Breastfeeding

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Comment by Heather on October 12, 2011 at 11:16am

If you are unable to attempt breastfeeding  ( I can't due to meds I am on) or if you have been unsuccessful, consider getting donated milk. I have done this since my son as just a few weeks old.  I have had 3 donors and literally just filled a 7 cubic foot deep freezer. I jsut found a donor in my area to donate every month, too. On Facebook, go to Human Milk 4 Human Babies and find your state or area.

 

Comment by rebecca hill on October 17, 2010 at 11:07am

I just thought that some of you might be interested in my blog, which talks about my breastfeeding experience. So, here it is :)
http://lessonsfromaninfertilesocialworker.blogspot.com/

Comment by rebecca hill on October 17, 2010 at 10:50am

Hi all. It's been a long time since I've posted. Previously I shared how I breastfed my now 4.5yo son (just put him to breast and used the SNS, never developed much milk, but was still a great experience for us both). This time I was determined to actually develop some milk so I used the Newman-Goldfarb method. I was on the protocol for 18months before we were matched with a birthmom. 2 wks before the due date I started pumping. I started with producing colostrum after just a couple days of pumping (which I hadn't expected) and was getting about 2tsp of mature milk/pumping the day he was born.
We 1st nursed about 12hrs after he was born and he latched without me even having to "help" him - he knew exactly what he was doing! We had tried about 4hrs after he was born, but he was too tired. He had several bottles in the hospital but hasn't had one since he was discharged (3wks - we're nursing as I type, which is not an easy feat, lol).
I'm not exactly sure how much milk I am producing. We're using the SNS and he gets about 2oz of formula out of it at each feeding. That's actually the same amount he was taking at the hospital just after birth. I'm assuming my supply has increased since the amt of formula hasn't. Also, his bowel movements look just like those of a traditionally bf baby.

Lechelle - so are you not using a supplementer?? You've been able to produce (more or less) everything you son has needed?

Comment by Rachel Mears on September 23, 2010 at 3:13pm

I haven't been on birth control pills since my preeclampsia 8 years ago. I am now just over 35 so I think the risk is just too high for me. I do have the name of a doctor that deals only with lactation issues so I will head to her if needed. Thanks for the cheer!

Comment by Lechelle Hendricks on September 23, 2010 at 2:22pm

Rachel, the only hormones I used to prepare was a high progesterone low estrogen birth control, so if you don't have a problem with birth control then you could give it real consideration. I had a have a hard time with birth control though so I understand the hesitation. Though it sounds like you are already off to a fantastic start! I'm cheering you on!

Comment by Rachel Mears on September 23, 2010 at 1:51pm

My husband's aunt doesn't think I will need hormones. Although, I will use them if necessary. Just tying or talking about nursing makes me feel like I am letting down. Kind of weird, but I am hoping if my body jumps into let down mode so easily then the milk will follow easily. I have the lactaid ready to go.

Thanks Lechelle for the baby girl wishes! Hopefully she will find us soon!

Comment by Lechelle Hendricks on September 23, 2010 at 1:31pm

Sterling, Thank you so much for sharing your story, I loved hearing it.

Amy, I am so sorry for your losses with your failed placements. What heartache. I am impressed with all your efforts to breastfeed. I think it's a great idea to keep your next baby at the breast when he feeds, even if you aren't medically inducing lactation, having him at the breast might stimulate some milk and any milk at all is a great success. Good luck Amy!

Rachel, good luck with your new little girl, I hope she arrives soon for you.

Comment by Amy Klick on September 23, 2010 at 12:25pm

you won't be using hormones to induce lactation? You can induce by just bringing the baby to the breast but I've heard it's harder. I'm glad I at least have the lactaid though so I can bring the baby to the breast.

Comment by Rachel Mears on September 23, 2010 at 12:12pm

I would induce lactation if I were you either. Besides the physical discomfort I am sure it makes the grieving worse after the failed placement. That is why I will be using the supplemental nurser. If we were close I could give you milk since I make enough to feed 10 babies at once.

I hope the failed placement is a thing of the past for you!

Comment by Amy Klick on September 23, 2010 at 6:44am

and it's to bad that all the milk I pumped to induce for our last placement has expired.

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