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i had my baby on the 9th of this month. i had to go in early because i had hypertension. i was in labor for 2 hrs kinda weird but it was bad. i had to take magnesium sulfate im not sure what its call somethin like that. i couldnt breastfeed rightaway because of the meds i was on. Now that im lactating i cant get my baby to breastfeed. my breasts hurt soooo bad and i they gave me a manual pump which sucks.. but do you think he will eventually take breast milk, because thats what i really want him to take it.. he took it one morning and it was so cute, but my breast wasnt fully engorged like they are now, what is the best solution to go with at this time?will the hardness or tenderness go away? what should i do?

Answer 1

Call the hospital where you had the baby. Ask for a referral to a "lactation specialist." You need someone trained to come to your home to help you with your breastfeeding issues.

Answer 2

Ok, First things first. get rid of some of the milk.

How u ask..... Take a nice warm shower. Trust me when all else fails jump in the shower. While you are in the shower gently massage in a downward motion. do this until you are more comfortable.

***Side note*** Everytime you release the milk from the breast your body remembers. so if you start pumping or doing the shower thing on a regular schedual your body will start to make milk available at those times.

Moving on.... Once you are out of the shower rub on some lansinoh cream. It is natural and will keep your breast from getting dry and cracked from being engorged.

NOW you can try breast feeding again. It will be much more comfortable and both you and baby should really enjoy the experience.

Here are a few great web sites to check out.

Good luck!
http://www.breastfeeding.com/
http://www.lansinoh.com/

Answer 3

I would keep trying to get your baby to take the breast- try for about 10-15 minutes at the start of each feeding. Before you try to get him latched, pump some of your milk so you're not s engorged. If he gets frustrated, don't push. Make sure you continue to pump and use the plan B. (If you don't know what that is, contact me- and shame on your hospital!) There's nothing more you can do but encourage him and make sure you are pumping your breasts to keep the milk in. When he learns to take the breast, the soreness will go away as your body adjusts the supply to meet his demand.

Good luck, and keep your chin up!

Answer 4

Okay, just calm down first. If you're stressed, you won't be able to feed your son. I had an epidural with my son, and he wouldn't breastfeed in the hospital due to the medication in my body (my nipples were relaxed, and not easy for him to latch on.) Once we got home, he took right to it. If your son's had a bottle, it's going to be a little more difficult than if he was cup fed. I would express a little bit of milk so that your breasts aren't sore, and they're more appetizing to him. You won't be as tense, and your baby will sense it. Just keep trying. He should eventually take it. And once he does, watch out! He'll nurse around the clock for several days or even weeks! I nursed my son for six months, and then he refused to nurse any longer. I've been using a hospital grade pump (rented from Walgreens) since he was two months old as I work full-time, and have used it exclusively for the past four months. It's truly a labor of love, and I'm glad you're decided to do it for him. If it doesn't work after you've tried everything, don't be upset with yourself. You have a beautiful baby, and he will be fine with formula if nothing else works.

Answer 5

I do want to suggest that you go to a pharmacy and rent an electric pump like they have at the hospital. It is well worth the money. You only need it until the baby and you breast milk get into the sink with one another. The tenderness will go away once you breast get use to the feeding cycle

Answer 6

Please contact publich health or WIC. WIC gives electric breastpumps to breastfeeding moms. Pump EVERY three hours day and night for 10 minutes to keep your supply up.

Then get a lactation consultant. Sometimes you can see one for free. ALSO contact La Leche League -they are always free. Get as much help as possible to get the baby to latch on. There are many things you may need to do like using a nipple shield, but if at all possible you should get help with this. You may also want to express or pump a little before feeding to make sure the milk is right there and he doesn't have to work for it.

And TOSS OUT all your bottles, do it today. Go to the drugstore and get some syringes. That way you can still feed the baby but he doesn't get to suck. Babies want to suck, he will suck you if that is his only option, then he will discover that you have milk and he will slowly forget how much easier it is to get it out of the bottle.

La Leche League
http://www.llli.org/WebUS.html (Change your country in the upper right if you aren't american)

Also read:
Help--My Baby Won't Nurse:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/baby/back-to-breast.html

Weaning from formula supplements (some will apply to breastmilk supplements as well)
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/decrease-formula.html

Answer 7

When first starting breast feeding it can be difficult. When your breasts are fully engorged and hard it can make latching on very difficult for your baby. Try pumping a little first, then attempt to nurse again. Try really hard not to get upset if he is having difficulty latching on, babies can sense your frustration and then they get frustrated to.

If you start getting upset, take a time out and then a few minutes later try again. Try using a bobby pillow or just a regular pillow to support you and the baby when attempting to nurse. Sit in a comfortable chair in a relaxing environment.

Best of luck to you and congratulations on your little one. I'm sure he will get the hang of it eventually.

Answer 8

I'd just keep offering the breast. He may or may not take it. If he doesn't, don't get upset. Just try it again. In the meantime, I'd pump and bottle feed him. That way he's at least getting the nutrients from you. Good luck!

Answer 9

Here are some sites to help you:

1.About.com
2.breastfeeding.com

Answer 10

talk to a doctor