Hi there
As the others have said, if you're still producing milk, I don't think it's too late. Plus, you can get medication to increase your supply.
The other issue is whether she will still attach after four weeks. It will probably take a bit of practice for her ... but that too is not impossible. I had BF dramas but put DD to the boob after seven weeks on the bottle, not to try to start feeding again but just for closure. Anyhow, she wasn't totally against the idea and actually went on much easier than she did in the first few days after her birth!
I think give it a go but don't expect her to take to it immediately. Go to bed with her for a day so that you can feed as often as she wants. Feeding regularly will build your supply and she'll get the idea that it's boob not bottle now.
But as MR said, it would DEFINITELY be worth you seeing a lactation consultant. It won't be plain sailing getting her on the boob again but a lactation consultant should be able to make that journey much easier for you.





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