trish 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, any breastmilk you can give the baby is good.
2006-10-26 08:40:16 · answer #6 · answered by sea_sher 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Any amount you can offer helps, but your milk probably will dry up if you're not consistent. I heard that breastfeeding your baby at least a little may help reduce their chances of bed wetting. Don't know how true that is though....
2006-10-26 08:38:16 · answer #7 · answered by Larissa H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes!! But if this is all you are producing, you will soon dry up. This is normal and you shouldn't worry about it, just let it happen naturally, but give your baby all the milk you continue to produce and it will be of great benefit.
2006-10-26 08:42:12 · answer #8 · answered by HomeBody 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. If you can, do breast first, then top up with a bottle, or try expressing if you are at work.
2006-10-26 08:35:12 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋