Breast feeding and occasional bottle feeding?

When I struggled with my milk supply when I had Micayla, the dr gave me yeast tablets. Don't know if it worked though.

Dee I suggest you see your clinic sister to have your lo weighed . We tend to think our babies are hungry when it could be something else. Breastfeeding more often will help with the milk supply.

I don't know how often your are feeding, but at 11 days it should be every 2 hours or so.

Hey julz,
Is there anything I can perhaps take to help with milk production?
I'm breastfeeding and giving formula as well, but my LO still seems to be hungry after feeding on both breast.
I would really love to breastfeed exclusively as she is only 11 days old, only problem is my milk supply.

bundle of joy -

Yes you could. Obviously breast milk is better. After all the recent hype I am a bit more concerned about formula so if you can get hold of goats milk then maybe to that.

I must add that Dylan thrived on breast milk but didn't on formula at all. His chart took a nose dive. We don't know why, but just our experience on the matter. Dylan's paed was also very clear about the benefits of breastfeeding and when Dylan got the RS Virus he pointed out that it was only due to breastfeeding that Dylan didn't land up in hospital so if you can express and freeze then that is wonderful.

It is tough having a life and breastfeeding and you are on leave for 6 months which is a long time so I really do understand a mom wanting an alternative plan.

I honestly must say that formula was a blessing (he slept better) but along with it came problems like constipation and vomiting and all so it wasn't great for us.

Luke seems to be in a league all of his own so I am sure he will be fine on both. Try to exclusively bf for as long as possible. Ideally they say 4 months.

Thanx RM

Bundle Of Joy - I know the question was not directed at me, but most kids can switch from formula to breast milk and back again, and it is fine.

Of course some will always have a preference and not adjust to the change.

I breastfed exclusively, and did not express, so I was running back and forth from work to home - some days I just could not get there, and my daughter was given formula and she ate it with as much gusto as she did breastmil and did not make an issue when I arrived with breast in hand.

So in theory, yes, babies can adapt, but of course there will be some exceptions who will no like the change.

Hey Julz

Got a question for you. Would it be a bad idea to give formula every now and then when say for instance I have an appointment and hubby needs to look after Luke and there is no espressed milk?

I idealy want to get a whole bunch of espressed milk frozen to keep for this sort of situation or would it just be easier to use formula for those times?

I think I remember you saying you breastfed and used formula. I will need to do this when Luke goes to the daymother at 6 months anyway.