Hi
Meadow didn't latch from birth and I didn't produce colostrum....seriously none coming out ....
So 24-48 hours after birth MW said she was jaundiced and introduced formula via a syringe.
Since then I've done everything I can to increase supply and have got *some* milk but hand expressing seems to yeild only about 2ml
Pump expressing looks like nothing coming out
I'm hiring an electric pump in desperation to increase supply.
In the meantime Meadow has learned that at feeding times milk just pours down her throat and now isn't sucking at the breast....because she sucks maybe twice and then cos there is no milk coming out straight away she just pulls away and cries.
I really need advice and help.
I have spoken to NCT breastfeeding counsellor and she says increase supply using the electric pump and then keep encouraging Meadow to latch and suck....
I'm feeling really rubbish about it and really really tired...this week has been so challenging.
Any advice would be appreciated. I really want to breastfeed my baby - so much.
Dawn
x
Meadow didn't latch from birth and I didn't produce colostrum....seriously none coming out ....
So 24-48 hours after birth MW said she was jaundiced and introduced formula via a syringe.
Since then I've done everything I can to increase supply and have got *some* milk but hand expressing seems to yeild only about 2ml
Pump expressing looks like nothing coming out
I'm hiring an electric pump in desperation to increase supply.
In the meantime Meadow has learned that at feeding times milk just pours down her throat and now isn't sucking at the breast....because she sucks maybe twice and then cos there is no milk coming out straight away she just pulls away and cries.
I really need advice and help.
I have spoken to NCT breastfeeding counsellor and she says increase supply using the electric pump and then keep encouraging Meadow to latch and suck....
I'm feeling really rubbish about it and really really tired...this week has been so challenging.
Any advice would be appreciated. I really want to breastfeed my baby - so much.
Dawn
x