Hi - I pumped and fed breastmilk from a bottle for almost 6 months, I know people who have done it got longer so it is possible. You have to stick to a very strict schedule. Pump every 2hrs to increase supply for a few days, and then every 3hrs - without fail. If u dont do this ur supply will drop. This means pumping through the night too, unfortunately! Drink lots and lots of water, try to get as much rest as possible. I've heard fenugreek can increase milk supply. If u find ur not getting enough to feed ur baby, supplement with formula until ur milk increases. If u really need to increase supply then hire a hospital grade pump - expensive but worth it if breastfeeding is really what u want to do. It is very hard though, so like previous poster said, if it doesn't work out and you decide to formula feed thereof absolutely nothing wrong with that. I think the pressure to breastfeed is way too much. Do what is best for baby and you. Although I pumped for 6m, I was a lot happier and stress-free when I stopped! Good luck with whatever u decide x
if you have not tried anything then how can you say it doesnt work and ppl believe you!! someone who has tried it and worked for her, ppl still dont believe… beats me, well whatever..
they do not have any effect whatsoever beyond placebo but still if you want to put something in your body that is not FDA approved or has not been tested then go ahead. Whatever makes you feel better
not tested, FDA doesnt approve, where are the links, you talk as if its posion… thank God I live in europe, where we first try natural ways of healing first …
the person asking about homeopathey therapy might want to read this
***Ricinus communis:*can help increase milk secretion. Make sure to use in the right potency because different potencies of *Ricinus *act differently in the body - 6C improves milk secretion while 30C ** reduces milk supply and is used for weaning.
ps.. talk about not helping and ignorant comments I can tell about my own experience..
first born not enough milk, at the verge of nervous breakdown, my midwife gave the me ricinius communis golobin to try at hospital, it gave me instant supply and each time I wanted to breastfeed, I took 8 globin half and hour before and it was as if I was full and baby drank as if not keeping up with the supply the flow was so high, then I bought those and for home, especially at night when I was not drinking enough it helped me cover the night time feeds during high demand times.
Have you ever cited anything? Who is your source? National Center for Homeopathy?
According to uptodate
I honestly wouldn’t put anything in my body or would recommend anyone to do the same if I don’t even know what the hell I am putting in. Homeopathic drugs haven’t been tested and clearly they don’t have any clinical efficacy So why would you take such
a thing is beyond me. But to each their own
whatever you do, just talk to your doctor before you use those ..and I mean real doctor
I think you need to educate yourself properly.
Homeopathy is safe, as it doesnt have side effects and dont use toxic ingredends, its all natural and herbs.
Homeopathy: a safe treatment
Homeopathy is safe. Unlike other medication, homeopathic medicines are non-toxic and harmless and do not have any adverse side effects. Patients unable to use conventional prescription drugs due to side effects can often safely use homeopathic medicines. Homeopathic medicines are natural, prepared from minute amounts of herbs, minerals and animal products. Their quality and safety are assured by the national medicine agencies based on European Union legislation and European Pharmacopoeia requirements. They are suitable for pregnant women, infants and children without worrying about the dosage.
Many childhood ailments could be very effectively and quickly treated with homeopathy without producing any side effects whatsoever. Unlike antibiotics and other such medicines, homeopathic pills do not hamper digestion, or lower the body’s resistance. Neither do they cause any allergies nor cause any damage, even if taken over a long period. There is no toxicity, no addiction, no dependency, no withdrawal. Millions of people use it to help themselves, their families and their pets without any dangerous physical repercussions.
