If its been 8 weeks is there anyway i can start using a breast pump to get my milk going or is it to late? Also after i had my baby i never really did leak only a little milk came out, but I never did try breastfeeding before.Thanks
2007-07-19 08:19:22 · 10 answers · asked by Bens Mommy 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
Yes. You can start producing milk. There are even cases where a woman can adopt a baby and pump and produce milk for an adopted baby without ever being pregnant! You will need to pump every hour or so and let the baby nurse on both breasts before you offer any formula. Formula will keep the baby from wanting the breast and that will affect the amount of milk you can make. It can be done! Good Luck!
2007-07-20 20:06:55 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I nursed three boys. The best thing is to believe that you can do it in the first place. I agree with the other people that answered when they say to put the baby to the breast instead of the pump. The baby's sucking gives the signal to your body that it needs to produce milk. Also, amazingly, our bodies were made to know the differnce between the baby and the pump. I pumped at work with all three of my boys. But, always did better when nursing the baby himself. Just give it a try! Call your local la leche club for individual advise. They were a big help for me.
2007-07-19 15:35:44 · answer #2 · answered by Chelle 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure, you can try to stimulate milk by using a pump. Be sure to look at or touch or think about your baby while pumping - this will help the let down. If it doesn't work the first time or the first few times, just keep trying.
It's not too late. I've read that milk can be reestablished up to 6 months after.
2007-07-19 15:23:40 · answer #3 · answered by Magaroni 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Have you breastfed at all of has the baby been on formula? You can use a pump to try and increase milk supply, but I don't know if it will work if you haven't been doing anything for 8 weeks. I would call a lactation consultant for more information, and you can rent hospital grade pumps from them usually.
2007-07-19 16:30:51 · answer #4 · answered by Donna L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your best bet to get it going is to nurse your baby. The suckling a baby does is actually proven to help milk come in. But the pumping that a pump does only empties the milk in the reservoir.
I would dab a little bit of formula on your nipple and latch him on (the way you were taught in your breastfeeding class?).
Do this every single day for 2 weeks (MIN). See what happens. First you are going to have to convince your son he wants the breast, then you have to get the milk to come in.
Neither will be easy at 8 weeks.
Contact La Leche League.org to see if you can get someone to come to your house and help you get him to latch on.
2007-07-19 15:23:53 · answer #5 · answered by Katie C 6 · 8⤊ 0⤋
You'd be better off trying to get your son to latch on- even if nothing comes out at first, and let him suckle for comfort, and your milk may come back. The pump will not work as well as the baby will get your hormones producing milk. Your dctr. can prescribe something to help- breastfeeding is a real labor of love- good luck!!
Also, contact local la leche league for more info!
2007-07-19 15:23:52 · answer #6 · answered by quirky 5 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Not too late....
women who've never given birth can induce lactation. You have had the hormone to do it naturally, so what you want to research is "re-lactation"
Here's a few good places to start:
the basics http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/relactation.html
on herbal things to increase supply (a good idea for you): http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/milksupply/herbal_galactagogue.html
more resources:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/adopt/relactation-resources.html
http://breast-feeding.adoption.com/
A SNS (supplimental nursing system is a good start too... you can put formula in it until your milk comes in, but putting baby to the breast will be a huge help in getting a milk supply)
here's a picture of one in use: http://www.breastfeed-essentials.com/accessories.html#SNS
Good luck, with a little work and patience you can totally do this!!!
2007-07-19 15:27:54 · answer #7 · answered by Tanya 6 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's too late but if I were you I would contact a lactation consultant right away and let her know your situation, they're a wealth of information when it comes to breastfeeding. I breastfeed my daughter and I call the lactation consultant at least twice a month with questions. Good luck.
2007-07-19 15:29:23 · answer #8 · answered by tracey 3 · 4⤊ 0⤋
Contact your doctor and and ask them if a Supplemental Nursing System is right for you. It helps induce lactatuon, and he is getting formula while on your breast. so instead of him on the breast and getting nothing he is getting formula so he knows that OH if I'm on the breast I get food. It doesn't work for everyone but its worth a try. I know the Medela has it, but not sure if anyone else does. Good Luck!!!
2007-07-19 15:29:39 · answer #9 · answered by Baby Girl 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
hmm... I'm pretty sure it's too late... but you may want to talk to your doctor ASAP... there are certain drugs that I've heard off that can make you lactate. Don't wait... call your doctor today!
2007-07-19 15:23:22 · answer #10 · answered by Kishauna_P 3 · 0⤊ 4⤋