breastfeeding

[miskatonic22]

I was breastfeeding the first week I had my baby but she was eating way more than I could supply and Ihad to puther on formula because I was passing out every time I fed her due to pain medication I was taking due to having an emergency c section.  It has now been almost 3 weeks since I've pumped or tried breastfeeding so my supply is almost non existent.. am I able to build my supply back so I can start I again?

[mommyofalibra]

There's ways you can build your supply back up, even if you're completely dry. Google will probably be more helpful for this one.

[miskatonic22]

Thank you!!! Xo

[Staceyyyyy91314]

Eat healthy and often and LOTS of water, at least 64oz a day. I've heard oatmeal works to produce milk and some sort of "mothers tea". Good luck, I hope for the best, glad you're trying to stick to it!!(:

[miskatonic22]

I just plugged in my pump and I am still getting a little bit.  Any advice on what kind of diet will help?

[ericatoday]

Drink lots of water and keep pumping the more you release the more that will come later on.

[Staceyyyyy91314]

Hmmm I'm not sure. It may be possible. I know my baby's pediatrician asked if I wanted her help me build my supply back up and this was when my baby was 1 and half wk old. Shes about to be a month old, only on formula now and I still find myself leaking a little. Are you still leaking? If so, maybe you could try pumping and see if that works, along with drinking lots of water and eating oatmeal.. i would definitely call a lactation consultant! It may be very possible! Good luck! :)

[FebuaryBaby]

You can. . But it may be too late your body has stopped that. . One way to know if try to pump breast milk and get it flowing again