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Lack of breastmilk production
I have three of my very close ones who went through C-section, have faced no colustrum or lack of breast milk and I want to know if there could be ways to tackle this. not having colostrum, would be vanishingly unlikely, I've never, in all my time on here, other breastfeeding groups, La Leche League etc heard of a reported case of it, which wasn't associated with an issue with milk ducts, e.g. as a complication following a breast reduction. Not being able to express colostrum is a completely different matter. Anne |
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Lack of breastmilk production
On Sep 24, 2:45 am, wrote:
My cousin has a baby boy just two months ago, she went through C- section to deliver the baby, she didn't have milk till five days and now she is complaining of not producing enough milk for her baby. she gets him to suckle often to follow that demand and supply rule for breastmilk producation but not much of use. Her son cries a lot and doctor says that baby is not getting enough feeds. The mom is very determin to breastfeed exclusively for six months at least. Can anyone help with idea to improve her breastmilk and avoid top feed?? Your cousin may need to increase her fluid intake....nursing mothers need alot of fluids. Also though this may sound weird but after one of my kids was born I drank a beer one hot evening and by morning I had so much breast milk that I couldn't even put my arms down. I have never ever been so engorged in my life. She may just want to drink a small glass of beer, not a case...lol and see what happens. I know the dr.s don't want you to consume alcohol when nursing, but a small amount wouldn't hurt. I think it was the brewers yeast that did it, so maybe a non alcoholic beer would work. Good luck.....keep nursing....barb |
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Lack of breastmilk production
barb schrieb:
snip Also though this may sound weird but after one of my kids was born I drank a beer one hot evening and by morning I had so much breast milk that I couldn't even put my arms down. I have never ever been so engorged in my life. She may just want to drink a small glass of beer, not a case...lol and see what happens. I know the dr.s don't want you to consume alcohol when nursing, but a small amount wouldn't hurt. I think it was the brewers yeast that did it, so maybe a non alcoholic beer would work. Good luck.....keep nursing....barb In germany we have "Malzbier" which is an alcohol free malt beer/drink (I don't think they're allowed to call it beer anymore) and that works well to increase my milk supply. What also works well is tea made from Fennel seed, Annis seed, and Cumin. Some people/companies add Lavender. cu nicole |
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Lack of breastmilk production
wrote in message ups.com... My cousin has a baby boy just two months ago, she went through C- section to deliver the baby, she didn't have milk till five days and now she is complaining of not producing enough milk for her baby. she gets him to suckle often to follow that demand and supply rule for breastmilk producation but not much of use. Her son cries a lot and doctor says that baby is not getting enough feeds. The mom is very determin to breastfeed exclusively for six months at least. Can anyone help with idea to improve her breastmilk and avoid top feed?? My advice would be to always put the baby to the breast first and to nurse the baby as long as he is willing - even if that is 40 minutes. If the baby wants to nurse every 30 minutes - do it. Do not let the baby go longer then 2-3 hours without offering to nurse. I used to say every two hours but one of mine would just not nurse that often. He was the one with a weak suck and he nursed longer and stronger if I left him go the three hours that he chose. If the baby is weak, or has a weak suck, he may need to get a little stronger before he is ready to dump the top off's. I would top off about three times a day is all. The idea being that as the baby gains strength and as supply increases due to increased nursing, he will reduce the amount he takes from the top off. Once he gets down to an ounce, you can stop that top off. She can also stimulate her let down before putting him to the breast. I was lucky in that I had twins and the stronger baby stimulated let down. She could either stimulate let down by hand and then latch the baby or pump one side while he nurses on the other. She should pump every time she offers a top off bottle. I wasn't 100% at that but then it wasn't really a supply issue as much as a weaker suck issue. She should also make sure his latch is good. No pacifiers. If he is not currently getting top off's and she is nursing on demand I would evaluate if he is getting enough feeds like the other poster suggested (diapers and weight gain) not by crying. PS: Milk coming in on day five is not out of the ordinary - especially for a first time mom. |
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