errr.. i was actually thinking of supplementing fm for night feeds just in case my supply is low for e first week or so.. :err:Most impt thing is, dont't ever buy that 1st tin of milk powder to tempt you.
If you intend to tbf, then don't ever buy the 1st tin. Very tempting to give in, I know cos I did that with my 1st kid. With the 2nd one, I didn't even buy a milk bottle. Die die also must grit my teeth and persevere for that 1st 6 wks and things will run smoother and bf becomes a routine.errr.. i was actually thinking of supplementing fm for night feeds just in case my supply is low for e first week or so.. :err:
I agree with what meiteoh say.. nv buy FM is u intend to BF....HI, I'm into my 30th weeks now. Intend to BF my baby. Not sure when is a good time to buy breast pumps? Understand there's a couple of brands as well. Which brand will you recommend?
Thanks!
Thanks Fioncess, I'm still in the midst of considering. Will pm ou if I'm keen.:biggrin:I agree with what meiteoh say.. never buy FM is you intend to BF....
N must be determine cos ppl around you with ask you give up BFing....Close your ears when you hear that...
if you want to buy breast pump.. maybe you can consider me?
im selling of my medela swing which is still under warranty... i can say its very nice still got massage function before it pump.. but sadly i stop bfing...
and im giving away new pump parts for hygiene purpose... can pm me if you are interested. price can be nego...
Jia you for BF... =)
Well Said!!!:red:Agree. I've been BFing exclusively since Day 1 and Eva is now over 7 mths. I never introduced FM or even water in the first 5.5 months (before she started solids) and I'm still BFing.
I tell all my mummy friends who intend on BFing - DO NOT buy FM, not even a small tin. The temptation will be there and people around her will psycho you into feeding FM. If you want to kill your supply, then be my guest and buy FM. Otherwise, dont't. You're not doing your child or yourself a favour.
If you feed your baby FM, you'll be satisfying baby's hunger and he/she won't want to latch on which means that your supply WILL NEVER PICK UP! This is especially crucial AT NIGHT when milk production is the highest. If your baby doesn't latch on at night, it won't help boost your supply - a very common mistake many mothers here make.
Milk takes at least two weeks to come in; until then, your baby can survive on their body fat and your colostrum which is even more important than FM as it contains antibodies and necessary nutrients.
The first month is always tough for new mummies coz of the regular feeds - you'll need to latch on your baby every two hours or so including the nights. But it's for good reason. It helps establish your milk supply AND maintain it.
This is why they say that breastfeeding is hard BUT at the end of the day, it's well worth the effort and energy.
Also, NEVER ever assume that you have low milk supply. Have you breastfed before? If not, then how do you know? Even then, every BFing journey is not the same. Breast size, and genes (how much milk the females in your family have) is no indication of your ability to breastfeed. I know of mummies with 36A breasts who can pump out 25 oz of breast milk in a day and also, the females on my mum's side BF only for one month and give up coz no milk or have issues. Me? I'm still going strong. So really, dont't be so quick to assume that you'll have low milk supply.
ive got inverted nipples, so im worried that bb cant latch on so i can only feed him ebm.. i thot of supplementing fm at nite cuz scared bb will be hungry n crying n i wont hav time to express milk.. haizz dunno wat to do also.. =/If you intend to tbf, then dont't ever buy the 1st tin. Very tempting to give in, I know cos I did that with my 1st kid. With the 2nd one, I didn't even buy a milk bottle. Die die also must grit my teeth and persevere for that 1st 6 wks and things will run smoother and bf becomes a routine.
Forgot to add that I've also bought an Avent Isis manual pump cos baby was hospitalised abruptly after his routine check at the paed and I didn't have the time to run home to collect my pump.
My fren has inverted nipples and she is still tbf her baby who just turned 1yo. Don't worry too much... if you want, I can check with her for tips.ive got inverted nipples, so im worried that baby cant latch on so i can only feed him ebm.. i thot of supplementing fm at nite cuz scared baby will be hungry n crying n i wont hav time to express milk.. haizz dont know what to do also.. =/
really?? i thought can only use breast pump.. :shyxxx:My friend has inverted nipples and she is still tbf her baby who just turned 1yo. dont't worry too much... if you want, I can check with her for tips.
See these on bf with inverted nipplesreally?? i thought can only use breast pump.. :shyxxx:
mrsmorgan, u have to see a lactation consultant (LC) now!!ive got inverted nipples, so im worried that baby cant latch on so i can only feed him ebm.. i thot of supplementing fm at nite cuz scared baby will be hungry n crying n i wont hav time to express milk.. haizz dont know what to do also.. =/
i read that breast pumps can help to relieve engorgement n if u're goin back to work, u will definitely need one..Is it a must to buy a breast pump if intend to breastfeed?????