How can you get your milk supply back after not breastfeeding for 6 months?

Answer 1

domperidone + fenugreek+ breast stimulation. You will need to make daily use of a breast pump to remind your breasts that they have work to do. Your pumping schedule should mimic the feeding schedule of your baby. That is, 10 to 20 minutes on each breast several times a day. With this effort, your milk should come back in no time at all. Thank you for wanting to do the very best for your baby.

Answer 2

This happened to me before. I didnt breastfeed for 3 days and my milk dried up. I had quick because of cracking but after the cracking had eased up I decided to try nursing again. If you feed every hour for 2 days (let baby sleep when baby needs it the breastmilk will return. Also go to your local herbal store they have specialty teas that dont taste to bad that will help increase the production of breastmilk. There is also herbal pills called Blessed Thistle that help to produce breastmilk as well! My breastmilk was in greater supply after it returned than it had been before. As long as you are willing to persevere through a day or two of constant feeding and being a little tired its worth it!!! Its best to have a friend or relative around during this time so that yo ucan sleep as much in between feedings as possible.

Answer 3

You should be able to start the flow of milk again by breast stimulation. Let your baby suckle from the breast several times a day for a week or two. Sometimes the milk can come back, as it is produced by the baby's stimulation. You should also be drinking more fluids and talk to your health care provider for advice.

Here is an added suggestion. Often a baby will not want to nurse if there is no milk. If your baby does not want to spend much time suckling at your breast while you are trying to restart your milk supply, get a hold of quality breast pump and use it multiple times each day to provide the needed stimulation. As your milk comes in, your baby will then have more and more incentive to nurse and provide the needed stimulation to build your milk supply. As your baby increases it's nursing time, you can back off the amount of time you spend using the breast pump. But please don't get discouraged. For some women, it might seem like a long time and a lot of work to restart your milk but without a doubt you are doing the best thing for your baby by breast feeding. Congratulations on showing how great of a mom you are by taking the time and effort to give your baby the very best!

Answer 4

You will need to first talk with your doctor. She can prescribe medications that will "trick" your body into thinking that it is pregnant and should turn the breast milk production process back on. Another important step is to make heavy use (multiple times each day) of a breast pump. The nipple stimulation provided by the breast pump will help encourage your breasts to resume milk production. Depending on how long ago you stopped nursing and how well your body reacts to the program your doctor prescribes, you should see strong positive results within a few weeks. Congratulations on making the decision to resume breast feeding. Good luck and good nursing.

Answer 5

If a woman expresses her breasts every 3-4 hours in a 24-hour day, expressing each breast for 10-15 minutes each session, even though little or no liquids come from her nipples she will eventually re-lactate and produce as much milk as is needed. If she misses any sessions, she will actually reverse any success gained so far. Depending on over a dozen circumstances, she may see success in a matter of weeks or possibly months. For more information feel free to contact me for references to supporting articles.

Ken L. Smith, Breast Health Facilitator

BreastCare@comcast.net

Answer 6

Using certain drugs and herbs can bring back your milk. Making heavy use of a breast pump, or partner willing to suck, alot can also bring milk back.

Answer 7

the only way is to restart breastfeeding.