i put him on formula from 5 days old because of personal reasons and he has had alot of trouble digesting formula and as been constipated for 2 months. The doctors gave me coloxyl but it didn't help so i went back and he has put him on a easy to digest formula to see if that helps. Anyway i have felt guilty ever since i stopped b/feeding and really regret my decision and want to relactate ever though i only did it for 5 days. He latches on some times but i'm ok with putting it into a bottle once my milk comes in. Has anyone done this and it has worked and how long did it take to see that it was working and how long did it take to fully lactate. I am going holidays in 4 weeks and the drive is 10 hours so i would like to be lactating then as it would make the trip easier. I have a 2 1/2 year old as well so i dont have alot of spare time but i'm willing to give this a go because i know it's best. I'm also taking fenugreek (for the past 4 days).
2007-08-24 14:25:42 · 9 answers · asked by billy s 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
I don't have personal experience, but kellymom has great info. It takes dedication, but it is possible.
Relactation and Adoptive Breastfeeding: The Basics
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/relactation.html
2007-08-24 14:29:15 · answer #1 · answered by sharkyincanada 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Someone at La Leche League should be able to help. I didn't do it because I didn't stop breastfeeding but I did go through the fun of pumping, using a nipple shield, cup feeding in the beginning as my son wouldn't latch because I listened to some very bad advice.
I would get him to latch on as often as you can and if you can afford it use a supplemental nursing system to give him pumped milk/formula - if not offer him pumped milk or formula from a cup (not a sippy cup) or syringe if possible. Discontinue pacifiers if you can. Basically if the only place he can suck is at the breast it will motivate him a bit more. If that isn't possible you can still do it. It's just a suggestion. However you will find it easier if you can get him to latch as opposed to exclusively pumping.
The kellymom page is great, as listed above ( http://www.kellymom.com/bf/adopt/index.html ). However the link to the weaning from formula supplements page still hasn't been fixed *lol* you can find that page here: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/decrease-formula.html
If you need it there are also prescription drugs, though fenugreek is supposed to work really well. Do ensure you are taking enough though, most people don't:
http://www.kellymom.com/herbal/milksupply/herbal_galactagogue.html
(and other herbs and prescriptions are at that link)
Also consider co-sleeping if you can as the night is a great time to build supply without taking time away from your two year old. And you learn to doze through feedings pretty quick.
Here is some info on safe co-sleeping. You can use a crib as a co-sleeper to give you more room and to have rails on one side to prevent rolling. I can give you instructions if you want:
http://www.askdrsears.com/html/10/t102200.asp
http://groups.msn.com/SteveandLishsFamily/sidecarcrib.msnw
http://www.mothering.com/articles/new_baby/sleep/safety-checklist.html
2007-08-24 14:53:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 5⤊ 0⤋
You need to pump. If you're serious about relactation, get a hospital grade double electric pump (rental, sometimes WIC does these) and schedule yourself for 15 minutes in every 2 hours with a 5 hour break for sleep. When you reach a letdown in a breast, break off the pump and try and entice the baby to the breast by letting the milk drip on his lips so he has a reason to latch and root. When you get a reliable letdown, invest in a nursing supplementer to make sure he reaches his dirty/wet diaper counts, and try and take a "nursing vacation" to drop formula entirely.
2007-08-24 14:31:47 · answer #3 · answered by M L 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-09 04:46:31 · answer #4 · answered by engman 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call a lactation consultant. There should be one at the hospital where you delivered. Also, call your local LaLeche League leader www.lalecheleague.org. Also, try asking the pediatritian, or your midwife/ob for a prescription to make you lactate.
2007-08-24 14:32:03 · answer #5 · answered by drie_tierney 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I can't offer any advice but I just wanted to send my best wishes.
I wanted desperately to relactate for my son, but circumstances just wouldn't allow it.
I sincerely hope it works out for you and your little one.
2007-08-24 14:39:27 · answer #6 · answered by mixedmummy 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i don't have any personal experience in this but i just wanted to extend my support
good luck and stick with it!...you can do this though it will take some work......but have faith in yourself and faith in your body to respond
2007-08-24 15:39:39 · answer #7 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If constipation is your problem, my dr. had me squeeze a little karo syrup into my daughter's bottle (like 3/4 tsp). It works!
TX Mom
not a dr.
2007-08-24 14:32:59 · answer #8 · answered by TX Mom 7 · 0⤊ 4⤋
I don't think its possible to "relactate"
2007-08-24 14:29:46 · answer #9 · answered by itsmemel 2 · 0⤊ 7⤋