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pregnant after adoption... #13373 04/14/10 04:35 PM
Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 47 E ethiopiamel OP member
OP ethiopiamel member E Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 47	I attempted to induce lactation for our youngest child 2 years ago and used this board quite a bit back then. Things did not go well. I never was able to pump much though I was 100% committed to the protocol for almost a full year...about 1 ounce per 24 hours was all. Baby latched but was not able to suck sufficiently..she never breastfed... We are now pregnant...:) I am wondering what to expect with this pregnancy. I have breastfed 2 bio children each for one year with full supply and no problems. I am worried I have "ruined" myself for breastfeeding this bio babe with the very painful pumping,minimal supply etc. of my previous experience with inducing lactation. Anyone??? thanks! melanie Melanie (mom to 3 boys and our baby girl waiting for us in Ethiopia)

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Re: pregnant after adoption... ethiopiamel #13374 04/15/10 02:57 PM
Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 110 Colorado M michelep experienced member
michelep experienced member M Joined: Jun 2007 Posts: 110 Colorado	I have no advice just wanted to say Congratulations!!! Michele Mommy to Danielle born 5/30/08 and Brady born 12/26/10

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Re: pregnant after adoption... michelep #13375 04/16/10 10:00 PM
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Snickers member S Joined: Apr 2010 Posts: 29	You don't say, but I'm assuming the child you attempted to induce lactation for was an adopted or surrogate child. If that's the case, the results of that experience will not influence your ability to produce milk for this baby. After all, you are pregnant this time so your body should do what it was made to do. You stated that you were able to do it twice before with a full supply and no problems. Hope it all works out!

Re: pregnant after adoption... Snickers #13382 04/20/10 05:53 PM
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Mama2b member M Joined: Aug 2007 Posts: 57	Hi Melanie, First of all - Congratulations!!! I would think you will be able to breastfeed with no problem this time, because you are pregnant. You might want to talk to your doctor about it.

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