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Q: Any breastfeeding mamas out there having any issues??

I just had my little girl on June 27th....she is beautiful and I love her to peices! She was born early at 36+1 weeks because I was diagnosed with preeclampsia so I had to get a c-section. I wanted to exclusively breastfeed but her mouth is to tiny so I have just been pumping every 2-3 hours for her. I am getting worried because I finally was getting up to about 20-40ml for her in like 30mins or so of manual pumping....but just yesterday it feels like it is taking forever to just get to the 20 and then my breasts dont seem to want to give me anymore at all! I am getting scared that they are drying up because they also feel very soft and squishy like regular boobs like before I got pregnant....please help? D:

This question was asked Jul. 4, 2013 3:23pm
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Answered by jes119 - Jul. 8, 2013 1:52pm

I freaked out when my flow lowered too. I took some extra vitamins and lots of water! Breastfed for 11.5 months :)

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Answered by estone - Jul. 5, 2013 4:13am

With my electric pump, I could pump for 20 minutes and I would get somewhere between 5-10 ounces each time I pumped. (150-300ml). It is efficient and takes less time. Most insurance companies will cover them. You should inquire about it. Good luck and don't give up!

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Answered by estone - Jul. 5, 2013 4:11am

If you are pumping manually, I would highly recommend an electric double pump . I used a medla while I pumped for my son. He was early, born at 34 weeks, so I had to pump exclusively. My son also had issues because his mouth was so small. He didn't start breastfeeeding from me until he was two months old, my advice is to keep trying to have her latch nod continue to pump. If you can, get an electric pump! They are so much more effective.

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Answered by mommx3 - Jul. 4, 2013 5:01pm

Also, by some Mothers Helper Organic Tea or Mothers Milk Tea that stimulates breast milk release and production. You can find this at Babies R Us and Whole Foods or on Amazon.com.

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Answered by mommx3 - Jul. 4, 2013 4:59pm

If you cant do this, at the very least, keep her close to your breasts while pumping and feeding her. Then follow up by letting her suckle on your breast herself.

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Answered by mommx3 - Jul. 4, 2013 4:58pm

I would really try to put her on your breasts even though her mouth is so small. She will learn if she keeps at it and the sucking will stimulate the milk production. Make sure you pull her lower lip out so that it curves around your areola. Your nipple is smaller than a bottle and she will get the hang of it. But the natural sucking stimulates better than any pump. Let her suckle as much as she needs too even if you feel she doesnt have the hang of yet. Do you have a lactation specialist who can come and visit the two of you at this point? Generally the hospital will send someone out to you.

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