Update on re lactating

[Laurenr1991]

So I have been trying to re produce milk, I have been massaging and stimulating and also pumping for 2days , I have started getting a yellow sticky substance coming out my breasts. Is this the start of my milk coming back do you think?

[claire16c]

Yes that does sound like it! How old is your baby? X

[Laurenr1991 in reply to claire16c]

She’s 4 months old x

[Seb9]

That sounds promising, the more you attempt to remove the more your body should produce. Good luck with it

[Laurenr1991 in reply to Seb9]

Thank you ☺️ I regret stopping in the first place to be honest so wish I hadn’t stopped x

[Seb9 in reply to Laurenr1991]

It's really hard isn't it. There's so many things that we put pressure on ourselves to do as mum's. I really hope you don't put too much pressure on yourself to do this, if it works then it's brilliant, and baby will get some super mummy milk, but if it doesn't, please make sure to give yourself a break and don't feel bad about it. Millions of healthy children have formula and have amazing mummies, breast milk is amazing stuff, but formula milk is definitely a healthy choice for baby too. Lots of love xxx

[Laurenr1991 in reply to Seb9]

Thank you so much I appriciate that xx

[My_Tiny_Wonderland]

Good luck!! Definitely looks like a good sign!! Keep positive and I really hope it happens for you!!

Do you mind me asking how often and how long for you pumped? I am also trying to increase my supply. 🤗

[Laurenr1991 in reply to My_Tiny_Wonderland]

I’m pumping every 2 hours If possible and I try to do half an hour on each breast. If you speak to your go they may be able to help you increase your supply but I find drinking plenty of fluids helps xx