I have a question for STMs. When you gave birth, and waiting for your milk to come in, did the hospital supplement with any formula they had on hand? Where you able to bring the formula you'd like to give the baby and use that instead?
Before your milk comes in you produce colostrum. Which is basically super milk for baby. It's not much, but they don't need much at first because their tummy is so tiny. No need to give formula.
Post by easilyunamused on Mar 15, 2017 15:40:17 GMT -5
bdblz and babywisher, thanks! I'm hoping to breast feed exclusively, but want to be prepared if something goes wrong. And I don't want just any formula to be used if I can help it. I'm kinda crunchy in that way. Obviously I'll give the baby whatever he can stomach, but would like to stay away from some brands of possible.
Post by bepandnick on Mar 15, 2017 16:01:32 GMT -5
easilyunamused we ended up supplementing with DS because preemie and my body wasn't ready yet, so there wasn't really even any colostrum. We went with what they had on hand, enfamil in our case. Our hospital is certified baby friendly but still keeps formula on hand. I'm sure you could find out what brand your hospital keeps on hand, and bring your own if you wanted to.
bdblz and babywisher, thanks! I'm hoping to breast feed exclusively, but want to be prepared if something goes wrong. And I don't want just any formula to be used if I can help it. I'm kinda crunchy in that way. Obviously I'll give the baby whatever he can stomach, but would like to stay away from some brands of possible.
That would be a great question to ask when you tour the hospital. I'm sure they have it available but who knows what brand they use. I had to supplement at first with DS because I was sick and my milk didn't come in and he got to eat the samples I got in the mail. We BF until he was 19 months so the little extra supplementation in the beginning didn't hurt our BFing at all (you didn't ask about that last part but I thought I would throw it in).
Post by easilyunamused on Mar 15, 2017 16:05:49 GMT -5
bdblz, yes it's my first. And I research all the things, which is why I'm spiraling on formula now. Lol the only thing that makes me second guess breastfeeding is because I have implants. But I know that it's still possible.
And thanks, bepandnick. I think I'll just bring in the formula I want just incase. I like to be prepared.
I'd definitely recommend taking a breastfeeding class & doing some research on your own about breastfeeding. It can be tough and while things are getting better, there's still a lot of bad/mis-information out there about breastfeeding. I'd also check to see if your hospital/birth center has IBCLCs on staff for post-birth early support. It can make a world of difference. The more knowledge you can set yourself up with = more chances of success
+bazillion to this easilyunamused. Breastfeeding research seems like a lot of information that you can't sort through because it hasn't happened yet, but there are a bunch of scenarios that you could prepare for, physically, mentally, and emotionally, since you seem to be the planner type of personality. It's good to set yourself up for success, whether it be bfing or formula, and it sounds like you're on the right track. If your hospital doesn't have an IBCLC check with La Leche League and see if they'd have someone whose brain you can pick.
Awesome, thanks! You'd think breastfeeding would be one of the most easiest and natural things you could do. Lol it's interesting.
Post by AmazingTulip on Mar 15, 2017 20:07:10 GMT -5
I think I'm starting to get some stretch marks. I didn't get any with my first pregnancy so I wasn't expecting this. But I've got some pink marks on the sides of my belly. I keep slathering them with cocoa butter.
One of my fellow March '12 mamas is being induced live on Facebook tonight.
**possible trigger **
Their second child has a birth defect and will have surgery immediately after birth to repair it. It's called a CDH. They're live-streaming the birth to bring more awareness to CDH and to give parents who get a CDH diagnosis hope (as well as an idea of what to expect in the delivery room).
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On the Cherubs / cDH Facebook page for those of you interested!
One of my fellow March '12 mamas is being induced live on Facebook tonight.
**possible trigger **
Their second child has a birth defect and will have surgery immediately after birth to repair it. It's called a CDH. They're live-streaming the birth to bring more awareness to CDH and to give parents who get a CDH diagnosis hope (as well as an idea of what to expect in the delivery room).
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On the Cherubs / cDH Facebook page for those of you interested!
Cool!! (Not the birth defect obviously) I love watching birth videos and it's cool that they are raising awareness.
I have a question for STMs. When you gave birth, and waiting for your milk to come in, did the hospital supplement with any formula they had on hand? Where you able to bring the formula you'd like to give the baby and use that instead?
Before your milk comes in you produce colostrum. Which is basically super milk for baby. It's not much, but they don't need much at first because their tummy is so tiny. No need to give formula.
^Same as babywisher. Good luck with BFing easilyunamused. Nursing is by far one of my favorite parts about infants. I loved it.
I have a question for STMs. When you gave birth, and waiting for your milk to come in, did the hospital supplement with any formula they had on hand? Where you able to bring the formula you'd like to give the baby and use that instead?
We didn't supplement with either girl. We just fed colostrum until my milk came in a few days later.
ETA: if we had needed to supplement, I would have done it without thought. I'm also in the fed is best, no matter what form that is!
I have a question for STMs. When you gave birth, and waiting for your milk to come in, did the hospital supplement with any formula they had on hand? Where you able to bring the formula you'd like to give the baby and use that instead?
It took 5 days for my milk to come in and A was borderline jaundice, I had no qualms giving her formula until my milk came in. The hospital did have it, the nurse I had gave me a ridiculous speech prior to letting me give MY child formula. (I am a pediatric nurse and firmly sit in the fed is best camp) Once my milk came in, A had no problem breastfeeding. Please, please, please trust your instincts and do what YOU feel is right. If you want to supplement do so, if you want to just use your colostrum do so, if you only want to use formula do so!!! No guilt in feeding your baby in the way you deem best!
I have a question for STMs. When you gave birth, and waiting for your milk to come in, did the hospital supplement with any formula they had on hand? Where you able to bring the formula you'd like to give the baby and use that instead?
It took 5 days for my milk to come in and A was borderline jaundice, I had no qualms giving her formula until my milk came in. The hospital did have it, the nurse I had gave me a ridiculous speech prior to letting me give MY child formula. (I am a pediatric nurse and firmly sit in the fed is best camp) Once my milk came in, A had no problem breastfeeding. Please, please, please trust your instincts and do what YOU feel is right. If you want to supplement do so, if you want to just use your colostrum do so, if you only want to use formula do so!!! No guilt in feeding your baby in the way you deem best!
This gives me rage. The hospital I had DD at, threatened to call child protective services on me because I didn't want to give her formula when she was born. Mind you, she was perfectly healthy, at a normal weight, etc... this was maybe an hour after giving birth. I'm so disappointed in that place.
It took 5 days for my milk to come in and A was borderline jaundice, I had no qualms giving her formula until my milk came in. The hospital did have it, the nurse I had gave me a ridiculous speech prior to letting me give MY child formula. (I am a pediatric nurse and firmly sit in the fed is best camp) Once my milk came in, A had no problem breastfeeding. Please, please, please trust your instincts and do what YOU feel is right. If you want to supplement do so, if you want to just use your colostrum do so, if you only want to use formula do so!!! No guilt in feeding your baby in the way you deem best!
This gives me rage. The hospital I had DD at, threatened to call child protective services on me because I didn't want to give her formula when she was born. Mind you, she was perfectly healthy, at a normal weight, etc... this was maybe an hour after giving birth. I'm so disappointed in that place.
I have a question for STMs. When you gave birth, and waiting for your milk to come in, did the hospital supplement with any formula they had on hand? Where you able to bring the formula you'd like to give the baby and use that instead?
It took 5 days for my milk to come in and A was borderline jaundice, I had no qualms giving her formula until my milk came in. The hospital did have it, the nurse I had gave me a ridiculous speech prior to letting me give MY child formula. (I am a pediatric nurse and firmly sit in the fed is best camp) Once my milk came in, A had no problem breastfeeding. Please, please, please trust your instincts and do what YOU feel is right. If you want to supplement do so, if you want to just use your colostrum do so, if you only want to use formula do so!!! No guilt in feeding your baby in the way you deem best!
Oh don't get me wrong, I will give formula if needed. My only question was if you were allowed to bring your own formula into the hospital to use.
My belly button is starting to flatten out and its real weird.
Mine too! It sounds weird to say but it's kind of more shallow now lol I'm not sure why but I have this thing about outie belly buttons (I'm an innie)...I know they're normal but the thought of mine popping out just freaks me out so whenever DH talks to the baby he teases me and tells her to "punch out mommy's belly button, nugget!" and I'm like "nooo hold it in!!" Lol guess that shows you what kind of couple we are 😂😂
It took 5 days for my milk to come in and A was borderline jaundice, I had no qualms giving her formula until my milk came in. The hospital did have it, the nurse I had gave me a ridiculous speech prior to letting me give MY child formula. (I am a pediatric nurse and firmly sit in the fed is best camp) Once my milk came in, A had no problem breastfeeding. Please, please, please trust your instincts and do what YOU feel is right. If you want to supplement do so, if you want to just use your colostrum do so, if you only want to use formula do so!!! No guilt in feeding your baby in the way you deem best!
Oh don't get me wrong, I will give formula if needed. My only question was if you were allowed to bring your own formula into the hospital to use.
I don't see why you wouldn't be allowed to. I think it would be preposterous for a hospital policy to only allow feeding of their formula. It's *your* child.
To answer your question I agree with the others than formula supplementation under normal circumstances is not necessary until your milk comes in. Colostrum, they say is "liquid gold" and has lots of good stuff for baby.
It took 5 days for my milk to come in and A was borderline jaundice, I had no qualms giving her formula until my milk came in. The hospital did have it, the nurse I had gave me a ridiculous speech prior to letting me give MY child formula. (I am a pediatric nurse and firmly sit in the fed is best camp) Once my milk came in, A had no problem breastfeeding. Please, please, please trust your instincts and do what YOU feel is right. If you want to supplement do so, if you want to just use your colostrum do so, if you only want to use formula do so!!! No guilt in feeding your baby in the way you deem best!
This gives me rage. The hospital I had DD at, threatened to call child protective services on me because I didn't want to give her formula when she was born. Mind you, she was perfectly healthy, at a normal weight, etc... this was maybe an hour after giving birth. I'm so disappointed in that place.
This gives me rage. The hospital I had DD at, threatened to call child protective services on me because I didn't want to give her formula when she was born. Mind you, she was perfectly healthy, at a normal weight, etc... this was maybe an hour after giving birth. I'm so disappointed in that place.
WTAF?
Yeah it was really traumatic. The whole experience. I had some horrrrrrrrrible nurses and doctors. I'm hoping for a much better one this time.
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