I had some issues when I was first breastfeeding (engorgment), and since my son favoured my left side he now feeds exclusively from the left. He's now just over 3 months, and he's doing well with weight gain, but I think I'd like to get the other side going again. Other than pumping regularly, any other suggestions?
2007-03-11 05:14:40 · 3 answers · asked by rachel w 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
In order for your milk to come in that breast, you must utilize it to feed him. Breast pumps can be helpful for some people but when I was breastfeeding (and I never used a pump), I expressed the milk manually if my daughter missed a feed from one side or the other. To avoid it happening then you should switch frequently and your son may not like it at first but its the only way to get it to flow as it should. If he won't do it then I can't really think of many other options but I am sure your doctor may have some tips about how to do it.
2007-03-11 17:37:20 · answer #1 · answered by Mom_of_two 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's all supply and demand. So you can pump or you can have him nurse on that side. You'll be surprised how quickly it'll catch up. Good luck to you!
2007-03-13 21:05:08 · answer #2 · answered by Hilary M 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If your breast is still producing milk, just keep offering the breast to baby, it'll eventually catch up.
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2007-03-11 15:45:15 · answer #3 · answered by Rebecca C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋