I had been prepared to have a natural childbirth and had expected the pain, however I didn’t expect to have issues with breastfeeding. I guess I had thought you would place baby near and on breast and they would latch and get fed. I mean you never in movies see women curse, cringe or scream when the baby breastfeeds. When my son was born my milk was slow to come in, we had latch issues, and my supply was low. We hired a lactation consultant, I took herbs*(fenugreek and blessed thistle), and I pumped. I pumped until I felt like a cow-and that was before I got the double pump. When all of this wasn’t working and my son still hadn’t gained weight, and yes I felt like a failure(something else they don’t tell you- all the mommy guilt you will experience), I started *Domperidome.Domperidome is a prescription that doctors will issue you- it is to assist with disorder of gastrointestinal tract, however the side effect is that it will increase your milk production.
I was able to breastfeed until I got pregnant again, when my son was 14 months. The second time around I went on Domperidome right away, and everything went a lot smoother.Struggling with breastfeeding is not fun. I firmly believe that a well fed baby is a happy baby, and it is a devastating feeling that you are starving your baby. I wish I had asked for help earlier with my son, I wish I had gone on Domperidome sooner, and I wish I had gone to classes or drop in to talk about my struggles. However I learned from my first mistakes and fixed them for my second child.
The other day I was volunteering in my daughter's JK classroom. Meeting the another mother outside the door, we were talking about her youngest (how he was more challenging then her first). Then in a low whisper she confessed not enjoying breastfeeding, and how it had been a struggle. She was elated that I had felt the same with my son. Breastfeeding can be challenging. It can also be wonderful. It can also be taxing, and exhausting. Having other moms around to talk to, helps a lot. It makes you feel less alone, and you can share the feelings(that chances are at least mom is feeling). Make sure you get the help you need. There is a link to Ottawa breastfeeding sources in our links.
Photo from Sara M Photo .http://www.saramcconnell.ca/
I was able to breastfeed until I got pregnant again, when my son was 14 months. The second time around I went on Domperidome right away, and everything went a lot smoother.Struggling with breastfeeding is not fun. I firmly believe that a well fed baby is a happy baby, and it is a devastating feeling that you are starving your baby. I wish I had asked for help earlier with my son, I wish I had gone on Domperidome sooner, and I wish I had gone to classes or drop in to talk about my struggles. However I learned from my first mistakes and fixed them for my second child.
The other day I was volunteering in my daughter's JK classroom. Meeting the another mother outside the door, we were talking about her youngest (how he was more challenging then her first). Then in a low whisper she confessed not enjoying breastfeeding, and how it had been a struggle. She was elated that I had felt the same with my son. Breastfeeding can be challenging. It can also be wonderful. It can also be taxing, and exhausting. Having other moms around to talk to, helps a lot. It makes you feel less alone, and you can share the feelings(that chances are at least mom is feeling). Make sure you get the help you need. There is a link to Ottawa breastfeeding sources in our links.
Photo from Sara M Photo .http://www.saramcconnell.ca/
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