Needing a little HELP!!

Have you tried latching her on? Maybe once you let down try that and see if she will take from you. It will be a hard process for you both but it might work. The reason I suggest that is because nothing can bring on your milk like a baby can.

Pumping is so hard, the best thing for your supply is to be consistant with it pump whenever she feeds, every 2 or 3 hours. Make sure you are getting plenty of water and eating also. I used oatmeal as a booster for my supply when I went back to work. But I know of people that use the mother milk tea, or fenugreek.

I agree with pp. I would really try to get her to latch on. Have you been working with a lactation consultant? You and baby probably need some hands-on help. I know pumping is a real pain, but you need to try to be consistent with doing it every 2 hours. Have you tried massaging your breasts before pumping, or using a warm compress? Do your best to try to relax while pumping--surf the internet, read, etc. Watching the milk come out will only slow it down because you will be stressing that you aren't pumping enough. Hang in there and keep us updated.

I had problems with latch, and worked with a lactation consultant and it helped a TON. I was supplementing breastfeeding with bottles of breastmilk, and wanted to make sure she would not get a bottle preference.

As for pumping, I had noticed that I was not getting a lot when I pumped. I would check your pump, and make sure all the parts are securely on. I also switched breast shields, the generic size that comes with the pump is often not the size that would fit everyone. There was a store in the hospital that was able to size me to get a breast shield that fit better, and I was able to get more after that.

Nesa83 wrote:k so I'm struggling with this whole breastfeeding situation. baby girl was in NICU for about a week and 2 days so she got use to the bottle nipple (and she wont latch at all) and I was pumping to take her breast milk, my supply was not all that but I at least got a good 1 1/2 oz for her. Since she's been home I literally get nothing and I pump for a good 20-30 min. I may not do it every 2hrs like I use to but its driving me insane. So have had to give more formula. Is there anything I can do so my supply can be higher or just give up and continue with formula. (I've tried everything I can possibly think of and nothing has worked =( )

I had been in the same situation, in which my baby was in NICU for 7 days, I only supply her my breastmilk that i think is not enough, I even ask my sister to spare me some of her milk(she is also BF at that time) but my baby's doctor did not agree with it,.. she said "Drink plenty of water"! I was really worried at that time. Then my baby was moved to the WARD in which I can breastfeed her but I can't because she is not latching-on much, so I had my patience and express milk for her every 2 hours. After so many Nursing session she is showing some improvement finally she was latching-on. And now, would you believe that she had never used bottle or pacifier after that hospitalization. She drinks milk so much and I feel happy and all my effort and patience for her where all paid off. She is now a 14months old baby, with a big stomach and still being breastfeed.
So, dont worry!! Dont give up, read or watch information about technique's how to latch a baby. Dont forget, she is still learning how to latch-on. Also try to find a position in which your baby will feel comfortable(for my baby its side lying) when nursing. Sometimes, when your breast is full of milk try a different position, dont forget that when the breast is full the milk pressure when it is suck is too high making the chils uncomfortable. So, DONT GIVE UP! As they say, breastmilk is best for babies!! Goodluck!

In addition to my first post,..Please dont feel that way(stressed), because when you breastfeed your baby will be able to absorb or feel what her/his mother is feeling. When you feel this way, BF after 5-10minutes so you can relax.

Eat plenty of water, drink milk, take vitamins, complete sleep, relax, exercise and eat nutritous food especially green vegetables!!! Goodluck!