Breastfeeding

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Luv2Bamama - 371 days ago.
For new mommies out there, just remember that it can easily take 5-7 days before your milk truly “comes in”. During this time you should allow your baby to nurse as much as possible and NOT give any bottles since that takes away from them sucking on you, and babies really like the faster flow. Also, remember that their little tummies are really small and can’t hold that much milk, which is why your supply builds up over time—it allows their stomachs to get a little bigger. After a few weeks, if you think you’re supply is still not there (which by the way is technically “rare”), try introducing an SNS. You put your pumped milk into the container and a little tube attaches to your nipple…that way while they are getting the extra milk, they are stimulating your breast. This builds up your supply, and then you need less and less of the milk in the container and eventually work your way off of it. I know many women who use these, even with adopted children, and had great success. I introduced it too late in my daughters life for it to be beneficial. She just like to play with the tube and pull it out. Also, babies are born to suck, so even if they are not “hungry”, they will still suck on a bottle and drink it if it is offered. That only stretches out their tummies before it is ready and starts a vicious cycle of them then wanting/needing more.

Luv2Bamama - 371 days ago.
Victory for Breastfeeding mama's! Check out this article: http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20110210/ap_on_re_us/us_breast_pumps_taxes

dominique23 - 371 days ago.
Baby2Clr - have you tried pumping?? i had to pump to help my milk come in..maybe that would work? feeding then pumping your body thinks it needs to produce more. iv seen on here people eating old fashioned oats. With my little girl, i was giving her bottles after feedings too at first, then i just started doing it only 2x a day then 1x a day,now jsut efb i just had to trust that my body was gonna do its job, that just ment feeding her every 1-2hrs, and she was gaining just fine. just make sure your not skipping any nursing sessions, and try to go with out the bottle see how he does, and get him weighed. another thing is if you have a bf support group or see a laction nurse, you can weigh your baby before, then bf and weigh him afterwards, that way you can see how much they have gained after a feeding . it makes you feel soooo much better! i always felt she wasnt getting enough but she was.

Baby2Clr - 371 days ago.
Hi ladies. my doctor put me on a pill to help milk production and it doesn't seem to be helping. Any of you ladies know of any all natual ways? I have to give my lil man a bottle after I nurse because I am not producing enough for him. I would love for him to be just on breast milk.. any suggestions? I would appreciate it. Thanks

parkersmommy1 - 371 days ago.
tonight, Peyton projectiled all her milk. Think of a garden hose being turned on, and thats what it was like. Her sleeper, receiving blanket, and my shirt were soaked. The dr said her vomitting is fine, she gained 11oz by 6 days old. (she's 9 days now) When I saw that, it had me really worried though. I'm going to take her to be weighed tomorow and make sure she's still gaining. She's happy and content after feedings, eating every 2-4 hours, pooping and peeing good, so I don't know if she's overeating or not.

mypridenjoys3 - 371 days ago.
Luv2b- Thx I will give those foods a try :)

dominique23 - 371 days ago.
the states

jenlynnp - 371 days ago.
dominique23 - where do you live that you can do that?

dominique23 - 372 days ago.
so i just saw on the news that you can now write off ur breast pump on ur taxes! considered a medical expense. pretty sweet.

Luv2Bamama - 373 days ago.
Apparently I dont' have much going on at work, but I came accross this article that you nursing moms may appreciate about a 'nurse-in': http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2011/02/08/AR2011020805742.html?hpid=moreheadlines

SHIZ - 373 days ago.
Frenchie-just wanted to say GOOD JOB at relatching!! and keep pumping...supply/demand..soon enough your gonna have a HUGE freezer stash!

SHIZ - 373 days ago.
Jessica-if i may-i would change your statement of 'shake bottle gently'....I was always taught to swirl like a fine wine. If i'm wrong please let me know.

SHIZ - 373 days ago.
FYI: Pumping does NOT tell you how much you make. Your breasts are not storage containers-they are milk factories and constantly are making milk. While baby is nursing they are busily making more. Babies that get the bottle are wanting the faster flow and gets frusterated at the slower flow that boobs give. Best advice-stop giving bottles. Your not running out of milk-keep baby at breast as long as you can and nurse often. That will stimulate more milk to be made then what the demand is currently at. Hang in there ladies!!! MIZRICE-My lo did that allllll the time! Still does at 7 months! Tickle feet or take a baby wipe and brush forehead..um tickle back....talk to or sing to baby...this worked for my lil lady when she would start to fall asleep. Now when i sing to her she gets a smile on and milkies start pouring out her mouth! But its totally normal...just keep watching diaper counts and I'm sure your doing fine!

Luv2Bamama - 373 days ago.
myprideandjoys3--they do have multivitamins out there that have iron (manufactured by the formula companies of course). At 11 months old she should be eating solids (or close to it), so you can try high iron foods like broccoli, brussel sprouts, beans (kidney, pinto, black etc.) and liver...not that those are the easiest thing to feed an 11 month old! Although I think you can get dried ground liver that doesn't have much flavor and add it to purres, oatmeal and other foods to disguise it. Good luck!

Luv2Bamama - 373 days ago.
Sleepy babies—my daughter was a very sleepy eater, and sleepy baby, and a year later she still is! We would strip her down to her diaper and put cold wet wash cloths on her and she would still try to sleep through her feedings. I tried waking her up to feed her every 2 hours, I tried letting her sleep and feed when she woke up, but no matter what she would try to sleep through them. Count the wet/dirty diapers to know for sure your baby is getting enough. I was convinced my daughter wasn’t getting enough to eat, since she was so small and such a sleepy baby, but she easily had a dirty diaper after every feeding, and her wet diapers were full like she peed gallons (we use cloth). My daughter was in the 3r to 10th percentiles until she was 6 or 7 months old. I was freaked out that she wasn’t getting enough but the doctor and other support people in my mothers groups could tell she was still developing just fine. Some babies, like mine, are just small, so don’t let the growth charts scare you either. Take the pressure off yourself and know that you’re doing the best thing for your child by breastfeeding. Lastly, let your gut guide you; you know what is best for your child, and your family! All you mom’s out there; keep up the GREAT WORK!

Luv2Bamama - 373 days ago.
MizRice88—the breast is never empty…the flow may not be as fast, but your child will always get milk from them. It easily takes a month for your supply to regulate. If you’re trying to BF, most experts recommend not introducing any bottles or pacifires until the baby is 4 weeks old or older…all their sucking needs should come from you, especially this early on so they don’t develop a nipple preference, and it helps your body develop the correct supply.

mypridenjoys3 - 373 days ago.
Hi, I just found out that my 11 mth old has low iron. I know that in the formula they often add extra iron but since I'm not giving her formula does anyone know what I can do to help with this? Thx

Luv2Bamama - 373 days ago.
Frenchie: My normal pumping volume is 1 oz out of each breast (so 2 oz total), except the first pump of the day which is about 1.5 to 2 oz out of each side (3-4 oz total). When I was on the domperidone, I started pumping 1.5 – 2 oz out of each breast (3-4 oz total) and 6-10 oz total for my first pump of the day. I think I started noticing a difference 4 or 5 days into it, and by a week I was pumping those volumes. At 12 days old, your body is still regulating, so try to pump and nurse as much as possible, and avoid the bottle and formula. Even if it means you’re feeding every hour. As you know, breastfeeding is a supply/demand thing, so you need to put the demand on it for the supply to increase—actual nursing is the best since pumping is an artificial stimulation. Also, pumping volumes are not the same as what your child gets directly from the tap. The only way to know for sure what your child gets during a nursing session is to do a weigh & feed and most LC’s will do this with you.

frenchie23 - 373 days ago.
Mizrice- My dd is doing the same thing! She's 12days old too;) try to press the glands to squirt milk in her mouth to remind her why she's there...she'll most likely start sucking again... I try to blow gently on her hair to wake her up too.... And she also sleep for 'too long' or is really hard to wake up but at her check up 2 days ago, she was putting on weight normally so my doctor said 'enjoy the sleep'... As long as she's healthy and growing well it's fine... But she is still fed a little bit of formula...I just started taking domperidone so I'm hoping that soon she will be only breastfed... I been working really hard on re-laching her and she's taking it!! :D she only whines when I run out of milk!! I'm so happy it's working... But I wonder how long it will take for the domperidone to take effect? Today will be the 3rd day and the doc said it will take 3 days but I pumped this morning and only got a little less than 3oz so far :( what's your experience with this? ( Anyone who tried it ) :P thank you!! ;)

MizRice88 - 373 days ago.
Okay so I'm a first time mom, my DD is 12 days old sometimes she will nurse for a couple of min then fall asleep for awhile has anyone had that happen to Them? I have stripped her down to her diaper and she still does it. If I would let her she would eat every 4-5 hours, but I was told not to let her go past 4 hours, but if I do it sooner I have a had time waking her up. I'm trying to EBF, but I have had to give her a.bottle.of.BM since she drains both breast. Should I pump and hour or two after feeding Her? Srry for the long post

jessica050102 - 374 days ago.
Hey Everyone! I’m currently expecting my 2nd child this Oct. Im also a Certified Lactation Educator (CLE) and I just wanted to share some storing breastmilk info. Only put 2 to 3 ounces in each container. Small amounts freeze and thaw faster. As your baby gets older he or she will drink more, so you can put more breastmilk in each container. Write the date you pump your milk on each container. Use the oldest breastmilk first. After pumping, keep breastmilk in a cooler with ice, in the refrigerator or in the freezer. Stored breastmilk looks different that fresh milk, shake it gently before feeding it your baby. Here is how long you can your breastmilk… FRESH BREASTMILK- Room temp (70°f) 5 hours, REFRIGERATOR- 5 days, SMALL FREEZER (inside refrigerator) 2 weeks, FREZZER- 3 to 4 months. THAWED (defrosted) BREASTMILK- Room temp (70°) use within 1 hr after thawing, REFRIGERATOR- use up to 24hrs after thawing, SMALL FREEZER and FREEZER-DO NOT REFREEZE THAWED BREASTMILK. Tips for warming breastmilk- Put frozen breastmilk in the refrigerator overnight so it can thaw by morning. To warm breastmilk put the bottle of breastmilk,or milk storage bag in a bowl of warm water. Do not thaw or warm breastmilk in the microwave. This makes “hot spots” in the milk that can burn baby’s mouth. Its normal for breastmilk to look thin and watery. The color may change from day to day depending on what you eat. HOPE THIS HELPS SOME! GOOD LUCK LADIES, NEVER FORGET.. “BABIES WHERE BORN TO BREASTFEED”

Luv2Bamama - 374 days ago.
Angie; Depends on who you talk to… I’ve heard mixed feelings on the subject; some say to leave the bottle out for the next feeding and use within a few hours, others say toss it, some say store it in the fridge; just use your best judgement. I use the re-heat once rule of thumb. If my daughter doesn’t finish her bottle, I will put the bottle in the fridge for the next feeding and re-heat it, but if she still doesn’t finish it, then I toss whatever is left. I never add new milk to a used bottle…I’ll re-heat what is leftover, then warm up a second bottle if/when she is still hungry. I don’t know how old your baby is, because that can determine how much to store in each bottle. At almost 1 year old, my daughter still only takes 4 or 5 ounces at a time. I can count on one hand how many times she took more than 5 ounces in her life, but other kids will take 10 oz, it just depends. When she was an infant, I would store my milk in 2 or ounce portions since that was often how much she would drink in one sitting. Formula is a totally different story..never re-use or reheat the stuff. Breastmilk is a bit more forgiving.

Angie- - 374 days ago.
Great idea, thanks =)

parkersmommy1 - 374 days ago.
angie: if the bottle has been in baby's mouth, you need to toss it. Just make a smaller bottle, and store the extra.

Angie- - 374 days ago.
What if I pumped and stored, then fed him but still had 4oz left over. Can I refrigerate again or do I need to toss it?