Home Forums Induced Lactation aka Adoptive Breastfeeding Medical Interventions to Induce Lactation/Increase Milk Supply Feeling disappointed with myself.

I followed my protocol,I'm taking my herbs, have been pumping for 4 weeks, i'm doing everything by the book. I have oatmeal 5 times a week I am drinking coconut milk as if it's going out of fashion. I'm looking at baby pictures and listening to crying babies on you tube. All for 1/2 teaspoon of milk that comes through whist i'm on my Medela only by using compression and massage.I know I started with nothing but baby will be here in 5 weeks.
I was planning to use a supplement feeder as that to supplement my own supply but if this is the only amount coming through I am wondering if I am one of those people that it just doesn't work for. With my very bruised breasts I am wondering if I am doing more bad than goog for myself and whether I should accept that it may not happen for me. A few people have mentioned that I should just prepare for bottle feeding but I feel that maybe I haven't tried hard enough. I am seeing my breast feeding advisor next week and will chat through it with her. Some support at this time would be great.

Are you taking domperidone? I think that makes much more difference than the herbs.
Jennifer

Hi Jennifer, yes I am on Domperidone along with Blessed thistle and Fenugreek.

I would just keep trying. Once the baby arrives, your supply might increase more quickly. I hope someone else responds. My supply did increase quicker, but I know others that took longer to respond.
What dosage of domperidone are you taking?
Jennifer

My supply never got above 10 ounces a day. But I nursed for 4 years. Some women it takes alot longer. I would keep at it. ITs worth it. Every little bit counts