Still waiting for milk?

rsmidtisu · July 2012

Any other c-section mamas out there notice a large delay in your milk coming in? I am on day 9 and still not sure if it is has come in fully.

HarrietNJMommy · July 2012

Ive never had that issue. In fact, my milk came in earlier each time - I've had 3 c-sections.

Maybe call a Lactation Consultant?

skio · July 2012

The c/s shouldn't affect your milk supply.

I don't think my milk came in "fully" for about two weeks. It showed up on day 4-5, but it definitely took a while for my body to regulate. I wasnt having engorgement until a couple weeks in.

If you're worried that you're not producing enough, nurse, nurse, nurse! And stay positive - don't doubt your body's ability and never quit on a bad day. Definitely call a LC or LLL for advice ad help on how to increase your supply. Also, check out kellymom.com for lots of great BFing advice and tips. Good luck!

HotChocolate79 · July 2012

Yep, this happened to me. I ended up taking Domperidone - it was hugely helpful - now I am 6 weeks PP and finally have enough milk to feed DS.

KitKat83 · July 2012

Mine was really late too. At the hospital one of the nurses suggested (as mom to mom rather than nurse to patient) to drink a beer and that seriously worked wonders. Non alcohol beer works too it's the brewers yeast.

magdalina.h · July 2012

Nope. Mine was in on the 2nd day with both c/s.

temporalrobe · July 2012

Im day 7, and it's coming in slowly. We are pumping after feedings which may help

pepomntpat · July 2012

Mine came in on day 4. Not everyone gets engorged though. What makes you think your milk is not in?

rsmidtisu · July 2012

I am not really sure. I think it is the fact that LO will nurse FOREVER and still not be satisfied. I can pump and get 2 oz in 15 mins so I think I have plenty of milk but not sure why LO can't get enough from me.

skio · July 2012

rsmidtisu:
I am not really sure. I think it is the fact that LO will nurse FOREVER and still not be satisfied. I can pump and get 2 oz in 15 mins so I think I have plenty of milk but not sure why LO can't get enough from me.

Aw, don't worry! This is totally normal. LO is not seeming satisfied because he's a newborn, and they literally would suck ALL THE TIME if they could. How often are you nursing? I know there were times where it was every hour in those first couple weeks. Hang in there - your body will adjust to his needs.

krogers0905 · July 2012

This happened to me after both of my c-sections. I never produced milk. I reason it (which may not be true I may just not produce milk) that because I was only allowed a clear liquid diet for the day of delivery and two days in recovery that I hadn't taken in enough calories to produce milk. All is fine with both my daughters. They were formula fed (goodstart) and both happy and healthy.

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