I haven't had DD3 yet, but I am scheduled to have my c-section next Thursday. I've historically had issues with my milk supply.
With DD1, I was induced for an emergency delivery due to pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. I didn't see her until she was three days old and the hospital refused to let me pump in the mean time because of my health. By the time I could pump and attempt to have her latch on, it just didn't really work, even with the aid of a lactation consultant.
With DD2, I breastfed her immediately after the c-section. She was such a pro with it, even the first time. (Her first time lasted 45 minutes! The OB and nurses were amazed.) I just couldn't make enough milk for her and was forced to supplement with formula. When she was around four to five months old, my supply just basically left on it's own. I'm not sure what happened.
With this baby, I'd love to be able to make enough so that I can exclusively breastfeed her. With her being born in October, I want to make sure she has the best chance of not getting sick possible. Plus, I've really been reading up on "virgin gut" and everythig too. I'm also more determined to exclusively breastfeed this time as well. I'm willing to do anything to make it work.
I did try Fenugreek when I was breastfeeding DD2. It caused her to break out in horrible rashes. My pediatrician advised us to stay away from the herb with future children and her.
Which supplements have helped you increase your milk supply?
With DD1, I was induced for an emergency delivery due to pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome. I didn't see her until she was three days old and the hospital refused to let me pump in the mean time because of my health. By the time I could pump and attempt to have her latch on, it just didn't really work, even with the aid of a lactation consultant.
With DD2, I breastfed her immediately after the c-section. She was such a pro with it, even the first time. (Her first time lasted 45 minutes! The OB and nurses were amazed.) I just couldn't make enough milk for her and was forced to supplement with formula. When she was around four to five months old, my supply just basically left on it's own. I'm not sure what happened.
With this baby, I'd love to be able to make enough so that I can exclusively breastfeed her. With her being born in October, I want to make sure she has the best chance of not getting sick possible. Plus, I've really been reading up on "virgin gut" and everythig too. I'm also more determined to exclusively breastfeed this time as well. I'm willing to do anything to make it work.
I did try Fenugreek when I was breastfeeding DD2. It caused her to break out in horrible rashes. My pediatrician advised us to stay away from the herb with future children and her.
Which supplements have helped you increase your milk supply?
I hope your birth goes very easy and breastfeeding is super successful.
