A great article for Chronic Low Milk Suppy

 

Thank you so much! I have bookmarked this. I am almost 36 weeks, in the same bra I started with. I am small busted and only Bf 5 weeks max. So, if a problem comes up, I am refering to the article. I know I got bigger after my milk came in but, don't know if it was sufficient or not. I am new to all of this. Ty, this could be a lifesaver!

Good luck Angel-Abby!  The article says that a lot of women have great success with subsequent pregnancies and I know lots of women who successfully nursed long term without huge breasts.  One lactation consultant I saw nursed twin babies with A cups....I thought that was pretty amazing.  But the article has such a wealth of info.  I'm glad that you have it ready and waiting. 

Southernbelle:

Good luck id_love_pink.  We'll be here to support you!  Going into the birth with more knowledge and support will help.  Can you speak with a lactation consultant BEFORE birth so that you have a plan set in stone from the start?

Thank you so much! Im so sorry it took so long for me to relpy to this.

Unfortunately I wont beable to spk to a lactation consultant before the birth....in live in the uk and we dont have access to support like this.

With ds2 I was sent to a breastfeeding/lactation consultant when they realised my prolactin levels were low, she watched how ds2 latched on etc and said I was doing everything perfectly so couldn't understand whjy this was happening

Im so greatful to have all of your support here though, it means alot. 

Thank you Southernbelle 

ILPink x

id_love_pink:

Unfortunately I wont beable to spk to a lactation consultant before the birth....in live in the uk and we dont have access to support like this.

You could try and get help from the LLL website before baby is born.  I'll get you a link.  I know that they have a forum.

Here is a link to their website in case you want to browse for people with similar issues and advice.

http://forums.llli.org/index.php

We'll all be here to help you.  I know that it's so stressful and emotional.

I read an article in a pregnancy magazine at my OBs last week.  It said something along the lines of "in the past, woman have been told that breast size has nothing to do with successful nursing experience, but recent research has proven that *some* women who don't see breast tissue change during pregnancy can have issues with inadequate supply."  It went on to say that some of these women can cope with the problem by more frequent nursing sessions. 

I thought this was interesting.  I'll try and find it online to put a link in.

I haven't encounter regarding a chronic low milk supply or difficulty in lactation. My doctor told me that its normal to some on having difficult in lactation. He recommend me to drink more fluids and intake of meds for lactation. I've been nursing my baby for almost 6 months now with the use of a hands free breast pump. It is my companion on taking care of my daughter

But the article could give me some more insights regarding low milk supply.

 

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Fhaye Jones

Hands Free Breast Pump

 I have been told, and have read that lack of breast changes during pregnancy has nothing to do with it, which I was skeptical about. I have had 3 kids, and 3 failed attempts at breastfeeding. With my first I was so worried about if he was getting enough, and they kept telling me that the numerical value of how much he was getting wasn't important, and not to worry. Well a week into having him he became dehydrated and we had to call 911. They told me I was starving the baby, and I felt like the worst mother on the planet. I gave up. With my 3rd son they put me on domperidone and had me pump like crazy. I got an ounce for an entire day. I gave up!! So this time I was going to try biological nurturing. I was hoping that would help the baby latch better at least. Now the one thing I noticed in the article is that it says that insulin dependant diabetes, thyroid problems, and pitocin can all hinder milk supply, and I don't have any of those THIS time. I am trying to be optimistic. The only things that have changed about my breasts is my nipples are bigger and darker, but my breasts have not changed. I really really really want to breastfeed, it would be a dream come true. Maybe that sounds weird, but I just want to bond with my daughter and give her the best start possible in life!!

mislinz:

I really really really want to breastfeed, it would be a dream come true. Maybe that sounds weird, but I just want to bond with my daughter and give her the best start possible in life!!

That TOTALLY makes sense and doesn't sound wierd.  I'd  do the same if I had a 4th baby.

I'm wishing all the  best for you this time.  I've heard that lots of skin-to-skin contact is really important during the time that your supply is being established.  I have a friend who has no issues nursing her 1st, but lots with her 2nd and she used S2S lots.  She slept with baby on her chest a lot.  I  know it's tricky to do all these things with other children around.  Do you have someone to help for a while?  I could never just lay in bed and nurse because my big kids were always destroying the house.

Let us know how it goes.  There are lots of women on here ready to support you while you are starting.

 

 

 

Southernbelle:

Do you have someone to help for a while?

 

Yes, fortunately my husband is a stay at home dad, so he does most of the mommy job already. He knows how important breastfeeding is and is willing to give me whatever time I need. Plus he knows what having a c-section has done to me before. I'll be out of commission for awhile!! This child, like my second, is a dwarf and has a very real possibility of having an immune deficiency, so breastfeeding is really a major thing at this point. Thankyou for your support! I think s2s is great, and I will try my best to do it as much as possible!

Mislinz, good luck with your baby.  I can't wait to "meet:" her here soon!