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SevenT7Switch
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Need BF Advice
SevenT7Switch
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Happy almost Thursday (well, I guess it's Thursday for some...)! I'm a newbie here, hoping for some advice. I apologize for this being so long!
Sadly, my milk supply never really came in. The lactation nurse that I saw started me out using the SNS, in conjunction to pumping after every feeding session. At that point I would only be able to pump about 5 mL and they determined that my son would be able to get about 8 mL. After a few weeks of no changes, I went bottle feeding while continuing to pump. They also had me giving my little man "snacks" at my breast if he showed interest (Unfortunately, this ends with him screaming because he can't get what he is wanting).
All my blood work came back normal- my thyroid and prolactin are in the normal range. I finally started taking Fenugreek about 10 days ago (3 capsules, 3 times a day) and am going to an acupuncturist. I'm still only pumping between 9 and 13 mL every three hours. My son is now 6 weeks old.
I've had a friend mention that they took Blessed Thistle along with Fenugreek. Has anyone tried this? If so, did it help? Is there anything else that you found to help?
Thank you in advance for your thoughts/suggestions. I do have another appointment with my lactation nurse next week. At this point, I'm feeling bummed
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Re: Need BF Advice
I don't have much advice, you seem to be doing what you can. I can say a lot of mom's swear by oatmeal. I haven't done it, I don't have time to make oatmeal in the morning, but I've seen so many moms who say it really helps their supply. It definitely couldn't hurt to be eating a bowl of oatmeal every day. Sorry to hear you're having trouble, so glad you're sticking with it
You're so strong. Good luck!