new mom & breastfeeding

kellyga

New member
Glad you found this site. I tried to breastfeed my daughter and found it very difficult. She ended up switching to formula around 12 weeks. I felt so guilty because I know that it really is the best thing for them, especially with CF.

I did talk to my OB/GYN at one point about my supply not being very good, and she was able to give me a prescription that increases milk supply. The drug is some sort of antacid type pill (regulen?) but it has a side effect of increasing your milk. It did help, but in my case not enough. Looking back, I think a lot of my problem may have been related to stress.

Good luck, and I hope the advice the successful breastfeeding moms have given helps you. If you do have to switch to formula don't beat yourself up about it too much. There are some really good ones out there, and you can fortify them which increases the calories.
 

kellyga

New member
Glad you found this site. I tried to breastfeed my daughter and found it very difficult. She ended up switching to formula around 12 weeks. I felt so guilty because I know that it really is the best thing for them, especially with CF.
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<br />I did talk to my OB/GYN at one point about my supply not being very good, and she was able to give me a prescription that increases milk supply. The drug is some sort of antacid type pill (regulen?) but it has a side effect of increasing your milk. It did help, but in my case not enough. Looking back, I think a lot of my problem may have been related to stress.
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<br />Good luck, and I hope the advice the successful breastfeeding moms have given helps you. If you do have to switch to formula don't beat yourself up about it too much. There are some really good ones out there, and you can fortify them which increases the calories.
 

NancyLKF

New member
I too gave enzymes before every nursing, no matter how often. I think they last up to an hour.
I drank a tea called Mother's Milk. It has fenugreek in it and the taste is a little strange at first, but not bad. It helped. So did oatmeal and just eating a lot.
 

NancyLKF

New member
I too gave enzymes before every nursing, no matter how often. I think they last up to an hour.
I drank a tea called Mother's Milk. It has fenugreek in it and the taste is a little strange at first, but not bad. It helped. So did oatmeal and just eating a lot.
 

NancyLKF

New member
I too gave enzymes before every nursing, no matter how often. I think they last up to an hour.
<br />I drank a tea called Mother's Milk. It has fenugreek in it and the taste is a little strange at first, but not bad. It helped. So did oatmeal and just eating a lot.
 

ambrozhe

New member
I am also nursing my ds who is 4 months. He didn't have a good latch until we put him on zantac to help his enzymes work better and then he started sucking harder and better. I am also having a problem with supply it goes up and down. I eat oatmeal and take fenugreek pills and drink mother's milk. I also pump (I use a Medela pump). And that helps keep my supply up. My son drinks about 32 ounces a day.
 

ambrozhe

New member
I am also nursing my ds who is 4 months. He didn't have a good latch until we put him on zantac to help his enzymes work better and then he started sucking harder and better. I am also having a problem with supply it goes up and down. I eat oatmeal and take fenugreek pills and drink mother's milk. I also pump (I use a Medela pump). And that helps keep my supply up. My son drinks about 32 ounces a day.
 

ambrozhe

New member
I am also nursing my ds who is 4 months. He didn't have a good latch until we put him on zantac to help his enzymes work better and then he started sucking harder and better. I am also having a problem with supply it goes up and down. I eat oatmeal and take fenugreek pills and drink mother's milk. I also pump (I use a Medela pump). And that helps keep my supply up. My son drinks about 32 ounces a day.
 

kitomd21

New member
Agreed - keep him latched on whenever you can. BF can be so incredibly frustrating and lactation consultants will often make you feel like you're poisoning your child by giving them formula. I support BF 100% and consider it ideal...but, a child's got to eat! However, don't give up - but do try to stay away from the shield. It is known to decrease supply...thus, your problem will only get worse. It's not the same stimulation as that of a child nursing directly. BF was easier for my second child than the first...I had to supplement both children. I didn't produce enough for my first, but production was great for the second - however, I had to fortify my breast milk with formula so she would receive more calories. Ya just can't win sometimes! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> BTW, I pumped for one year and didn't nurse after about 5 months. Very sad...but, like I said...she needed fortified BM....
 

kitomd21

New member
Agreed - keep him latched on whenever you can. BF can be so incredibly frustrating and lactation consultants will often make you feel like you're poisoning your child by giving them formula. I support BF 100% and consider it ideal...but, a child's got to eat! However, don't give up - but do try to stay away from the shield. It is known to decrease supply...thus, your problem will only get worse. It's not the same stimulation as that of a child nursing directly. BF was easier for my second child than the first...I had to supplement both children. I didn't produce enough for my first, but production was great for the second - however, I had to fortify my breast milk with formula so she would receive more calories. Ya just can't win sometimes! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> BTW, I pumped for one year and didn't nurse after about 5 months. Very sad...but, like I said...she needed fortified BM....
 

kitomd21

New member
Agreed - keep him latched on whenever you can. BF can be so incredibly frustrating and lactation consultants will often make you feel like you're poisoning your child by giving them formula. I support BF 100% and consider it ideal...but, a child's got to eat! However, don't give up - but do try to stay away from the shield. It is known to decrease supply...thus, your problem will only get worse. It's not the same stimulation as that of a child nursing directly. BF was easier for my second child than the first...I had to supplement both children. I didn't produce enough for my first, but production was great for the second - however, I had to fortify my breast milk with formula so she would receive more calories. Ya just can't win sometimes! <img src="i/expressions/face-icon-small-blush.gif" border="0"> BTW, I pumped for one year and didn't nurse after about 5 months. Very sad...but, like I said...she needed fortified BM....
 

websterhome

New member
Reading your post and all of these responses makes me realize just how difficult it was for the first few months of breastfeeding. The constant worry if I was making enough milk, giving enough enzymes, nursing too often, etc. It's exhausting and I feel your pain. My daughter will be 2 in August and we are still nursing (although I wouldn't mind weaning her but she's just not ready/willing yet). It has become much easier as time has gone on. I work as a NICU nurse and frequently assist nursing moms, please feel free to send me an email if you'd like, I know how it's often hard to get on here & check responses. You'll be amazed at how much you grow and learn this first year as a mom, it's unreal!
Good luck with it all!
Christy
websterhome@comcast.net
 

websterhome

New member
Reading your post and all of these responses makes me realize just how difficult it was for the first few months of breastfeeding. The constant worry if I was making enough milk, giving enough enzymes, nursing too often, etc. It's exhausting and I feel your pain. My daughter will be 2 in August and we are still nursing (although I wouldn't mind weaning her but she's just not ready/willing yet). It has become much easier as time has gone on. I work as a NICU nurse and frequently assist nursing moms, please feel free to send me an email if you'd like, I know how it's often hard to get on here & check responses. You'll be amazed at how much you grow and learn this first year as a mom, it's unreal!
Good luck with it all!
Christy
websterhome@comcast.net
 

websterhome

New member
Reading your post and all of these responses makes me realize just how difficult it was for the first few months of breastfeeding. The constant worry if I was making enough milk, giving enough enzymes, nursing too often, etc. It's exhausting and I feel your pain. My daughter will be 2 in August and we are still nursing (although I wouldn't mind weaning her but she's just not ready/willing yet). It has become much easier as time has gone on. I work as a NICU nurse and frequently assist nursing moms, please feel free to send me an email if you'd like, I know how it's often hard to get on here & check responses. You'll be amazed at how much you grow and learn this first year as a mom, it's unreal!
<br />Good luck with it all!
<br />Christy
<br />websterhome@comcast.net
 

Synnoveah

New member
First of all CFMommy, don't give up hope. My granddaughter was born 6/5 except for 3 days at home she has been in either NICU or PICU in Yuma AZ or in Tucson AZ. She was diagnosed very early on for CF. She was born with jaundice so was in hospital four days. She came for 3 days. I was visiting and on day 7, I called 911 because she was not responsive to stimuli or would wake up to breastfeed, and even in a bath wouldnt arouse but a small bit. Her breathing was labored and she became cyanotic (sp. She was also diagnosed with MRSA staph sepsis and later MRSA staph in the lungs. She is still in PICU and her mom, (my daughter) is using an electric breast pump to keep her milk up. Mainly because they are trying to get her off bp meds and if they can do that tomorrow they will begin feeding her breast milk. Breast milk has been shown to contain antibiotics, so with the MRSA in lungs, we hope that will help break up the abcess in right lung, and help with the MRSA sepsis as well. Please dont lose hope. Pump your breasts in between if you can rent one of those breast pumps or if you are on WIC, ask them. It can help. Good luck.<img src="i/expressions/hugging.gif" border="0">
 

Synnoveah

New member
First of all CFMommy, don't give up hope. My granddaughter was born 6/5 except for 3 days at home she has been in either NICU or PICU in Yuma AZ or in Tucson AZ. She was diagnosed very early on for CF. She was born with jaundice so was in hospital four days. She came for 3 days. I was visiting and on day 7, I called 911 because she was not responsive to stimuli or would wake up to breastfeed, and even in a bath wouldnt arouse but a small bit. Her breathing was labored and she became cyanotic (sp. She was also diagnosed with MRSA staph sepsis and later MRSA staph in the lungs. She is still in PICU and her mom, (my daughter) is using an electric breast pump to keep her milk up. Mainly because they are trying to get her off bp meds and if they can do that tomorrow they will begin feeding her breast milk. Breast milk has been shown to contain antibiotics, so with the MRSA in lungs, we hope that will help break up the abcess in right lung, and help with the MRSA sepsis as well. Please dont lose hope. Pump your breasts in between if you can rent one of those breast pumps or if you are on WIC, ask them. It can help. Good luck.<img src="i/expressions/hugging.gif" border="0">
 

Synnoveah

New member
First of all CFMommy, don't give up hope. My granddaughter was born 6/5 except for 3 days at home she has been in either NICU or PICU in Yuma AZ or in Tucson AZ. She was diagnosed very early on for CF. She was born with jaundice so was in hospital four days. She came for 3 days. I was visiting and on day 7, I called 911 because she was not responsive to stimuli or would wake up to breastfeed, and even in a bath wouldnt arouse but a small bit. Her breathing was labored and she became cyanotic (sp. She was also diagnosed with MRSA staph sepsis and later MRSA staph in the lungs. She is still in PICU and her mom, (my daughter) is using an electric breast pump to keep her milk up. Mainly because they are trying to get her off bp meds and if they can do that tomorrow they will begin feeding her breast milk. Breast milk has been shown to contain antibiotics, so with the MRSA in lungs, we hope that will help break up the abcess in right lung, and help with the MRSA sepsis as well. Please dont lose hope. Pump your breasts in between if you can rent one of those breast pumps or if you are on WIC, ask them. It can help. Good luck.<img src="i/expressions/hugging.gif" border="0">
 
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