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wcs3504
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
Posted by MrsS2005
1. I don't think I started pumping to build a freezer stash until at least 4-6 weeks. Depending on when you're going back to work, I'd probably start by 3 weeks.
2. I pumped once per day right after the first morning nursing session. That's when my supply was best. DS also nursed 45-60 minutes as a newborn.
If DC is gaining weight and having enough wet and dirty diapers, you probably don't need to spend a lot of time trying to wake DC to eat more.
3. I introduced a bottle within the first week. I had to pump at the beginning and I'd give a bottle whenever DS was really hungry and frustrated with BFing. I ended up stopping this b/c the bottle interfered with his latch. I'd hold off for another week or two until BFing is really established.
Thanks for the tips.
DS definitely has a ton of dirty diapers. I changed him yesterday about 12 times. He does old man bombs that leave his diaper extremely wet and dirty lmao.
The early morning nursing session is also when I have a big supply. At that time is also when DS doesn't eat much (10 minutes each side). When I pump I'll be sure to start during that time.
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
DS had his 8wk appt today & we're just so pleased with his progress. He now weighs 14lbs 4oz & is 23 & 3/4 inches long! To know that the breastfeeding is working & providing him the nourishment is beyond any joy I've ever felt.
I finally broke out the pump after lots of hesitation being I'll be going back to work next month. It was hard to have someone else feed DS - is that crazy? Did anyone else feel crazy emotions? DS cried like crazy, but once the milk came out he was content. I'm glad he took it better than I did. 
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| Posted 12/14/09 2:48 PM |
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lorich
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
I have a question about overnight diapers. What do you prefer for those liquidy BF baby poops? DS had been STTN for a few weeks now & there's not one morning that haven't awakened to him sleeping in his poop...outside the diaper.
He's currently 12 wks old & uses Pampers Swaddlers 2/3 diapers. He weighs 15lbs 14ozs. We love these diapers for the day, but not for overnights.
TIA!
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wingsofsong
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
We use Pampers Swaddlers as well and actually find them to be great! My son is 11 weeks and has been STTN since about 4 or 5 weeks. He's only woken up in poop twice. He's about 12 lbs. now and just started wearing size 1 about a week ago (he has a tiny hiney!). One trick I will share though- my SIL gave me this tip and it made a big difference! After you put the diaper on, reach your finger in each leg and find the inner elastic. Run your finger all the way around the leg hole to make sure none of the elastic is folded under, and pull the edges out. HTH!
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| Posted 4/8/10 2:53 PM |
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wingsofsong
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
I have a question about EBF and going back to work. I'll be going back to work in about a month and my son (who will be 15 weeks then) will be coming with me and staying in our daycare. Ideally, I'd like to use as few bottles as possible (because I am worried about being able to pump enough!). My issue is with timing. Right now, he goes anywhere from 2 and a half- 4 hrs between feedings (usu. only goes the 4 if he falls asleep!) I will get up in the morning around 6:30, I get to work at 8:30 and am free until 9:30. My lunch break is at 11:30 and I get out at 2:30. I feel like I could BF him when I get to work, again on my lunch break, and again either before going home or when we get home. But the morning is what has me worried. I feel like he's going to want to eat as soon as he wakes up, but if that happens, then the timing of his subsequent meals won't line up with my free time. Does that make sense? Sorry if that was confusing! Any ideas?? OR if I can't work this timing out, any advice for pumping more milk?? TIA!!
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| Posted 4/8/10 3:00 PM |
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wingsofsong
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Maureen
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
anyone?
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| Posted 4/9/10 6:07 PM |
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
What I do for pumping purposes is this-I give DD a bottle of pumped milk in the early am and pump then-I pump about 8ozs then. That is an idea. Otherwise, can you go to DS when he needs to BF since you will be close by? I know there are laws to allow women to pump at work. I don't see how this is different.
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| Posted 4/9/10 6:14 PM |
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Porrruss
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
I would feed him upon waking, then try to feed him again once you arrive at work. If he's not interested, then pump and leave the bottle. Try the same again at lunch.
Believe me- you totally have a schedule that will allow you to feed him. Once he's older he'll go that 4 hours between feedings easily.
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| Posted 4/9/10 6:19 PM |
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wingsofsong
My 3 little loves <3<3<3
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Maureen
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
Posted by Porrruss
I would feed him upon waking, then try to feed him again once you arrive at work. If he's not interested, then pump and leave the bottle. Try the same again at lunch.
Believe me- you totally have a schedule that will allow you to feed him. Once he's older he'll go that 4 hours between feedings easily.
That's a good idea- thanks! I really want to make this work!
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| Posted 4/12/10 8:18 AM |
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Grill
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
Hey Incredible Mamas..... I wanted to share this article with you. It provides a very different take on Breastfeeding and the language our culture uses to discuss it. It can be pretty controversial and I am not intending on having a debate, so I thought this would be the best place to post it. Anyway, kudos to you for BFing...which as the article points out, is the normal way to feed your child...not the special or exceptional. Sadly 90% of American moms choose not to do this for themselves or for their children. This article may be a clue as to why the choice to artificially feed and offer a cows milk substitute is so popular. When reading, remember that the human is the only species in existence that gives their offspring milk from another animal. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this rather Brilliant Angle On Breastfeeding Semantics and Language.
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| Posted 4/17/10 8:04 AM |
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labonnevie
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
I am so thankful for this thread. As a new mom, I am always worried if what I am doing is enough, the right thing, the best thing, etc. Especially since I am EBF'ing and I have no one that i can bounce ideas & thoughts off of.
With that being said, I am concerned about my milk supply. I am worried its decreasing, and it probably is as its leveling off according to what DD is eating. But since her feedings are short (less than 15mins most of the time) and usually from one breast, I think my supply is really low. What happens when DD starts to eat more? I will have nothing to give her 
I have started taking fenugreek 2x a day and eating oatmeal 1x a day. Any advice or thoughts or comments for this new, extremely concerned that I'm doing this right, mom?
TIA!
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| Posted 4/18/10 4:18 PM |
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Melissa1013
My sweet boy
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
My sister's baby is 10 days old and has had some major latching issues. He's also lost weight since he's been home. She's been exclusively pumping and giving him the bottle with the pumped milk to get him to gain weight.
Her supply is starting to dwindle and she's not sure what to do.
Can someone help her out? Thanks!
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| Posted 4/26/10 9:41 AM |
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MamaLeen
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
Hi,
I need help with my 6 day old 
He latched on like a champ from birth and we did great until the day we left the hospital. 30% of the time he goes to town on my boob's and will nurse for 15-20 min each side. The rest of the time, which seems to be increasing he gets soo frustrated and mad and does not latch on Its weird b/c he definitely knows how to latch but I don't know why he sometimes doesn't want to.
He will scream for hours, and he gets extremely frustrated and angry. So far I have been trying to take him off, relax him and try again while staying relaxed myself (which is SOO hard!!) I also did a million position's and stand up, lay down move around, etc. Most of the time he eventually will eat, it just might take hours, is this normal? I really can't imagine doing this long term, it is too stressful for both of us.
Today though he fought through the morning feeding and then a couple of hours later (I have been offering it nonstop) he was not having it, it ended in him and I both hysterically crying which I know is bad, I am just so exhausted and want to BF so badly. I KNOW he is hungry b/c he will suck on anything and he is opening and closing his mouth a lot. So today I decided to pump and see what happens, I got 8 oz and gave him 1 b/c it was hours since he last ate.
I want to pump to build a stash but I really wanted to establish BFing first. I pumped today just to relax him and get the edge off. I have been again offering my boob since then and he is just not into it. It sucks. I feel rejected, lol.
Can anyone offer me some advice PLEASE, BFing is a major goal I have for us. Also my Dr wanted me to supplement formula b/c DS lost weight after birth (I do not want to). So DS realllly needs to eat before my next visit on Wed to show he is gaining w/o formula.
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| Posted 5/30/10 2:55 PM |
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Janice
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
you have milk and he is hungry and has latched before, both a great and positive start!
first relax, pick a perfect place to nurse.
are you too engorged>?? is it coming out too fast for him?
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| Posted 5/30/10 3:36 PM |
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MamaLeen
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
Posted by Janice
you have milk and he is hungry and has latched before, both a great and positive start!
first relax, pick a perfect place to nurse.
are you too engorged>?? is it coming out too fast for him?
I was engorged but not any longer, especially since I pumped, everything is soft now...
when he gets upset should I just keep stopping and start again? Do i just try for hours or give up and give him a bottle of BM?
also, will giving him a bottle of BM hinder our progress? I just don't want him to be starving 
I really am trying to remain relaxed b/c I know it is important, just after the hour of him SCREAMING it is hard!! I want him to be happy and full.
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| Posted 5/30/10 4:23 PM |
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maybesoon
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
Posted by MangoMama
Hi,
I need help with my 6 day old
He latched on like a champ from birth and we did great until the day we left the hospital. 30% of the time he goes to town on my boob's and will nurse for 15-20 min each side. The rest of the time, which seems to be increasing he gets soo frustrated and mad and does not latch on Its weird b/c he definitely knows how to latch but I don't know why he sometimes doesn't want to.
He will scream for hours, and he gets extremely frustrated and angry. So far I have been trying to take him off, relax him and try again while staying relaxed myself (which is SOO hard!!) I also did a million position's and stand up, lay down move around, etc. Most of the time he eventually will eat, it just might take hours, is this normal? I really can't imagine doing this long term, it is too stressful for both of us.
Today though he fought through the morning feeding and then a couple of hours later (I have been offering it nonstop) he was not having it, it ended in him and I both hysterically crying which I know is bad, I am just so exhausted and want to BF so badly. I KNOW he is hungry b/c he will suck on anything and he is opening and closing his mouth a lot. So today I decided to pump and see what happens, I got 8 oz and gave him 1 b/c it was hours since he last ate.
I want to pump to build a stash but I really wanted to establish BFing first. I pumped today just to relax him and get the edge off. I have been again offering my boob since then and he is just not into it. It sucks. I feel rejected, lol.
Can anyone offer me some advice PLEASE, BFing is a major goal I have for us. Also my Dr wanted me to supplement formula b/c DS lost weight after birth (I do not want to). So DS realllly needs to eat before my next visit on Wed to show he is gaining w/o formula.
 I don't have any advice, but I also have a 6 day old and had a similar experience. he did so well for 3 days, I was thrilled . I left him one night in the nursery at the hospital (found out later he drank 4 oz of formula from 1AM - 730AM) and he refused to latch after that  I hope your DS latches for you again, stay strong !!!!
If you can I would really try to stay way from the bottle, only bc my DS tempermant changed right after he had a bottle. He became much more angry and impatient  
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| Posted 5/30/10 4:41 PM |
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piggy007
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
Posted by maybesoon
Posted by MangoMama
Hi,
I need help with my 6 day old
He latched on like a champ from birth and we did great until the day we left the hospital. 30% of the time he goes to town on my boob's and will nurse for 15-20 min each side. The rest of the time, which seems to be increasing he gets soo frustrated and mad and does not latch on Its weird b/c he definitely knows how to latch but I don't know why he sometimes doesn't want to.
He will scream for hours, and he gets extremely frustrated and angry. So far I have been trying to take him off, relax him and try again while staying relaxed myself (which is SOO hard!!) I also did a million position's and stand up, lay down move around, etc. Most of the time he eventually will eat, it just might take hours, is this normal? I really can't imagine doing this long term, it is too stressful for both of us.
Today though he fought through the morning feeding and then a couple of hours later (I have been offering it nonstop) he was not having it, it ended in him and I both hysterically crying which I know is bad, I am just so exhausted and want to BF so badly. I KNOW he is hungry b/c he will suck on anything and he is opening and closing his mouth a lot. So today I decided to pump and see what happens, I got 8 oz and gave him 1 b/c it was hours since he last ate.
I want to pump to build a stash but I really wanted to establish BFing first. I pumped today just to relax him and get the edge off. I have been again offering my boob since then and he is just not into it. It sucks. I feel rejected, lol.
Can anyone offer me some advice PLEASE, BFing is a major goal I have for us. Also my Dr wanted me to supplement formula b/c DS lost weight after birth (I do not want to). So DS realllly needs to eat before my next visit on Wed to show he is gaining w/o formula.
I don't have any advice, but I also have a 6 day old and had a similar experience. he did so well for 3 days, I was thrilled . I left him one night in the nursery at the hospital (found out later he drank 4 oz of formula from 1AM - 730AM) and he refused to latch after that I hope your DS latches for you again, stay strong !!!!
If you can I would really try to stay way from the bottle, only bc my DS tempermant changed right after he had a bottle. He became much more angry and impatient
I'm having the same experience with my 4 day old daughter! I don't know what to do either. I defintley wasn't getting what mango was getting in terms of pumping...you said u got 8oz!! I'm lucky if I get 2oz! for every pump. I've been having to pump every 3 hours because i'm nervous I won't get a good supply eventually...plus since DD isn't eating from my breast...i want to at least give her what i can pump...and give in and give her my pumped milk in a bottle. This is so frustrating...leading to crying
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| Posted 5/30/10 6:15 PM |
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maybesoon
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
Posted by piggy007
Posted by maybesoon
Posted by MangoMama
Hi,
I need help with my 6 day old
He latched on like a champ from birth and we did great until the day we left the hospital. 30% of the time he goes to town on my boob's and will nurse for 15-20 min each side. The rest of the time, which seems to be increasing he gets soo frustrated and mad and does not latch on Its weird b/c he definitely knows how to latch but I don't know why he sometimes doesn't want to.
He will scream for hours, and he gets extremely frustrated and angry. So far I have been trying to take him off, relax him and try again while staying relaxed myself (which is SOO hard!!) I also did a million position's and stand up, lay down move around, etc. Most of the time he eventually will eat, it just might take hours, is this normal? I really can't imagine doing this long term, it is too stressful for both of us.
Today though he fought through the morning feeding and then a couple of hours later (I have been offering it nonstop) he was not having it, it ended in him and I both hysterically crying which I know is bad, I am just so exhausted and want to BF so badly. I KNOW he is hungry b/c he will suck on anything and he is opening and closing his mouth a lot. So today I decided to pump and see what happens, I got 8 oz and gave him 1 b/c it was hours since he last ate.
I want to pump to build a stash but I really wanted to establish BFing first. I pumped today just to relax him and get the edge off. I have been again offering my boob since then and he is just not into it. It sucks. I feel rejected, lol.
Can anyone offer me some advice PLEASE, BFing is a major goal I have for us. Also my Dr wanted me to supplement formula b/c DS lost weight after birth (I do not want to). So DS realllly needs to eat before my next visit on Wed to show he is gaining w/o formula.
I don't have any advice, but I also have a 6 day old and had a similar experience. he did so well for 3 days, I was thrilled . I left him one night in the nursery at the hospital (found out later he drank 4 oz of formula from 1AM - 730AM) and he refused to latch after that I hope your DS latches for you again, stay strong !!!!
If you can I would really try to stay way from the bottle, only bc my DS tempermant changed right after he had a bottle. He became much more angry and impatient
I'm having the same experience with my 4 day old daughter! I don't know what to do either. I defintley wasn't getting what mango was getting in terms of pumping...you said u got 8oz!! I'm lucky if I get 2oz! for every pump. I've been having to pump every 3 hours because i'm nervous I won't get a good supply eventually...plus since DD isn't eating from my breast...i want to at least give her what i can pump...and give in and give her my pumped milk in a bottle. This is so frustrating...leading to crying
I also get about 2 oz when pumping . and I've already shed so many tears so I know how you feel. I really wanted to BF, I hate pumping! I have found that doing skin to skin with the baby helps right before I'm pumping. I do skin to skin, try to let him BF, he latches on and off for a while, then I pump.
so much work! I won't call a lac consult bc I can't bear the baby crying
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| Posted 5/30/10 7:24 PM |
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wingsofsong
My 3 little loves <3<3<3
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
I just wanted to give you lots of  You're doing such a great thing for your baby and I admire your persistence, because you see the value in it! I am not terribly experienced- I've only been BF for 4 months, but I would recommend you contact a lactation consultant if you can. It sounds like you are doing everything right! In my first few weeks, I emailed the LC who taught the BF class I took a few times and she was so SO helpful. It's just so nice even to have someone totally support your efforts and want to help you make it work any way they can. Keep at it, you're a good mommy for trying so hard for your son!!
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| Posted 5/30/10 8:06 PM |
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MamaLeen
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
update on me:
I got a nipple shield today and it is a MIRACLE!! I don't have flat or inverted nipples but it helped him latch. He is doing great with it!! I am soo happy 
I highly recommend it for anyone who has a similar problem.
THANK YOU ladies for your help and encouragement 
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| Posted 5/31/10 12:38 PM |
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labonnevie
sometimes 1+1= 4 <3
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
Posted by MangoMama
update on me:
I got a nipple shield today and it is a MIRACLE!! I don't have flat or inverted nipples but it helped him latch. He is doing great with it!! I am soo happy
I highly recommend it for anyone who has a similar problem.
THANK YOU ladies for your help and encouragement
so glad you found a solution and happy you stuck with it. the first 2weeks are so difficult and tiring for you but keep it up, it pays off and gets so much easier. i had to use a nipple shield as welll from being so engorged. just keep in mind that nipple shields are intended to be temporary fixes so after your LO latches and is eating for a while, see if he will take your breast without it. i didn't know it was temporary and used it for about a month and i read it can affect your supply.
also, the first month is crucial in building your supply. i would definitely pump a few times a day after he eats. breastfeeding is the true definition of supply & demand!
best of luck! FM if you have any questions or anything! i was there in your shoes and it was rough so don't hesistate for extra support!
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| Posted 5/31/10 1:12 PM |
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MrsMuffin6
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
I had the same exact problem! My son is
2 1/2 weeks old and I've had a few mbreakdowns so far lol. It's so frustrating, but so rewarding and amazing when it goes well. I'm trying to stay positive and take it one day at a time. I've found that I'll have one bad day (or night) and then the next day he'll eat like a champ, so that helps. This is a great thread..thanks for bumping it!
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MamaLeen
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
Posted by ourvalentinesday
Posted by MangoMama
update on me:
I got a nipple shield today and it is a MIRACLE!! I don't have flat or inverted nipples but it helped him latch. He is doing great with it!! I am soo happy
I highly recommend it for anyone who has a similar problem.
THANK YOU ladies for your help and encouragement
so glad you found a solution and happy you stuck with it. the first 2weeks are so difficult and tiring for you but keep it up, it pays off and gets so much easier. i had to use a nipple shield as welll from being so engorged. just keep in mind that nipple shields are intended to be temporary fixes so after your LO latches and is eating for a while, see if he will take your breast without it. i didn't know it was temporary and used it for about a month and i read it can affect your supply.
also, the first month is crucial in building your supply. i would definitely pump a few times a day after he eats. breastfeeding is the true definition of supply & demand!
best of luck! FM if you have any questions or anything! i was there in your shoes and it was rough so don't hesistate for extra support!
Thank you, good to know! I will definitely try and move him off of it after a few minutes. I am just so happy to have this initial latching.
I have been pumping as well so hopefully that helps keep things going 
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labonnevie
sometimes 1+1= 4 <3
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
Posted by MangoMama
Posted by ourvalentinesday
Posted by MangoMama
update on me:
I got a nipple shield today and it is a MIRACLE!! I don't have flat or inverted nipples but it helped him latch. He is doing great with it!! I am soo happy
I highly recommend it for anyone who has a similar problem.
THANK YOU ladies for your help and encouragement
so glad you found a solution and happy you stuck with it. the first 2weeks are so difficult and tiring for you but keep it up, it pays off and gets so much easier. i had to use a nipple shield as welll from being so engorged. just keep in mind that nipple shields are intended to be temporary fixes so after your LO latches and is eating for a while, see if he will take your breast without it. i didn't know it was temporary and used it for about a month and i read it can affect your supply.
also, the first month is crucial in building your supply. i would definitely pump a few times a day after he eats. breastfeeding is the true definition of supply & demand!
best of luck! FM if you have any questions or anything! i was there in your shoes and it was rough so don't hesistate for extra support!
Thank you, good to know! I will definitely try and move him off of it after a few minutes. I am just so happy to have this initial latching.
I have been pumping as well so hopefully that helps keep things going
no problem! again, i am so happy its going well for you now! pretty soon he will be eating like a champ without it! i remember being in your shoes, tired & frustrated hoping my DD would latch, and now i LOVE breastfeeding! so i know what you're feeling, you should give yourself lots of credit for hanging in there, many give up! your determination paid off!
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| Posted 5/31/10 11:29 PM |
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Re: **Breastfeeding Support Thread**
For those that were looking for BF support, here is the original thread from awhile ago
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