Breastfeeding

I'm 4 weeks post partum and my milk supply isn't there yet

I try n feed my bub on the breast while I can and when required I do formula top up or some feeds (atleast 1 is) are formula only

My bub latches on and for some feeds can feed about 20 mins on each side but sometimes can't latch on the other side ( to sleepy or not enough milk supply)

What can I do to increase my supply, I was prescribed Domperidone by my ob but the lactation consultant we had seen week 1 said the milk supply would come don't take the tablets.

My doc who I met last week said bub will cluster deed to increase supply, he did cluster deed but we had to give formula to feed him as he was very restless

For those who are breastfeeding, are you able to express a surplus?

For the last two days I'm struggling with expressing too, in the past I have Ben able to express upto 30-50 MLs

I use a haakaa too, sometimes I have a 30-40 ml let down sometimes none

No idea what I'm doing wrong, I have a hospital grade Medela pump and have also ordered a milk one

Is there still hope to breastfeed my bub or should I give up Nd do formula? Is it worth trying the Domperidone?

Looking to understand what others have done in regards to breastfeeding

I will try and get an appointment with a lactation consultant too

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The only way to increase supply is to keep breastfeeding. Baby can get more milk from the breast than any pump or haaka. Feed on demand. Avoid bottle feeding unless baby isn't gaining weight from breastfeeding then health visitor/doctors may suggest formula too. Skin on skin helps also things that get your oxytocin flowing

How do you manage a restless baby post breastfeeding who is still hungry, I struggle with that cause he cries relentlessly when hungry

Definitely speak to a lactation consultant, but I can't see anything in what you've said that suggests you don't have enough milk.

Some babies only like to feed from one breast at a time, babies are far more efficient at getting milk than a pump, I personally have never been able to pump and I've breastfed both of my babies. Being restless or fussing at the boob is normal behaviour designed to increase your supply. Topping up with formula can be a vicious cycle as you're putting baby to the breast less, formula can keep them fuller for longer and be easier for them to drink, so your supply starts to drop because of the formula.

As Ellie said, the only way to increase supply is to keep feeding!

Talk to your LC!

It doesn’t sound like you have under supply to me. Newborns often fuss after a feed and feed frequently and this doesn’t indicate you don’t have enough milk.

I wouldn’t be giving formula to a baby if you want to breastfeed unless he’s not gaining weight, has insufficient wet nappies and it’s recommended by your doctor/ LC.

Continuing breastfeeding is the best way to stabilise your supply, giving bottles means your breasts miss out on that feed and then won’t produce as much milk.

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