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Stopped nursing week ago...changed mind

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  Nov-3 10:36 pm

What is the best course of action for me? I had major bf issues from the start, hung in there for 5 months and then I stopped nursing a week ago. I've since had a change of heart and now I really want to continue nursing and supplementing, but obviously my supply has dwindled to almost nothing, and I'm afraid my DS won't want to nurse again? Is there anything I can do...I feel so terrible, I just am not ready to be done... please help!
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  Nov-5 8:59 am

It’s possible but will take some work. If you have a pump begin pumping as much as possible. Ideally with a high quality pump at least every 2 hours during the day and once overnight for at least 9-10 pumping sessions per 24 hours. The more frequently you pump the better/faster the supply will increase. Here are some other ideas.

Bottles to breastfeeding
http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/bbreastfeed/0,,b0z780pm,00.html

Weaning from supplements:
http://parenting.ivillage.com/baby/bbreastfeed/0,,9w8tjqsd,00.html

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