Yikes! Did you ask *why* the nurses didn't recommend breastfeeding in this case? I am curious to know if there is a valid medical reason or if the nurses need an inservice from La Leche League...
How much info do you offer
A work friend of mine just had a baby. Her husband mentioned at work tonite the she "isn't going to be able to breastfeed". b/c her milk "isn't coming in" and they think she might have mastitis in one of her breasts.
I mentioned that it takes a few days for milk to come in and I did mention that it was possible to bf on one side only if you don't mind being lopsided for a while but he said that the nurses didn't reccomend that she bf at all.
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Are there any reasons that she shouldn't bf? (I may not have gotten the whole story but just based on the mastitis are there any reasons any of you know of?)
And how much information do you typically offer when confronted with a situation like this?
It just breaks my heart to think of her giving up on bfing due to misinformation!
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I mentioned that it takes a few days for milk to come in and I did mention that it was possible to bf on one side only if you don't mind being lopsided for a while but he said that the nurses didn't reccomend that she bf at all.
Are there any reasons that she shouldn't bf? (I may not have gotten the whole story but just based on the mastitis are there any reasons any of you know of?)
And how much information do you typically offer when confronted with a situation like this?
It just breaks my heart to think of her giving up on bfing due to misinformation!
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I know you probably don't have all the info, but how can you get mastitis if your milk hasn't come in???
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Usually mastitis is from too much milk, not removed quickly enough, that clogs your ducts then gets infected.
Sounds to me like a bunch of bf-unfriendly nurses. You need to get a REAL LC or LLL person involved here. It might be a case of a poor latch and DC not removing the milk efficiently. She may need to pump to get the milk going, if baby is not nursing efficiently.
Usually one of the recommended treatments for mastitis (in addition to antibiotics).... is to NURSE! and/or pump -- get that milk moving.....
Originally Posted by hellyaellen A work friend of mine just had a baby. Her husband mentioned at work tonite the she "isn't going to be able to breastfeed". b/c her milk "isn't coming in" and they think she might have mastitis in one of her breasts. ( |
Sounds to me like a bunch of bf-unfriendly nurses. You need to get a REAL LC or LLL person involved here. It might be a case of a poor latch and DC not removing the milk efficiently. She may need to pump to get the milk going, if baby is not nursing efficiently.
Usually one of the recommended treatments for mastitis (in addition to antibiotics).... is to NURSE! and/or pump -- get that milk moving.....
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Could you offer to take her to a LLL meeting for support? Why couldnt she get an Antibiotic for the mastitis? Sounds fishy
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That's a great, non-confrontational way to help! It puts the information in her hands and she can decide what to do. You did what you could
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You're such a good friend to this misinformed undereducated mama!
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I hope she finds much success with you in her corner. BUT if she doesn't, you have done a GOOD thing!!!
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mastitis is not a reason to avoid nursing.
sounds like either a) the nurses are badly informed, or
b) she really didnt want to nurse much anyways, and is using this as an "out"
good for you for caring about her new baby
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sounds like either a) the nurses are badly informed, or
b) she really didnt want to nurse much anyways, and is using this as an "out"
good for you for caring about her new baby
Good for you, Ellen! You are a wonderful friend. Hopefully your friend will listen to the information you've given her.
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