So tomorrow is my postpartum check up. I've been doing research as to why my milk supply is so damn low. At this point I feel like there's something medically going on with me and not just I'm "not doing it right". My breasts don't get full unless I wait 6 or more hours between pumping (the 2-3 hours you're supposed to wait, only get a few drops nothing worth saving). I stumbled across mammary hypoplasia. I've experienced just about every symptom the Internet gives me. I plan on discussing this with my midwife. Is there any mommas who has this condition? How do you deal with it?
@jgarciamua they've told me the same thing my doctor tells me and I tell them it's not working. And as far as they know now she's strictly on formula so that I can get my daughter enough food in the month because if they know if I'm still breastfeeding they'll take it away and that's her main food source
@moonslugg my baby girl has been on formula since the hospital. She's gained plenty of weight because of it. Been supplementing whatever milk I pump. No more than 4oz a day, and that's if I drink my mother's milk tea
@roxxipup249, have you tried
Talking to a lactation consultant? If you have wic you can see one for free
@lauramichelegord @jgarciamua after pumping I've tried hand expressing and I only get a few drops out after 20 minutes on each side. I've been drinking mothers milk tea twice a day and I get a total of 4oz pumped a day. I had problems with DD gaining weight the first week because I wasn't producing anything. I can't get her to latch on correctly. She has a shallow latch that pinches off the supply. Causes more pain to have latched on than it does to pump
If you have to formula feed don't ever feel guilty. A feed baby is a happy baby. My baby basically grew up on formula, she's a happy chubby and healthy baby :)
I did, no matter what I did I would only produce maybe 1-2 ml per day. It was so hard. I literally tried everything, I worked with lactation consultants, my doctors and I just couldn't produce anything. I finally stopped pumping/ trying everything I could do around 4 months.
The more you latch the baby the more you produce. Whatever you pump does not indicate how much milk you produce. And yes stay hydrated
^^^ Also make sure you're drinking plenty of water and eating/snacking throughout the day. It can have an effect on your supply too.
Are you exclusively pumping? Some women do not respond well to a pump. They could be producing plenty, but the pump doesn't show it. Try hand expressing. It takes much longer, but you'll probably have better luck. You could also try heat compressors before doing so to help with the flow.
Yesterday I went out with my boyfriend went to watch a movie, me and him don't live together yet. but point is yesterday when he was dropping me off his like sleep over at my house witch the mom and dad lives. I said no,
his response was why is everyone deciding or making choices for you and their going to do the same with the baby, when I know that's not true. what he thinks is that my mom tells me not to sleep over. So he left all mad. and I felt in my heart that he went on and cheated on me...
My doctor also recommended me getting the flu shot while pregnant ? I'm not sure if I want to or if i should ? It's all scary to me !! What do you ladies think ? Did you get the flu shot while pregnant ? Are there any risks? Or should I wait ? I'm so scared of taking anything while pregnant , much less getting this shot.. He said it isn't mandatory , just recommended.
So I keep feeling these lil sharp pains on my right side. You do get pains like that before you start your period right.? Remember I had that dark brown spotting for a few hours last month on the 22. My period suppose to start today.
Transgender children
So I just learned that in my kids school district (my kids aren't in school yet my oldest will be starting kindergarten next September) there are twin boys who identify as girls. They are 5 years old. What's your opinions on this matter given they are 5!!! I don't believe that at that age they really understand the whole thing. So the entire school had to take a course on how to handle transgender children. For example they can't say girls go this or boys do that. What are...
TWW!!
2dpo and on the tww journey. Anyone on the same dpo or close? Haven't decided if I will test at 12dpo or just wait and see if she shows up!!
Have you tried switching phalanges? I had the wrong size and got more milk after switching it. But I still don't get "a lot" of milk. I'm supplementing too but only because I'm super busy and don't have a lot of time to pump usually. A pump never gets what you actually have. Feeding the baby often creates more milk over time. You'll produce more milk usually in the early morning or late at night. My boobs don't get engorged either and I can go all day without feeding on one or the other.
My baby is 7 1/2 months and only weighs 16 lbs. it's normal for some to be petite. As long as they are getting enough wet diaper as day that's good. Are you on any medication? Some will slow down your production. I believe benedryl is one of them.