RE: Re: Welcome to breastfeeding

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Cheri,

I commend your committment to your son. I worked as a Respiratory

Therapist in a NICU so I know how hard it is. As for keeping up with his

supply. Have you tried shorter more frequent pumpings? The different

herbs I know of are Fenugreek, Blessed Thistle, Fennel, Brewer's Yeast, and

Hops. I have also heard that the homeopathic remedy Lactuca Virosa

available at http://www.homeopathyovernight.com is highly effective.

Drinking a non-alcoholic beer can be helpful. Do you know anyone who

would let you breastfeed their baby on occasion to help increase your

supply? I know of another woman in a similiar situation as you. I will

contact her and ask her permission to give you her email address if you

would like. Anyway welcome to the list and great job providing your baby

with the best nutrition to be found.

Wendi

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Re: Welcome to breastfeeding

Hi everyone. I am Cheri and new to the list. I don't actually breast

feed, but pump. Why? Because my son is a dysfuntional feeder. We are

currently working with a flexible tip sippy cup, and even then, he

doesn't always take all his milk (we have a feeding specialist working

with us). He has a g tube (a tube in his stomach for feeding). So,

determined to give our son what is best for him, I have been using a pump

for the 8 1/2 months of his life (he was a preemie and should only be 6

months old). I have a very supportive, helpful husband.

My problem lately is keeping up with his supply need. I am not quite

supplying enough (approx. 100 cc 7 times a day). Fortunately, I have

milk in the freezer from when he didn't take as much. And, he is now

taking some puree foods. His home health nurse is actually a pediatric

nurse practitioner. She has given me herbs and information for helping

increase the milk supply. I would appreciate any advice you may have on

helping me to keep up with my sons needs.

I look forward to being on this list, Cheri

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[Guest guest]

Cheri- Welcome to the list! I don't think you'll find a nicer, more

supportive group of people anywhere! I'm a sahm to 3 kids with another one

due in Aug. I feel totally inadequate to deal with any of the questions that

you posed, so I won't, but I do want to tell you that I admire all that

you've done.

My 1st was born just 4 wks early and had numerous feeding probs ( though

not to the extent that you're speaking of ) I never nursed her, never knew my

options and probably wouldn't have the patience that you seem to. Best of

luck to you and keep in touch! S.

[Guest guest]

I have been drinking Mother's Milk Tea which I buy at my local grocery store

they have it on the health food aisle. I had a supply problem early on and

that has worked for me. (NC)

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In a message dated 00-01-01 20:54:46 EST, you write:

<< I'm wondering what it is in non-alcoholic

beer that helps? >>

It is the hops that helps with supply.

Liz

SAHM to Connor 6 Tristan 4 and Makenna due to arrive 1/18/00

[Guest guest]

I know of another woman in a similiar situation as you. I

> will

> contact her and ask her permission to give you her email address if

> you

> would like.

Thank you, I would be interested. Thank you also for the other

information you provided me. I'm wondering what it is in non-alcoholic

beer that helps?

Cheri

[Guest guest]

Thank you everyone for the nice, supportive, warm welcome!

Cheri

[Guest guest]

> It is the hops that helps with supply.

Oh, thank you.

Cheri

[Guest guest]

Cheri,

It is the hops that helps to increase your supply. A dark non-alcoholic

beer like Kaliber has more hops than the lighter ones. I am still

waiting to hear back from her.

Wendi

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breastfeeding info & resources

Re: Re: Welcome to breastfeeding

I know of another woman in a similiar situation as you. I

> will

> contact her and ask her permission to give you her email address if

> you

> would like.

Thank you, I would be interested. Thank you also for the other

information you provided me. I'm wondering what it is in non-alcoholic

beer that helps?

Cheri

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