My baby is 3 weeks old. I hate breast feeding. I have been pumping and giving it to her in a bottle. I have a great pump (Medela In Style). I'm getting about 3 oz from my right breast, but only 1.5 from my left. Is this a concern? Anything I can do? I pump every 3-4 hours.
2007-03-28 16:16:55 · 8 answers · asked by april_hwth 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Keep at the breastfeeding. It gets better and easier (I wasn't a huge fan of it either). Just pump more often left side or feed baby on that side. There may also be a blockage on that side. Put a warm pad on the left side while pumping and see if that helps.
2007-03-28 16:23:37 · answer #1 · answered by Joanne M 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you should put baby to breast to help with your supply. A pump is not a good way to measure how much your body is making. You baby is a way better "sucker" than any pump on the market.
Since she is only 3 weeks old, she might have some nipple confusion since she is use to a bottle now.
But like i said get her to the breast every hour if you can. Supply and Demand!! the more she nurses the more milk you will make. try breastcompressions while you pump too.
I have the same pump and i always pumped more from one side than the other.
And dont hate breastfeeding, it really is a great thing you are doing for your baby, plus its a bonding you and her shared. I love it
I nursed my daughter every hour or when ever she seemed to want it and then pumped after to get a stash in the freezer.
If you can add a late night/middle of the night pump session that could help too
Hang in there momma!!! it gets better
2007-03-28 16:25:51 · answer #2 · answered by JUST JOKING 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This is normal your body has to learn the type of stimulation coming from the pump plus your let down is different on each side depending on which breast is fuller. I find that when I start to pump one bottle fills up within minutes but by time I have pumped for 20 minutes the bottles are about even.
My suggestion is to pump for at least 20 mins at a time and make sure you relax. If I am tense and anxious while pumping I dont get as much as if I am relaxed and calm. I sit and think about how what I am doing is good for the baby and focus on deep slow breathing.
Hope this helps....
2007-03-28 16:27:58 · answer #3 · answered by Tori's Mommy 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Here are a couple of things to try:
If your wearing a breasfeeding bra loosen the left side.
Try sleeping on your right if your placing weight on your left breast at night, the milk flow and blood flow may be restricted.
Try a warm compress on your left brest this will work along with massage if your ducts are clogged.
Hope these tips help!
2007-03-28 23:11:57 · answer #4 · answered by lydiaofrome 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Totally normal!! Don't worry ~ and no, there's nothing you can do. Most women find that that's the case, so no worries. Congrats on your baby!!! I do the same thing with my 10 week old, pump exclusively ~ which works SOO much better:) Good Luck to you!
2007-03-28 16:21:31 · answer #5 · answered by ProudMama2Mason 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are unhappy breastfeeding and you already feed with a bottle you should try formula I never was comfortable breast feeding I wasnt sure how much my child ate I was awake all the time and my boobs were killing me (seriously Im sure you know) I have three healthy children that were formula fed babies
2007-03-28 16:45:18 · answer #6 · answered by stacie_collins2001 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well try and give her ur breast thats producing less so morewill come out
2007-03-28 16:21:45 · answer #7 · answered by chex_1r 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
its natural..my son breastfed and i always got more milk from the right side..but it was the side i fed him from most often
2007-03-28 16:20:32 · answer #8 · answered by bibeauti4u 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋