Ok...I've been exclusively pumping for the last 3 months. Last week, I decided to stop pumping. I let myself get engorged and everything and didn't pump for two days. Then, I started regretting my decision, so I tried to pump twice and nothing came out. Two days after that (today) I felt a little engorged, so I pumped..and amazingly, I got 6 oz out! BUT..the milk was watery looking. So my question is...If I pump every 2 hours or so now, is it possible that my milk will fully come back in? Or was that a fluke?
2006-11-27 12:53:16 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
yes. You should be able to get it back. It's all supply and demand. THe more you pump, the more you'll make. You can also buy herbal vitamins that are supposed to increase your milk supply. Call the lactation consultant at the hospital and ask them where to get it.
2006-11-27 14:34:56 · answer #1 · answered by Just Amber 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a support person from La Leche League. www.lalecheleague.org or ask your doctor for a referral to a lactation specialist.
Good Luck.
2006-11-27 21:05:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure but it seems feasible. Check with a lactation consultant most hospitals have them and they are usually very willing to answer your questions :) Good Luck!
2006-11-27 20:56:34 · answer #3 · answered by Sweetpea 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can get it back in full force. Keep pumping.
2006-11-27 21:12:05 · answer #4 · answered by egg_sammash 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can *probably* rebuild your supply. Just continue pumping.
You may also want to try some herbs:
http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/milksupply/herbal_galactagogue.html
Wow there are more than I remember -- I was going to cut and paste but it is way too much.
2006-11-27 20:56:44 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes, just keep trying! Don't give up, give it a few days.
2006-11-27 20:58:22 · answer #6 · answered by micg 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋