Oh I'm so sorry you are having such a hard time. Did you try fenugreek or blessed thistle??
I have unfortunately heard that some women just aren't able to produce enough milk. I'm hoping that's not the case with you but if so, you have got to give yourself a break. You can ultimately only do what your body will allow...and exclusively ...
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Those are all awesome ideas...the only other thing I would add would be that if you are pumping away from your daughter, then look at a picture of her...sometimes that also helps with the letdown. Also, a lactation consultant, or someone from La Leche Leauge might be able to weigh her and give you a thumbs up, which might also help with your ...
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I don't have any advice for you, but I just came across this post...Just wanted to say good for you and I wish you and your family the best of luck!![quote user=''grcrumpler'']
Yes my husband and I are in the process of adopting a new born and I wanted to breastfeed the baby. I have purchased a medela pump in style advance and wanted to induce ...
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I had the ''My Breast Friend'' pillow. It is great on the back, as well as for supporting the little baby's head while it is so wobbly. My lactation consultant recommended it, and I loved it. I also had a Boppy, which a friend had loaned me, and I only used it once. The My Breast Friend pillow clips around your belly, so you can even walk around ...
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I always use a kitchen towel or something like around the yellow part, and then pull. It makes it much easier!
Hope it's going better!!
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I know you posted a while ago but I just saw your post. I hope that all is well now, but just in case I had another suggestion (the other two posts had really good info too!)
OK so keep in mind that the baby will always be able to get more milk than you pump...that doesn't mean that you can't pump enough for him though! So for instance if he is ...
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