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 Gainesville 4: Boy (10), Girl (7), Boy (23 months), Boy (3 months) |
After having a breast reduction and a baby who would not latch on, I am once again trying to breast feed. So far, baby has latched but only on one side. We can't seem to get comfortable on the right side. So, any advice at all, regarding any aspects of breastfeeding... would be great.
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 Hawthorne 3 wonderful kids! step-son (16) son (8) girl (5) |
You can check out the LLL here in gainesville. They are not as bad as people think with the stereotype of "breastfeeding nazis".
I talked to them when I was breastfeeding my daughter in the beginning right after she was born. They were great, and it was great to talk to others at all stages of breastfeeding. And don't be scared off by they membership fee. You don't have to pay, you can attend and talk to them for free. That is if you want the newsletter and/or to help support LLL, etc. http://www.lllflorida.com/web/gainesville/index.html Tammy Architect major @SFCC, working my butt off to get into UF. |
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NW Gainesville 2..girl 7 and boy 3 |
With Logan..I had to hold him a different way...it's hard to explain but I would have his head in my hand and then his body going up my arm...instead of across me....I hope that makes sense. It was the only way to get him to nurse. Which unfortunately didn't last long...
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Congrats Suzy! I'm so excited for you. Breastfeeding was nearly the hardest thing I've ever done. Get some help - early - is my suggestion. We went to the LC immediately. I heard "joey" at the birth center is fabulous and extremely helpful -she helped my friend who also had a breast reduction try to breast feed.
FYI - it was nearly 6 weeks until breastfeeding was a sure thing for us. GL!! This message has been edited. Last edited by: Suzy Richardson, Sara  |
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Oh and PS - it's actually totally ok to just breastfeed on one side. The baby will get enough milk as long as the milk production is good on that side.
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Yeah I just wanted to say congrats, b/c I have nothing on breastfeeding.
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Gainesville 4: Boy (10), Girl (7), Boy (23 months), Boy (3 months) |
If you only use one side, won't milk eventually only come in on one side?
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I think so Suzy, I would contact the lactation consultant before you decide to stick with one side. I do think that you would probably make enough on one side for the baby but I wouldn't give up on the difficult side just yet. I always tell my patients to give it at least two weeks to a month. The more you nurse the more you make. But with your history of breast reduction surgery you may want to find out how much the baby is transferring after your milk comes in by weighing him before and after a feeding. Maybe you should pump on the side he is not latching on to so that it gets the signals to make milk. And by the way congrats on a beautiful baby.
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Gainesville 4: Boy (10), Girl (7), Boy (23 months), Boy (3 months) |
I was looking into renting a pump, but I heard they were anywhere from $50/month and up. I think for that price, I will just go to Target and buy one. I think I'll wait until I have to go back to work to do that. For now, I have been advised to try different positions for the "other breast" that he doesn't seem to like. I am pretty sure it's a positional thing because it feels really awkward to me as well.
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Gainesville 4: Boy (10), Girl (7), Boy (23 months), Boy (3 months) |
Tammy,
Thanks for the link. I am going to sign up for the newsletter! |
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Hi, I'm new to your site - think it's wonderful though.
Congrats on the beautiful little one! As far as breastfeeding - just stick with it and keep trying different positions. Definately talk with a lactation consultant before you give up on the one he doesn't like so much. I went to the lactation consultant at NFRMC several times when I was nursing my daughter and they were absolutely wonderful. Check out the Medela breast pumps when you are ready for one. They are a little pricey but they are GREAT especailly when you go back to work if you are planning on nursing through the entire first year. |
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Ditto about the Medela pumps - totally worth the money! You can usually find them on ebay, too. I know that may sound weird & that because it's a personal care device the manufacture says not to share a pump, but all of the parts can be purchased separately at Target so you'd be getting those brand new - the pricey part is really the machine & I know people who've had good experiences getting them on ebay.
You're body is completely capable or giving him enough milk from just one side (I know of people who exclusively nurse their twins) but the other side will dry up. I'd definitely take the advice of pp & visit an LC or talk to LLL. Congrats on the new baby & on giving nursing a try with him! I hope it all works out for you both! |
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Congratulations on your new baby! And I'll chime in with everyone else to say that renting the Medela pump is worth it. I only rented for a month, but it helped me establish my milk when my daughter wouldn't nurse at first. It was worth the $50.
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Gainesville 4: Boy (10), Girl (7), Boy (23 months), Boy (3 months) |
Well I have about a month to look around for a good (and um, costly) pump. It sounds like Medela is the way to go, although I don't want to spend a whole bunch of money especially knowing that this is the last baby. I'm sure I'll be back with more questions when I get ready to buy. But, here's another BF'ing question..Is it supposed to hurt when they suck? Well, it has been hurting...a lot! I don't know if it's because I am sore or what, but it feels like he is sucking really, really hard. Is there a way to make it hurt less?
So, between the hard sucking and the cramps that intensify when he feeds, I am just a mess..lol. Yes, I kind of understand why moms want to throw in the towel, although I am not ready to give up! |
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I remember being told when I was nursing that if it hurt, the baby wasn't latched on properly. I was sore for awhile off and on and it would hurt sometimes when she would first start sucking but it would always go away quickly. I have to agree that breastfeeding is a difficult task but it is totally worth all of it. The bond it creates can't be duplicated. It's tough but once you and the little one get the hang of it, it should be smooth sailing. Maybe try a different position to see if that feels better? If the pain doesn't stop definately see an LC.
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