tinkJH -> RE: Lactation?? (7/27/2005 1:00:29 PM)
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Any other tips for increasing production (besides pumping between feeding and things like that - mom tried all of that and nothing helped). SweetDommes, I was very active in La Leche League for a number of years. The book "The Womanly Art of Breastfeeding" has many suggestions on how to overcome low milk production. I have met many women who have had to stop nursing for this very reason only to find that they could be successful with a bit of guidance and perserverance. I highly recommend getting yourself a nursing coach....I know that sounds very odd but the folks at your local La Leche League will not think so. This should be done either before or in very early pregnancy. There are many things that you can be doing from the very start to prepare and ensure a positive outcome. Things such as toughening the nipples, warm massages in the shower, supplements, increasing fluid intake, proper diet...not to mention being shown the correct ways to nurse...it is not quite so simple as putting baby to breast sometimes. If a woman has a desire to nurse, with a help and guidance there is little reason that she should not be able to enjoy that wonderful experience. One of the biggest problems to overcome when it comes to breastfeeding is the fear. The fear of "Is he getting enough?". Mothers tend to panic due to society and the whole "with a bottle I KNOW and can SEE" and then they set themselves up for failure. They begin to suplement which takes away from their supply, or they begin to pump when they don't need to.. They listen to family who say "they couldnt so you cant" or old fashioned DR's that know nothing about breastfeeding to begin with. Back in the age when your mother and grandmother were breastfeeding - it was highly looked down on by society and most DR's back then even pushed mothers into formula feeding. But, like mist said, it is not just as easy as sticking the mouth to the breast. Get the book she reccomended and read it, high light it, make sure your husband understands it. Be firm, don't let the infant out of sight at the hospital, don't even bring a bottle or formula into your house after s/he's born. Find a support group or an LLL meetings where there are other mothers who can help you. As for inducing lactation - its not too difficult, but not everyone can do it. Some women might need hormones, other need nothing - there is an herb tea that is supposed to help with milk production. But, there is no magic pill and you don't need to have ever had children. You just need enough time (through the day) in order to pump continually. Eventually, you will actually begin to produce milk. Just, when you actually begin to... read all the infomation you need on pluged ducts and Mastitis. If you end up getting Mastitis - You'll be wishing you were bent over a chair and getting caned instead, at least I did :(
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