I had supply issues with DS. He was in the NICU for the first five days and I think that that might have helped set up my inadequate supply issues. I tried for a month to BF him, but I was barely producing any milk despite taking a few different herbal supplements, seeing an LC and my dr, power pumping, etc. By the end of the month, I was only able to pump less than 1 oz total from both breasts for the day, and I couldn't really get DS to nurse b/c he would get frustrated with the lack of milk he was getting. I threw in the towel after I got mastitis in both breasts.
My question is, if you had supply issues with the first baby, were you able to successfully BF the second? While DS ended up doing fine on formula, I am really hoping that I will be able to BF this baby and could use some encouraging stories!
Re: BFing ? - Inadequate supply 1st time
'Til He returns, or calls me home,
Here in the power of Christ I stand.
I didn't actually have supply issues with DD#1, but I only produced enough for her and just a TINY bit extra for a small freezer stash.
With DD#2 and now with DS, I have a HUGE oversupply. I'm pretty sure that I could nurse twins with no problem..........
I was told by my LC that you produce more milk with each child you have.
GL!
DD -- 5YO
DS -- 3YO
my sister was the same, she has 3 kids and with each one her supply grew. OP-I think it sounds like your NICU issue caused the problem of a low supply. I wouldnt stress too much, and just try to get that baby to you as quickly and as often as possible. GL!