Can anyone give me advice/info on re-lactating?

Question

I had to stop breastfeeding due to a medical issue that came up 3 weeks ago, the issue is now resolved and I was wondering if anyone could help me find information on how to start the process again. I do intend on getting in touch with my lactation consultant, but I'm just looking for some more information on how to do this. Breastfeeding my daughter is extremely important to me, so I'm praying I am still able to provide this for her. Thanks!

Answer 1

Relactation and Induced Lactation Resources - http://www.kellymom.com/bf/adopt/relacta...

"I would like to resume breastfeeding after an interruption. How do I relactate?" - http://www.llli.org/FAQ/relactation.html

Answer 2

The first answer is correct.

I also recommend that you keep this number on hand for the future:

Motherisk  [phone] Monday to Friday 9-5 EST

Its very likely you did not need to stop breastfeeding at all.

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Find a Lactation Consultant

La Leche League

FREE in person breastfeeding support and meetings

International: http://www.llli.org/webindex.html

USA: 1-877-4-LaLeche

IBLCE - International Board of Lactation Consultants Examiners

Listings

http://www.iblce.org/

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http://www.sciencedirect.com/science?_ob...

Thirteen women never attempted to wean their children or had weaned on the first attempt. The majority (n=19) of women, however, attempted to wean their children – some as early as 3 months of age – but relactated between less than 1 day and 3 months later. Factors that influenced feeding decisions were primarily related to maternal and child health, and maternal time commitments. Children were weaned when there was a perceived problem of maternal health or time commitments and child health was not at risk of deterioration. Mothers postponed weaning because of poor child health. The primary reason for relactation was a child's negative reaction to weaning (e.g., incessant crying or refusal to eat). Personalities of the mother and child were important determinants of feeding decisions. These results demonstrate that maternal and child factors jointly influence child-feeding decisions and that these decisions are easily reversed. As relactation is culturally acceptable, health practitioners should consider recommending relactation when children have been prematurely weaned and human milk would improve their nutritional and health status.

Answer 3

Don't give up. If only more mothers were like you good luck to you and your baby. Both the website listed by the first poster is a great place to start.