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Vetran Breastfeeders out there..need advice
old mama
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My granddaughter is 10 days old. She was full term but had some minor breathing and feeding problems that landed her in ICU for 4 days. My daughter in law is determined and trying hard but is struggling to increase supply and my granddaughter will not latch on to one of her breasts at all. We live in a rural area at least two hrs. from any lactation consultant...I know there are lots of youtube videos on increasing supply but what has worked well for you to increase supply? She is having to supplement with formula under dr. orders. She had a checkup yesterday and hasn't gained back what she lost from birth yet. Mom will only give her formula after baby has been at breast for a long time.
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Can't really help on the latch...I'd think a shield may help.
TTC from 06/2015...Baby M born 11/24/16!
Biggest thing to increase supply:lots of water, rest, decrease stress, sleep, nutritious food, and stimulation. Encourage 3-4 liters of water. Have her rest as much as she can (when baby sleeps). Pumping every two to three hrs for 15-20min per side. Remind her that just because she supplements doesn't mean she won't exclusively breast fed eventually. Formula supplementation can be short term until her supply is in. Nipple shield is good to try if nipples are flat or inverted since they help pull out the nipple or give baby a larger area to latch on. They can also be used while nipple heals if it is very tender and sore. It is for short term though. I believe I have seen them at Walmart but you can check any place that has a large breastfeeding supply. Drops of sugar water or expressed breast milk on the nipple can encourage baby to latch on quicker. Using the pump for a few min before latching many help bring out nipple (evert it)
*no previous breastfeeding experience
*not a lactation specialist
* i do have 5 yrs assisting new mom breastfeed.
May 2017 IUI BFP!!!!
do this a couple times a day and till milk increases. leaving baby on breast for at least 30 minutes but often 60 minutes is normal and rub babys feet if they fall alsleep
May 2017 IUI BFP!!!!
TTC # 1 w/PCOS & Hypothyroid
17 cycles finally BFP