If so then what do I do to switch how do I change my pumping and should I hange my pump
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If so then what do I do to switch how do I change my pumping and should I hange my pump
January 29th, 2010 at 10:33 pm
My daughter had horrible reflux and would throw up everything I could give her of my breast milk so I had to give her some formula too. When we got it under control, we pretty much went to straight breast milk. What I did to increase my supply is that I spent a couple straight days laying in bed with my breast ready for my daughter anytime she wanted it. She suckled all day and night long and it worked. It got my supply to increase. I also did this when I had a horrible bout of mastitis (had an 8 cm abcess on my breast) and it also worked. If you really have a hard time increasing your supply, you can also use Fenugreek (an herbal supplement) that also help me build up my supply, and it smelled like maple syrup.
About pumping if you are working (which I pumped for a whole year with my daughter) I would just increase the times you pump till your supply increase. Pump every hour or so (I know that may be difficult at work) But if you are at home, you can pump after you daughter has eaten. You may only get a little bit but it will still increase your supply. Good luck
January 29th, 2010 at 10:54 pm
If your pump is working for you, then keep it. Pump every 2 hours, and even after you seem ‘dry’ pump for a few more minutes to encourage your body to make more. I’d also suggest fenugreek and blessed thistle herbs—you take 3 of EACh, 3 times per day (18 capsules). Lots of water, oatmeal and flaxseed. Avoid mint, thyme, sage (in turkey stuffing!) and cold remedies.
Also, use a supplemental nursing system so you can nurse her and she gets either formula or breastmilk through the tube as well. This natural feeding will increase your supply too.
January 30th, 2010 at 12:28 am
if your baby latches then jsut nurse you baby as much as possible andd instead of using a pacifier then use your breast- breastfeeding is absed on supply and demand and if you demand for it then you’ll make it though it may take a few days or so depending on your supply now. pumping doesn’t take as much out as wehen baby actually nurses so that would be harder. but if you’re only pumping- pump every 2 hours
January 30th, 2010 at 6:27 am
you can and you should, the pump may still be helpful to encourage more lactation also to use the extra milk you can freeze it to for use by your sitter when your out. you can also donate extra milk. and on the strange side you could use it to make cheese.
January 30th, 2010 at 6:31 am
If you want to breastfeed simply latch her onto your nipple. Don’t worry about pumping unless you want to. If you do, just keep doing what you are doing.
January 30th, 2010 at 11:07 am
YOU CAN. BUT IF SHE’S 4MTHS THEN SHE SHOULD BE GETTING READY TO TRY CEREALS / SEMI SOLID FOOD