Where did my milk go???:(
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Topic: Where did my milk go???:(
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Subject: Where did my milk go???:(
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 10:19am
So it appears my milk has dried up
Jake still wants to feed but gets quite frustrated and pulls at and squeezes my boobs quite hard and after a minute or 2 gives up and comes off so I offer the other side and the same thing.... Then he gets upset! Is there anything I can do? It just sort of happened over a couple of days and its probably been about 3 days now. He seems to be asking for it less (I guess he figures whats the point) but as he is still showing interest and his diet isnt great I would like him to keep going if possible. Is it a lost cause? -------------   
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Posted By: Bizzy
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 10:26am
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it wont have dried up - it would have changed a bit however since you are pregnant. ------------- http://www.myfitnesspal.com/weight-loss-ticker"> 
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Posted By: Mrs_B
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 10:49am
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My supply has definately dropped off I think. DS only feeds first thing in the morning now but is doing the same thing as your boy. However I'm not worried as are really wanting him to self wean. You could try Tigers Milk to boost your supply:
Tigers Milk: 2L milk 2 Tbs milo 2 Tbs brewers yeast 2 bananas 2 eggs Honey to taste Blend together and drink 3-4 lrg glasses a day Although I guess you would leave the eggs out since you're pregnant. -------------  
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 11:00am
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LOL nevermind as Bizzy said I havnt dried up...
I was so sure they were empty the way he was carrying on and normally after he had feed I can hand express a couple of drops at least but I was getting nothing.. He just had a huge feed and I was able to get it flowing again by hand expressing... So weird! Maybe I was a bit run down and the supply dropped? -------------
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Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 1:55pm
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Mel I"ve had this a couple of times...Clodagh's gone to BF and stayed on about 30 secs before pulling off, sometimes seems frustrated and I'm sure my milk supply has dropped during this pg. She also sometimes hits my breasts Guess it's inevitable that changes happen during pg....our milk supply is bound to be one of them! How often is Jake feeding? Clodagh's (mostly) down to 2 a day. -------------   http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow"> 
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a bit like a kitten kneading its Mama for milk lol. But harder ow.Posted By: Emmecat
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 1:56pm
Oh adn yeah makes you're eating enough!! And not Maccas lol  I'm sure that helps or hinders supply  ------------- http://lilypie.com" rel="nofollow">
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Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 3:36pm
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Normally 3 but occassionally only once....
Yup, thats what I meant about squeezing.. he kneads them like a kitten does.. LOL I am probably not eating enough and it did occur to me that the past 5 days I have not had my porridge for breakfast. Dont worry I do eat real food, I dont go out especially for maccas but if I am passing one I somehow always end up with a cheeseburger in my hand -------------
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Posted By: CarrieMum
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 4:20pm
| I read somewhere that its natures way to change the taste of your breastmilk when you're pregnant so the child will self wean in time for your next baby. Maybe this is what is happening with you now? |
Posted By: ALittleLoopy
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 4:30pm
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just thought id say almonds are good for milk supply so might boost it a lil! -------------    CHEM 6/12+ |
Posted By: mummyofprinces
Date Posted: 12 July 2010 at 6:11pm
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I already eat too many almonds nic LOL
The composition changes during pg to become colostrom... he is not weaning ho WANTS it, he just couldnt seem to get any! I spent the day on sofa, that might have helped LOL -------------
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