I have a problem

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By: KidfolioUser
Member since May 08, 2011
Posted: May 08, 2012
I have a problem..... I have been bfing from day one but I had to also give formula too because I didn't make enough and now my son won't empty what is in there and I cannot get him to bf for more then may be 5 or 10 min what can I do?
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By: KidfolioUser
Member since May 08, 2011
Posted: on May 08, 2012
I am going to try using a supplemental nursing system before I just give up on it all together
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By: KidfolioUser
Member since Feb 18, 2011
Posted: on May 08, 2012
Is he satisfied after the 5mins of bf or do you need to top him up?

To increase your supply you need to put baby to the breast often so that him suckling stimulates your breast. Or you can also try pumping 2-3hrs during the day to also stimulate.

If you contact your dr there are medications you can take that will increase your milk production
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By: KidfolioUser
Member since Apr 16, 2012
Posted: on May 09, 2012
My daughter is a very quick nurser! She can empty a boob in 5 minutes! She always seems satisfied though! Some babies "guzzle" at the boob. It doesn't mean she's not getting enough!

However if you are topping off a nursing session with formula, I would try to pump for ten minutes duration each side about 15 minutes after she's done nursing. It really is supply and demand!
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By: KidfolioUser
Member since May 08, 2011
Posted: on May 09, 2012
I don't seem to be able to pump any at all I am lucky to get a couple drops but I don't want to give it up yet he is 4 months.... I did bf my youngest daughter until she was a year but I had to supplement with formula for her too but I had more milk for her I just don't know what I did different this time :(
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By: KidfolioUser
Member since Jul 30, 2011
Posted: on May 10, 2012
I mainly breastfeed, but I alternated at first between bottle(formula)/ breast. Now when I'm with my baby I offer the breast as much as possible and give formula when we are out and about or at family houses visiting .
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