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Breastfeeding

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Lloydy88 · 17/10/2018 07:31

Hi all,
I started breastfeeding and did so for the first month to six weeks. I had to introduce formula early too as my boobs couldn't keep up. My l.o is now 13 weeks and formula fed but he still loves the boobs for comfort and still gets some out of them. Is there a way I can breastfeed again or get my supply up?
Many thanks:)

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SnuggyBuggy · 17/10/2018 07:34

I'm guessing you could cut down the formula gradually while doing skin to skin and trying natural remedies to boost milk supply.

Dontfartbackinanger · 17/10/2018 07:41

Yes it’s possible but I would seek support - try a la leche group or a Lactation consultant if your budget can stretch to that. Good luck!

Sarahani · 17/10/2018 07:48

Brest compression, switch nursing and putting him to the breast as often as possible. Make sure he's latched on properly (get a specialist to check it) so he can extract the milk effectively.

Offer the breast first preferably at the first sign he's getting hungry.

How much formula do you give in 24 hours? He might be having more breastmilk than you think.

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