Tuesday, June 29, 2010

Inducing lactation??

I went to see my OB yesterday to talk about trying to induce lactation so that I can attempt to breastfeed new baby. Since I made the effort to nurse Josh and Lillie, I really want to at least attempt to breastfeed baby #3. I feel that the antibodies and other good immune-boosting elements in breastmilk as well as the bonding that occurs with nursing make it too worthwile not to at least give it a try. My sweet friend Emmy is a lactation consultant and had sent me some good info on how to induce lactation. The strategy is to get on birth control as soon as possible and skip the sugar pills. This will trick my body into feeling pregnant. Then a month before the due date I will get off of birth control and start pumping- every 3 hours during the day and once at night. There is also another medicine called Domperidone that can help build milk supply as well. My OB said that the Domperidone is a random drug that most pharmacies don't carry. She said she thinks the closest pharmacy that carries it is in Prosper, TX. Kinda crazy!

5 comments:

  1. Wow Courtney, you are a good and dedicated and brave mom!

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  2. Domperidone is tough to get in the US, but there's another drug, Raglin, that's not as good but can help. I had supply issues with both kids and took Raglin to increase may supply a bit. Good luck!

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  3. Hi Court, there are also some herbs/herbal tea that increase milk supply once established. Check with Claire. I had a friend who breastfed an adopted baby. There is a device that you can get (or use a syringe and feeding tube). You tape the end of the tube to your nipple and when the baby nurses at first they get some formula and your milk at same time. Eventually your supply increase enough to just breastfeed. Check with your lactation consultant. Probably TMI for a blog - but that's what nurse friends are for! Go for it.

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  4. Oh my gosh, how cool I had no idea you could do that!

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  5. I think it's awesome that you're going to try to nurse the new baby! What a gift.

    I'm so thrilled for your family and am praying for you right now. It's so exciting!

    Much love.

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