Can I still breastfeed after 2 weeks of giving birth?

Question

I thought for several reasons that I would be unable to breastfeed. I recently found out that I I misunderstood and I am able to breastfeed. Now that I am already 12 days postpartum is it still possible to nurse?

Answer 1

Yes it is still possible! You need to hook up with a breastfeeding consultant QUICKLY. They can tell you how to get your milk flowing. If one tells you it's too late...move on and find another one. My lactation consultant told me once that she's been able to get mothers successfully nursing up to a month postpartum. Talk to the baby's pediatrician, your ob/gyn, the hospital you gave birth in...somebody that knows what they are doing. Where are you located? I can probably help you find someone. And congrats on deciding to give your baby what's best for him/her!

Answer 2

I agree with the other responses. I would definently get some help!! breastfeeding is not easy, so I would encourage you to contact someone. Give it some time, and dont give up right away, it will take some time to get everything rollin'.

Answer 3

As long as your milk is still coming in I don't think there is any reason that you cannot nurse. You may have some trouble getting your baby to latch on since he or she is used to the bottle but with some patience I'm sure your baby will probably take to it. If it is too difficult you can always pump and feed your baby breast milk from a bottle. Good luck :)

Answer 4

yes it is your still full of milk you probably miss the colostrum but the milk is in

good luck and congrats!!!

Answer 5

if ur milk hasent dried upp

plz help me

http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index;...

Answer 6

Women who have never been pregnant can induce lactation for adoptive babies.

Adoptive Breastfeeding & Relactation

http://www.kellymom.com/bf/adopt/index.h...

"My Baby Just Doesn't Get It"

http://www.normalfed.com/Help/babyget.ht...

There are lots of reasons why a baby can't seem to get the hang of latching on and nursing well at first. While your baby learns how, you need to: 1) keep him fed, 2) keep your milk supply going, 3) keep in touch with breastfeeding specialists... and 4) keep the faith! Your baby will learn how. These babies did.  

Answer 7

yes you can: http://www.llli.org/FAQ/relactation.html

good luck! also you might give the hospital or doctor a call and get the # for a lactation consultant to give you a hand

Answer 8

If your milk hasn't dried up then you should be able to. I would try,  and see how it works out. Good luck.

Answer 9

Yes, it is very possible (though may not be easy) to begin lactating after your milk has already dried up. In fact, even adoptive mothers can induce lactation with a lot of work and determination. If you haven't completely dried up yet, it will make things easier but if you have, it can still be done.

Contact a local lactation consultant, or breast feeding organization such as La Leche League, and they can give you specific information and help you along in the process. It will include nursing, nursing, and more nursing - even at first if and when there is no milk. Nursing is all about supply and demand...so as your body realizes there is a demand, it will start to make a supply to match whatever that demand is.

Good luck, and start right away because the longer you wait, the harder it would be.

Answer 10

Yeah! Go right ahead. It may take a while for your milk to come in, but you either need to pump or let the baby suck to try to get it started. Drink lots of fluids, preferably water, juice or milk and talk to you lactation consultant at the hospital where your baby was born. Good luck and I'm proud of you for wanting to try breastfeeding. It's the best thing for both you and baby!!!!

Answer 11

Sure you can stimulate and breastfeed.

Nurse the baby regularly until your milk flow is established.  Make sure the baby has sufficient formula until that happens though, but allow him to suckle you first for at least five minutes.

Answer 12

It should be.  If you need help, see if you can find a lactation consultant (my hospital had them on staff.)  Good luck!