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Posted 12/06/2012
I had supply issues with both my babies but with extra pumping after feeds, herbal supplements and a medication called Domperidone I was able to bf my last baby just fine. Leaky breasts have no baring on milk production. Remember if it doesn't seem to happen on its own there are things you can do. There is a great book called "The Breastfeeding Mother's Guide To Making More Milk." A great resource.
Posted 12/06/2012

OK- well then the god news is you haven't even tried yet!! And yes that's good news. :) my biggest piece of advice to ANY new BF momma's is to relax and not overthink it or stress out. That's the worst thing to do because your babyand body react to your stress making BF that much harder. There are times where people can't BF, but you really aren't going to know until you try.

With DD because I'm big breasted the nurses tried to get me to do the football hold with her, and really made it sound like I had no other options. I scratched her face big time, she was screaming and I was an absolute mess. So when they left to go answer the door because someone had knocked, I switched to a "normal" cradle position and instantly she latched and everything was fine. I only say this because I know first hand that stressing out about not being able to makes it that much worse. Try to relax as much as possible. As PP said, that are other things you can do if you do have issues. And though I'm a HUGE supporter of BF, if it doesn't work many babies are raised on Formula only, and they turn out just fine.

Good luck!!

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