Start bf back up again...is it possible?

Question

My daughter is 2mo old, and I'm interested in starting BF back up again. I threw in the towel after the first 3 weeks for a variety of reasons. In hindsight, I think I was just uneducated on how to do it right/well and mismatch between babies mouth and nipple...resulting in severe pain every time I tried to nurse.

Now that she's a bit older/bigger, I'm curious to give it another chance...only issue is my supply is pretty much gone. Is it possible to bring it back?. Only ideas I have are fenugreek like crazy, and likely pumping?. Although I'm not sure how to pump while also tending to a 2 month old. Would love any thoughts on if this is even feasible, and tips on how to ramp back up my supply!!

Answer

If all of these great ideas don't work, ask your dr for a script for Domperidone for re-lactation. You can do it, but it won't be easy work

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You can buy supplements to up supply.

I would just let her latch and see does that return your supply. I know people have done it after weeks of not feeding so it's definitely possible

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Try exclusive pumping. I do it for my 6 week old. I pump every 3 hours on the dot. Even at night. For at least 20 minutes. If I'm still milking I'll go an extra 5 minutes. I pump about 5-7 ounces each pumping. And I store for the next feeding. I will take 3.5 ounces for little man to eat. And I pump while I feed him. Try mothers milk tea too. It helps.

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I would suggest another way to boost supply is milk maid tea and looking up different foods that encourage milk production like spinach, strawberries and oatmeal. Also your supply with naturally boost as she latches. Good luck!

Start bf back up again...is it possible?

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