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I had full intentions of breastfeeding my son when he was born. I did not see any problems as i had breastfed my three daughters. Well due to some medical problems RJ was born by c section at 36 weeks and was 4lbs 4 oz. Not at all small but had problems with his sugar level, because of this the doctors wanted to measure exactly how much he was eating so i was pumping and feeding him breastmilk exclusively. I was pumping every 2-3 hours when i could because we were informed the day i had him that my husband was being transferred in two weeks and that is all the time we had to find a new place to live, pack up and move. I continued to pump but the stress was reducing the amounts i was getting. I thought as long as i can produce a minimum of 2 oz per breast at each pumping there wouldnt be a problem once we brought him home. Well we were told the morning of his release that he was going to be released, so i had no opportunity to attempt breastfeeding in the hospital. Once home, i had to still measure his amounts so i kept pumping but fed him kangaroo style. Well his sugars evened out and he became hungrier than ever. I attempted to breast feed but he refuses to latch on. He pushes away and screams that nothing will soothe him. Ive tried many different positions and have tried feeding him when he is sleepy, not so hungry or starving and nothing works.
After a bout of PPD and frustration, i gave up pumping because i had to supplement with formula because i wasnt producing enough, i have just about dried up. If i squeeze i can get a cloudy drop or two.
I have two questions, how can i teach him to latch on and how can i increase my supply. I feel if i can teach him to latch on the supply will follow. <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" /> <img src="/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/confused.gif" alt="" />

Dear Theresa,

Congratulations on your new little boy and on your survival through a c-section, PPD, and a move.

The best advice I can give you is to contact an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) to assist you. You can find one here: www.iblce.org Just click on the "About IBLCE" button at the top of the page and the US and International Registries pop up.

Babies go where the milk is. You will likely need to pump to build your supply. You can breastfeed with the help of a supplementary feeding tube such as a Lact-aid filled with either donor milk or formula until your own milk supply is well established.

Many mothers use a medication known as domperidone to increase their prolactin levels and build their milk supplies. Please discuss this with your family doctor.

Some mothers use an herb known as fenugreek as well.

It is important to drain your breasts at least 8 times in 24 hours. Which pump are you currently using?

Best,