Pumping is a good way to assess milk supply. Many mothers become worried when they are only able to pump a few ounces per pumping session, believing that the amount of breast milk they have expressed indicates how much milk is in their breasts. This is NOT true, and a cause of much worry and concern. Milk supply and measurable milk output are not the same thing. Milk supply refers in this case to how much milk is available in the breast, whereas milk output is the amount of milk expressed.
How can i produce more breastmilk? – Yahoo! Answers
How can i produce more breastmilk?
I started breastfeeding as soon as my baby was born. A week after she was born I noticed she wasnt having dirty diapers. I had to stop breastfeeding 9 days after giving birth because doctor said she was constipated due to tylenol with codein I was taking for my c section pain.
I was still having plenty of pain so I stopped breastfeeding for 3 days.
I also have IBS which causes my intestines to swell and this wasnt allowing my incision to heal properly so doctor prescribed dicyclomine…I took this for 4 days…then I found out this medicine dries up your milk supply. I immediately stopped the meds, I did however notice everytime I pumped less and less milk would come out.
Now it is still the same thing.
No longer taking any meds for a week now, Im breastfeeding but have to supplement with formula because baby doesnt get full, I pumped every chance I get but notice less milk each time.
Is it possible to increase my milk supply after all this?
If so, how?
I really want to breastfeed more than formula feed.
Any advice would be greatly appreaciated.
If I had to stop breastfeeding early, could I just pump my breast instead daily & “breastfeed” that way? – Yahoo! Answers
If I had to stop breastfeeding early, could I just pump my breast instead daily & “breastfeed” that way?
My mom said she had to stop breastfeeding me at 3mo cause I sucked to hard and made her bleed a little? Sorry tmi?
If I have to stop early for whatever reason could I just pump them on a daily basis and continuing giving him my milk through a bottle, I dont want my child on formula, thats just me 🙂
Breastfeeding basics: why do babies seem more full on formula? – National Breastfeeding | Examiner.com
One reason that mothers often give up breastfeeding or choose to feed their babies with “supplemental” infant formula may be that certain physiological effects that occur in infants as a result of formula feeding are mistakenly viewed as signs that babies are more satisfied or content than they are while feeding on breast milk alone. Specifically, babies who are fed formula tend to sleep for longer periods after feeding, and tend to demonstrate hunger cues less frequently than exclusively breastfed babies do.
Breastfeeding basics: 15 body benefits for breastfed babies – National Breastfeeding | Examiner.com
Breastfeeding basics: 15 body benefits for breastfed babies. The next time a mother-in-law or “well-meaning” naysayer gives you a hard time, print this out and show it to them!
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Breastfeeding basics: baby bowel problems reduced by breastfeeding – National Breastfeeding | Examiner.com
Below are four common digestive issues that affect babies, and how breastfeeding can reduce their severity.
Breastfeeding advocacy: nursing moms often a target for harassment – National Breastfeeding | Examiner.com
Although medical professionals and organizations promote breastfeeding as the healthiest choice for women and infants, the increasing number of controversial news stories about breastfeeding indicate that our culture is still plagued by quite a few antiquated and sexist notions that are taking a toll on mothers and babies.
A nationwide “nurse-in” protest at Target stores is being staged by breastfeeding mothers in direct response to a Michelle Hickmans claim that she was harassed while trying to sit down and nurse her child in a Target store by several employees, and also on the phone by the manager when she called to complain.
Breastfeeding basics: how much does baby formula cost families? – National Breastfeeding | Examiner.com
popular “name brand” infant formulas sell in similarly sized containers for an average of $20.00 or more each, some costing between $25 – $30.00 (per unit, these are often sold in bulk packages). A low estimate of the monthly cost of this more expensive (but still median-priced) formula is approximately $300.00 per month, equaling out to $3600 annually.
Somebody please help me! Breastfeeding problem!? – Yahoo! Answers
Somebody please help me! Breastfeeding problem!?
I had my son 6 days ago. This didnt happen with my 1st. When my milk came in with my 1st it just poured out during a nap and soaked my shirt and the bed. This is not the case this time. My breasts are extremely engourged! The problem is I nurse and I pump to try to get relief but hardly anything comes out! I cant even get 1 ounce from both breasts! Its almost as if they’re blocked up. Whats wrong? What can I do to make my milk flow out? My breasts are so sore! I just want my milk to come out so I can feed my son and have some relief! HELP PLEASE!
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Breastfeeding? i think he getting ready to teeth? – Yahoo! Answers
Breastfeeding? i think he getting ready to teeth?
When he grabs on he bites down hard hard and somtimes during and right before he lets go. I am getting really sore but I wont stop feeding but any advice on how to stop him? Thanks
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