I haven't breastfed for about 5 days now( I was trying to wean my son). I was wondering if it was possible to start up again or not?
2007-05-13 18:12:46 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
He is 2 months old.
2007-05-13 18:23:06 · update #1
yes it's possible just nurse him as much as you can and drink lots of water. I advise you to nurse at least 6 times in a 24 hour period.
2007-05-13 18:19:29 · answer #1 · answered by Dawn-Marie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
YES! People have started breastfeeding after weeks of stopping. You will have to build your supply back up. This will take some effort and you'll need to pump/nurse consistently about every 2 hours. Even if your baby isn't hungry, you have to stimulate your breasts to make milk again.
Talk with a lactation consultant too!
Good luck!
2007-05-14 08:10:54 · answer #2 · answered by amber 18 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You should be able to without much of a problem but if he's a year old and you've gone 5 days...you were trying to wean him...I wouldn't start back. If he's under 1 year then it shouldn't be a problem as long as you have reconciled why you wanted to quit to begin with.
2007-05-14 01:19:51 · answer #3 · answered by Riddle me this... 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is not too late. You may have a hard time with it only because he may be used to a bottle (makes them lazy), but it is possible and shouldn't take too long. Wait until he is really hungry, and offer the breast first. Let him suckle for as long as he is satisfied to do so. Pump every 2 to 3 hours to get the milk going in the meantime.
It's supply and demand --- so you have to demand!
Drink your 8 glasses of water, and get some fenugreek or Mother's Milk tea to stimulate milk production.
2007-05-14 01:19:25 · answer #4 · answered by Sweet Eden 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Even if you are dry, most woman can stimulate their nipples enough to produce milk. Let warm water run on your breasts in the shower, play with your nipples and let your son try to nurse. Make sure you drink enough water and eat healthy. It may take a couple days but it can happen! Good luck!
2007-05-14 01:20:54 · answer #5 · answered by Chasity 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes.!! try to put warm compress before breastfeeding then let the baby suck even there is no milk produced yet... because sucking is the only reflex that can help milk production. If there is sucking stimulus then the breast will produce milk, but if there is no sucking... then there will be no milk. but it also depends upon the age of baby... if it already exceed 1yr... then it will be difficult. because there is already decrease in fullness or engorgement of the breast
2007-05-14 01:27:38 · answer #6 · answered by Jeanne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is! Just do it!
You may need to supplement for a few days, but it will work.
I was able to nurse my adopted son 19 mos after weaning my last baby. :)
2007-05-17 22:05:40 · answer #7 · answered by naughty lady 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Deff!!! I had to stop for 10 days due to antibiotics i was on and started up again. try stimulating your nipples by letting hot water in the shower hit them and touching them....sorry tmi!!! also a breast pump is good and just letting the baby suckle!!
2007-05-14 01:35:15 · answer #8 · answered by BROOKiESHOTMAMA 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try a nursing tea like Mother's Milk. You can get it at the healthfood store. That's always increased my production.
2007-05-14 02:32:21 · answer #9 · answered by lalafleagurl 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes even if your supply has dried up it may be possible to restart it ( forget where i read how to do that) i would suggest also getting fenugreek and talking to a laction consultant. on the best ways to get your supply back up
2007-05-14 01:18:46 · answer #10 · answered by jalopina98 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋