I had a pretty good labor and delivery but I was extremely sore and tired afterwards and wanted to recover, My milk came in pretty good at first and there were times when my nursing pads would be soaked if I didnt feed, but I am bottle feeding more and getting lazy on breast...I want to start pumping and nirsing more but I noticed that my milk has slipped off and not as much, if I start again will it come back in with a lot to be able to feed her on it alone and with no formula? How often would I need to pump and nurse???
2007-02-05 14:27:24 · 8 answers · asked by kenneth s 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes you can re-establish your milk supply. You will need to be committed because it will require you to nurse the baby VERY often until production picks back up.
2007-02-05 14:30:40 · answer #1 · answered by Bobbie E 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How old is your infant? This is crucial. If you are out only a couple weeks you should be okay. If not, it's very difficult to regain a supply (in the case of 2 months or more). However, start by pumping every 1-2 hours AROUND the clock. Increase your hydration. DO NOT let the baby only nurse on demand until you know that you are PUMPING enough to meet this infant's NEEDS!! Continue to give formula feedings with the small amounts you pump added into the formula or your infant will likely become dehydrated. (Some of these people have absolutely NO medical background who offer suggestions of such.....!!!) Once you establish a good supply of pumped milk then you may start putting your infant to breast again.
2007-02-05 23:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Jen n 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Breastfeeding runs on a supply and demand basis. The more you let baby nurse, the more milk you will produce. Nothing can really substitute for a nursing babe. You might even consider stopping all formula supplements while you are building your suppply back up. Sometimes bottlefeeding can interfere w/ nursing. If you do want to bottlefeed, you could pump breastmilk.
2007-02-05 22:33:08 · answer #3 · answered by Kari 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you are still producing milk, I would pump or nurse every 3-4 hours to regain you milk supply. Breast milk is produced by supply and demand. If the demand is there, the supply will be. Try to breastfeed if you can, I know it's hard at first but soon you will get the hang of it and it's the most incredible experience not to mention the numerous health benefits to you and your baby.
2007-02-05 22:32:41 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would pump every 2 hours untill you get 4 ounces per session, then feed your son/daughter one the same schedule. I would also feeze any excess milk
I produced wayyyyyyyyy too much milk in the firt 2-3 weeks, but when my milk suppply dropped I used this method and it really worked.
Eat 3 meals a day plus drink enough water to feel waterlogged...you'll produce more milk this way.Water only--I've found milk and juice don't work the same way.
2007-02-06 00:15:29 · answer #5 · answered by Lauran B. 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pump every hour. Stop the bottles and feed on demand. Fenugreek and a ton of water will help you.
I am reestablishing my milk supply for my two month old, so yes it can be done. It just takes a lot of work but is well worth it in the end.
2007-02-05 22:46:17 · answer #6 · answered by littlebrwneyemomma 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Breastfeeding is supply and demand. The more you nurse and pump, the more milk you tell your body to make. If your baby is only a few weeks old, then you should probably still be nursing/pumping every 2 hours or so.
2007-02-05 23:45:45 · answer #7 · answered by momma2mingbu 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Breast is best, so make a concerted effort!!! Godd luck.
2007-02-06 01:19:08 · answer #8 · answered by Kennette 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋