stop breastfeeding today

mylittlebubs · Jul 4th, 2009, 09:03 AM

coz I'm not well and I need to take the medicine. My body is really down, and underweight
It upsets me so much coz i want to B'feed for a year
Oh is feeding him formula milk now, LO's been crying for my milk and pulled my top down to get the milk

I need to put on 3 kg to be back to normal again
I hope i can start B'feeding again

is it possible?
WHat should i do with engorgement problem after i stopped b'feeding?

kellysays2u · Jul 4th, 2009, 09:15 AM

Re-lactation is possible at any stage. Successs varries but I think unless you have problems breastfeeding now that anyone can re-lactate. It is hard work though. I am doing it right now... I pump every 2 hours during the day and every 4 hours during the night. The only to be concerned of is nipple confusion but it seems like Lincoln is old enough that shouldn't be a problem. But IF it is you could try an SNS system cause it will give the fast flow of the bottle still right at the breast. I would suggest for engoregment right now if you have a pump to just express it until you get relief slowly cutting down on expressing times.

Jkelmum · Jul 4th, 2009, 09:24 AM

No advice hun just wanna give you a big

Youve done so well feeding him for this long xxx

ryder · Jul 4th, 2009, 09:26 AM

Can you pump while you are on the meds? At least pumping would keep stimulating you to produce milk.. Once you are better and off the meds you could let him bf again... If its just a week or two I dont think you will have any trouble.

mylittlebubs · Jul 4th, 2009, 09:52 AM

thanks everyone
these are brilliant advice !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Blob · Jul 4th, 2009, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by ryder

Can you pump while you are on the meds? At least pumping would keep stimulating you to produce milk.. Once you are better and off the meds you could let him bf again... If its just a week or two I dont think you will have any trouble.

Thats what i was going to suggest..thats what i'd do, how long are you on meds for??

mylittlebubs · Jul 4th, 2009, 10:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blob

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryder

Can you pump while you are on the meds? At least pumping would keep stimulating you to produce milk.. Once you are better and off the meds you could let him bf again... If its just a week or two I dont think you will have any trouble.

Thats what i was going to suggest..thats what i'd do, how long are you on meds for??

for over a week, but i need to put on some weight too
so might take a few weeks, if i can't B'feed him again then i have to continue formula milk
I've been really ill and throw up a lot
Got to look after myself more so I can do my job as a mother properly
LO didn't take the bottle, he cried to sleep tonight

mylittlebubs · Jul 4th, 2009, 10:43 AM

And he's also not very well, he needs this milk
when i tried to give him the bottle he looked at me in the eyes and cried (not proper cry)
I almost gave in

Mervs Mum · Jul 4th, 2009, 11:16 AM

I agree with Ryder. If you think you'd like to carry on you could pump to keep your supply stimulated.

britmum · Jul 4th, 2009, 13:25 PM

What meds are you taking ? There are very very few medications that are not compatible with breastfeeding and if the one you have been prescribed is not suitable there are generally alternative meds...it just is a case of the pharmacist and doctor looking it up!!!

If you baby is off the breast for a week it could be very hard to convince them to go back again...even if you keep your milk supply. A much better option would be to find meds that are safe in breastfeeding and continue :-) (((hugs)))

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mylittlebubs Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phuket,Thailand Posts: 2,473	stop breastfeeding today coz I'm not well and I need to take the medicine. My body is really down, and underweight It upsets me so much coz i want to B'feed for a year Oh is feeding him formula milk now, LO's been crying for my milk and pulled my top down to get the milk I need to put on 3 kg to be back to normal again I hope i can start B'feeding again is it possible? WHat should i do with engorgement problem after i stopped b'feeding?

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kellysays2u Pregnant (Expecting) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: New Hampshire, US Posts: 1,861	Re-lactation is possible at any stage. Successs varries but I think unless you have problems breastfeeding now that anyone can re-lactate. It is hard work though. I am doing it right now... I pump every 2 hours during the day and every 4 hours during the night. The only to be concerned of is nipple confusion but it seems like Lincoln is old enough that shouldn't be a problem. But IF it is you could try an SNS system cause it will give the fast flow of the bottle still right at the breast. I would suggest for engoregment right now if you have a pump to just express it until you get relief slowly cutting down on expressing times.

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Jkelmum Mum (Mom) BnB Elite Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: In my own bubble Posts: 17,575	No advice hun just wanna give you a big Youve done so well feeding him for this long xxx

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ryder Mum (Mom) BnB Spammer Elite Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Belleville, Ontario Posts: 25,718	Can you pump while you are on the meds? At least pumping would keep stimulating you to produce milk.. Once you are better and off the meds you could let him bf again... If its just a week or two I dont think you will have any trouble.

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mylittlebubs Mum (Mom) Chat Happy BnB Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Phuket,Thailand Posts: 2,473	And he's also not very well, he needs this milk when i tried to give him the bottle he looked at me in the eyes and cried (not proper cry) I almost gave in

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britmum Mum (Mom) Inactive Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 22	What meds are you taking ? There are very very few medications that are not compatible with breastfeeding and if the one you have been prescribed is not suitable there are generally alternative meds...it just is a case of the pharmacist and doctor looking it up!!! If you baby is off the breast for a week it could be very hard to convince them to go back again...even if you keep your milk supply. A much better option would be to find meds that are safe in breastfeeding and continue :-) (((hugs)))

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