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Pixel
New Zealand
Total posts: 142

i got to 122 kg with my son ( i got pre-eclamsia really bad ) i was 24 kg when i got pregnant i was in hospital for 6 days struggling to breast feed he vary rarely latched and if he did it wouldnt last long and wouldnt be long before we both ended up frustrated trying to get him to feed.

I really want to try again but dont want to put him through hell i have a pump but havent been able to get more than 50mls at a time no where near enough hes chowing down 200 ml in a feed meaning i have to give him formula

is there anyway i can feed him hes 9 weeks old and i feel so guilty that i struggled and couldnt feed him i how can i make him breastfeed? and be able to give him 200mls?

OC1246
SA, Australia
Total posts: 5968

Hi there,
I am so sorry its been rough. The Australian Breastfeeding Association may be able to help. https://www.breastfeeding.asn.au/bf-info/special-situations

You could try lots of skin to skin contact, try and get him on the breast as often as you can. Him feeding will be much more effective at producing milk then expressing. Lots of snuggly relaxed time with the 2 of you.
You could get a lactation consultant to come and give you a hand too. Try different positions. Do you know if there was a reason why he had trouble latching on. Sometimes something prevents them such as tongue tie.

Hop into bed with no top on, leave him in a nappy and just let him lay on your chest. Or you could lay on your side and let him lay next to you with his face near your boob. Just enjoy each other, relax and see what happens. He may go looking for it. Relaxing is very important though. When he needs a feed offer the boob first. Skin to skin contact is very good for both of you and do it as often as you can. Try not to do too much, just spend a few weeks having all the time in the world to try and establish feeding.
All the best with it.
xxx