My 4wo dd has not wanted to breastfeed since birth, had tonnes of support but noone could make her do it. In fact for weeks she wouldn't even be near my naked chest without screaming and kicking. I have been pumping and topping up with formula..quite a lot of formula.
Anyways I have worked really hard at skin to skin and she in the last few days she has been latching on with a nipple shield. Result!! However as I wasn't pumping enough I don't have enough supply and am still needing formula.
How do I build up supply? If I let her nurse as much as possible will she build it up in her own? Does this process still work with a nipple shield?
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Building up milk supply with a nipple shield?
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chaosandcupcakes · 06/10/2012 08:38
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