Update: thank you all for your support I'm tearing up. 💚
Update: thank you all for your support I'm tearing up. 💚
So I had a breakdown last night. She wasn't getting anything from my left boob at all and only a tiny bit from my right, she was screaming for an hour inconsolable, throwing her head around trying to latch somewhere that would feed her. I then had to give her formula, and I cried the entire time. While daddy fed her I pumped, and only a few drops came out of my left boob and maybe 4-5mL from the right. Its now white and not yellow anymore and the lactation consultants told me that would happen when the milk came in. So I just don't get it why am I not making enough milk? She nurses like a champ every 2-3 hours. Its my first time ever breastfeeding and I feel like I'm failing her. 😭
Harley Quinn ·
I went through this with my youngest. Just keep pushing through, there is nothing wrong with supplementing formula where you need to. Just continually pump and nurse as often as you can. ❤️
Mish·
Make sure you’re drinking tons of water and getting plenty of healthy calories. You’re gonna do great mama! The first few months can be rough but it gets so much easier.
melissa·
Don't feel bad. This happened to me too. I couldn't produce enough to keep up with my baby's feedings so I had to give him formula too. As long as they are being fed you are doing good. Don't be so hard on yourself😊.
A·
Мама двоих (младенец)
Just keep doing your best! A fed baby is a happy baby. 😊
Leopard ·
Don’t feel bad at all we all go through it , drink ya water , eat ya oatmeal and rest when baby rest
M c K a l l a 💅·
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We went through this as well. It wasn't until about 5-6 days that my milk came in full force.
Penelope ·
It does happen. I make sure I drink water, I eat some lactation cookies, and I swear by coconut water or milk.
XryztalRoze·
This is usually normal!!! I had the same thing and baby is 10 months and going strong!!! Please get the book "Breastfeeding Made Simple" written by experts in the field of lactation. It was a life saver and I wish I'd of had it with my first!!! My lactation consultant told me she couldn't advise me any better than that book and she is in private practice after many years of working for our largest maternity hospital in the area and the children's hospital with all the NICU babies!!!
If you truly have a supply issue later there is a medication that can be taken for a short period of time to give your milk a boost. But hydration, rest, and proper nutrition are the very best things you can use to bump your supply. Stress is a milk killer!!! Here if you need someone to talk to!
Sha·
Keep feeding on demand. Don't give up
Lindsey·
The same thing happened with both my boys after a short time of EBF...& I cried too....but just remember a fed baby is a happy baby. Don’t beat yourself up over it. And don’t stress yourself out too much, momma. She will thrive & grow strong whether it’s with formula or breast milk!! Praying it gets easier for you.
Thekingsdaughter·
There are some safe Galactgauges to help increase supply. Here’s some I have tried w my 6 babies and successfully ebf over a year each. I currently take when needed also while bc my 1 year old. Fenugreek capsules or tea or both. Alfalfa I have in capsule form. Sometimes you can get it mixed with a greens capsule. Brewers yeast In capsules or added to oatmeal. Sometimes adding cAlories from whole food sources to get those nutrients in does the trick too.
Thekingsdaughter··
Oh and water water water. And power (pump google it) it realllly helped me when I was drying up once