producing breast milk

[dee120115]

I am 11 weeks pregnant with my second child and is worried I will not produce enough breast milk again for this child. I really wanted my children to be breast Fed but my first child had to be formula Fed due to me not producing enough breast milk. Has any mother experienced this?

[NiniB3]

That's me ALL the way. I had my first when I was 19. I tried SO hard to breastfeed him and was unsuccessful. It was heartbreaking for me but at six weeks he looked so frail and was at the breast every 45 mins to an hour and cried a lot. I just wasn't making milk. I called La Leche, they told me to drink more water so I drank more than a gallon a day and it still didn't work. Finally at two months, I broke down and had my husband get formula. I tried pumping meanwhile to see if that would help but I would get an ounce after pumping both breasts. I just wasn't producing. With my second child I had better luck. But I still had to supplement formula because of didn't produce enough, however I did produce more milk the second time around. But I dried up around the 4th month because my stupid boss wouldn't give me ample time to pump. This is our third surprise baby and I am SO determined. I am stocking up on mother's tea, mother's cookies (you can find recipes on Pinterest), fennel, whatever. I'm staying home with this baby too and I'm hoping and praying I won't have to use formula. My mom didn't produce any milk so I'm wondering if I'm doomed no matter what I do. But at least they'll get the colostrum which is the most important. Take care and be strong. All you can do is your best. Worry and stress will only deplete your supply. I'm taking a breastfeeding class, which I've never done before. And I'm going to try to find a lactation consultant who will do home visits and my hospital has staff available all hours to call if you need help too. Good luck

[Diya25]

That's good that u atleast take almond milk. Consult Ur doctor for suggestions. Wat elders have adviced me is to take sufficient of milk.

[dee120115]

I drink almond milk and I eat cheese from time to time but that's it.

[Diya25]

Do u intake milk products ??

[cef1990]

I haven't had this problem, I was able to feed my daughter fine, however I've had operations on my breasts since to have lumps removed so I'm in a similar boat, worrying that I now for some reason won't be able to feed this one in the same way. I've got all the stuff ready to formula feed just incase I can't. I think you can only try and if it works then brill but if it doesn't then it's another one of those things unfortunately, try not to let yourself get down about it, either way you will be doing all you can for your little one and that's all that matters. Prehaps ask  the next time you see your doc if it's possible for you produce enough this time round. Good luck to you.