Is it possible to start bf again

loveourlittleoneloveourlittleone
edited March 2012 in Breastfeeding
I stopped bf right after my son was 3 months...it was less hectic for my schedule because I couldn't pump at work...etc. Is it possible to start again? Every now and then a little milk get squeezed out.

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  • smcoxsmcox
    I think it depends on how long it's been. @homebirthadvocate may be able to help you/ give you more info
  • Bahamamama4828 Bahamamama4828
    How long has it been? Do you have the time to dedicate starting up again? That's the first step.
  • captivatedcaptivated
    edited March 2012
    It is possible. Our supply doesn't actually completely dry up until well over a year after quitting. Even if you think you're empty, your glands are still stimulated by prolactin. In order to produce again, you'll need to provide the demand to your breasts. Lots of skin to skin, supplements, water and food intake, vitamins, power pumping sessions and feeding/pumping at as frequent intervals as possible (even at night). Good luck!!

    It's not a sure thing, but many women are able to do it.
  • Bahamamama4828 Bahamamama4828
    Getting baby to relatch often is another step.
    Pumping inbetween feedings, reducing bottle feedings slowly. If baby handles it take fenugreek combined with blessed thistle 3-4 pills 3x a day. Plenty of water. Take a nursing vacation - skin to skin in bed as long as possible or even taking a bath together is relaxing.
  • Bahamamama4828 Bahamamama4828
    Even moms who adopt who never bfed are able to lactate
  • alilbouldingalilboulding
    @bahamamama4828 can you give me more info on how an adoptive mom can breastfeed? I have a friend that is in the middle of adopting and we were just wondering the same thing
  • captivatedcaptivated
    The same way that a mother would re-introduce BFing. There are also medications a doctor can prescribe, but have some dangerous side effects so I'm not sure if they are still regularly prescribed.
  • Mimii36Mimii36
    It's possible but VERY hard. I was not able too.
  • JoshnEviesmumJoshnEviesmum
    like mimii36, i tried but couldnt.
  • loveourlittleoneloveourlittleone
    It has been almost 3 months. I'm going to try again soon!
  • Mimii36Mimii36
    It had been a month and a half for me. I hope you have better luck.
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