pump exclusivly. My breast were engorged for like 3 days so I was able to get alot of milk out, like 8 ounces on each breast..now all of a sudden my breast are soft and i can only get 1 onuce from each breast. Why is this?
2007-02-22 17:40:26 · 16 answers · asked by S S 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
BECAUSE you have overdone it with the pump, allow a bit of time between or they will be facing the floor before you know it.
2007-02-22 17:44:24 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
When engorged, get a face cloth put it in warm not hot water, and gently massage your breast. Milk will come out. When you feed your baby and your breasts are engorged, if it hurts from the start pump a little out first, then feed the baby. Breastfeeding should hurt if the baby is latched on properly. Remember be patient and don't stress.
2007-02-23 04:59:47 · answer #2 · answered by HAH 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I had a similar problem when breastfeeding my daughter. After a couple of days when I first started to breastfeed my nipples became blistered, cracked and bled. I kept trying to persevere but it was too painful so I pumped for 24 hours just to give my nipples a wee rest and whenever I either pumped or breastfed I applied a bit of the breast milk to my nipples and then applied some lanolin cream to them. This worked a treat! Don't feel pressured to breastfeed if you're not comfortable with it. If you really do want to resume breastfeeding then I would definitely recommend the lanolin cream to repair the nipple and you can then carry on as normal with the breastfeeding. Also, the sucking action from your baby is different to the sucking of the pump as it's all hormone related. Your breasts respond on a supply and demand basis as a result of your baby stimulating these hormones whilst on the breast. If you're sure breastfeeding is the way to go for you then it is worth persevering with your baby on your breast rather than the pump. Good luck :)
2007-02-22 18:49:05 · answer #3 · answered by Helen B 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Please don't give up on feeding your baby yourself. My son is 1 month and it was only after about three weeks it stopped being painful. Using the pump is really good for hardening your nipples. Try your son again. Also after you've finished feeding him, squeeze a small amount of milk over the nipple. If there's anything wrong this will heal it. Breast milk is also really good for putting on any scratches on his face. You just need to keep expressing regularly rather than saving it. Good on you for breast feeding though. I live in Ireland and the majority of women just give bottles, so trying to find help has been a bit difficult. Good luck.
2007-02-23 01:44:03 · answer #4 · answered by sprouticus79 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You both will get the hang of it! There are so many benefits to having baby at the breast in addition to the nutrition. Things should even out as you both get settled into it. Don't give up! Check out La Leche League online for all kinds of tips. There are lots of other breastfeeding resources online. Don't know where you live, but in Canada we have lactation consultants in hospitals who you can go to for help.
When I had a supply problem in the beginning, my midwife had me on a plan--breastfeed for 45 minutes (at this age you need a lot of time to drain the breast, for burps, diaper changes etc.--so a feed is considered a whole 45mins to hour), give the baby a top up (from pumping), pump (for the next feed), rest (me and baby--as rest helps your milk production). Repeat. It's a lot of work, but you only need to do it for a few days to help baby get enough and to help get your supply up.
Fennel tea helps with your milk, and to help keep you calm. Drink lots of water. Rest.
I hope things work out for you very soon!
2007-02-22 17:56:51 · answer #5 · answered by kammie42001 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you want to try breastfeeding again, contact La Leche League or go to their website. I remember it hurt like crazy when I first started breastfeeding my daughter. I wanted to cry the moment she would latch on. They will get tougher as time goes by, so maybe try to keep feeding him? Otherwise, pumping exclusively will turn into a hassle and your milk supply will get shorter and shorter, and it will take up alot of time you should be spending with the baby. Once I just kept feeing my daughter it stopped hurting and my nipples got alot tougher.
2007-02-22 17:56:47 · answer #6 · answered by Alene 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Breast feeding is supply and demand and you really need the sensation of baby feeding to keep up a good supply, put bub back on the breast where he belongs, pumps are good if the baby cant feed but dont provide the hormonal stimulation that feeding does.
2007-02-22 17:44:46 · answer #7 · answered by minimouse68 7 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Breastfeeding should not hurt. Good for you for wanting to give your baby the best and pumping so he could still have your milk. Pumping does not get as much milk out of the breasts as nursing does, so please try to nurse again. You can contact La Leche League and find a leader in your area who will be very willing to help so it doesn't hurt.
2007-02-22 17:46:24 · answer #8 · answered by n2mama 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
Breastpumping is not as strong as a baby sucking. But since your breast hurt from breastfeeding have you tried seeing a lactation nurse? They are great as I too was breastfeeding until my breast hurt and was told I was not latching baby on properly. Well thats me lol.
2007-02-23 09:02:22 · answer #9 · answered by Starjarus 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
my mum breastfed her youngest which is 2 years now
mum mum said hers got sore carry on putting your baby back on the breast but b4 each feed (my mum got told to do this by the midwife
stick a hot(not scolding) flannel on them this will help the milk come out and your baby wont be sucking so hard
but put your baby back on it before you milk drys up completely
all the best and good luck x
2007-02-22 21:40:47 · answer #10 · answered by crystaluk662 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a baby feeding bring more 'let down'. I personally could get enough for one feeding by pumping, I hardly let 'down' at all. If you pump first thing in the morning or while you look at your baby or your baby is crying you should have more let down and can pump more. Also a warm cloth on breats helps let down
2007-02-22 18:07:34 · answer #11 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋