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I am on the surgical menopause protocol. This is my ninth day pumping. I now get about 4-5 drops every session (about one every two hours during the day and 2 at night). What can I do to get a spray? My baby needs more!
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Are you eating oatmeal? Taking Fenugreek and Blessed Thistle? Which pump are you using at which speed are you pumping at? How many times a day do you pump? Are you using the SNS or Lactaid to feed baby? Are you drinking plenty of water and liquids? I also just met another LC that recommends taking Goat's Rue by Mother Love.
Christina ~ Wife of Henry, Jr. and mother of Henry III, born with the help of our Angel/GS
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Thanks for your response. I take fenugreek, blessed thistle, and oatmeal. I am using the Pump in Style from Medela and use LactAid for feeding. I try to pump every two hours during the day (abt 6 -7 times) and then couple times at night. I increase the speed initially and then decrease it after 30 seconds. I have not heard of goat's rue but will give it a shot.
Let me know if youy think of anything else. Thanks!
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how aften is the baby feeding? Are you pumping after each feed?
Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)
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the baby feeds about once every 2 hours. I pump after every feed whenever I can...I average about 6-8 pumping sessions a day. Its hard to get more sessions in.
I am now making about 2-3 mL of milk ffrom the left breast and instead of making just drops, I am making more milk in the right breast than before but nearly not as much as I am currently making in my left breast.
Every drop counts, so I feed everything I make to the baby and its a very pleasant feeling. I wish I could make more and am continuously trying. Thanks for your support.
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Sounds like you are doing great. Keep it up. It will get easier as time goes on and your milk supply increases. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif" alt="" />
Laurie~Craig's wife~Mom to 4 blessings nurtured at the breast CJ(24)Travis(21)Beka~adopted(9)Rab(6)
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Keep the faith ... your milk will supply will increase.
Christina ~ Wife of Henry, Jr. and mother of Henry III, born with the help of our Angel/GS
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