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Anyone Taken Domperidone?
Asked by A.K. from Chicago
on November 5, 2008
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Has anyone taken Domperidone to help with milk production? I have an 8.5 week-old and have been struggling with milk production from the start. I have tried so many ...
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- A.: Dom is taking all over the world. it is non script in much of the world... P., RLC, IBCLC Pres. Breastfeeding and Parenting Solutions 800 LACTATE
- I too had the same issue and I took Blessed Thistle (found at whole foods) along w/the Fenugreek. It seemed to help me. Good luck! J.
- A., Congratulations on your little one and your dedication to breastfeeding! I began taking Domperidone when I returned to work part-time (2 days a week) at 3 months...
Trouble Breastfeeding
Asked by M.F. from Houston
on February 23, 2009
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Looking for some good tips. I BF my daughter for her first year of life with little to no trouble. My son, just now 10 weeks has been more difficult. Everything wen...
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- I was having trouble with my supply, so my pedi recommended that I go see Suzanne Juel, a lactation consultant and it helped me get my supply up. Her number is ###-##...
- Hi, You can take fenugreek to increase milk supply. You can also drink mother's milk tea, both available at Whole foods. Also, don't pump only breastfeed. When you ...
- He's going through a growth spurt. It is completely normal for them to eat every 1.5-3 hours around the clock when they hit these growth spurts. Let him end the feedin...
Need to Get My Milk Supply Back
Asked by L.H. from San Francisco
on January 26, 2009
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I was hoping to breast-feed my 9.5 month old daughter at least until she turns 1, but just within the last couple of days, I've noticed that my milk supply has gone do...
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- My son started limited solids at 5mo, and he still nursed quite frequently. When your daughter nurses so frequently like you described, it has nothing to do with suppl...
- don't get too upset if you can't get your supply back. it happened to me before i wanted. mother's milk tea helped and pumping like a bad woman while at work. if you a...
- Another thing to keep in mind, milk supply can go up and down depending on the time of month. For the last several months, mine goes down significantly while I am on ...
Frustrated with Breastfeeding
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on August 14, 2009
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Hello ladies...first off I am looking for support and advice. Please keep any negative comments, criticism or lectures on breast is best to yourself. I apologize if I ...
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- Hi T.! I have to say no lectures will come from me... my daughter and I had a hard time "connecting". I reached out for help and got a LOT of harshness and stringen...
- Have you considered using her favorite bottle's nipple on you while nursing? It is best to use one attached to something, so that the baby can't choke on it. It might...
- Hi T., Boy this all sounds too familiar. I to am breastfeeding. My daughter in almost 5 1/2 months now & in the beginning started getting very frustrated. She had no...
I Feel like My Milk Is Drying up Before I'm Ready to Stop Nursing
Asked by B.S. from Atlanta
on August 16, 2006
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My milk supply seems to be drying up. I just recently started back to work so I'm feeding my daughter twice a day and pumping two to three times a day. Sometimes when ...
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- Hi B., Are you in a nice quiet place when you pump? It helps to also have a picture of your daughter to look at while you are pumping too.
- Hi B., I have two ideas for you: First, have you tried pumping for 10-15 minutes after you nurse your daughter. The Lactation Consultant recommended that I do that and...
- Here is what I did in your situation. I pumped every hour. it takes about 1-2 days for the production to catch up. It is really hard I know, but well worth it. I also ...
Are There Ways to Increase Supply When the Baby Is Already 4 Months?
Asked by J.A. from Los Angeles
on March 12, 2009
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I guess the title explains the majority of it. I will flat out admit that part of my problem is likely depression related. In his short life, he has already been to 2 ...
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- Hi J., Depression plays a big part of every part of a woman, formula will not hurt your baby, so don't feel like your baby is missing out or that you are missing out, ...
- I am so sorry for your losses...I understand loss after birth and how difficult it can be. Also, my son was born 8 weeks preemie and was combo fed for the first year o...
- I was not dealing with everything that you are going through, but there were times that I struggled with my milk flow as well. I had great success with doubling my wat...
Milk Production Slowing Too Much
Asked by K.M. from Modesto
on October 12, 2008
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I recently had (am still getting over) Thrush. The pain during feeding caused me to pump only two times a day. Sometimes only once a day. Now I'm getting better but I'...
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- Hey there, you have received a lot of great info already. I have a 5 month old and when I returned to work when he was 2 months old my milk dropped by half. I tried Fe...
- Is there any way you can also nurse more often to bring up your supply? I know that more pumping is great, but it seems like babies can really get our bodies to respon...
- It might be because you are pumping instead of nursing. I notice a huge difference in the amount I was able to pump vs. my babies ability. She could get 2-3 let down...
Not Producing Enough Milk.
Asked by S.H. from Charlotte
on December 8, 2006
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OK, I am hoping one of you have a "magic cure" for this. I have been breastfeeding my four month old son since birth. We have just introduced solids. He gets one bo...
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- My OB prescribed Reglan to help me. But I do still supplement with formula. My daughter is 6 months old and from the time she was 3 1/2 months all this started. She...
- Just thought I would throw my two cents in.. I personally have had major issues with my milk suppy. I've recently decided to stop breastfeeding and pumping since I was...
- How many times a day are you feeding him? Also, how many ounces per feeding. I was having issues when I first went back to work and found that, as many bf babies do,...
Can I Increase My Milk Production?
Asked by C.M. from Detroit
on September 30, 2008
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Does anyone have any ideas or helpful hints about how I can increase my milk prodcution? I pump twice a day at work and usually only get between 3-5 total ounces. Is i...
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- Don't give up! As hard as it may seem, just keep at it. I had the same problem and worked full time. Thankfully, I work with a Lactation Consultant and she told me the...
- fenugreek will help. It worked for me. however it did upset my stomach.. so I would suggest starting with one pill a day.. and seein how it affects you. drink...
- I pumped the entire year even though my milk was about 4-6 oz a day. the water helped a LOT. I continue to breastfeed but he gets cow milk in the day now (13 months ...
Breastfeeding
Asked by M.B. from Las Vegas
on April 1, 2007
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My beautiful baby girl was born c-section this last Wednesday. It was 1 week and 1 day early from her due date.
While in the hospital on Wednesday, Thursday, and Frid...
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- Honestly I wouldn't worry. My daughter didn't even latch on until day 5. So, I was worried the whole time and finally she got the idea.
- Hi M.. Congratulations! I was 27 when I had my first child. I also breastfed him. I had trouble to in the beginning weeks, just getting comfortable. I watched my ...
- Hi M. ~ First off, you deserve praise for attempting to nurse your daughter after a C-section. These days, a "C" is the perfect excuse for women not to. Stress ...
