my child is 2.5 months old, I think i have decreased in milk production, she refuses to take forumula in bottle.can i start introducing cerelac to her. pls advice me what are the compliations in introducing cerel and also advice me how should i make her to drink formula/milk in bottle.
2007-09-13 11:13:45 · 15 answers · asked by avanthika 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
You have a smart baby! Listen to her; she's right.
Your supply is just fine. It's very common for women to lose confidence in their milk supply around this time. Yes, you have less milk, but it's only because your body is making the right amount now. Until now, you probably had too much milk. You may have felt very full or leaked or felt a strong letdown. The moment you turn to cereal or formula, you will start to lose milk for real. Keep breastfeeding, mama. I believe that you can do it!
2007-09-13 14:57:42 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I am the mother of a 3 1/2 month old. At one point I thought I wasn't producing enough milk but wanted to continue nursing. I contacted my lactation nurse from the hospital to discuss supplementing with formula. Whether or not nursing is part of your issue, my lactation nurse gave me the option to supplement without the use of a bottle. While the device is difficult to explain, if you contact your own lactation nurse and explain your situation she will offer you the same device.
I don't think it would be wise to introduce cereal so early for the many reasons the others have cited.
As far as getting her to drink from a bottle you might want to try to introduce the bottle to her a little at a time since a newborn must suckle differently from a bottle than a breast. At some point in time she will get the hang of it.
2007-09-13 18:56:29 · answer #2 · answered by gg55 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Why do you think that you have a decrease in milk supply? This is a common thing that moms go through around this time (age of the baby). Your baby is on track for a growth spurt which means she is nursing more often and your breasts have adjusted to the milk production so they won't feel super full as they did in the past.
Unless she is not gaining weight there is no need to supplement, talk to your pediatrician and get some better advice then mine or the rest of us on the internet!
2007-09-13 19:38:46 · answer #3 · answered by Ethel 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
First off what makes you think you have a decrease in milk production? Is your baby loosing weight? Is the baby not having enough wet diapers a day or poops? Many people who think they have a decrease in supply really don't. Your body may just be getting more efficient at regulating how much milk you make for your baby. Increased feeding or decreased time feeding doesn't indicate lack of milk. Feeling like your breast aren't as full as before also doesn't indicate decreased milk supply. Try talking to a lactation specialist or even send your questions to Dr Jack Newman. Just google his name and you can find his website. Hes great and will personally answer your questions.
2007-09-13 19:37:16 · answer #4 · answered by lovelylady 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Don't do the cereal. The baby won't be able to digest it yet and it could make the baby uncomfortable. What makes you think you have a decrease in milk production? If your daughter is not fussy, still naps well, has plenty of yucky diapers and is growing, then you are fine. Try water in a bottle too to see if she'll take the bottle. Good luck!
2007-09-13 18:20:04 · answer #5 · answered by Precious 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
How do you say your milk production is decreased?...Check her weight and her diapers if these are good then she should be getting enough milk. But if you know for sure you have decreased then you have to be persistent in giving her the bottle, she might cry her lungs out but eventually she would have to drink because of hunger. It might sound cruel and make you feel guilty but if you want to your child to get at least the 90% nutrients found in breast milk, then formulas sure do help. Introducing solids this soon is not a good idea. Try , try is the best way....good luck.
2007-09-13 18:30:09 · answer #6 · answered by saggiarcher 1 · 3⤊ 1⤋
One thing you can do is pump after each feeding to keep your production up. If she is hungry, she will stimulate more production, too. Maybe she just isn't as hungry right now, between growth spurts.
I wouldn't advise cereal at this age, as she will not be able to digest it. It will only fill her stomach so she won't have room for proper nutrition.
When my twins were getting to be the age when they should start sleeping thru the night, I was afraid they would both do it the same night and I would burst. So I gave a bottle to one during the night, and she never woke for her night feeding again, it just wasn't worth it. After I had adjusted, I did the same for her sister with the same result. They just don't like it as well, unless they're really hungry, so I guess your baby isn't really hungry!
2007-09-13 18:24:19 · answer #7 · answered by Patsy A 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't think your baby is ready for food just yet. Introducing it to early can give your baby a tummy ache. Introducing foods to early can make her more pron to food allergies.
After breast feeding my son for a while he also refused the bottle. My best advise is to continue breast feeding. If you feel your milk production has slowed it's probably because your body has adjusted to your baby. It knows how much your babies eating, so it makes that amount. If you feel your milk supply is low breast feed more to increase your supply!
Best of luck!!
2007-09-17 17:58:40 · answer #8 · answered by c_bearortiz 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no, your milk isnt decreasing, this is a natural instinct for breastfeeding mothers. at around 2 months post partum your milk starts to regulate itsself and only supplies you with the amount of milk that your baby needs in a day, the best way to increase the amount of milk you can get in one sitting is to pump after nursing both breasts. this will stimulate your body into thinking that you need to supply more for babe. just remember though, dont do too much cause you can get engorged!!
2007-09-13 18:36:31 · answer #9 · answered by ♥ღαмαиdα♥ღ 7 · 5⤊ 0⤋
- I second the no cereal - at 2.5 months, your baby is not old enough to be able to spoon-feed, and cereal in the bottle is NOT good.
- Have you talked to a breastfeeding consultant/been to a breastfeeding support group/looked at La Leche's internet breastfeeding site?
- Have you talked to your pediatrician about it? Has he/she recommended different formulas you could try?
Good luck! (:
2007-09-13 18:25:43 · answer #10 · answered by Hoosier Mom 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋