Should I continue BF/pump?

FTM here, 7weeks PP. I’ve been trying to BF my LO since he was born and even engage an LC to help with latching. Some days he latches, some days he refused to latch, no matter how hard I tried. Secondly, my supply is really extremely low. I do pumping, but barely reaches 10ml for both side. With the result I get, I feel like giving up BF. Any advice on how to increase supply? I do take Swiss Breastfeeding Support as supplement and snack on some lactation cookies but still the same. Or should I just give full FM as it’s really exhausting to trying to get him to latch or pump.

Vô danh

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Have you tried switching to handsfree pump? It works better for me. I also take sunflower lecithin together with legendairy milk supplements (I took the 3in1 bundle to rotate). I don’t take lactation bakes as i find it too costly based on the way I eat (I eat way too fast). Drink plain water before, during and after pump. Don’t stress yourself, the more you stress the lesser the yield. Use your phone while you pump or talk to baby, anything but don’t bother about what’s going on in the pump. Not enough, top up with FM. Give what you have will do. Alternatively, if you feel that it’s taking a toll on your wellbeing, FM feeding is good as well. Don’t give yourself too much pressure.

Vô danh

2mo trước

I’m using Spectra S1 for pumping. Did the legendary milk help to increase your supply? I’m looking into that. But I feel it’s too hassle to be taking 3 times per day with meal, as I don’t usually have time for breakfast. 🥲

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