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Had a visit with my midwife today. I have been having a hard time settling Patrick at night as he feeds for up to 4 hours and is still starving at the end and I have been topping him up with formula. I told my midwife all of this. I have been having special tea to try to increase my supply and taking spiralina every feed too. It's only been 2 days so to soon to know if it'll work. She sat with me while I feed and had loyts of suggestions which was great, after about 30 mins she realised that I just don't have enough volume of milk. I was so glad to hear that as I thought it was just me, and i had felt so bad about topping up with formula. Hse has put me on domperidome to increase my supply so hopefully I will start seeing the affects in about 4 days.
3 Comments on breast feeding
klderoos - Wednesday, 13 Jan
I had a slow supply with my little one too, I found espressing helped build my supply and also I spok to a lactation consultant who suggested tigers milk (its like a shake you make high in protien) hope what you are trying works out, keep me posted.
manda-may - Wednesday, 13 Jan
Hey Darlin,That's great that you've pin pointed the problem and are having a go with the meds. They are the same stuff that I was on... they did boost my milk although I still had to top up... I took 2 little tablets 3 times a day. The lactation specialist said that I could up the pills again to see if I could get more milk, but it might be doubtful. So I decided to stick with my dose that I already had and the boys thrived on BM and formula. I really hope little Patrick is going to be feeling much fuller and happier soon, and that you get more sleep!!! Lots and lots of love! xxx
bella124 - Wednesday, 13 Jan
Sorry to hear this. I had the same problem, and meds never seemed to help. I hope they work for you.
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Had a visit with my midwife today. I have been having a hard time settling Patrick at night as he feeds for up to 4 hours and is still starving at the end and I have been topping him up with formula. I told my midwife all of this. I have been having special tea to try to increase my supply and taking spiralina every feed too. It's only been 2 days so to soon to know if it'll work. She sat with me while I feed and had loyts of suggestions which was great, after about 30 mins she realised that I just don't have enough volume of milk. I was so glad to hear that as I thought it was just me, and i had felt so bad about topping up with formula. Hse has put me on domperidome to increase my supply so hopefully I will start seeing the affects in about 4 days.
3 Comments on breast feeding
klderoos - Wednesday, 13 Jan
I had a slow supply with my little one too, I found espressing helped build my supply and also I spok to a lactation consultant who suggested tigers milk (its like a shake you make high in protien) hope what you are trying works out, keep me posted.
manda-may - Wednesday, 13 Jan
Hey Darlin,That's great that you've pin pointed the problem and are having a go with the meds. They are the same stuff that I was on... they did boost my milk although I still had to top up... I took 2 little tablets 3 times a day. The lactation specialist said that I could up the pills again to see if I could get more milk, but it might be doubtful. So I decided to stick with my dose that I already had and the boys thrived on BM and formula. I really hope little Patrick is going to be feeling much fuller and happier soon, and that you get more sleep!!! Lots and lots of love! xxx
bella124 - Wednesday, 13 Jan
Sorry to hear this. I had the same problem, and meds never seemed to help. I hope they work for you.
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