I'm sure this is crazy, but I was just wondering if this was possible at all? I would like to, but like I said, its been 2 months since I had my baby. I breastfed him in the hosp and that was it. I had breastfed my daughter before that for a bit and got Mastitis and a whole bunch of infections and wound up in the hosp. So when my nipples starting bleeding with my son while at the hosp I just freaked out and stopped. My milk has been gone for a month now. I'm sure you can't. But wish there was a way. ANyone know of anything? And feel free to call me crazy to even think there was a way to get this back. I just wish I would've continued... Thanks!
2006-12-20 04:30:43 · 12 answers · asked by mom2alainababy 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes! It is still possible to start breastfeeding again. There are a number of ways to get your milk supply back such as stimulating your breasts every 2 hours (regardless if feeding your baby or not), you can do this with your baby or with a good breast pump. Increase your high fat yogurt intake. You can try pills called Fenugreek (found in just about any health food store)
If all else fails, there is a drug that is by prescription called "Domperidone". It is usually prescribed to adoptive mothers who adopt newborns and wish to breastfeed (so if they can do it and they didnt have a baby, you can too!)
Ask your doctor :)
2006-12-20 05:32:51 · answer #1 · answered by twinsin06 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! you can! And no you aren't crazy! There are adoptive moms out there who have been able to breastfeed! But it will take some hard work and commitment. There are all kinds of galactogogues that you can take to help increase your supply, but the most effective method is breastfeeding and pumping. The first thing you need to do is contact a lactation consultant because you will need professional assistance in getting the baby to learn to latch (bottle and breast are TOTALLY different in how milk is released). There may be information or a consultant on staff at the birthing unit or maternity floor of the hospital that you delivered at, or you can contact your local La Leche League for info as well.
I would not still be breastfeeding (going on 18 months) if it weren't for the forums and information that I gleaned from this site: kellymom.com. It is truly the answer to a breastfeeding mom's prayers.
Good luck!
2006-12-20 04:45:52 · answer #2 · answered by : ) 1 · 3⤊ 0⤋
You can re-lactate, but it might take some work, but it will be worth it. What I suggest is this. Plan 2 days where you do nothing but breast feed your baby - get someone else to do the housework, someone else to do laundry and cooking - just concentrate on your baby. Stay in bed if you can, rest, drink lots, and breast feed your daughter - when she wakes, put her to the breast for as long as she will suckle, then switch sides and let her suckle, then put her back onto the first side again. If she is hungry an hour later, do it again. You may spend two days breast feeding her, but your milk supply will increase dramatically - it is simply supply & demand - the more she nurses, the more milk you will produce. If nothing else, you may increase your milk supply so that your baby can have breast milk first thing in the morning, when you come home from work, and then a "sleep feed" before you go to bed at night. This way you will be providing her with at least half of what she needs for each day. If you want to, try pumping as often as you can for two days before you do the above. I hope this helps and that you can re-establish a good milk supply.
2016-05-23 01:00:32 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can try to start breastfeeding again. The fact that you have nursed before is in your favor. (There are adoptive moms who have never given birth who nurse!)
You may want to work with a Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) and/or a La Leche League Leader while you are trying to relactate.
Your first step is going to be seeing if your little one will even try to latch on to your breast. There is something called a Supplemental Nursing System (SNS) that has a bottle you wear around your neck and a little tube you tape by your nipple. This would help deliver formula to the baby while nursing at your breast while you try to establish a supply. A LLL Leader or IBCLC should be able to help you get a SNS.
There are also herbs and prescription medications that can be used to help you boost your supply. Just remember that the stimulation of nursing or pumping is the most important part.
This will require a lot of patience on your part, but you CAN do it!
2006-12-20 04:46:57 · answer #4 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I thought there was a pill or something out there that makes you produce milk, but I am not sure. I think I saw it on tv. I also had mastitis when I had my son thats why I never breastfed my second child, but I plan on trying it again when I have my third. when you get mastitis its very painful and makes you scared to ever try breast feeding again, have a talk with your dr.
2006-12-20 04:35:16 · answer #5 · answered by kristinad21 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am pretty sure you can...because my one of my aunts had stopped breastfeeding because of other health complications
so another aunt had just stopped breastfeeding her own child, but because she wanted to take over the breast feeding from my other aunt, she started breastfeeding her nephew. It sounds gross, but it work for them. Another way to make her breast produce more milk, she drank lot of hot chocolate, but not your ordinary hot cocoa, the chocolate from ABUELITA brand, which you could find it in any mexican store including TARGET. Something different about the chocolate tablets, boil 2 cups of water, add one tablet and bring it to a boil. You could add whip cream on top, and DO NOT STOP from breasfeeding, because the more you pump the more milk you'll get. So I would start pumping the first milk, until you get a full 3 oz.
Good luck!
Also, see if these web sites can help you.
www.mothering.com
www.parenting.com
www.baby.com
2006-12-20 04:47:31 · answer #6 · answered by Sabine 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
there are hormones you can take to start you up again....
ask your pediatrician or obgyn about them.....
breastfeeding can be hard...and i got mastitis too and it was very painful....but it is also very rewarding....
there are creams to help with sore nipples...which were a problem for me the entire time i breastfed my three children.....
creams that are safe for the baby....
anyway good luck!
2006-12-20 04:40:38 · answer #7 · answered by myheartisjames 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I just wanted to say that this is a good question! I'll be interested to hear the comments.
2006-12-20 04:33:06 · answer #8 · answered by Dolphin 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I do not think so I think when you dry up you are dried up. I have never heard of anyone doing it but I guess there is always someone who said they did! I just do not see it happening but Good Luck
2006-12-20 04:44:16 · answer #9 · answered by mommy of 2 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yes. Just be patient and work back up to it slowly.
2006-12-20 04:38:39 · answer #10 · answered by Terrigrrl 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋