Hi ladies. I couldn't start breast feeding right away because unfortunately I had some health…
Hi ladies. I couldn't start breast feeding right away because unfortunately I had some health complications due to my csection. I want to start bf now my son will be 4 weeks on friday. Any tips on how to get him started. I've been using a manual pump to get my milk supply going but unfortunately it takes way too long to pump. I'll be pumping for an hour and only get 1oz. Should I buy an electric one? Or do you think it's to late to start bfing?
marissa·
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How often are you pumping?
Claudia Cortez·
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4x a day
marissa·
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Nurse or pump every 2-3 hours
Ariel·
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I say just give him the boob straight up, don't pump for a bit, the more he's on it the more it will help your supply
Claudia Cortez·
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@loveless, @sweetmami391 he won't latch he gets frustrated and doesn't like the taste. he got used to formula. I mix my milk with his formula.
Ariel·
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it's a learning process for them, it will take time for him to latch
Sara·
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I would go see a lactation consultant. they are so helpful. my son has a lot of problems bf due to a tongue and lip tie and I get reoccurring mastitis so my LC I see has been a life saver.
Vanessa McKnight·
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Check to see if your health insurance will pay for breast pump... Mine did!