lovingpet -> RE: Milk in my breasts (12/28/2010 2:53:33 PM)
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Age is not a factor. Whether or not you have been pregnant and/or nursed before is not a factor (except in how long it will take to successfully induce). Believe it or not, even men can be induced though that takes hormonal supplementation and is not a path for but the slightest few and carries a lot of health risks. It does take work. Every hour is not necessary, practical, or even effective. Your body responds based on it thinking you are in need of nursing a baby. A baby normally nurses about 10-15 minutes per side every 2-3 hours around the clock in the beginning. The suckle is different from just sucking on one's nipple, there is a specific way to do it. Additionally, some herbs and meds can speed things up. Until you fill and empty each time to the level you want to produce, you need to continue this consistency. Once you are where you want to be, you can back off to no less than 4-6 times a day for 10-15 minutes per side. If the flow goes down, increase the number of times again. Most people manage just fine inducing with just a basic breast pump. Some need human stimulation for some, though not all, of the feedings. Others can only do it if the stimulation is all by human suckling. It varies. There are those who claim equipment like goat milkers are more effective, but that carries more risks as well. The herbs that can be used in induction, tend to play around with blood sugar levels, so be careful if you choose to use them and don't use them at all if you are diabetic. They also tend to carry other risks as well as interactions with other meds. Breast infections, cysts, and masses are all potentially possible as well. You really should research this thoroughly before going forward. There's a lot of risk to be aware of and a lot of information to know if you wish to be successful. Good luck. It's a hard, but rewarding road. lovingpet
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