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Will my milk come back after 2 weeks?

leeshab1982leeshab1982
in May 2011 Moms
I stopped nursing two weeks ago when I simultaneously went back to work and got sick and had to take an antibiotic that wasn't safe for breastfeeding. I really regret not sticking through it and pumping and dumping just to keep my supply. Is it too late to start nursing again? Anyone know if my milk will come back if I nurse and pump like crazy? Any tips or suggestions?
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Re: Will my milk come back after 2 weeks?

  • kacellekacelle member

    Plenty of women are successful at re-lactating!  I definitely think it could be possible for you since it's only been two weeks.  

    Check out what kellymom.com has to say:  https://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/relactation.html 

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    i would start googling and try if it's something that you really want.  i have read about women inducing lactation to be able to nurse babies that they are adopting.  supply and demand.  it will probably take a lot of pumping- but if you're up for it- good luck!
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  • Temp38995750004016Temp38995750004016 member
    I took fenugreek after going back to work + out of town away from baby.  I pumped about every 8 hours though. Anyway....after 24 hours of taking fenugreek, I was super engorged, just like when my milk first came in.  I do think you'll be able to nurse again.
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  • JUSTBEYOURSELFJUSTBEYOURSELF member

    yes you can. 

    I actually know someone who used a surrogate to have her baby. well she was able to take something that made her lactate and she is now breastfeeding her baby.

    I would talk to your ob or pediatrician or llc and ask what you can do. 

    I would hold your little one close and see if they take the boob. I would also try to pump and see what happens.

    good luck  

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  • leeshab1982leeshab1982

    Thanks everyone. 

    Pook, where did you buy the fenugreek?  

    I nursed LO once and he was content for about 5 minutes, so I think he was getting something.  A few hours later I pumped and got 1.5 oz!!  I was really happy with that.  It gave me hope to keep at it.  LO's 4 month checkup is Tuesday, so I will definitely talk to his pedi, too.    

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    imageleeshab1982:

    Thanks everyone. 

    Pook, where did you buy the fenugreek?  

    I nursed LO once and he was content for about 5 minutes, so I think he was getting something.  A few hours later I pumped and got 1.5 oz!!  I was really happy with that.  It gave me hope to keep at it.  LO's 4 month checkup is Tuesday, so I will definitely talk to his pedi, too.    

    you can get Fenugreek at Walgreens.  

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    imageleeshab1982:

    Thanks everyone. 

    Pook, where did you buy the fenugreek?

    I nursed LO once and he was content for about 5 minutes, so I think he was getting something.  A few hours later I pumped and got 1.5 oz!!  I was really happy with that.  It gave me hope to keep at it.  LO's 4 month checkup is Tuesday, so I will definitely talk to his pedi, too.    

    I ordered mine from Amazon, because it was super cheap, but you should be able to get it from any natural grocery store (Earth Fare, Whole Foods, etc.).

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    BFP #1 9/7/10, EDD 5/14/11, Violet born 5/27/11.
    BFP #2 4/9/12, EDD 12/16/12, M/C Rory 4/24/12.
    BFP #3 10/6/12, EDD 6/16/12., Matilda born 6/17/13.
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  • Temp38995750004016Temp38995750004016 member
    imageleeshab1982:

    Thanks everyone. 

    Pook, where did you buy the fenugreek?  

    I nursed LO once and he was content for about 5 minutes, so I think he was getting something.  A few hours later I pumped and got 1.5 oz!!  I was really happy with that.  It gave me hope to keep at it.  LO's 4 month checkup is Tuesday, so I will definitely talk to his pedi, too.    

    My Walgreens and CVS didn't have it, but I got it for $6 or so at GNC. 

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