It is absolutely a possibility. You really need to contact a Local La Leche League Leader and a Lactation consultant. This is something that needs to be delt with person to person.
Also look at the La Leche website for more information on relactation.
www.lalecheleague.org
2007-03-28 05:48:45
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answered by Carla R 4
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It is and as long as you breastfed on demand the first 6 weeks there is a fair chance you can build up a full supply again. There is a 100% chance that you can get back at least some milk. The other question of course is whether you can get baby back to breast or if you are going to pump and bottle feed. That's hard to say as it depends so much on the baby. BUT either way it is worth trying.
The first thing is if at all possible GET SOME SUPPORT. From La Leche League, from a lactation consultant, from a doctor or from all three.
You are probably best off to pump to help build your supply while at the same time trying to get your baby back to breast. BUT don't force the baby. Don't make it stressful for the baby. If you make it stressful you will just be working against yourself. He may go back right away, or he may only go back once you have a lot of milk.
The more you stimulate supply the more you will have. But don't stress yourself out and wear yourself to a frazzle either. *IF* you can pump during the night a few times, do it. If not work around that.
There are also herbs and prescription drugs. Now I am assuming you are American which means that the best drug probably is not available to you. The FDA has been cracking down on compounding pharmacies for even making it.
This is the info on herbs, foods, and prescriptions that may help:
http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/milksupply/herbal_galactagogue.html
The main article on relactating:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/relactation.html
and the index:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/adopt/index.html
And La Leche League:
http://www.llli.org/WebUS.html (Change the country in the upper right if you are not American)
Take Care and you CAN do this!
2007-03-28 12:25:37
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answered by Anonymous
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I am a young mother too. I am so Glad that you are single mother and still working hard for your baby!!!! jia you! to your querstion, actually i had the same problem with you about getting ill and couldn't breastfeed my baby! i asked the same question to the doctor and she suggested that i still pump out my milk every 8 times everyday because it can help to maintain your milk flow. if you still have milk now then you can keep pumping and make sure you try latching him on every feed. if he reject then try again.. you fail the first time, second time but i can tell you when baby is very hungry.. he will eventually take your Brest. just try to reduce his feed on formula a little now each time. if your milk supply had stopped then nothing can be done already. if left a little you can go to pharmacy and get a kind of medicine call fenugreek. it can help you to increase your milk supply. =)
2007-03-28 23:50:15
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answered by youngmummy 1
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I've seen this question posted several times in the past few weeks and though I've never experienced it for myself, many answers where that YES, you can resume breastfeeding after quitting for awhile. You may have to work extra hard to get your milk flow up, but it sounds as if the formula problem is much harder to deal with. Call the hospital and see if you can talk to a lactaid consultant. She will be able to help you a lot. Or, you can call your local WIC office. They always have a lactaid specialist on hand! Good luck! I'm sorry you've had so much trouble, but once you get going with bfng again, you'll be sooo relieved and baby will be happy. BTW, he may have a hard time re-latching on at first, since he may be used to the bottle, so get a good breast pump to help you.
2007-03-28 12:21:20
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answered by mom-of-4 3
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Well, the ladies above have addressed the restarting process, so I will go the other way. What formula are you using? When my daughter had to stop nursing, she was recommended to use Carnation Good Start -- babies never had any problem. Just a suggestion till your breast milk comes back in. Good Luck!!
2007-03-28 12:19:18
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answered by GP 6
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You can always start again, if you still have enough. When a nursing mother stops for a long time, the production of milk slows down and for some, completely stops even without pumping. So, you have to make sure you hv enough first. & if you hv been taking strong medication, check with your doctor first to see if your milk is safe for the baby.
2007-03-28 12:24:51
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answered by Anonymous
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you shouldn't be completely dried up. The best way to do this is to latch the baby back on the breast several times a day, but continue to give formula until your breast milk builds back up. Good Luck!
2007-03-28 12:16:24
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answered by cathy f 1
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yes but this takes a little time to get your milk back and it's a little painfull
did you try soy formulas...they seem to be gentler on stomachs
FYI: Did you ever here the phase"milk nurse"
years ago (when there was no formula) many women went to other people babies to feed them
They did this with babies of womem who had no milk
Thus the term "Milk Nurse"
2007-03-28 12:26:21
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answered by leroux3s 3
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Not sure about resuming breastfeeding but don't give up on formula. I breastfeed my daughter for 2 months and when I switched to formula she had problems too (severe constipation). Talk to your pediatrician about his problems they should be able to help you with different types of formula that are made for his problems.
2007-03-28 12:16:35
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answered by Anonymous
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yes!try wooing her into feeding...return to your fav nursing spots. hold her oftin and only give her the bottel when she is really hungry...keep trying! your baby will come back to you..children seem to know that it is best! if she will not return to the brest you can pump and give her the milk that way once she is used to your milk again she will go back to the brest that much faster.
2007-03-28 12:25:53
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answered by Anonymous
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