Is a little breast milk better than none at all?

[jgriffin]

Congratulations on your new daughter! Like all of the PPs have said, yes, even a little bit of ebm is better than none. But you haven't failed, and you shouldn't feel guilty, feeding a baby is not always easy!! I would definitely try nursing at home when you can, since a baby is so much more effective at stimulating supply. There is also a Yahoo group called PumpMoms (http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/PumpMoms/) that you can join for pumping support; I found it quite helpful when I pumping for E.

Jen

[kaylinsmommy2]

Around 8 weeks, I also had supply problems when pumping (although I only pump once a day). I increased my water intake and changed the membranes on my pump. I read this here, but apparently the membranes on the PIS should be changed often. Maybe try that, too.

Good luck! It sounds so frustrating to be pumping and getting so little milk. But I do believe that even a little bit of breast milk is better than none at all.

Caroline
mommy to Kaylin 6/5/04 and Carter 3/8/07

[lynettesmall]

Oh!!!! Thanks for the info on the membranes! I changed them tonight for the first time on my PIS and it seems to have helped! I had never heard of that before, but it made a big difference!

Still eating oatmeal, taking Fenugreek, and trying to nurse her instead of pumping. My supply seems to have increased (I am able to pump 2 ounces instead of 1 at a time).

Thanks again to everyone for the encouragement and tips.

[JTsMom]

Yay! That's awesome news.