Supplementing w/ pumped BM? Is there an advantage? Trying to get LO to gain+

Re: Supplementing w/ pumped BM? Is there an advantage? Trying to get LO to gain+

• linzeek44 member

  November 2014

  If I was thinking of supplementing, I would use pumped BM. Pumping would help increase supply, so that could be an added plus. I would also use a supplemental feeding system (like Medela's supplemental nursing system) so that baby was getting the pumped milk at the breast- extra breast stimulation usually is a good thing and could help keep the little dude focus on getting breastmilk at the breast. 

  
  

  Is your pediatrician concerned? Have you talked to an IBCLC? 

  
  

          
  

  
  

  

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• Maynard92014 member

  November 2014

  In the similar boat with my 5 week old. However, my ped is constantly monitoring and we have had to add formula supplementation. Thinking he is on a growth spurt this weekend as I had to up his formula. What we are doing is nursing first until I become a pacifier then if he is still hungry we give him an ounce and if he is still hungry up to another ounce about 5 ml at a time. I pump most feedings and have been since the hospital but if he has eaten well I only get 5ish ml so not enough to use as the supplement. We tried a formula free weekend after he had a big weight gain, but then he dropped again and had to add some back in. It has all been harder on me than him as I have to accept that him growing and needing the calories for brain food is the most important. He happily switches from breast to bottle and doesn't care what comes out. He does need extra after every feeding but he is much less fussy and awake when he hasn't had enough momma's milk especially in the evening.

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