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Late Term and Child Loss
DavezWife
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PSA about milk coming in, etc.
DavezWife
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(ps - I'm dealing with a very high risk twin pregnancy, and our son may not make it once he's born, I didn't want you to think I was some random drive-by leaving advice, I've been around here, just not actively posting as of late until we know more about our son's conditions.... I've also had several m/c and BF my child)
If you're faced with your milk coming in after delivery, and you want to help it stop, SUDAFED does an amazing job at that. Take the "real" kinda, the BEHIND THE COUNTER version from the pharmacists (generic is fine) as directed for 2-4 days. Obviously you'll want to avoid it at night, so you can sleep, and watch your blood pressure if that's an issue for you. It can also cut an appetite off, so make yourself get proper nutrition, like you don't have enough on your plate :-(
It will dry you up like nothing else. Add tylenol for comfort, and the process will go a lot better.
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And just a thought - I have a couple friends that use breast milk banks for their adopted babies. They've mentioned on a few occassions that the milk donated to them came from a momma who had lost her baby, but chose to continue pumping for a while, and donating her milk to others. Obviously a VERY (very) personal decision that's not right for everyone, but something to consider if that feels at all healing to you. There's formal milk banks and many FB groups that kinda operate "underground" between friends. Or ways to donate to a NICU or chemo patients.
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Re: PSA about milk coming in, etc.
I have heard this but my nurse midwife did not recommend it. I honestly can't remember why, but as a word of caution I would ask your doctor before trying this. Again, I can't remember why she said it wasn't a good idea, but I do remember her telling me not to do it. Though she did say it is effective (and I remember when I BF my other two being told that it can dry you up very quickly!). I chose not to per her recommendation and the pain from my milk coming in lasted a little less than a week...
Davezwife- I am sorry to hear you are extremely high risk and I hope things turn out for you. I don't know your story at all, so I don't know your son's chances but he (and you) will be in my thoughts and prayers.
I was going to donate all the milk I had pumped in those 20 days with the NICU. I had a lot...more than most mommies there. It was my last link to Thia and Ella, and I knew it would help other babies. I just didnt want to throw it out, it made me feel like I was going to "throw" them out too. That being said, the day the social worker for the NICU went to go count out how much I had, they discovered the deep freezer had died, and all the milk had gone bad...like separated. I was devastated.
One thing I can say about donation, is they wont take breastmilk that has too many pain killers in it, and they certainly wont take it if it has narcotic strength. So, if any of you decide/d to donate, dont take too much...I think tylenol was ok, for a bit, but not too long. And, you can talk to a social worker at the hospital (NICU, infant loss, whoever) about the steps. My social worker was going to do everything that needed to be done, except for my blood tests. I wouldnt have had to do anything.
I was going to donate all the milk I had pumped in those 20 days with the NICU. I had a lot...more than most mommies there. It was my last link to Thia and Ella, and I knew it would help other babies. I just didnt want to throw it out, it made me feel like I was going to "throw" them out too. That being said, the day the social worker for the NICU went to go count out how much I had, they discovered the deep freezer had died, and all the milk had gone bad...like separated. I was devastated.
One thing I can say about donation, is they wont take breastmilk that has too many pain killers in it, and they certainly wont take it if it has narcotic strength. So, if any of you decide/d to donate, dont take too much...I think tylenol was ok, for a bit, but not too long. And, you can talk to a social worker at the hospital (NICU, infant loss, whoever) about the steps. My social worker was going to do everything that needed to be done, except for my blood tests. I wouldnt have had to do anything.
Hey, fancy meeting you here! Recognized who you were right away from your story. Been thinking about you. P.S. the Sudafed helped me, thanks for the tip!
~Sam
hey lady! Yeah, I've been around, laying low until we firm up the latest round of "what's wrong with my son"... le sigh. Thinking of you, Sam!
Thanks for the info. I wish you the best for your son.
On the milk bank, there is one in California (San Diego or Santa Clara I think), that accepts milk for research purposes. Therefore, the restrictions are different than for actual consumption donation. I couldn't donate mine just anywhere because (per the lactation consultant's advice) I drank Mother's Milk Tea (which has fenugreek? sp?). This is a very personal choice, but was very important to me.