Relactating

[Sherry]

Sorry I put this in ask a mum aswell, should have put it here in the first place

Has anyone or knows anyone who has succesfully done this? I know I stopped breastfeeding as I didnt think Seb was getting enough with being a big boy (weigh in today and now 16lb 3oz ) but I am really missing that closeness with him of only me being able to feed and give him the best milk of all.

I was thinking about if I would be able to do it the other night as, when we were in bed getting ready for a bottle and he was trying to get my breast. I still have a very tiny amount of milk coming through. Mentioned it to the HV today and she said I could try re-introducing him to breastmilk.

I have been reading up on it and it may take a little while but seriously considering giving it a go. As he is so big, now at 8 weeks and on the 99th centile, would it matter that he lost a little weight whilst trying giving BF another go.

Any advice ladies?
Thanks
Sherry xx

 

[Hellokitty]

I totally understand how you feel. I am on the borderline of quitting expressing, Maia quit bf'ing about a week ago. Like you she showed an interest the other night. So I let her. But I know theres not a lot coming through now.

I know it is possible to re-establish, but I think its very hard.

 

[Nicky_Jones]

You could both try taking Fenugreek (I got mine from Holland and Barrett) it does help increase you milk supply. Mine dropped badly at one point after I had been ill, and it bought it back up nicely. Take it 3 times a day.

 

[Hellokitty]

You could both try taking Fenugreek (I got mine from Holland and Barrett) it does help increase you milk supply.

I stopped expressing for 3 days because I forgot to take my pump on holiday! Maia totally refuses to bf so I thought it'd all dried up.

I've been taking the fenugreek for a week or so now and I've gone from 1oz to 4ozs per day. Its not alot but its something!

Thanks for the tip!

 

[Riley's Mommy]

You could both try taking Fenugreek (I got mine from Holland and Barrett) it does help increase you milk supply.

I stopped expressing for 3 days because I forgot to take my pump on holiday! Maia totally refuses to bf so I thought it'd all dried up.

I've been taking the fenugreek for a week or so now and I've gone from 1oz to 4ozs per day. Its not alot but its something!

Thanks for the tip!

wow may need to invest in some of that. as riley gets really hungry atm, and i like to have a supply of EBM for his meds and top ups.

OT: hellokitty, can you pm me your mobile number? i lost my phone 2weeks ago, and dont have any numbers now