relactation

rynalicia

Has anyone done this? after their milk drying up?  I didn't breastfeed in the beginning, stopped after a few days, because of some problems but am really hoping to start up again. I was reading up about it on kellymom.  Has anyone tried this, and what were your experiences.  I know within the first three months it is supposed to be fairly successful but just want to hear how any other moms and babies adjusted.

Valerie120408

I haven't done it (no help, sorry) but wanted to say that I have a friend who adopted a baby and was able to breastfeed successfully and I wanted to wish you good luck!

shinysparklybubbles

I can't remember her screen name, but there is someone on the multiples board who just started doing this maybe 10 days ago. You should post over there.

LilMissLadybug

I believe Goats Rue is suppose to help with relactation. I would call a LC for advice. GL!

shinysparklybubbles

https://community.thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/11290618.aspx

Eclypze

Don't know if this helps, but  i wanted to BF and due to having a c-section, baby not latching, having jaundice, and crying at the boob, i only pumped (and not often enough!)

So with the advice of my LC to build up supply again, she had me borrow a hospital grade pump (Medela Lactina) and pump every 2-3 hours around the clock (which i'm bad at the overnights!)

I'm also taking Feungreek and having to drink a lot of water.

I've seen a little bit of a boost so far in production.  DD would never get satisfied, but, i can give her a bottle a day (which is about 4 oz)

rynalicia

Thanks girls that helps!!

shinysparklybubbles

I don't know why the link didn't show up before but I shortened it to see if it will show up this time.

thebump.com/cs/ks/forums/thread/11290618.aspx