i just found out i have phenomena and since I been sick my milk dropped from 5oz out of each side down two 1oz im scared that i will not be able to breastfeed anymore by the time i get better it looks like i will not have no more milk what do i do i wanted to breastfeed until he is 2 :( im so crushed
If you are doubting yourself stick to these rules for seeing if you are producing enough: Happy, content baby + at minimum 6 wet diapers per day + normal weight gain at check ups = breastfeeding SUCCESS!!! Any questions, let me know I'm here for you!
Yes, keep the baby on the breast more than you pump...you may get only 1oz from pumping but your baby will fill his belly by feeding himself! Keep hydrated and feed often, the more you feed the more it sends signals to your body to produce! I hope you feel better soon, and don't be discouraged or give up! You are do a great thing by continuing, your baby will receive antibodies from you to protect himself and also if he starts to get sick your body will be signaled to send more to help him!!! But it's gotta be straight to the breast feeding for that, because when the baby feeds they kinda back wash saliva into the breast which then analyzes the contents and sends all that good stuff to baby accordingly!!!