SNS lowered milk supply I had my baby nov 23 and have struggled with bf since I started. One week pp and she lost a…
SNS lowered milk supply
I had my baby nov 23 and have struggled with bf since I started. One week pp and she lost a pound so her pediatrician said we needed to supplement. I started using the lact-aid supplemental nursing system and have noticed a large drop in milk supply. I'm so frustrated. The latch is still a struggle, my nipples are raw and now my supply is low. Also when I have my milk come in it is painful. Is that normal? Anyone else go through these struggles and still manage to get things back on track?
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The SNS should have helped. Have you met with a lactation consultant? Look for an IBCLC, who will have medical training. It's possible it's just a bad latch but it could be a tongue tie which needs small surgery to correct.
Susan D·
I did meet with a lactation consultant. She was the one who recommended the SNS. She came by again yesterday and said the latch was good. It also feels good.. No pain, it's just a little raw. I think the SNS is just too easy for her.
deleted-user·
You can increase your supply with mothers milk tea, drinking lots of water & eating oatmeal. Have baby on breast often :)
deleted-user·
Also, air drying can really help your nipples :)
deleted-user·
Maybe use a nipple shield to help baby latch better and til your Nipples heal. Then you can see later how your latch is and what could be wrong.