tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2751304533864147167.post4272361994664273504..comments2015-12-12T22:09:04.297-06:00Comments on Living with Intention: Audrey's Four Month Doctor AppointmentSarahhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00008345691169783645noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2751304533864147167.post-60615410997885857602013-04-03T15:32:05.345-05:002013-04-03T15:32:05.345-05:00have you looked for a la leche league person in yo...have you looked for a la leche league person in your area? They would definitely be like-minded and knowledgeable about herbal supplements and things. I hear good and bad stories about the herbal stuff, but if you don't mind the expense it's probably worth a try to see if it works for you. (the bad stories being it didn't help and caused clogged ducts)Kate Craighttp://katemcraig.blogspot.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2751304533864147167.post-42186214687279700382013-04-01T12:28:41.548-05:002013-04-01T12:28:41.548-05:00When I had supply issues, I used fenugreek (3 caps...When I had supply issues, I used fenugreek (3 capsules, 4x a day), mother's milk tea (drink 4-5x a day), tons of water, and most importantly (I think) lots and lots of oatmeal! I'm not sure why, but the oatmeal seemed to help the most. Good luck!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2751304533864147167.post-6980434460235460352013-03-31T16:58:09.716-05:002013-03-31T16:58:09.716-05:00How frustrating! Have you tried any tea to help wi...How frustrating! Have you tried any tea to help with lactation? I haven't tried it but I heard it helps with supply - and I've heard fenugreek can make a big difference too (it's an herb). Hopefully you can find something to help and find a doctor who will take more time for personalized treatment! I have similar frustrations with our doc, and I don't know what to do about it.Callie Nicolehttp://twitter.com/CallieNicole7noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2751304533864147167.post-64573016892905353822013-03-28T20:39:14.543-05:002013-03-28T20:39:14.543-05:00I barely recognized my little sweetie in the new &...I barely recognized my little sweetie in the new 'do. And she looks so healthy, seems so strong that I can sure understand your frustration with the doctor's "judgment".LLnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2751304533864147167.post-65782183289033089632013-03-28T17:47:43.610-05:002013-03-28T17:47:43.610-05:00Hi Sarah, I also go to Teri Johnson and took my k...Hi Sarah, I also go to Teri Johnson and took my kids to her. I have not felt that she doesn't remember my kids even when the appointments switched to yearly. I have also gone to other des there when I needed to get it quickly and have liked them all. Also, I have heard about fenugreek. There is also something your Dr can prescribe and I took that with Emma but I don't remember what it is called. The other thing I would suggest is to check with the hospital, they used to offer a breast feeding support group that was open to anyone. They have lactation nurses there and you weigh the baby, feed them, then weigh again to see how much they are eating. They are also there to answer any questions. It used to be once a week I think. I had both my kids at essentia and I believe that is who hosts it, but I think it is open for anyone.amanda dockternoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2751304533864147167.post-23773395451442315122013-03-28T14:52:49.696-05:002013-03-28T14:52:49.696-05:00hi sarah,
I have two sweet little babies and have...hi sarah,<br /><br />I have two sweet little babies and have had a low milk supply with both of them. neither of my girls have been above the 20% mark in their weight, but each visit they are gaining some weight, even if they are on a downward trend on the chart. I have spoken with my pediatrician who breastfed 5 babies and she agrees that I have a low supply, but I am determined to keep nursing my 8 month old. The downside of having a low supply for me and still wanting to breastfeed is that neither of my girls have been great night time sleepers as they don't get enough calories in during the day to last them all night. My first didn't sleep through the night till she weaned and my second seems to be on the same path. It is frustrating to still be getting up 1-3 times in the night, but I consider it worth it- to still be breastfeeding. Now, I also will tell you that I added one bottle of formula with both girls right around 4 months. They both seemed to need that extra boost right around that time. It curbed the every 2-3 hour waking and made me a sane mama once again. Since I know I have a low supply, like you, I also try to drink 3 liters of water a day and I drink mother's milk tea. It is so hard to breastfeed without having supply issues, with a low supply it gets really hard! Keep at it, though, your little one looks so healthy in the pictures.Leennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2751304533864147167.post-91719910342671141692013-03-28T14:29:31.926-05:002013-03-28T14:29:31.926-05:00I can't offer much advice but just to say the ...I can't offer much advice but just to say the same thing is happening with me so I know how you're feeling. Ivy wasn't putting on much weight and so our health visitor said to supplement without saying anything to help boost my supply! I tried pumping, and the biological nurturing position (because she wasn't latching on properly) and eating and drinking more. It helped a bit but her weight didn't go up by much and I was getting so worn down and stressed so I've added in 2 extra bottles a day either with expressed milk or formula. <br /><br />The only advice I can give is don't feel guilty if you have to supplement. I was stressing out so much because I felt like a failure and I felt like giving up on bf totally, but at the end of the day I' d rather spend quality time with Ivy than constantly stressing about pumping and if you're supplementing she's still getting the goodness of breastmilk as well.<br /><br />Fenugreek is meant to improve supply but I haven't tried it. I really hope it works out for you!<br /><br />Rachel @ www.vicarswifeintraining.blogspot.comRachel Maynardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2751304533864147167.post-26085369838944817522013-03-28T13:36:22.900-05:002013-03-28T13:36:22.900-05:00hi Sarah, I think your concerns are right on. fin...hi Sarah, I think your concerns are right on. find a Dr. that you feel good about. Are you restricted to who you see by insurance? I go to Independent Family Doctors & love Tracy Martin, cousin Pam sees a doctor there too. Independent drs can spend more time with you. How do you feel about the family bed? I believe in sleeping with your baby. This is totally against popular advice. And, You will never roll over on her! there is research out their that shows by sleeping with baby, they develop better breathing because they hear your heart & breath more regular. And this reduces SIDS. You are also right about supplementing...the more you supplement the less milk you will have. She could just be in a lull of her growth. Most important.. go with you instincts. Good Luck!Shawn Borud Tweitennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2751304533864147167.post-58476713449758760982013-03-28T13:34:44.694-05:002013-03-28T13:34:44.694-05:00Well I'm not a Mom but I have a great friend o...Well I'm not a Mom but I have a great friend of many years who is a midwife and very knowledgeable about Breastfeeding and natural ways to help your production. (almost all of my friends are Mom's so I know more than a normal single girl on this subject :) )<br /><br />Here's contact info from her fb<br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/LifeSpringMidwifery<br /><br />Mobile Phones(602) 663-0631<br /><br />Tell her I sent you, she should be able to greatly help!!Charity Brookehttp://twitter.com/charitybrookenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2751304533864147167.post-18069502959971669032013-03-28T13:28:44.994-05:002013-03-28T13:28:44.994-05:00I firmly believe you should love your doctor. :) W...I firmly believe you should love your doctor. :) We go to Teri Johnson at Independent Family Doctors. She is wonderful! She does family practice - I originally went to her as my OB, so she saw me through both pregnancies and now is all of our doctor (she's not doing OB any more unfortunately). She knows us and is great at follow up and Hadley looks forward to seeing her. That would be in the Heartland network or whatever it's called. For this pregnancy I just started seeing a nurse practitioner at Essentia (she works at the 32nd and West Fargo one) who is a midwife and does family practice. She also was wonderful, and my understanding is she's pretty new to town so she has some openings, especially at the West Fargo clinic.<br /><br /><br />I haven't had supply problems but I have heard of people having really good luck with supplements (like fenugreek? Could that be what it's called? And Mother's Milk tea? I'd suggest calling a naturopath or do some googling - there are nutrient options vs. jumping to formula. But you should also not beat yourself up over it - God is holding that sweet baby of yours in the palm of His hand. ;)<br /><br /><br />This was random for me to comment but I just LOVE my doctor/nurse and had to share. :) Hope you find something that works for your family!Kendra Dahlnoreply@blogger.com