Possible to go back to breastfeeding?
I have a soon to be 7 month old who was put on the bottle against my wishes at 4 1/2 months. He (hopefully) will soon be home and I want to know if it is possible to go back to breastfeeding as I still have my milk thanks to pumping. He was gaining 2 OZ a day on pure breastfeeding and now that he was forced onto formula he is only gaining .058 OZ a day.
Answer from the lactation consultantThis is a question I cannot answer yes or no. It is "possible", with the help of a lactation consultant, the baby cooperating AND lots of persistence. I suggest you find a local lactation consultant with "relactation" experience who can help you get the baby back on with the use of some lactation aids. You did not put where you are from in your info, if you live the DFW metroplex of Texas I can help you.
Liz Pevytoe, RN, IBCLC