Relactation

Klittle779

quick question for any lactation nurses... Or anyone who has had this experience. My DD is 3 weeks tomorrow and since day 3 I started her on formula which she is doing great. She was BF for the first few days and also did great nursing. I am still producing milk and was wondering if it is too late or if it will be bad for her if I offered her breast milk again? Sorry if this seems like a dumb question... I nursed my son for the first few days and then formula fed. I always missed that bond and wished I could have nursed longer. feeling the same feeling now too and since my milk hasn't completely dried up I was sure if breastfeeding or at least pumping was still an option.  Thanks in advance for any support/advice. 

camillaandcarson

You can either pump, nurse, or any combo of those two that you want. 

https://www.llli.org/faq/relactation.html
Lots of helpful links in this one 
https://kellymom.com/ages/adopt-relactate/relactation-resources/

For additional support visit/contact your local LLL or a Lacation consultant. 

kwrightnb

I can't see why not !! Just need to build that supply up good luck mama !! 

proudparent2b

Very cool! I've been pumping for the past week due to LO not gaining sufficient weight prior to that via straight breast feeding. Now that LO has exceeded birth weight, I'm hoping to start transitioning back to partial breastfeeding / partial pumping. Responses so far make me think this might be possible!

Sunshinebins

Slightly different situation, because I've pumped this whole time, but my girls were bottle fed exclusively and now do both. I think as long as you have milk, you should be good to go. I would do some power pumping to increase your supply.