Formula, breastfeeding PLEASE HELP!!!?

Question

Ok, so I started breastfeeding. but it was too painful and I gave up! so instead I decided I still wanted my baby to get my breast milk because It's better for her! so instead of breastfeeding I pumped out my milk! I pumped every 3 hours and I would get about 4-5 oz. Well yesturday when I went to pump I only would get about 2 oz. so I thought it was my pump! so I went out and bought a new different one. And I still can only get about 2oz out. well right now she only drinks about 2 oz at a time. so I was fine. Well today I went to pump and i only can get about 1 oz at every 3 hours. she drinks more then that she drinks 2 oz every 2 hours. and it is sunday so i can not contact my lactation consultant until tomorrow. So that is why I am asking on here. Well I decided to give her formula until I can figure out what is going on with me. And I got her goodstart kind that has nutreants that are found in breastmilk! Well she keeps spiting it up everytime she eats it. I don't know what to do!

she wont take the breast now that she is used to the bottle!

Answer 1

Pump for the same amount of time on each side....even if nothing comes out. You need to stimulate your milk so keep at it and drink a ton of water! I pumped for 2 months and started to lose it about 2 weeks into it. I started pumping for 20 min on each side and in about two days it came back. It was weird though....I would not produce anything after like 10 min but I kept pumping and all the sudden it started back up in the same sitting.

Answer 2

First of all you need to just breathe. Your milk supply can be greatly affected by the way you feel. Second, nursing should only hurt a little while, until your body gets used to it. As long as your nipples aren't cracked or bleeding, then you should try nursing your baby instead of pumping (if they are, then you likely have an infection and need to speak to a doctor). Eventhough your baby will still get the benifits of breast milk, nursing your baby is a great bonding experience. I nursed my third child longer than the other two, and I can honestly say that I have a bond with her that I don't have with the other two. I don't love her more than them, but I spent more one on one time with her when she was a baby because of nursing. Formula is not the end of the world for your baby, but if you continue to pump then you should try to find a nice quiet room and really relax while pumping. That's what makes your milk supply greater. If you are a very new mother then chances are your milk hasn't fully came in anyway, and you will only get a couple of ounces to start with. That may not be enough for your baby through a bottle because the flow is faster and your baby will suck more to be full. If you were breast feeding her and not pumping then you may have to feed her every hour or two-when ever she wants to be fed. Also if it hurts enough for you to stop then she may not be latching on properly. The main thing is to relax and enjoy this new baby as much as you can. Breastfeeding is difficult. I quit with my first two before they were a month old because of the pain, but discovered with my third that after a couple of weeks the pain goes away. Breast feeding is something that you have to make yourself do. Sometimes it's not easy, but at the end of the day it is something you will never regret doing. Congrats on your new baby, you are very lucky and blessed!

Answer 3

I had the same problem when my son was about a week old. Your milk is drying up. The problem with pumping is that you have to already have an established amount and schedule for it to work properly. If not, it's just not the same to your body as if your baby were there suckling. Basically, your body thinks you don't need the milk anymore. The best advice I could give you is to go back to breastfeeding. It will be hard at first because you have to get the baby used to the breast again. But you can definitely do it! And breastfeeding is painful but only for a little while. You have to give your body some time to get used to it. You need to do what's best for your baby, and that's breastfeeding. Formula is a waste of time and money. I've been there, and I will not do it again. Hope I helped. :)

Answer 4

Just put her on your breast and let her feed. The pump doesn't stimulate the breast like the baby suckling does. So you will get less milk. I know it can be painful, but if you keep going it does go away.
My second daughter didn't latch properly for the first two weeks but I kept putting her on until she figured it out. And yes it hurt to feed for that two weeks, but I wasn't going to do anything else. She just had trouble because my breasts became so huge and her tiny little mouth just couldn't fit it all in. Once my milk calmed down she was able to get a proper latch going and everything was fine.
So just put her on the breast and her suckling will induce more milk to be made. Just persevere its well worth it. Good Luck

Answer 5

The more the baby nurses the more milk is produced. The less the baby nurses the less amount of milk is produced. Your milk may be drying up. Yes, it is a bit uncomfortable at first, however after a few weeks this does go away. I nursed all four of my children, it is the best way. And if you wear a really good and expensive nursing bra you should not have any issues. Good luck and God bless****

Answer 6

Try using a nipple shield. My 4 day old is having latching problems but he goes straight to the shield and nurses for a while on each side and it helps with nipple tenderness. I have been using the medela shield and it is a really thin silicone and stays in place really well and my baby likes it. I just dread weaning him off of it and back to the nipple now that he is used to it! I would atleast try it though.

Answer 7

I know it hurts but you might want to try letting her breast feed. It might make your milk come in better, it shouldn't hurt. She might be latching wrong. Just try once more, if not, then get the Isomile advanced soy. She have an intolerance to that kind of formula.
You might have a plugged duct or mastitis.
try a warm washcloth on the top of your breast.
Good luck

Answer 8

Not sure what's going on with you, you'll have to talk to your lactation consultant about that. I would say to pump what you can, but don't worry too much about the formula, babies always spit up more when formula fed.

Answer 9

this does not in any respect end the formulation vs breastfeeding debate. you're in simple terms putting extra gas interior the fireplace. in case you do not choose an excuse "and why do you decide on an EXCUSE to formulation feed" then why did you provide your excuse "If I stated that i formulation feed by potential of determination - and my determination being that I actual have finished it because of fact i replaced into unprepared to be a mommy and had lots rigidity approximately it... as nicely to postpartum melancholy.. I formulation fed so i ought to take drugs to help me supply my son with the terrific care. And so as that my husband ought to help - who additionally thought in our situation formulation feeding may be terrific." I breastfed my daughter for a on an analogous time as and stopped for a reason it extremely isn't any ones enterprise yet mine. I intend to breastfeed my next newborn for a helluva lot longer. all of us be attentive to breast is terrific, some in simple terms chosen to not attempt. in my view, i don't care in case you breastfeed or formulation feed. Your newborn, your determination. end of.

Answer 10

Pump more often...you can produce more if you demand more- the whole supply and demand thing.
Make sure you are well hydrated and eat well, and if you can, go to a health food store and get some fenugreek capsules...they will boost your supply :)