My son was started out on a bottle. Can you switch to breastfeeding within the first week? If you have only bottle fed for a short time?
2007-12-10 05:20:30 · 10 answers · asked by Shelby 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
YES!! I had a horrible labor and was sent to another hospital an hour a way, and my son was not allowed to go with me. He was bottle fed for the first two weeks of his life. After I got off the medicine and was able to breastfeed I did. Just make sure your milk hasn't dried up already, which it shouldn't have since it's only been a week. Good Luck!! Congrats!!
2007-12-10 05:24:30 · answer #1 · answered by amrolraml 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Yes you can still breast feed this early. It may take a little effort on your part though. I have no advice on accomplishing this cause I never had to do it. But I do know you can switch this early in the game but if your sure do it now cause they will have more difficult time latching on the older they get. If you baby is only one week, you should still be lactating. I formula fed and lactated for up to 5 weeks.Good luck.
2007-12-10 13:25:50 · answer #2 · answered by koda 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It depends on your body, and the baby. If you milk has not dried up yet you may still be able to start. It might be difficult at first, but if you really want to give it a go, I say try it. Also your son might already be used to the bottle. Breast feeding is more work for him than bottle feeding. He may not want to put in the effort for the breast milk. It really would just depend on his personality. I say, give it a try. He may really take to it. Also, talk to your doctor to let him/her know the situation. They might have some tips or recomendations.
2007-12-10 13:26:38 · answer #3 · answered by add6139 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sure! It would be best to contact a certified lactation consultant or La Leche League leader for help, as there is likely to be a bit of a learning curve. The basic idea is to get your son to latch on correctly, and then nurse him often to get your milk supply established.
This site has lots of good breastfeeding info:
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/concerns/baby/index.html
2007-12-10 13:27:26 · answer #4 · answered by daa 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
As long as you are still making milk. You may have to supplement with formula until you have adequate amounts of milk though. Breastfeeding is a wonderful thing to do though so congrats and good luck!
2007-12-10 13:26:55 · answer #5 · answered by kari f 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It might be a bit difficult if your baby has a preference for the bottle. Your supply should still be available. Consult a lactation consultant on what's best. Try bringing your baby to your breast and see if he will latch on. Chances are he might, but he might also have nipple confusion already, which is why you should contact an LC. It is still possible! Good for you for thinking about it. You should also try to pump for now to increase your supply.
2007-12-10 13:25:52 · answer #6 · answered by Astragalo 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
you need to talk to your peditrician about trying to relactate. there are medications as well as herbs and foods like oatmeal that can help, but you need to act fast!!!!! some women can do it and others cant... you can also get witl the le leche organization. they're a wonderful source of info on breastfeeding!!!! hurry though time is so short!
2007-12-10 13:24:21 · answer #7 · answered by Jennifer W 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
If you still have a supply or want a supply you can work at pumping even if they never latch.
2007-12-10 13:24:07 · answer #8 · answered by lillilou 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no reason not to. If you are still producing breast milk go right ahead, but cut out the formula.
2007-12-10 13:26:40 · answer #9 · answered by becky q 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Do you still have milk in??????
2007-12-10 13:24:58 · answer #10 · answered by Kristie <3 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋