Hey everyone -
Sorry i don't have a lot of time for personals, im a bit dead today.
Jo - I second what Ali said - think of the foremilk as 'skinny milk' that we drink - That's why it's watery.
It just means maybe you take a bit longer to let down, but that'll always adjust with Sophie's comfort. Slowly learning, trust YOUR instincts - you're made to be a mummy too, & our parents parented a long time ago.
If you want to get her back on to your bb's just feed her what you can and top up (with formula). Then half an hour after a bb feed express from each side (twice if you can) - I just finished reading the 'guide to bfing' book i got when leaving hospy and that's how they recommend to increase supply or bring them back onto bb.
Maz recommended Akta-vite - but it's a chocolate drink, but dr's say about it upsetting bubs (apparently too much, like caffeine can reduce supply too?)- personally i *craved* chocolate after alex was born and i don't think the amount i had (way too much, lol) upset him at all - and Barb Glare said that it should be fine.
If you can't get her bf'ing again naturally you could always ask your GP &/or MCHN about Motilium or Maxolon to up your supply. Motilium is for supply specifically i think, Maxolon is an anti-nausea med which apparently can bring it back thick & fast.
In hindsight that's probably why i was leaking so early because i was taking Maxolon for M/S.
Hope i don't sound like a twit considering i've only been breastfeeding for nine days... :S
Kass - Wondered where you got to! Thanks for the advice hunI never though bf would feel so natural either... i am utterly amazed!
I had my first visit from the MCHN today - i asked her all the questions i had about BFing & sleeping & the conflicting advice i'd had - she said he's doing fine!
So fine in fact, that the little PORKER has put on 200gms in 4 DAYS!!!
So my boobies must be doing okayLOL.
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