breastfeeding battle

[DJRob17]

Hi mums! I'm currently 20wks with baby number 4 and thinking about breastfeeding vs formula. My 1st baby was born at 27wks and I expressed for 9 weeks with the help of medication as  my milk supply was low. Baby number 2 was full term and I breast fed and expressed plus the help of medication for about 7 weeks and gave up then due to low supply. Baby number 3 was full term and again I fought for about 5 weeks with expressing, breastfeeding and medication before I gave up. My body doesn't seem to like to make much milk unfortunately. I don't have a problem with formula but I do like to give my babies breast milk. I'm wondering if anyone else has had this problem and successfully breast fed for a few months at least. Fighting to keep my milk was more stressful with each baby so I don't know if I should just give this baby the milk I make without fighting for it and then go formula. Or try to fight to keep my milk again. Any advice is appreciated. Sorry for the long post

[Kyleandmommy]

I heard oatmeal helps you produce more milk

[Kathy2015]

Same problem here. I don't make enough so my babies have to be supplemented.  

[DJRob17]

Thanks for your responses ladies. Mommajen2015 I think that's exactly what I'm going to do too

[EWIGGLESBOTTOM]

You have to do what is right for you. If trying to maintain milk supply is stressful for you, its going to hinder your progress. Your baby will get everything s/he needs whether you opt for formula or breast. If I were in this situation, I would opt for breast and see how it works, changing over to formula is easy enough. Good luck, just keep in mind that breast or bottle everything will work out.

[mommajen2015]

I have 1 boy 7 yrs and 23 weeks prego now. I had this same problem. I am planning on breast feeding ( without the help of medicine) until I can't any more. I figure some is better than none. Good luck!!