Home Forums Induced Lactation aka Adoptive Breastfeeding Medical Interventions to Induce Lactation/Increase Milk Supply my success induced lactation

My husband and I adopted our first child in November of 2005. I
> visited the kellymom website and found Dr. Newman's protocol for
> induced lactation. I had to follow the accelerated program as I had
> under four months until her arrival. I took Yasmin for 56 days.
> Domperidone 10mg QID for 17 days (as requested by my prescribing gyn)
> then continued with Domperidone 20mg QID. (i found an incredible pharmacy that compounded the medicine with my doctor's script and sent to my door each month...let me know if you are interested in contact info. for this pharmacy)
The herbs were started on
> day 58. I monitored vitals weekly ( as requested by my prescribing
> gyn). I started pumping on day 58. By the time my daughter arrived
> (day 106) I was pumping 14-16 ounces a day. I was not able to initiate
> nursing until we left the hospital on day 3. I successfully nursed her
> without supplementation for four and a half months. Her weight gain was
> perfect! At that time point I continued to nurse, but supplemented with
> formula feedings twice a day. It was the most incredible and rewarding
> experience.

CONGRATULATIONS on a fantastic result with the protocols and fabulous breastfeeding experience!

Thank you for sharing your inspiring story. You helped a lot of mothers and babies today.

best, Lenore