Calcuim and breastfeeding

[luvboston]

Has anyone found taking extra calcuim helps with milk coming in and supply?

[imoverit]

I take a calcium/magnesium supplement during ovulation and AF and it has helped with my supply during those times where it would normally dip.

[imoverit]

I didn't see a difference otherwise.

[karabear4409]

luvboston I can't remember. Do you have PCOS? My milk didn't come in until day seven. When I later spoke with a different lactation consultant, she said some studies have shown success for some for increasing supply if you start metformin immediately after delivery.

[luvboston]

I don't have pcos, I have a prolactinoma and never got milk except my boobs are the size of watermelons so it makes no sense to everyone. The doc said perhaps increasing calcuim. I have little hope so my expectations are low. Also I have to take so many antihistamines to keep my body semi under control that I don't think that helps either.

[kmc84]

Have you tried talking to an IBCLC? I think they'd be the best ones to try and figure out what to do to give you a shot at BFing; especially with your medical history and medications.

[luvboston]

I have met with them they were not much help. They were like you will either make no milk, make too much , or be normal. And we all know the last one will never happen:) because I'm an alien.

[kmc84]

Feb 23, 2015 11:09:42 GMT -5 luvboston said:

I have met with them they were not much help. They were like you will either make no milk, make too much , or be normal. And we all know the last one will never happen:) because I'm an alien.

Well, no, that's not helpful! I'm sorry. Maybe you could find a recipe that is safe for you for lactation cookies? Make a bunch now, put them in the freezer so they are ready to go....

Mothers milk tea?
Fenugreek?

[karabear4409]

Have you got a second opinion from another IBCLC? The ones I met with in the hospital were not helpful at all with lactation disorders, but I later got another opinion that was great. She also did a free phone consultation, so that may be something to look into. Also, what about something like reglan or even domiperidone right from the beginning?

[imoverit]

I started taking domeperidone at 8 months when my baby went on a nursing strike. It has increased my supply hugely.

[luvboston]

I already take reglan daily, I might call le leche

[julie216]

Feb 23, 2015 11:09:42 GMT -5 luvboston said:

I have met with them they were not much help. They were like you will either make no milk, make too much , or be normal. And we all know the last one will never happen:) because I'm an alien.

Wow... that wasn't very helpful now, was it... and your "because I'm an alien". literally made me laugh.  Thank God you still have your sense of humor!  hugs.