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Breastfeeding Help

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Annon379 · 30/12/2019 21:45

Backstory: I breastfed my baby up until about he was 8 weeks but I was hugely uneducated on breastfeeding and had no idea about supply or anything relating really. My partner would feed formula to give me a break and I would do breast. I felt really out of my depth, and felt judged about formula being easier and people watching so I regrettably stopped even though I really was set on doing it. We’re now 4 weeks later, my boobs have almost started to feel strange again and I’m wondering if I’m mad for thinking breastfeeding would be possible to resume (with a lot of work)?

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sirmione16 · 30/12/2019 21:46

You can absolutely start up again. You're right in that it might not be easy. Reach out to local support groups, consult a lactation expert and stay positive! You can do this

Annon379 · 30/12/2019 21:59

Thank you, I will look into it

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Andsbk · 30/12/2019 22:13

I could not / didn't want to breastfeed my first baby, I felt more confident giving her formula. With my Second baby I started breastfeeding from day one and was 1000 times more easy. I m expecting no 3 now and I will 100 % breastfeed

gothefcktosleep · 30/12/2019 22:16

Yes you can, it takes quite a bit of dedication as will include using a breast pump through the night but you can relactate. All the best OP!

FusionChefGeoff · 30/12/2019 22:18

This website is excellent for advice

kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/relactation/

alphasox · 30/12/2019 22:20

Relactation is hard but totally possible. and as you haven’t stopped too long it is more likely to succeed. The key is acting like you have a newborn, so loads of skin to skin, loads of feeding as often as possible to stimulate the hormones.
Here’s some useful reading -

abm.me.uk/breastfeeding-information/relactation/

www.laleche.org.uk/relactation-induced-lactation/

kellymom.com/bf/got-milk/relactation/

ChocolateHelps · 30/12/2019 22:22

Absolutely possible. Ideal to get real life support. Give LLL helpline a call and find your local LLL leader.

www.laleche.org.uk/relactation-induced-lactation/

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