nursing adopted child after biochild - Page 2

[WifeMomChiro]

Originally Posted by MovingMomma 

I don't have the book handy for a direct quote, but as I recall Breastfeeding an Adopted Baby and Relactation says it is actually most difficult to relactate directly from the weaning phase, and easier if your breasts are allowed to more completely finish the involution process before attempting to relactate.

That's reassuring.  My dd hasn't nursed for about a year now.

[WaturMama]

Wow, MovingMomma, that is huge news and just what I wanted to check out when I started this thread. I'll start searching down that book and maybe it is time for me to just talk to a La Leche League leader.

Thank you SundayCrepes for the info about the nutrients in formula.

Good wishes WifeMomChiro!!

[Buddhamom]

FWIW, there was a 13 yr. gap between my second bio daughter and when we got our adopted babe at 3 days old and I was able to relactate with no hormones what so ever.  As soon as we decided to adopt I started pumping 3x/day for 10 min. each and then added Domperidone slowly until I was at an 80 mg./day dose and had milk in two days and started freezing right away.  However we got our babe within 2 weeks of signing with the placement agency so I went right to town with nursing with NO SNS or anything so it can be done without hormones and when there has been a huge time frame since that last time you lactated. My pediatrician was very happy I was doing it and very supportive and continued to nurse her until she was almost three.  She took a small hiatus within those three years until she saw other babes nursing and then went back to it.

[SundayCrepes]

Originally Posted by WifeMomChiro 

I'm hoping to be able to induce a full supply when we adopt (soon-ish).  However, I plan on buying a lactaid system to supplement.  I don't plan to start inducing lactation until we are matched with an expectant mother, because I just think it will be too emotional for me to start way ahead of time.

ETA-I had no supply issues with my dd.  I actually donated 8lb 14oz of milk to another mother when my dd stopped taking bottles (I WOH).  I am hopeful that I can induce a good supply.

We got a call at 9:42 about a baby born at 8:22. I started nursing her at 2:21 that afternoon. If I hadn't prepared to nurse, I wouldn't have had a supply. I saved up milk for 11 months and was grateful I did. It lasted for months and I used all (that wasn't lost in our freezer accident.) I'd encourage you to start preparing now and saving the milk you make. Believe me, I know how difficult it can be, but once your baby is here you will be glad you did it.
 

[WifeMomChiro]

SundayCrepes- You are probably right.  I'll pray some more about it.  I am currently on week 2 of a 6 week cleanse (which you can't breasfteed during), so I have another month to really think about it some more.