I posted a couple of weeks ago about my bf probs, so bear with me coming back for more advice...
DD2 is now 4.5 weeks old, still not back up to birth weight. Exclusively bf so far. I am anaemic after large blood loss and also have PCOS. I didn't manage to establish bf successfully with DD1 - apparent low supply then as well. I am feeding about 10-12 times a day and taking dom peridone to boost supply. Lots of wet nappies but infrequent poos.
We were referred to paed consultant at 3 weeks who was v. supportive, said dd appeared well and to give it another week. But she has only put on 40g in last week, so looks like no alternative to formula top ups now.
Also have a supportive HV who says she thinks I might be one of those rare people who really does have a supply issue.
Any thoughts? I mixed fed last time but it was hard as DD1 was never really settled after bfeeds, so suggestions for how to make that work better would also be great. Thanks...
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Any alternative now to formula top ups?
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dotty2 · 28/08/2007 17:03
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