I was formula feeding my one month old and I dont realy like it. I was thinking about breastfeeding how can I go about doing that and were do i start. Is it to late to learn how to do it ?
2007-01-30 11:46:18 · 21 answers · asked by lilly 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
hi, it's not too late, but it's not as simple as jsut sticking bub on the breast. She is going to be used to the easy flow of bottle feeding, they don't have to work hard to get the milk,where in brest feeding they do,the mouth works differently on the aurola to produce the milk. You need to see,in australia, nursing mothers assoc, and in US a lactation nurse atached to the hospital.In the meantime i suggest letting bub attach to your nipple before after or during your feeds to accostom her to the feel of it,try using a pump a few times a day even if you are not getting anything you will be stimulating . If you are going to do this you need to find a nursing expert TODAY, don't delay .You really need to be serious about it,not half hearted as it is hard work for both of you. good luck :)
2007-01-30 12:01:54 · answer #1 · answered by BeeMay 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
my wife was in a similar situation and had no problems switching over. She ended up pumping after a couple weeks because our baby was a terrible breastfeeder. She got a lot of helpful advice from the hospital lactation consultant, which is a free service offered by every hospital. Call the maternity ward where you delivered and they will give you the number of the person you can call. They can even bring you back to the hospital for a "training" session if you can't get your answers over the phone.
By the way, pumping works out really well because I get to feed her as well (plus I feed her at night, which really helps out my wife).
2007-01-30 11:51:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
if you want to start nursing now, you need to go see a lactation consultant. you can call your hospital to find out about it. it is possible for a woman to produce milk who has never even been pregant - which is done sometimes with adoption. they have to take hormones and i dont know what else, but it is possible. if your baby is only a month old, it is very possible that you won't have much trouble if you take the right stuff and start asap. if you are serious about trying to nurse now, you should call a lactation consultant tomorrow!
also, your baby might have a really hard time learning to nurse, after using a bottle for so long. so that may also be a struggle. your lactation consultant can help with that too. good luck!!
2007-01-30 11:50:44 · answer #3 · answered by Rebecca O 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
The GOOD NEWS is...IT'S NEVER TOO LATE TO START
The BAD NEWS is...it will be very difficult to establish a milk supply now...but you can totally do it.
First go out and buy "The Womanly Art Of Breastfeeding" - by La Leche League.
Then contact your local branch...they can walk you through how to reestablish your milk and how to breast feed.
It will be tough, and in the beginning it will hurt, and you will have to suppliment with formula until your milk comes in...but you can totally do it!!
Good luck mamma!
By the way, my son got a pacifier before we established our breastfeeding bond (because of some idiot nurse at the hospital that just wouldn't listen) and my son latched on just fine despite it. "Nipple Confusion" is definately a concern...but it won't stop you if you're determined. STICK TO IT!! :) IT'S SO TOTALLY WORTH IT!
2007-01-30 11:59:07 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You may not be able to produce milk now. The best thing you could do is to talk to a lactation consultant. The hospital should have sent you home with information and resources for this. If you can't find it, just call the pediatritians office or the hospital and see who they reccomend for lactation consultants or La Leche League.
Good Luck!
2007-01-30 11:52:33 · answer #5 · answered by Goddess 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's not too late. I'd call your local laleache league leader and ask her. Here is the website: http://www.lalecheleague.org/
Not only are you doing the best thing for your child and feeding the perfect food but you'll be so glad after a few months of how much easier it is to feed (not to mention the health benefits to you, and the money savings). There absolutely no downside. Best of luck!
2007-01-30 11:52:05 · answer #6 · answered by junenorth 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋
My sister didn't see anyone she just used a pump on each breast every two hours while she was a wake and her breast started making milk. She had someone else carry the baby for her. Your baby should have no problem switching over.
2007-01-30 13:29:51 · answer #7 · answered by junebug66 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
it may be too late too start if you havent kept up your milk supply by pumping in place of feeding. However, dont give up without trying. Here is a great resource to find a lactation professional in your area who can help you.
http://www.lalecheleague.org/
We have a 3 month old girl :)
2007-01-30 11:49:17 · answer #8 · answered by Mr Jarvis 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
I really doubt she is going to latch onto your breast after being on the bottle for so long. If you like, you can pump your breast milk and transfer it to a bottle to feed it to her. That's what i did until my son was a month and a half old...then i lost the cord to the pump and had to start giving him formula :(
2007-01-30 11:50:43 · answer #9 · answered by guamtinkerbell 3 · 2⤊ 1⤋
you should make an appointment with a lactation nurse as soon as possible. the only place that i know you can find one is at a hospital. you can ask your doctor or pediatrician for a referral. the lactation nurse will help you with anything about breast feeding.
2007-01-30 11:50:24 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋