am/was hoping to get to 5-6 months befor stopping

[~Lashes~]

ok, not sure exactly whats going on, but thought id try make sence and find a way to fix this!
A is just over 2 months old, the nurse was worried about her yo-yoing weight gain since about 1 month, one week it would be big, the next it would be small. the last 2 weeks she has gained 90gm total, (30 then 70) the 70 gain was with a formula bottle each night. her height is going strong, but her weight isnt.
ive since started giving her 60ml after each bf, just to top her up and try get her weight up.

now problem: ive only ever expressed sussefuly once, A was about 2 weeks old, and i got 25ml out of each side befor it became painfull. last night i tried again but only got 10ml each side, and it was very watery, almost clear.

the nurse (i went to my old one last check) said that my supply could automaticaly drop off as i never fed my other 3 past 3-4 months.

im not against formula, i have no problem giving it to her, i just am/was hoping to get to 5-6 months befor stopping this time.

[MrsBexie]

Just keep feeding her as much as she wants it!! The more she feed sthe more you will produce.
Also get some fenugreek tea and you can make lactation cookies too that will help you make heaps more milk!

You CAN do this, you can feed to 6mths!!!! Don't give up and don't let anyone ruin your confidence! I will try to find that recipe for you!

[Barb Glare]

Hi, the nurse is wrong. Your milk cannot "automatically dry up' - the system just doesn't work that way. However, giving your baby a 60ml top-up every feed is a sure way to reduce your milk supply. It would be a good idea to get a full consult with an experienced LC, but, tell me, how often does she feed in 24 hrs? Does she take one breast or two? The amount you express probably tells us more about how anxious you are or about the quality of your pump, but really nothing about your supply. It is a worrying time, but from what you have said, the comps are not really necessary. You can increase your supply and go on to meet your breastfeeding goals

[~Lashes~]

hi Barb, the origional nurse wanted me to get domperidome(?) to increase my supply, but my doc isnt comfortable perscribing it at all. they both said as i havent feed my other children for "excessive times" then they dont feel the need to push for me to continue, wereas if i had fed them untill 18 or more months then i would already be seeing one. funny part is they wont put me over to a lactation consultant, but are pushing for a sleep one to "sort out the co-sleeping issue"

do you have some tips on boosing my supply?

[MrsBexie]

hi Barb, the origional nurse wanted me to get domperidome(?) to increase my supply, but my doc isnt comfortable perscribing it at all. they both said as i havent feed my other children for "excessive times" then they dont feel the need to push for me to continue, wereas if i had fed them untill 18 or more months then i would already be seeing one. funny part is they wont put me over to a lactation consultant, but are pushing for a sleep one to "sort out the co-sleeping issue"

do you have some tips on boosing my supply?

Boo!!! Stupid nurse!! Dont listen to her!


Sent from my iPhone so sorry for the spelling and punctuation!!

[Jellybean29]

Can I suggest hiring a qualified lactation consultant?
I was told so much conflicting information from nurses and midwifes regarding BFing and it was really not helpful, some of them are talking out of their arse !

My hospy ran a free breastfeeding day clinic postnatal, and I got the best help there from the qualified lactation consultant.

[HotI]

The ABA has some info on their website Australian Breastfeeding Association (there is info on supply on the LHS half way down)

You can always ring the ABA on 1800 686 2 686.

good luck!

My LO was a slow weight gainer but we are still breastfeeding at 13 months. I didn't feed to schedule, but found that i could fit in smaller feeds between the big feeds and this kept her growing.

[*EJ*]

I am no expert at all but all i can say is keep trying. Since being on BB i have read of some stories where ladies have had real sucess with a little help and determination and i hope you can too.

I have been making the cookies regularly lately, I think they do help with making more milk. If you like i can give you the recipe.

Good luck and keep trying xo

[sloane]

i noticed you're SE melb - you're not in kingston council are you? if you are, i can rec a couple of fantastic MCHNs who are also LCs & pro-BFing (& co-sleeping as well!). if not, i'd def say call the ABA and/or try & see a LC.

if you want to boost supply, offer feeds often & you could try the cookies - at the very least they're yummy!

and i wouldn't worry about not getting much when you pump - i hardly every got anything when i pumped but still fed my DS till he was 20 months. like barb said, for us it was the quality of pump & my anxiety/comfort levels when pumping.

good luck - you can do it!

[black_rose]

Having been down the top ups path a few times listen to the advice from the girls on here. Chuck out the pump and formula, feed on demand and you will be fine. Don't be concerned if one week there is a only little bit of weight gain they catch up soon enough as long as there are no underlying issues like reflux.