| I have heard that a pump does not stimulate milk production nearly as well as actually nursing a baby; consequently, your body feels there is less of a demand for milk and stops producing as much and eventually stops producing milk all together. I believe they make pumps that stimulate production; ask a lactation specialist and good luck! ↑ |
| thank you so much i will definately contact a lac consultant. right now i am using the medela electric pump. ↑ |
The medela pumps tend to be the better ones in my opinion.
I think Jessica is right, your milk is decreasing probably due to the decreased stimulation. But this is not meaning you have to give up nursing.
There have been several times, for a variety of reasons, that my tot has not been able to nurse for a couple of days or so. When we returned, she would be frustrated. Now she is able to speak well enough and she will say in a unhappy voice "they're emtyeeee!". But I tell her that if she keeps at it, they won't be so empty tomorrow. However it's not so important for a child over 2 to nurse as it is a 5 month old, nor do they nurse as strong as a 5 month old. So hang in there, your supply will come back as it is asked for.
Tell us what your lactation consultant says. I'm interested. ↑ |
just talked to the lactation consultant and she said that their is a lack of stimulation when pumping which can cause decrease your supply. the sucking stimulatiion is better actually breastfeeding rather than pumping.she told me to go back to breastfeeding and i can do that even while taking my pain meds.
you were both right.
thank you all for the input. ↑ |
