Becksabee on "considering stopping breastfeeding"
I'm considering stopping breastfeeding (it's been 3 months), but I want to give it a little more time to see if things will improve. I guess you could say I had a rough start. It took 2 weeks for my...
View ArticleT.H.O.U. on "considering stopping breastfeeding"
Typically the amount of milk that a breast fed baby takes should not change between 1 and 6 months. Daycare may be over feeding him. You have to do what is right for you, but it sounds like you could...
View ArticleBabyLove on "considering stopping breastfeeding"
If that's what you think is best for you, then that's what you should do. Maybe just pump as often as you can to include some breastmilk along the way. But I'd try not to stress about it. You're doing...
View ArticleMrsbells on "considering stopping breastfeeding"
Yeah I agree with Babylove just pump as much as you can and then supplement with formula
View Articleowlmom on "considering stopping breastfeeding"
Have you tried other supplements in addition to fenugreek? I had really good results with More Milk Plus. You could also try adding blessed thistle or mom's milk tea. I'm sorry breastfeeding is...
View ArticleMrs. Bee on "considering stopping breastfeeding"
my pediatrician once told me that even if your baby gets 2 feedings a day of breastmilk, they're still going to get most of the benefits. maybe you could try for that so it doesn't seem so overwhelming?
View ArticleMaysprout on "considering stopping breastfeeding"
I agree with Mrs. Bee, it doesn't have to be all or nothing unless that's what works best for you. But he'll still get a lot of the benefits of breast milk from a couple meals a day.
View ArticleBecksabee on "considering stopping breastfeeding"
@owlmom, I've also tried milk thistle and mother's milk tea. Neither seemed to make a difference. @MrsBee, I've only been able to pump one bottle a day (if that), but i do breastfeed him before work...
View ArticleMrs. Bee on "considering stopping breastfeeding"
@Becksabee: my friend gave formula during daycare and nursed at home until one year. even though you may not be able to get a lot from a pump, your baby may still be able to get enough from nursing....
View ArticleBecksabee on "considering stopping breastfeeding"
Thanks! I've decided to not give up on breastfeeding. Now that I'm working just part-time, I will be able to nurse him more at home and hopefully that will help my supply go up. I might also up my...
View ArticleMsMini on "considering stopping breastfeeding"
Just seeing this now, you might want to talk to your doctor about prescribing motilium. It has been really helpful to a lot of Moms in the NICU I work at ho have supply issues.
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