[blparent] breastfeeding help

Mon Apr 16 21:11:59 UTC 2012

Tammy, where are you getting your facts from on this subject and on the
whole nipple confusion thing.  Very respected lactation specialists have
educated me on these subjects and I think I'm going to go with what the pros
say.  Besides, I've seen babies have nipple confusion and mothers dry up
within just a few days of completely weaning their babies so, the proof is
in the pudding so to speak.

Erin

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From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Tammy
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 11:08 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] breastfeeding help

Hi,

Her situation isn't rare at all.  If a woman is already breast feeding and
stops for any lenth of time up to about 3 months I think it's proven to be,
she can start  nursing again.  It takes 8 to 12 weeks for the milk to stop
being produced by the body and even longer for the hormlne to stop being
produced and the woman to "dry up."

hth

Tammy

-----Original Message----- 
From: Erin Rumer
Sent: Monday, April 16, 2012 12:16 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] breastfeeding help

Hello Allie,

I honestly have never ever heard an actual testimony from a mom who has been
able to do what you did and your situation is beyond rare.  The body is
amazing and I have heard of outstanding situations where if someone is
mentally motivated and convinced enough that they can begin lactating it has
been done in extremely rare cases.  There have even been women who have
never had a baby who can begin lactating because they're convinced that they
are pregnant and thus the hormones begin to trick the body.  I'm glad in
your case that you were able to do this for your daughter but I definitely
don't want people to think that they can do what you were able to do because
your situation was extra ordinary and rare.  Thanks for sharing that though,
it's interesting.

Erin

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Allie
Sent: Sunday, April 15, 2012 2:11 AM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] breastfeeding help

Good advice, Erin, but I have to disagree with your statement about not
being able to start again. *SMILE* I started nursing my daughter after she'd
been off the breast for almost two months due to complications with gall
bladder surgery. It didn't happen without some effort and patience on my
part, but it happened. :) Baby is the best stimulus for your milk supply.
Even if you have to give her a bottle first, so she's not terribly hungry
when you put her to your breast, and nurse her for comfort, that will help
tremendously.
If you're still willing to stick with it, try taking her somewhere she isn't
so easily distracted. Offer the breast frequently. The phase will pass.
*SMILE*

Allie

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of Erin Rumer
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 2:24 PM
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Subject: Re: [blparent] breastfeeding help

Hello Sabrina,

Since your little girl is still so young I'd encourage you to continue
nursing her as much as possible but if you can't after really giving it a
while, pumping and giving her the formula in bottles as her nutritional
fluid intake is key.  This also may just be a phase and you'd hate to stop
nursing and find that she wants to nurse normally again next week or so.  It
could be that she's just board or distracted with other things going on
around you so try stepping away with her and make nursing special mommy-baby
bonding time where it's just you and her and no other stimulation.  Sing
songs and talk quietly to her during this time and she will more than likely
love this time and look forward to it very much.  Since you are feeding with
bottles a decent amount it could also just be that she's having a bit of
nipple confusion and-or just being kind of lazy on the breast since it takes
more work for her to get the milk out.  This sucking stimulates proper
development of the jaw and pallet and prevents ear infections amongst many
other benefits, so I encourage you to continue nursing as long as you can
with your daughter.  At least try to get her to a year if you can because
even though she's eating solids now, she needs lots of fluid and your milk
will be best for that.  The breast milk also aids in digestion of those
solids your daughter's eating and she'll have less bouts of constipation
than if she wasn't drinking your breast milk at all.  Just remember that
once you stop nursing you can't start up again so make the most of it.

Best to you and please keep us posted with how it's going.

Erin

-----Original Message-----
From: blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org [mailto:blparent-bounces at nfbnet.org] On
Behalf Of sabrina Giles
Sent: Friday, April 13, 2012 2:08 PM
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Subject: [blparent] breastfeeding help

Hi everyone,

So, this question is for those of y'all who have nursed.  I have noticed
since Cheyenne has been on solids she hasn't had much interest in nursing.
She'll latch on, and after like ten seconds she'll stop nursing.  I've
started pumping my milk and giving it in bottles for some feedings and
formula for others when I don't pump enough to satisfy her.

How can I stop producing milk altogether?  It would seem to me that as long
as I pump I will keep producing milk.. But like I said that is my only
choice since she seems to not be interested in nursing .

Any suggestions?

Thankis,

Sabrina

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