Milk drying up?
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Topic: Milk drying up?
Posted By: BuzzyBee
Subject: Milk drying up?
Date Posted: 25 March 2008 at 11:24pm
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I want to breastfeed up to 2 years + ...but have noticed that when Lucas breastfeeds (today in particular) theres this funny sound, almost like he is struggling to get milk out. It's kind of a whistly squeaking sound ...hard to describe, but he's feeding for ages and gets frustrated at the boob ....keeps going on and off of it/fussing!
So my question is how do you tell when you are drying up? I'm stressing that this could be whats happening... I really LOVE breastfeeding and am so not ready to give up, I will be so angry if I have that choice taken away from me!!! He's not a huge fan of water, i get some down him during the day (as much as i possibly can) & well solids he can still be very fussy and have his off days with. So to be honest I love having the breast to fall back on ...and its extra bonding time with my boy too! Ideas and advice much appreciated. TIA ------------- Single Mum to a darling wee boy of 3 years :) |
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Posted By: MrsMojo
Date Posted: 26 March 2008 at 7:41am
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I'm not sure how to tell if you're drying up but if you want to increase your milk supply you could try fenugreek and blessed thistle.
I found this website on increasing milk supply http://lactinv.com/breastfeeding_qna.php?article=increasing_your_milk_supply - lactation innovation Hope it helps. -------------  
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 26 March 2008 at 8:20am
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if he is feeding from you regularly i wouldnt think your milk would "dry up". it could be your are not getting enough of what you need tho - like water etc.
the fussiness may just be a phase for him. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: caraMel
Date Posted: 26 March 2008 at 9:21am
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I can definitely vouch for blessed thistle to boost milk supply.
I took 2 caps 3 times a day and after a day of that I woke up like Pammy Anderson again! I agree with Deb as well, keep up your water and food intake, especially if you're busier than usual or more tired. Good luck! ------------- Mel, Mummy to E: 6, B: 4 and: 
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