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I just gave birth about 3 days ago. The lactation spec was TERRIBLE. I was not producing enough colostrum to feed my little one, since then it has been little dribbles. We had to do something to keep him fed so a nurse suggested to go ahead and try the bottle and keep trying to pump. I am still trying to pump and nothing is coming out much in the way of colostrum (sp). My question is what could be causing this and how long does it take for your milk to come in?
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I think my milk took 4 days to come in. Your body does not make very much colostrum at all, so don't be discouraged. When I was in the hospital, I pumped enough for one feeding and it was literally not even a half a teaspoon. The LC said that was perfectly normal and all DS needed since their bellies are only as big as a marble at that point.
If you are serious about BF, I would just keep nursing as often as you can (I did it every two hours or less). When your milk comes in, keep feeding your baby as often as he/she needs it. You can't nurse too much and it will help build up supply. He/she will eat so much that it feels like they are attached to you, but it is totally normal. Just enjoy the time snuggling with your baby and give it time.
Can you call another lactation consultant for help? Maybe even at another hospital? Or does your OB have someone you can call? I would check around for help. Also, the breastfeeding board on the bump is awesome. Those ladies have helped me so much. Good luck!
My colostrum didn't come in until day 5 after both births. My milk really came in on day 8. I nursed for 20 and pumped for 20. We supplemented DS with syringe feeds but he lost a lot of weight and we were told that he was burning too many calories eating that way. He lost about a lb and a half. So with DD we allowed her the bottle after nursing to keep her from losing as much. She still lost at least a lb (we fully don't know since she was still losing at her one week checkup). It took DS about 3 1/2 weeks to get back to his birthweight, he was 7 oz bigger than his birthweight and grew an 1.25" at his one month checkup. It took DD longer, she was 2 oz more than her birthweight at hers which was at 5 weeks, she did also grow 1.25". Pedi wasn't concerned since DS gains slowly but that child can eat. He barely doubled at a year old and he won't triple before his 3rd birthday.
The funny thing is DS had no problem switching between breast and bottle even though he never got one until one month old. DD will not take a bottle at all, I've been working with her since I have to go back to work soon.
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That is terrible advice. The only way to get your milk to come in and your supply established is to keep putting baby to your breast. DO NOT PUMP. Just try to feed the baby every 1-2 hours.
To answer your question, my milk came in at 5 days with DD1 and 2 days with DD2.