i have been breastfeeding my son since he was born .. (8th of this month)... well when i would breastfeed i would notice ALOT leaking out all over me while feeding and my baby was happy.. well since this saturday i have noticed that my milk flow has slowed WAY down.. and i dont understand why.. i meen he was still feeding the same ... and i was still pumping in between... and also while pumping i struggle just to get 1 oz out of each breast.. when before it would just come out..
what can i do to get more milk?..
i dont want to stop breastfeeding my lil guy but he isnt getting what he needs... because i dont notice the milk everywhere and while hes feeding hes kinda complaining...
so any help would be appreciated...
thanks
2007-08-27 02:36:30 · 13 answers · asked by lilmommy 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
hey chefmel.. i just tried that last night.. trhe feeding on one side and pumping on the other side.. and it did help a little bit.. thanks alot for your advice
2007-08-27 02:47:39 · update #1
Keep pumping, it is very important if you want to keep up your milk supply. I 've been pumping since my son was 2 mths old and he is almost 8 mths old. I pump 3 times a day. I like it better this way so that I can see what he is getting. Don't give up, you are doing great!!!
2007-08-27 03:11:09 · answer #1 · answered by LINDSAY M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your milk comes in by bucketloads when you first start, that's why you leak all over the place all the time. After a few weeks, your production starts to level out and you don't leak as much. You baby will still be able to get everything he needs and you can still pump too. Your body will keep up with you.
If you can (I know it's a little awkward) try to pump while you're feeding off the other side. Baby feeding off one side also stimulates the other side so you'll be able to pump a lot more.
Pllease don't stop breastfeeding, there's no reason and you're doing the best thing you can for your baby. If you have a lot of questions try looking up a local chapter of La Leche League. The advice from other mothers is invaluble.
Good luck and happy milking!
2007-08-27 02:44:36 · answer #2 · answered by ChefMel 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Your baby is doing just fine. You saw the milk spilling out because it was flowing to fast for him. So to compensate, he let it spill, it keeps things flowing and helps you produce the right amount of milk.
Now however, he is able to keep up with your production and therefore is swallowing more than he is spilling. If your child is not acting hungry after he has nursed there is no need to worry that your production has slowed, your baby nursing only at your breast and not taking a pacifier for his comfort or taking a bottle will keep you milk production at the level needed for your child, without worry.
Don't pump, unless you plan on giving a bottle, but the more you offer a bottle the less you'll produce.
The abosolute best way to produce more milk is just to nurse your baby as often as he demands and to offer the breast more often. The old wives tales really don't work in more milk production, (drinking beer, pumping, etc.) Nursing works on a law of supply and demand the baby demands and your body will supply.
Drink plenty of water while you're nursing.
also www.lalecheleague.org
2007-08-27 03:07:17 · answer #3 · answered by kd5bel 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
When my son was born he had to be on a feeding tube so I was not able to breastfeed him. I had to pump. I did fine until he was about 10 weeks old and then I had to switch to formula. There are herbal suppliments that you can take to increase milk supply. I had a list from the lactation consultant at Children's Hospital in Seattle, but lost it. Check with the consultant at the hospital where your son was born. You might want to consider pumping full-time to see exactly how much you are getting to make sure he is getting enough. If he is not there is nothing wrong with mixing the breatmilk with formula...this is what the nurses at Children's Hospital had to do with my son to put weight on him faster (He was born almost 3 months early) and now he is a completely healthy, active 3 year old and playing soccer for YMCA.
2007-08-27 02:51:10 · answer #4 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hard to say without details but sometimes you do settle in to a slower flow, if you are seeing signs that the baby isn't getting enough, try pumping a little between feeds to increase demand. Try to relax about it and see how you go- make sure you are drinking plenty of water and eating well and resting when you can. If things don't improve I would see a child health nurse or a lactation consultant- your doctor should know some if you don't have one yet. Good luck.
2007-08-27 02:45:07 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
He IS getting what he needs. Your body is just adjustign to what his actual needs are. Youre doing an excellent job, Mom!! Pumping isnt really necessary unless you haev to be away from baby. What you DO get with the pump by no means compares to what baby gets, he is MUCH more efficient at the breast than a machine. He is probably complaining just ebcause he is used to it pouring but he will adjust. As long as he does get satisfied and has enough wet diapers, things are OK. Best fo luck to you!
2007-08-27 02:42:32 · answer #6 · answered by Betsy 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
pump pump pump!!! it is very important that your body realizes that you need more milk!! pumping very often will let your body know that it is not pumping enough and will supply more!! for my second baby, i used a medela electric pump...my milk supply stayed very full and i would always pump and give it to her in a bottle..that way..i KNEW how much she was getting!! the medela electric double pump is kind of pricey but well worth the money..i successfully breast fed until she was 7 months old!! good luck!
2007-08-27 02:55:59 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
your supply has evened out honey...that's all
he is getting what he needs.....please don't get all discouraged and fall into the trap of "not producing enough" you'll hear from alot of ppl
just keep feeding him and your body will respond
i have a 10 week old and i have a great supply but there are days here and there when my supply seems low....and she will nurse and nurse all day because she is hungry...but the next day after her being so demanding it's no fail that my body has responded and my supply goes right back up
for you to be successful at this you have to have total confidence in yourself, your body and your baby
good luck
2007-08-27 03:25:24 · answer #8 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Do not stop. He's getting what he needs. Your body is just adjusting to his scheudule. It makes all the milk at first b/c your body doesn't know how much your baby needs. Now that you've been nursing for awhile, it's adjusting itself to your baby's schedule. NORMAL!!! Every breastfeeding mother does this! Keep it up!!! It is such a rewarding and bonding experience.
2007-08-27 02:48:39 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You body can be adjusting to his needs. If you are rally concerned you could try fenugeek teas or mother's milk tea by traditional medicinals, found in most stores. Oatmeal - the real kind- helps with supply issues
Good Luck
2007-08-27 02:59:52 · answer #10 · answered by lisa k 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋