|
We are awaiting the arrival of our little one and I met with my OB and did a ton of research about adoptive breastfeeding. I chose to purchase the Lact-Aid Supplemental Nursing System, per recommendations of the OB, our agency and two different lactation consultants. With this system, the average time to make about 75% of the baby's milk intake is about 8-10 weeks. I did not feel comfortable with domperidone, since it is not legal in the states and the Reglan that my OB wanted to put me on can have some serious depression side effects. These also pass through the breastmilk, which I was not comfortable with. I also did not want to take any herbs and I cannot take hormones due to a family history of deep vein thrombosis. The OB also suggested I start pumping; but also told me that I would need a good 4-6 months to establish a supply for baby; by pumping every 3 hours around the clock. With baby here any day now, I just don't have that kind of time and if I did, I don't know that I could have been that committed to a pump for 6 months (it is a lot of work). With the SNS, I don't need to pump, take meds or herbs; nursing the baby once he comes appears to be the best and quickest way I have found to produce milk. If you want to send me a PM in about 6 weeks, I can let you know how it is going!
|