Breast feeding question 5 year post RNY-
Anyone have a supply issue?
I'm over 5 years out from RNY and my 3 week old son isn't breast feeding due to jaundice and me having to supplement formula with a bottle. He eats 3 ounces via bottle every 2 hours: I'm only pumping 2-2.5 ounces every 2 hours. I'm eating oatmeal, taking fenugreek, drinking over 5 cups of mothers milk tea, drinking lots of water and Gatorade a day. I feel like I should be producing so much more milk by now.
Lastly,when did you get back in metformin?
I'm over 5 years out from RNY and my 3 week old son isn't breast feeding due to jaundice and me having to supplement formula with a bottle. He eats 3 ounces via bottle every 2 hours: I'm only pumping 2-2.5 ounces every 2 hours. I'm eating oatmeal, taking fenugreek, drinking over 5 cups of mothers milk tea, drinking lots of water and Gatorade a day. I feel like I should be producing so much more milk by now.
Lastly,when did you get back in metformin?
I had my son at almost 23 months post op. I didn't have supply issues but I just wanted to offer some help if I can. Please make sure you are getting enough sleep. Your body produces most milk while you are sleeping. Also just make sure you are relaxing your body and keeping your son on your chest. I worried in the beginning A LOT! I was just told to camp out at home with my baby and relax, drink lots, eat and enjoy being a mom! Remember too that your baby is able to suck stronger than your pump so what you are getting from pumping is usually less than what your baby is getting. Look into breast feeding groups in your area. I went every Thursday and it made a huge difference. I can help you find one if you would like. Keep your head up
I second that it may not be a supply issue, so much as a pumping issue. Babies can suck out a LOT more than a pump, so the breasts may not be getting emptied fully if you're just pumping (which will in turn decrease supply because your body will think the baby is leaving leftovers at every meal). If you can get him to latch and take the milk "straight from the tap" you may find that your supply really bumps up. I breastfed just over a year out from my sleeve surgery and had more milk than I knew what to do with.