can i still have any milkbreast milk in me or how can i help it flow some more in my breast theres its still some left when i pull them with my fingers help plz
2007-01-27 11:33:52 · 9 answers · asked by cyndi m 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
you may be able to restart the milk production by using a pump. It's been known to happen.
2007-01-27 11:36:49 · answer #1 · answered by flywho 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have some milk there if there is milk coming out when you pull on them with your fingers. I am pretty sure that you will be able to pump your breasts for milk. If you are going to do this, you better do it soon because its been almost a month, and your breast milk will start to dry up. If this is your first child, please make sure you are feeding your baby formula if you are not able to breast feed. If you do start to pump, be aware that they will need pumped every three to four hours to keep the milk flowing so your baby gets the proper nourishment. If you are still unsure, you might want to ask a pediatrician or your family doctor. Hope this helps , and good luck!!
2007-01-27 19:43:55 · answer #2 · answered by carebear2804 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is never too late to start nursing but you may need some assistance. Have you tried contacting your local La Leche League leader? Just go to the LLL website and you'll find links to a LLL leader near you. They can give you more personal help and support.
Try latching the baby on to suckle when he's not ravenous - maybe a nighttime feeding to start. Then let him nurse until he seems done - it may take a little while at the start. You can supplement with a bottle of formula or pumped milk afterward if need be.
Breastmilk is all about supply and demand - as your baby nurses, your breasts will respond, and your milk supply will increase. Every time you offer a bottle of formula, however, your body is given the signal that less milk is needed, and your supply will dip. Simply allowing the baby to suckle for comfort will also help your supply to increase. Just remember that any breastmilk your baby gets (even if it seems like just a wee bit) is wonderful and worth it!
Try the link for some more detailed information on restarting breastfeeding. Good luck to you!
2007-01-27 20:07:24 · answer #3 · answered by CountryMama 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The thing with breast feeding is that you have to be consistent with it. The more you expell, the more your breasts produce. So in other words, you can't go some weeks and expect to be pumping some out. You have to do it just about everyday or else the ducts will dry out. And see it's been like a month, so if you haven't been expelling milk then you either have not been putting the baby to breast as much as you should or maybe your baby is having a difficult time pulling the milk. But by the 3rd day after the birth your milk starts to come out. The best thing I can tell you is to consult with a lactation consultant. My baby was a preemie so I couldn't initially put her to breast but I pumped. But my nipples would not stay erect when I did finally put her to breast. So I went to the hospital again and they referred me to the consultant and I needed a nipple shield that helped extended my nipple and that helped out. But girl, if you haven't tried to expell that milk in even a few days or more, your body will not make any more milk. It's like an ongoing process that has to occur for the milk production to continue. If all else fails, just go to formula. At least you did try, and some breastmilk is better than none.
2007-01-27 19:43:50 · answer #4 · answered by Dr. PHILlis (in training) 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
My sister just had a baby also, in october 3o tho. Congrats. But She had the same problem, all of a sudden she wouldnt produce. So she used formula while her breasts filled up, and she alternates them. When she tried the breast pump it would only pump out a little amount of milk. That just means your boobs need a break. Feed your baby formula for a little, giving your breasts time to produce, once they fill bloated feed your baby and pump the rest. But still every now and then use formula as an alternate. My sister does both and her baby is still so very healthy. growing pretty fast though. lol
2007-01-27 19:41:04 · answer #5 · answered by iTzUhHaPpyHeLL 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a La Leche League Leader (who will help for free) or a Lactation Consultant to help you try to get started nursing or pumping again.
It is possible for you to recoveryour milk supply. If it's been a month since you nursed or pumped, it could take another month to recover your supply.
You need to nurse or pump frequently to tell your body to make milk. A good electric pump such as a Medela Pump in Style or a rental pump would be best.
You can also take herbs and prescription meds to help your supply.
2007-01-27 19:38:15 · answer #6 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 3⤊ 0⤋
If breastfeeding is not working for you and you want to try pumping, rent a pump! The pumps that they rent are hospital grade. Try to find a store in your area or one like this.....www.mothersmilk.com
2007-01-27 20:30:57 · answer #7 · answered by KDB 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you see milk there than you should pump.pumping will really jump start your milk.trying pumping the both of them and see how that goes.good luck
2007-01-28 08:18:44 · answer #8 · answered by plus size diva 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just start pumping. The more you pump, the more you produce.
2007-01-27 19:41:49 · answer #9 · answered by kerri_lynn01 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋