Hi! I'm Mary Cahill, Certified Lactation Counselor. I have a passion for helping moms on their breastfeeding journey. I love what I do and I love the moms and babies that I get to work with.
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Thanks so much you answered the question for me in the video so this was so helpful, he often spits up loads and has a lot of wind after feeding so he obviously has too much too fast
So happy to find contents like this ❤. I am really strugling with feeding my baby. In less than 5 days he turns 4 months old and i have tried it all 🥲 and right now i'm having the worst time to be honest. My supply has dropped like crazy because baby is not latching at all anymore. He got used to the bottle since day one and we were at the hospital for about the whole first month because of his illness. He used to latch but didn't seem to get milk out of the breasts and i was always engorged. Due to the stress my milk supply dropped overnight and i continued tripple feeding for about 2 and a half months. Breastfeeding pumping and formula supplementing. Now that he is older seeing that the milk does not come from the breast easly and in a very small quantity, he doesn't latch at all and gets fussy all the time. Cries a lot everytime i put him on the breasts. I really hope i could manage to increase the supply and get him to feed directly on the breast. I don't know if it is possible and i am afraid i am way too late to do that. 😥
@@ug8179 yes! I’ll link my video here on Nursing strike. Tell me more about what’s happening. I like lots of details 👍 How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qU-U0IDMHqY.html
Hi Mary, Thanks for your video series on OS/FL. They are really informative! I have read your responses to comments in your videos too, and they are truly helpful as I can relate to some of the questions that viewers had posted. I hope you could enlighten me on some matters as follow: 1. Does baby suffering from reflux due to OS/FL tend to struggle clearing out secretions (e.g.; saliva) especially upon waking up? My baby tends to grunt, move his head left and right, and cough out or gag when waking up-not always but often since i suspect i am overproducing. 2. Me and baby exhibit the signs of OS/FL that you have mentioned in your videos. Hence, i started 3-hour block feeding. It makes the other breast really engorged and painful before its turn to be fed on, but i am managing it with cold compress and i am refraining from pumping it out despite the pain and pressure. A. In a 3-hour block feeding, supposed that the designate breast to be fed on has not been emptied during the 3-hour period, should i left it be and proceed to the other breast during the nect block period? B. I wonder how long does it usually take for block feeding to work in controlling my milk supply? C. Would the absence of engorgement be the indication that OS/FL has been corrected? D. What is the risk of developing mastitis with block feeding especially that the other breast is left unlatched on for approx 6 hours in a 3-hour block feeding session (with 3 hours being the block feeding session and another 2-3 hours before baby usually demands for another feed)? How to prevent it from developing? 3. From your videos, i gathered that lactose in foremilk makes baby gassy and irritates his GI tract. Is there a way to avoid this while mommy addresses the OS/FL issue or does baby just have to deal with it while the issue is being addressed? How bad could continuous ingestion of high amount of foremilk affect baby? Looking forward to hearing back from you. Would really appreciate if you could spare your time to clarify my concerns. Thank you!
Baby is 8 days old. Poor latch. I’m increasing from every 3 hrs to every 2.5 hrs or so. She’s so sleepy all the time because we supplement with formula. Then I pump between feed and I get at most 1/2 oz at a time. I’m so hopeless 😢
@@ug8179 So sorry mommy 🥲 I linked you to my video on nursing strike but you might need something different. Give me lots of details about what’s happening. Did baby latch well in the first couple of days? Is this your first baby? Have you felt any engorgement in the past few days?
My baby is 2 months and 10 days old. I made a mistake by introducing the bottle too soon. I didn’t keep her on the breast often enough when she was a newborn. She struggled to latch correctly, which affected my milk supply. I didn't realize I needed to do more skin-to-skin contact to help increase my supply. I’ve been using a pump, but I can only collect a little milk during each session-about 20-30 ml total. In the last two days, I've only been getting around 10 ml or even nothing when pumping. I've been putting her to the breast more often recently and working on breastfeeding. However, she often falls asleep very quickly and doesn't nurse firmly enough. But when I feel my breasts are full and engorged, the baby nurses strongly and steadily. However, as the evening approaches and the milk supply decreases, the baby tends to nurse weakly and doesn’t want to feed. I'm wondering if I can increase my milk supply now that my baby is over one month old. I would be very happy if you responded to my comment.
@@nguyetanh1245 The best way to increase supply is by having baby at the breast as often and as long as possible. Put baby to the breast before and after any bottle feeding. It’s very normal to have way less milk in the evening. Our evening milk is higher in fat. Baby’s usually nurse much more often in the evening. They can be fussier in the evening too. You’re doing great mommy! ❤️
Hi. I’ve had to start giving my daughter top ups of formula as she wasn’t gaining enough weight. I had to do this in her first 2 weeks as she wasn’t latching properly but I exclusively breast fed for 5weeks and then she got weighed and had only put on 5oz 🥲 she was born 6 pounds 5 oz and was 6 pounds 10oz at 7 weeks, plenty of wet and dirty nappies, really happy within herself but as she wasn’t gaining enough weight they said I need to top her up after each feed and I’m not able to pump enough to just top up with breast milk so I have to give her formula now as well. Im pumping after each feed and only get 2ml- maximum of 15ml. I’m topping her up every other feed or so and She gained 7oz in 6 days! I haven’t had her weighed this week yet but she clearly wasn’t getting enough from just breastfeeding. I really don’t like having to give her formula and I’m trying to eat better and I’ve seen a slight increase since trying fenugreek (literally only 2 teaspoons over the course of 2 days) but I’m really stuck as I wish I could exclusively breast feed again or at least be able to pump enough to top her up with breast milk 😩 she’s now 9weeks old any advice? Xx
@@BelleAmorePizza Sometimes supplementing is necessary. Don’t be hard on yourself about it. You’re doing great! ❤️ If you haven’t already, I would see a local lactation counselor to do a weighted feed. You can do this at home if you have a scale. An average feeding from the breast is around 2 ounces. It might be higher in the morning (3 or even more ounces). In the evening it will be lower (could be around 1 ounce a feeding. Afternoon and evening milk gets less in volume but it’s higher in fat). Feeding from the breast for an exclusively breastfed baby is an average 24 ounces every 24 hours. This is for babies who are 1 months to 6 months old. Formula fed babies need more in ounces though because it’s not absorbed as well. The foods that you eat and even supplements, don’t increase your supply. Fenugreek can even reduce supply for some moms. If baby is having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you know they are getting enough. Though if baby is not gaining well, something is obviously wrong. Supplemental feedings are sometimes necessary. Especially for newborns. When baby is having lots of wet diapers but slow weight gain, it is usually a sign that mom has a forceful letdown/ oversupply. I know that may sound crazy because baby isn’t gaining weight but low or high weight gain is one sign. Low weight gain is the most common result of oversupply. Most moms with an oversupply can pump a large amount but there are moms who don’t respond to a pump. Is she choking or at least gulping very quickly during a letdown? Is she having tummy issues? Reflux? Green or goopy poops?
My baby is 10 weeks old and I came to know that I have a forceful letdown… how long am I supposed to feed her? She only feeds actively for 5 min.. it has been painful for me to breastfeed since the beginning now it’s tolerable but still have the discomfort… so I feed her max 20 min and slowly unlatch while shes asleep but as soon as I unlatch her she begins to cry
@@farhanamuhammed3994 Breastfeeding with a forceful letdown can be very painful because baby will try to bite down and slip out to the nipple to try to control the flow. Once supply gets more under control and baby can get in a deeper latched position, it usually feels better. As far as time to feed, every baby is different. If baby seems satisfied after 5 minute feedings and is always having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, then you know baby is getting enough. If you’re still having pain, you might see a local lactation counselor to help with latch. Have you watched my 3 part videos on Forceful letdown/over supply? Here’s the link if not ❤️ Forceful Letdown and Oversupply ru-vid.com/group/PLbqc4bXQcbyUzyNxG-w7tBtKLWA3NpzLe
@@marycahillclc I was told in the beginning that I should wake up my baby by tickling etc while breastfeeding when she falls asleep…. Should I continue doing that if my baby is falling asleep after 5 min?
@@farhanamuhammed3994 That is just for newborns. You want to do that until baby regains their birth weight. Trust you baby to tell you when they’re hungry. Watch for those 6 wet diapers to let you know for sure that baby is getting enough. ❤️
@@marycahillclc my baby never unlatches by herself… I always have to unlatch her and because of this Im not sure if she is full.. she always tend to be asleep after 5 min of breastfeeding and I unlatch her 20 min later and after that she cries does that mean she’s using me as a pacifier
My baby is 10 weeks old most of the time i feel like she gulps milk when I breastfeed her and also sometimes she chokes. She also changes the latch and sometimes bite me and I check if shes not getting enough milk by hand expressing and the milk sprays. I don’t know if shes biting me because shes not getting enough milk or because i’m having an overactive letdown. Pls reply
@@farhanamuhammed3994 She is most likely biting to try to control your letdown. Have you watched this video? It will give you more insight as to control the force will let down/over supply. How to Handle my Forceful Let Down ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-dzK8HxopoX0.html
@@marycahillclc I have been taking a diet that includes food that increases milk because I thought I’m low on milk supply am I supposed to stop doing things to increase milk production? And my baby is always asleep after 5 min of feeding max 10 min… after that she just sucks for comfort like shes using me as a pacifier to sleep.. will she get the hindmilk needed for her in just 5 min if Im having an oversupply?
@@farhanamuhammed3994 Foods or supplements that you take, really won’t increase supply for most moms but it might (a small bit) increase supply for over producing moms. Watch that second video. There is so much to explain and understand about your condition. It’s very different than moms with a “normal” supply. If you get your supply under control, baby can be getting hind milk in a short feeding. Some babies only nurse for 5 minutes. It’s very normal for most breastfed babies to eat often. Sometimes every hour or two
@@AshleyGraham-m9f every situation is different. If you’re going from zero milk, you may see just a few drops. If you’ve been having 1 ounce per pumping, you might see an additional 1/4 ounce. Do you want to give me more details about your situation?
@@christieangelpoole4951 if it’s not painful, then yes, it would be ok. Tell me more about what’s happening. How old is baby? Do you know why you are so cracked and sore? It helps if you give me lots of details.👍❤️
@marycahillclc baby Girl is 1 week 5 days old, she was latching really well on Right side but not left and causing nipple to "slope" look like a ramp, causing the tip of the nipple to get a sore, she then started to refuse both nipples by 4 days old, went to hospital that night she'd lost 10.2% of her birth weight so we were put on a feeding plan which is working however the pump they gave me I didn't know the flange was too small till it was too late and it started to split my nipple on the side I have a new pump as of yesterday and have noticed a significant difference and can already see/feel the benefits of changing I am slowly introducing her back to breast and she is taking it well (on the right side which is the "healthy" nipple) I was tossing between an electric pump or Haaka and went electric (hospital grade with correct flange this time) I've breast fed all my babies (I have now got 5, 4 boys 1 girl, all but one boy was tongue tied, little girl just has small mouth no tie) all have been vastly different, myself and our local hospitals lactation consultant noticed her mouth on the inside is smaller than my Left nipple and was/is the cause of the way she was latching on it.
My baby was born premature so my milk had not come in enough for her at the hospital so they had her on formula. We have continued to bottle and breast feed her but the breastfeeding can be really inconsistent. I’ll get her to latch and she can suckle for 5-10min and fall asleep for a little bit then want to feed and we can go for another 5-10min but then she gets very fussy. I’ll try to get her to latch and she either cry’s and pulls away or try’s to suck a moment then pulls back. I’ll message my breast for a minute and I’ll let down milk, so there is still some there. I’m not sure if my let down slows or what the issue is. It also happens when I hand express my milk lets down in strong bursts, kind of like a water pistol. I’m not sure what the issue is, I really want to move my baby to full time breastfeeding but this has been the main issue.
@@CrazyCatMom1331 How old is baby now? When you express milk, how much do you get? How many mls/ounces are you expressing every 24 hours? How many times a day does baby latch?
You really are the best consultant ever❤️❤️❤️ May I ask one question? When my baby drink formula his stomach seems to look bigger more than when breastfed. But even that he seems to be fine and go straight to sleep. What I want to ask, How do we know when the breastfeeding is enough for the baby when his stomach is not as big as when he drink formula? I am sorry for the question, I am first time mom and very confuse🥹
@@imnowan1363 you can ask all the questions you want! ❤️ Baby’s tummy is sometimes bigger after formula because baby takes in more than breastfeeding. Bottles let the milk or formula flow fast so baby’s often don’t realize they are full and over eat. It won’t harm baby to overeat but some get a tummy ache later. Our bellies get big when we overeat too. (It can be uncomfortable for us, and it makes us sleepy too) When we breastfeed, we know baby has had enough when they come off the breast. You should offer the other breast (older babies don’t always take both breasts at one feeding). We also can know for sure that baby is getting enough, if we always see those 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours. ❤️
@@jennifergonzalez4594 yes, pump as often as baby eats. Remember this phrase “if something goes into baby, something should come out of you” It’s important to add lots of breast massage before and during pumping. ❤️
I need some advice, my daughter is not wanting to nurse without the nipple shield. I had to use it to recover from her chewing whilr nursing and not I cant nurse without. The times I do get her on without its not a good latch and or she wont nurse long enough. I think my supply is dropping because of it and she is only 12 days old. I tried the lactation network but my insurance wont cover it. Please help, im desperate.
@@jaclynhaynes4131 I’m so sorry that you’re struggling mommy🥲 Are you exclusively breastfeeding now with no formula? How many wet diapers is baby having every 24 hours? What signs are you seeing that are telling you that your supply is low? I have several videos that i would link here for you. The first one is on nursing strikes. I know that she’s not having a nursing strike, but you would wean off of the nipple shield in the same way. You would try to have her latch without it but as soon as she starts to fuss, put the nipple shield right back on. Offer the breast without the nipple shield several times during the feeding. She will be most apt to latch while she’s sleepy. You need to be consistent and try to nurse without the shield at every feeding, but it’s very important to not let her or you get upset. How Do I Get My Baby Through a Nursing Strike? ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qU-U0IDMHqY.html Getting a good latch, does help with your milk supply, baby getting enough milk and for breast-feeding to be comfortable. Deep Breastfeeding Latch #shorts #breastfeeding ru-vid.comtPTuXyIPb1s?feature=share Shield can be helpful at times. especially if you have become extremely sore from babies latch. It’s recommended that Mom’s wean off of a nipple shield as soon as possible. The longer you use the shield, can make it harder to get off the shield, but it’s still possible. A shield can reduce supply, increase clogged ducts or thrush but some moms use them long term. Nipple Shields #shorts ru-vid.comTGzaHN9gaRQ?feature=share
@@marycahillclc Thank you for responding! The reason I feel like my supply has dropped is over the last few days I when from feeling my breasts are so full she can't empty them fast enough to now they are only somewhat full and haven't been feeling really full. I only have been doing formula late at night if nursing won't get her down. A 30 ml bottle does the trick and only every other night tops. She has had plenty of wet and poop diapers. Haven't been keeping track.
THIS IS THE ONE I NEED… have been mix breasted and formula for two months and my baby have cluster feeding as he use me as his pacifier.. yet I always afraid he need more milk😭 but I don’t want to increase his formula and when I try to pump I only get around 2oz from both sides🥲 but watching your video now I feel more better… Thank you
@@imnowan1363 I’m so glad that it was helpful! ❤️ How old is baby? If baby is older than about 6-8 weeks and you randomly pump, 2 oz total is a large amount. If you’d like to reduce formula while increasing supply, this video will help Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-S3DSN2Dwf5M.html
@@marycahillclc Oh My God thank you so much for replying. My baby is 9 weeks old. Watching all the oversupply video on IG and tik tok are really discouraging me when I only get 2oz when pumping. Thank you for the video recommendation. Now I want to watch all of your videos, you really are the best lactation consultant ever. Love you❤️
Hi my baby is in a nursing strike, he is only 7 days old, I had clogged ducks that became mastitis and now that I have unclogged them my let down is too fast and he doesn’t like it. I don’t know what to do?. It’s been 3 days and he prefers the slow paced feeding bottle
@@lianaliang4723 It’s normal to have a fast letdown at this point. Feeding him in an upright or laid back position may help. Are you doing any extra pumping? If so, how much are you getting and why are you pumping?
I am 9 weeks post partum and I am breast feeding and formula feeding. Mainly formula because my breast milk output ranges from 0.5-3oz in a day.. 😢 for the past 5 weeks I’ve been pumping every 2-3 hours and patching baby in between but my supply is still low. Any tips? Or is it too late? 😞
My baby is 5 weeks and i have inverted nipple on right side she is not feeding i tried nipple shield hand pump but none of them worked and my milk supply is low on right side .....how i increase milk supply without latching by just doing pump
@@nawalusman8094 Yes, you can pump on that side. Keep offering that side because baby may take it at some point. Don’t worry about it being a smaller amount of milk from that side. The other breast can usually make what baby needs. You can know that baby is getting enough, if baby always has 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours.❤️
@@taz3916 How old is baby? Do you feed from the breast? How often do you pump? Is baby receiving formula? What signs are you seeing that show your supply has dropped or stopped?
I was EBF for three months, Went back to work three weeks ago, and the first and second week was amazing, but the 3rd week was a struggle Oh my, and still a struggle, had to get formula today, made the decision to do both, as my baby suddenly started crying a lot, when I pump, it’s so low After giving her the formula, she slept so well, unlike few days ago😢😢😢
@@joisissyumeh-enike8725 That’s definitely fine to do both breastmilk and formula. 🥰 If you would like to get back to exclusively feeding breastmilk, tell me more about what’s happening and maybe I can help. Things that I would need to know: Are you able to pump at least as often as baby eats and at around that same time? Has baby been receiving previously pumped milk (freezer stash)?
@@marycahillclc yea baby has been receiving freezer stashed milk, and before resumption, I could pump 3-4times a day but now I pump just once in the morning and sometimes in the evening too when I am able to, and yes I would really love to get backed EBF till she is six months🥰, If I could get one or two tips and observe the process, as long as it does not put baby and I under stress, I am good. Thank you so much🙏🏼
@@joisissyumeh-enike8725 Using freezer stash will greatly decrease milk supply, unless you can pump at least as often as baby eats. It’s important to remember, if something goes into baby, something should come out of you. A freezer stash should be for emergency use only. An emergency is if you are away from baby longer than expected while you’re away from her. Or if you had to be on medication that’s not compatible for breastfeeding. This video that I’m linking here will help you to wean off freezer milk or formula. Baby will be able to tell you when she’s getting enough. ❤️ Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-S3DSN2Dwf5M.html
@@MuslimaVokhidova If baby is having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, gaining weight well (and staying around the same percentile) and is satisfied after nursing in the first part of the day, you know they’re getting enough. Some babies eat every hour and others every 3 hours. I know it’s frustrating when they are fussy but in the evening, babies tend to cluster feed. During a cluster feed, baby might nurse non stop in the evening. Babies can be extra fussy in the evenings because they are overstimulated, overly tired or having growing pains. Sometimes it can be hard to calm them down. This can go on for a few days or a week, then it usually gets better again, though it can start back up again anytime. 🥲 The best way to increase your milk supply/or to keep it where it should be, is by putting baby to the breast as often and as long as possible. ❤️
Hi marii i have twins baby girl my intention is to give breast milk to my babies if both babies cry at a time so im feeding one baby through pumped breastilk 2 nd one vl suck is anything different to change my feeding pattern im happy when im giving breast milk bottle feeding if ivl givr direct feeding think yhat my both babies not Getting enough milk my babies take daily 80ml per feed total 7 feeds per 24 hour cycle is ot normal plz give 5:42 reply
@@sarithaakula8740 How old are babies? How many wet diapers are they having every 24 hours? Do they both feed from the breast at times? When baby feeds from the breast, you can’t know how much they are taking in but if they always have 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you know they’re getting enough. It can be difficult to feed both at the same time from the breast. I’m out of the country for the next several days so I might not respond right away. ❤️
@@marycahillclc thank you mary My babies are 75 days old they vl pour atleast 15 times a day and nyt I vl wear diaper I'm not so confident with my breast milk if i vl pump and give i know my baby drunk stomach full is that correct way pumping in bottle and fed to babies
@@sarithaakula8740 That’s totally fine to bottle feed if you’re more comfortable. Babies should each be getting about 710ml of breastmilk every 24 hours. ❤️
My 10month old daugther got fever for 3 days she has 2 teeths coming,she loved bottle but now after fever she refuses and she wont see bottle now and idk what to do,at night she screams soon is bed time and soon we bring bottle she goes franik,please help me
@@ghostmk3322 do you breastfeed too? If baby is having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, then you know that she is still getting enough. Teething can be very uncomfortable and often causes a fever too. Teething can also lead to an ear infection. Ear infections can make it painful to drink from a bottle. You might try cup feeding but I would have your doctor check her to look for an ear infection.
How if i didn't pump a lot or even breastfeed my baby in the first 3 weeks? how to boost my milk supply again and how long it have good supply for my 3 months baby? thank you
@@marycahillclc my baby latch on my breast right now but i’m using supplemental nursing system from medela, so that my baby can suck both formula milk and breast milk because she will breastfeed continously if i’m not using it. fyi, my baby have passed through incision of tongue tie and lip tie
Hi Mary, I found your videos to be super insightful! I’m having issues with my 4 month old who has been constipated since turning 2 months (he has gone 14 days without pooping at one point). I’ve also noticed that I have a lot of foremilk in one breast than the other. Could this imbalance be the cause behind his constipation? How can I fix this imbalance?
@@ann3614 If a baby was constipated, their poop would be firm and pellet like. It’s rare for an exclusively breastfed baby to become constipated. Breastfed babies who are older than one month old, may skip pooping for several days. Sometimes up to 2 weeks. This is because breastmilk is more completely absorbed and utilized. There is less waste. If a breastfed baby isn’t pooping and seems to feel fine, their body is still using those nutrients. Making baby poop when they’re not constipated, is taking nutrients away from baby. Babies who skip poops for longer stretches, usually continue to do this. If a baby is ever receiving anything other than breastmilk (like formula or solids), they should be pooping every day. Definitely talk to your doctor if you’re concerned but it’s normal for some breastfed babies to skip poops *All babies should have 6 or more wet/pee diapers every day. ❤️
Hi. I became a mother for the second time. First time due to some complications I don't have enough milk supply. But this time I really want to feed my baby breast milk but I am not sure if my supply is enough or not. My baby is 29 days old and I have a C-section. So in hospital and after that due to my condition I use formula milk to feed my baby more often. But now I want to shift him to breastfeeding. I feed him for a whole hour but even after that he is searching for milk. I don't know if this is because he has gas or burp is stuck and that's why he is opening his mouth or this is because breast milk is not enough. And then in this condition I offered him a bottle of formula and he drinks it like he has been hungry for centuries. And after sometime he is spitting milk. I don't know if it is because of overeating or what is the underlined issue. Please guide me what I should do.
@@melsworld8266 Formula is a great alternative to breastfeeding. ❤️. How many wet diapers is baby having every 24 hours? How old is baby? How much weight has baby been gaining? I’m out of town this week so I may be slow to respond but I’ll watch for your reply 🥰
Hey Mary, hopefully you see this comment. My baby is just over 2 weeks old now. He’s breastfeeding well (good latch, audible swallows, lots of wet and dirty diapers), but my doctor recommended supplementing him with breast milk/formula to hopefully get 450ml/kg/day. My question is how do you suggest I supplement? especially since I don’t know how much he’s getting at each breastfeed. He breastfeeds for 20-45 mins usually. Also I’ve been pumping and I get roughly 30-75ml total from both sides each session (pumping is quite exhausting tho, do you have a recommendation on how much pumping is necessary?) Thank you (:
@@redheart7872 Why does your doctor want you to supplement?? Do you feel like it’s needed? Do you have a local LC that you can see? I never want moms to go against their doctor but if you feel that it’s not needed, talk to your doctor and ask if you can hold off on supplementing. I’m out of town this week so I may be slow to respond but I’ll try to watch for your reply ❤️
@@marycahillclc thank you for responding(: I do have an LC i may be able to see, I just called to hopefully set up an appointment. The doctor mentioned that my baby is in the 3rd percentile for weight and would like to see him at least at a specific weight by 1 month old. He was 5lbs 10oz at his 1 Week follow up appt, was born at 5lbs 14oz so he’s getting back up there.
@@redheart7872 There’s nothing wrong with 3 percentile. We do want to watch a smaller baby closely but we are all very different in our body shape and size. Breastfed babies tend to be lower in percentile. The chart is geared more to formula fed babies. If baby is always having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you know they are getting what they need (about 24 ounces of breastmilk) Try to see your LC as soon as you can to confirm. ❤️
@@tezasoriano7974 If you have some breastmilk left, you might be able to mix it. Talk to your doctor. Many moms go to goat or cows milk. I personally recommend high/full fat milk. Higher fat content is better for brain development. Breastmilk is high in fats but goat and cows milk is usually just fine too. So sorry that it been stressful mommy 🥰
Here's my review from taking Mary's lactation advise: The challenge I had was that I didn't lactate on time so I hadn't been feeding my baby breastmilk exclusively like i had planned to & my baby was overfeeding on formula. Just 4wks old, she was eating 120ml per feed and sometime more. I felt like my breast milk supply couldn't keep up because everytime i tried to feed her from the breast, she would spend hours & It really stressed me out. Long story short, after watching Mary's video on paced feeding, transitioning to breastmilk & how to increase my milk supply, and also getting tips from her, I am now exclusively feeding my baby breastmilk with more ease & she doesn't eat so much anymore. Mary is really doing us a solid with these videos. Thank you so much 💓
My baby is 9 months.. we were breast feeding maybe 6x in a 24 hour period. But now we are only doing two times and only at night. He refuses the breast during the day time and if i offer he bites me. He has bitten me at night but not as much. He has 4 teeth fully out with 2 on the way...i guess the strike could be caused by teething??? i am feeling soooo depressed with the abrupt adjustment ! I literally am heartbroken and have been moping around for days. I didnt realize how badly this would affect my hormone levels. My baby wont drink from a bottle either so ive been outting expressed milk and sometimes formula in a sippy cup so he has that during the day. He doesnt drink too mcuh of it tho since he hasnt mastered the cup yet. I hope this get better. I worry about my milk supply disappearing.
@@sabba8609 I’m sorry mommy 😢 Yes, teething can be a cause. Be sure to prop baby up for a deep latch. Baby will have a harder time biting down if they’re close in to you with lots of breast in their mouth. (They can still be tricky and bite though ). Watch babies diaper count to be sure that he’s having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours. Follow the tips in the video and baby will usually get back to the breast in a few days to a week but it’s a stressful process. You’re not a failure if baby won’t get back to the breast. You’re doing great mommy 🥰
@marycahillclc aw thank you for getting back to me!!! It seems like he's having enough wet diapers. He finally started taking a bottle of my pumped milk. So I think this is it for my breast feeding journey. I am deeply sad but it is what it is. ❤️ thanks so much for responding and your kind words.
My Baby was exclusively breastfed during first month of her life.. She was having dirty diapers only once in 10 days and appeared fussy quite often...Gain in weight during first month was just 100 g..So, Pediatrician suggested there is low milk supply and advised to start using formula... Now she is showing weightgain. But here Im worried about my supply thinking if it will stop complete ly..😢 & trying strenuously to retain my breast milk supply by nursing and also by manual pumping... .Is it possible for me to wean her off from formula and to switch to exclusive breastfeeding..plz hlp😊
@@dr.pravithacp5841 Yes. Here’s a video to explain how to increase supply while weaning off of formula. Following this video, will help you to know exactly how much formula you can reduce by. Baby will tell you ❤️ It’s important to figure out why your supply was low. You can give me more details here of what happened that first month or see a local LC to figure things out. I’ll watch for a reply but I’ll be out of town this week so I’ll be slow to answer Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-S3DSN2Dwf5M.html
Do you know anything about hormone imbalances causing low milk supply? Babies latch is great. Baby would nurse constant and brought my milk in incredibly fast (like day 2!!) But started losing quite a bit and then less diaper output and getting really lethargic. We started supplementing about 8-10 oz of formula a day. I have done everything to try to increase supply but never pump more than 2 ounces every 3 hours. Got him back on breast only and then supplement with formula and watching weight and things. So stressful. So wish my milk were enough so we didn't have to play guessing games on how much to feed little guy. I have tried the weighted feedings but he wiggles a lot and the scale bounces between a few ounces so it makes it pointless. Help please! We've hired so many ibclcs over the years with nursing issues and gah it's really frustrating the amount of time money and heartache we've gone through trying to feed out babues :( and everyone sys something different
@@emmajames139 I’m so sorry mommy 🥲 How old is baby now? How much weight did baby lose and when? How many wet diapers was baby having before you started supplementing? And now after? Was baby quite jaundice? You’ve had this sort of problem with every baby? I’m out of town for the next week but I’ll try to watch for your reply?
He was born 10 lbs 2 oz. He got down to 9lbs 3 oz and then started going up.... but then started going down again. He had diapers go down I forget how many but his pee was getting darker. He never got jaundiced or anything like that! But definitely over lethargic and couldn't wake to eat. I know that being sleepy is totally normal but this was beyond what I'd ever seen or experienced and was scary as a mom I knew he needed something.
@@emmajames139 If you’d like to keep doing both breastmilk and formula, that’s totally fine but here’s a video to help increase supply while still giving formula. 2 ounces in a pumping is low but baby can usually get more out. Just watch wet diaper count if you decide to wean off of formula. If you had a great supply in the beginning, then you can almost always get back there. Try hand expressing. It will be slow at first but when you get the hang of it, you’ll get more. Be sure to pump, every time baby gets formula. Remember this phrase if something goes into baby something should come out of you” When using a manual or electric pump to increase supply, add lots and lots and lots of breast massage. If you start pumping on a regular basis, you’re pumping needs to be around the same time every day, plus whenever baby has formula. It takes 3 to 5 days to start to see an increase in supply when you’ve been pumping on a regular basis. In the beginning, that will be small and more slowly increase if you are consistent. I hope that helps. ❤️ you’re doing a great job mommy! Increasing Your Milk Supply and Weaning off of Formula ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-S3DSN2Dwf5M.html
Thankyou so much for your help:D I really appreciate it and so does our little guy. I think I'm going to keep nursing and doing the formula. I have other kiddos who need their mommy too and pumping was really time consuming when i tried that. I really appreciated you in a different video saying that no matter how you feed baby that the baby loves you. I know that but it was encouraging to hear and remember. You can still bond with baby and combo feed. Blessings to you! ❤
@@emmajames139 I don’t believe that insulin resistance will lower milk supply. Let’s try to figure out what’s happening. Tell me what’s happening? How old is baby? What is showing you that you have low supply? Lots of details helps. I’m out of town for this week so I might not answer right away.
Breastfeeding has been a amazing experience. My 9m old has gained weight pretty slowly:( Her pediatrician has asked me to give her formula. Ive been making a two ounce bottle of formula giving her atleast a ounce but still putting her on the Breast. She is in the 3rd percentile😢 I would not be considering both if this wasn't what im currently struggling with.
@@deannahornsby280 formula can be a good option sometimes. If I can ask a few questions to maybe get an idea about what’s happening with her weight. Has she always been in a lower percentile? What was her percentile at around three months and six months? Do you happen to have a forceful letdown/oversupply? Is she eating solids? If so, when did she start and about how much is she eating in solids (just tastes, a fair amount or lots?)? Has she always had six or more wet diapers every 24 hours? Or has her diaper count lowered?
My baby fed by bottle. Usually she is drink 100-120 ml. She is 3 month now, suddenly just want to drink 60 ml. I don’t understand why, it’s confusing.. she is still active as usual. And it’s already 3 days. What should i do whit this? I’m afraid of her weight 😢
@@Cuz17 Is baby getting breastmilk or formula in the bottle? How many mls is baby having every 24 hours? You can always know that baby is getting enough, if baby is having six or more wet diapers, every 24 hours.
@@Cuz17 breastfed babies take in less. About 750 mls but formula fed babies need more because it’s not digested completely. If baby isn’t having 6 or more wet diapers every 24 hours, you should check with your doctor. Sometimes baby can have an ear infection that makes it painful to suck from a bottle.
My baby is 7 weeks I would like to start combination feeding. How do I start the formula off do I start with small amounts to begin with and follow with some breast milk until she releases and lets me know she is full. I am slightly worried that she may have an upset stomach using formula as is not natural if this happens do I change the formula or continue until she enjoys the taste. Many thanks
@@ushahushhush.x5393 Some moms do that or just replace a feeding. If you replace a feeding, you’ll need to pump a little bit so that you don’t get engorged. Try to keep the formula feeding at around the same time every day. Your supply will drop and it’s good to tell your body when you won’t be needing breastmilk anymore. Most babies do just fine on formula. I would give it mid day at first. Babies can have fussy evenings for another reason and it can make you think it’s the formula’s fault. If baby starts to have problems, you can switch brands but baby may need a week or so to adjust to digesting it. Even if you just give partial breastmilk, baby is getting tons of benefits ❤️
Baby wasn't gaining weight so midwife recommended formula. We tried everything for 1st 11 days but she lost 2 ozs so we knew it was time. I had breast lift last year and may have supply issues but baby is also very sleepy.
@@alannadankiw7410 it’s considered normal for breastfed babies to loose up to 19% of their birth weight but we have to keep a close eye on baby when it gets near that point. It can take up to 3 weeks for baby to regain their birthweight. Sometimes it just doesn’t work out. You tried and it wasn’t your fault at all. How old is baby now? Were you able to partially breastfeed?
3months n 20days old baby. I see all these symptoms. And now my baby cries everytime. I am unsuccessful in laid down hold, hand expression gave me painful nipples, now have cut down all the galactogues. Pumps only once a day. Baby chokes n I cry seeing me getting unsuccessful everytime I feed. What I recall when my baby was placed reclined she used to feed well. I think even if it hearts my back. I will come back to the reclining baby. In side lying position as well baby chokes so that position also gets scary for me. God help me as I have been determined to breastfeed my bub atleast 6months. Breast are now soft n supple with multiple let down if at all baby suckles,most of the time she cries and I have to put her off breast. She is slow weight gainer still manages to have between 15-20, percentile weight gain. Now ab days I am making her sleep n dream feeding her. Thats the only time I see her peacefully suckling. But this is too painful to watch as she cries a lot before sleep. And I get exhausted in making her forcefully sleep. I need hope that I can feed her well. No feeding pillow can help in my case. After consulting my lactation consultant I bought my second feeding pillow as well and it was a fail too..
@@garimasat can you lay back on a stack of pillows to support your back? Or a have you tried a sitting up Koala hold? Are you pumping once a day for a bottle or to store? That’s excellent that your breasts are feeling soft now.
@@amina-tl5du No. your body will make more of what baby takes out. An older baby takes out more milk and in a shorter amount of time. Before one year, breastmilk should still be baby’s main source of nutrition with solids just being complement to that. After one year, solids should become baby’s main source of nutrition with breastmilk being a complement to that. By six months postpartum, your breasts should feel flat and empty just like before you were even pregnant. This can make mom believe that her milk supply is low when it really is not. Milk is not stored in your breasts, it is made while you are nursing or pumping. ❤️
@@amina-tl5du is baby eating exclusively from the breast? If so, pumping is not necessary. The only need to pump is if you’re away from baby or feeling engaged and need a small amount of pumping.
@@amina-tl5du oh ok. I should have asked. In that case, yes, pump as often as baby eats to keep your supply up. When pumping exclusively, massaging your breasts for at least 5 full minutes before pumping is important for stimulation. How any ounces/ mls are you getting at each pumping?
@@hanansultan5567 You can email me to schedule an appointment themilkywaybf@gmail.com Is baby satisfied at morning feedings? How many wet diapers is baby having every 24 hours?
