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Expert: - 12/9/2007


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My daughter is 3 months old.During the child birth I had tear and I was not able to sit and breast feed her.So she was introduced a formula.I was pumping whenever possible,but my milk supply always seemed low.But I want breast feed my baby.Is there any way that I can breast feed her again? will consulting a lactation consultant at this stage help?

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Hello Pushpa, Yes, if you still have a milk production, call your doctor's office and set an appointment with the lactation consultant.  They can work with you to try and spark your supply up, but with three months past, you will need to do that soon to ensure that the production continues ... good luck and someone locally will be able to help you best with techniques that works for both you and your baby...good luck!

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I am looking to support the segment of mothers that encounter engorgement issues that prevent them from continuing to breastfeeding, those that do not breastfeed or are ready to start weaning. As an aside, I wish to add that questions asked in terms of those not breastfeeding will not be given guilt for their choice. In many forums, including this one, there is currently no category developed for this "not breastfeeding" audience. I do believe that breastfeeding is best for both mother and child, however, I believe more strongly that there is a lack of support for the woman that for either personal or medical reasons cannot breastfeed. My strengths would be in answering questions related to stopping breast milk production comfortably either right after delivery or after nursing their children for some time, reducing breast engorgement pain and dealing with overactive lactation. Questions I would not try to answer are those tied to emotional feelings as I feel many times women that don't/can't breastfeed struggle with it...and that should be directed to the appropriate counseling channel.

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I am the inventor and founder of LaMa Bra and for years have researched the human body functions, both in process and emotions/hormones to develop a bra to help mother slow or stop their breast milk.

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I hold a BS in General Biology, a MS in Human Nutrition and an MBA in Marketing.
Also, am the the founder of LaMa Bra found at http://www.lamabra.com that has helped many women with engorgement while breastfeeding and through stages of weaning when ready to stop breastfeeding.

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