Breastfeeding with flat nipples?
Hi Ladies,
My son in 6 weeks old and I gave up on bf at about 3 1/2 weeks because of supply issues - I never had more than a few drops and never had a feeling of fullness in my breast or leaking or anything. i don't know why my milk never really came in and have been so upset and depressed about it. I have decided to try and relactate just so i know in my heart of hearts that i am sure that i gave it my best shot. Its going ok so far and have gone from nothing on Sunday to expressing 1oz today. I am putting Jason on my breasts and he is latching on ok but not really sucking just sort of working his jaw. My nipples are generally really flat and don't change when expressing or feeding. I definately don't get the long shape of a bottle teat which everyone I know who bf gets. Do you think this might have something to do with my lack of production if lo doesn't have much to suck on? Does anyone have any tips or experience with breatfeeding with flat nipples?
My son in 6 weeks old and I gave up on bf at about 3 1/2 weeks because of supply issues - I never had more than a few drops and never had a feeling of fullness in my breast or leaking or anything. i don't know why my milk never really came in and have been so upset and depressed about it. I have decided to try and relactate just so i know in my heart of hearts that i am sure that i gave it my best shot. Its going ok so far and have gone from nothing on Sunday to expressing 1oz today. I am putting Jason on my breasts and he is latching on ok but not really sucking just sort of working his jaw. My nipples are generally really flat and don't change when expressing or feeding. I definately don't get the long shape of a bottle teat which everyone I know who bf gets. Do you think this might have something to do with my lack of production if lo doesn't have much to suck on? Does anyone have any tips or experience with breatfeeding with flat nipples?
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Good luck with the re lactating xx
Good luck with it all!
MM
I fed with them for 7 months as it was the only way LO had anything to latch onto!
Good luck!
I really hope you get it sorted, i worked like this for a month and gave up. Its my biggest regret to date. xxxxxxxxx
Good luck with relactating! xxx
Hope things are better for you - I would persevere if you can, and good on you having another crack at it! xx