so im not producing enough milk to keep up with the demand of my daughter so I have to switch her to formula. what can I…
so im not producing enough milk to keep up with the demand of my daughter so I have to switch her to formula. what can I use to dry up my milk?
deleted-user·
Cabbage leaves.
Kimberly ·
Why wouldn't you continue giving her breastmilk? Chances are if you keep nursing or pumping you will make everything that she needs.
Kimberly ·
Another thing, when your baby is only a few weeks old it is normal to have baby never seem "full". Keeping baby at breast often will help your supply. Their stomachs are so small in the beginning that they need to be fed alllllllll the time. Kind of annoying but that's how you will make enough for baby. It doesn't stay like that forever though.
savahannah·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Because ive tried I even had to go to the doctor for pills to help my milk production and I still cant even fill up a 3 oz bottle when I pump I pump after every feeding which is about every 3 hours so since its not working then I need to make sure I can feed her and she's getting what she needs so I have to switch to formula even though I don't want to @kimberlyyyy_the-preemie-mom
Kimberly ·
Pumping does not indicate how much milk your baby would draw out at breast if your baby was nursing.
Kimberly ·
(Sorry for all the comments) I don't understand why you're so worried about your supply. It's normal for babies to eat frequently, and if you're still able to get 3oz after *nursing* that's a shit ton of milk.
savahannah·
Мама двоих (младенец)
im not nursing I pump and feed it to her cuz she isn't happy breastfeeding she eats 3oz everytime she eats and I pump after she eats every few hours I cant keep up with how much she wants to eat im lucky to even get 3oz and I only get that out of both boobs not just one @kimberlyyyy_the-preemie-mom
Kimberly ·
I guess I thought the "after feeding" meant after nursing. Sorry. Have you tried any supplements to help boost milk supply yet?