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Feel like a failure because I can't get my milk supply back - any tips

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harleysmammy · 17/08/2017 23:28

To cut a long story short because I simply don't want to think about this much more because it's making me feel very down.

I stopped breast feeding after a week which I did reluctantly because my baby never latched on properly and I got infected blisters on my nipples. Because they were blistered and infected I stopped for what was supposed to be only a week at max. Because my supply wasn't established and my baby was only a week old, my supply literally - no joking - vanished within 3 days. After 3 days, my boobs started feeling better so I tried to express and I kid you not, my nipples weren't even wet, I got absolutely nothing out. I beat my self up for weeks about it but my son was and still is, contented on formula so I put it to the back of my mind.

Last week I decided to get my supply back because I just missed the feeling so satisfaction I got when I pumped a whole bottle for him and not just put powder to water.
I've pumped 15 minutes every 3 hours - or there abouts anyway - and I've got nothing.
I was recommend fenugreek by my health visitor so I bought a bottle of 610 mg. I've been taking 3, 3 times a day today and I took 3 twice yesterday. I was told and have read that it normally works within 24 - 72 hours but people see improvements within 24 hours. I got very excited earlier when I looked at my boobs and thought they looked a bit more full - not engorged but fuller - but I've just tried pumping and I got nothing again so now I feel like I'm just dreaming they've got bigger. I definitely feel like they're fuller but I'm paranoid I could be imagining it.
I really want to breast feed my baby again and be able to express, please can anyone advise or give me tips on what I should do?
Thank you x

OP posts:
arbrighton · 18/08/2017 08:04

try latching baby on, usually more efficient than pumping plus feedback from baby saliva.

How ld is baby? How long since you did bf?

JohnLapsleyParlabane · 18/08/2017 08:07

Your boobs 'recognise' your baby in a way that the don't with the pump. If you can afford it, get a consultation with an IBCLC lactation specialist to help you work out a plan.
But also, you sound really stressed and unhappy, please don't let this spoil your first week's with your baby.

harleysmammy · 18/08/2017 09:26

He's 16 weeks today that's the thing, I've tried latching him on but he pulls away or falls asleep almost straight away. That's why I was originally exclusively pumping before my milk stopped because he would not latch on even after seeing a bf counsellor. I do feel like my boobs are getting fuller but I can't get any milk out:(

OP posts:
arbrighton · 20/08/2017 20:00

So it's been how long since stopping feeding? it sounds like you're saying it has been over 3 months?

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