Reddit reviews Starter Supplemental Nursing System 80 ml #0097003S

I was in her boat. I ended up pretty much pumping every meal if I wanted baby to have breast milk.

Pumping is time consuming but so is breastfeeding. I found an old bra and figured a way to wedge the flanges of the pump in so I could be hands free. That might help her a little?

I had to see three lactation consultants before I found one who seemed to really understand. Someone you can get free visits with your hospitals lc. They're also free at WIC offices, if you qualify.

One thing that helped a lot was a supplemental nursing system such as this one. It keeps the baby trying to suck and keeps the beasts getting stimulation. Easy to use and it was the only thing that got my impatient and "lazy" baby to keep working at it.

Does she have low supply? You mentioned cookies and tea. That was my problem. And I think my supply was so slow that's why baby stopped trying. I tried supplements and cookies and you name it. The only thing that did help was Reglan, a prescription drug. (Doubled my supply! ) You will be using it off label so some doctors aren't sure about it. There's another one called Domperidone that works the same way but doesn't have the side effect of depression, but I was unable to get my doc to write a rx for it.

Please check our /r/breastfeeding ! There are some super helpful people over there

In the end it's really your and her decision. Every week you lasted is good.

You can supplement at the breast with a SNS or a syringe https://www.amazon.com/Starter-Supplemental-Nursing-System-Bottle/dp/B001G87KYE/ref=sr_1_sc_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1496348966&sr=8-1-spell&keywords=suppelemntal+nursing+system People usually tape it to their chest, and it helps stimulate your breasts while making sure your baby is getting enough. Some women do it the entire time even when they can never have enough of a supply. I'm not sure how it works with a nipple shield though, but the tube is small so i imagine it'd still fit in their mouth ok.

When you pump use a hands free nursing bra if possible (srsly makes it better) massage your breasts while pumping and before. Heat compression helps, and after you pump you should hand express from each breasts. I'm not sure pumping more than 20 mins per session is going to do that much more. Make sure the flange fits your nipple/aerola correctly, you can get fitted at an LC.

I had similar issues to you and my supply ended up dropping because we found the issues too late (at 2 week baby dropped weight) I nursed and supplemented at breast with formula or pumped milk, then I pumped for 20mins.

The issue was my baby was SUPER sleepy (somewhat jaundiced, but some can be very sleepy otherwise) in my sleep deprived state I was unaware the baby wasn't really swallowing.
There is a thing called "non nutritive sucking" where they can be asleep and still sucking but aren't actively eating. This is why a nursing session can be much longer than expected. I would make sure they are awake. Try nursing a few times and watch to see how the baby acts, there are videos you can watch.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLis4R2b4QuLylOogX9vMPl7zIRGuaUTYV&v=S4rb3TzyKJ4
https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLis4R2b4QuLylOogX9vMPl7zIRGuaUTYV&v=-q8hd_dwEJg
Watch their jaw and ear motions (have partner watch too) this is what an active baby looks like.

If you find your baby is falling asleep at breast and not doing active sucking you can tickle their feet, take socks off, take clothes off, diaper change. Most of these didn't work well with my slumber bun, we had to use a very cold wash cloth to wake her up, sucks but only thing that got the job done.

All I can think of right now, hopefully that helps. Try to see a certified LC asap or find a LLL leader these are free http://www.lalecheleague.org/leaderinfo.html

The lactation consultant at the hospital got us set up with a supplemental nursing system (SNS) when I have to supplement. We are also using a nipple shield. So this thin flexible tube is put up next to my nipple and then the baby can suck formula out while also nursing. It gives them the immediate reward of formula like a bottle does to keep their interest at the breast. It also helps stimulate your body to make more milk and gives the baby positive associations at the breast. It’s hard to use though and I wouldn’t have figured it out without a LC walking me through it.

Starter Supplemental Nursing System with 80ml Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G87KYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_ZvV8AbNZR4852

Have you thought of feeding her the formula through an SNS? It'll help keep your supply up and may boost it a little if she goes through a growth spurt.

EDIT - You can buy them on Amazon.

Have you tried doing a finger feed with an SNS? You attach the tube to you pinky. If baby is having trouble with nipple length this is one way to control it. My husband did this when we first started with bottles.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001G87KYE/ref=mp_s_a_1_2?qid=1451189561&sr=8-2&pi=SX200_QL40&keywords=feeding+syringe+for+babies&dpPl=1&dpID=31V89Pl-ztL&ref=plSrch

Sorry if the link doesn't work, I'm on mobile. It is just an Amazon link to a supplemental nursing system. You can get cheaper ones from a lactation consultant or medical supply place. Good luck! She will figure it out soon!

We supplemented with a supplemental nursing system (sns) Starter Supplemental Nursing System with 80ml Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G87KYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_4qDvzbQP7328Q

It's a little tube that goes in baby's mouth while she is latched so you still get the stimulation and she is still getting milk at the breast, it's just supplemented a bit with the sns. The lactation consultant I saw helped me set it up the first time but it was very easy to use!

We also used the dr. Browns preemie level bottles. They have a really slow flow nipple so they are great for newborns.

My oldest had bottles and pacifiers from day one and she breastfed like a champ until she was 12 months old.

Making sure baby is healthy and fed is the most important thing!

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B001G87KYE/ref=pd_aw_sim_75_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=QESKJ6TQYFT23SPT7A04&dpPl=1&dpID=51H6xYbZu-L - I used this one but there also is a bigger one https://www.amazon.com/Medela-009-0003-Supplemental-Nursing-System/dp/B000W73YKY

Hers a video to get an idea on how it works too. https://youtu.be/xDFFoG72X6E.

Dude, [Get one of these] (http://amzn.com/B001G87KYE). It is amazing to use if you are pretending she is lactating. They can be a pain at times, but it actually lets you suck milk while you "nurse"

I started relactating right around 4 months. I used a Supplemental Nursing System to nurse instead of supplementing with a bottle. I either pumped or nursed every 2 hours except overnight, which was just nursing when she woke up. I had my full (over)supply back by the end of 2 months.

Have you tried an SNS? The one I linked to only holds 2.5oz but if it works out you can get ones that hold more, although they are a bit pricey. I used one when I had trouble with my LO and I think it helped and a nurse I know used the fancier one and loved it and eventually had her baby nursing like a pro.

I'll be praying for you and your family. I know it's very difficult not to take your baby home or be able to hold her but stay strong for your baby. They need you to be strong.

Nursing is very important to use as well and we were very worried because Moms milk didn't come in until 3 days after birth and the baby was given formula to supplement her while she recovered. So we were scared of nipple confusion or preference. However we used this bottle while the baby learned to latch and eventually moms milk came in and formula was removed. Easier said than done obviously but don't give up on nursing.

We also got help from a lactation consultant at our hospital.

We will pray for you as we know first hand the difficulties of this trial.

Blessings.

Edit: if you have questions fell free to send PM

I also have a used SNS if you or someone else needs it.

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001G87KYE/ref=wms_ohs_product?ie=UTF8&psc=1[1]

Starter Supplemental Nursing System with 80ml Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G87KYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RPGGzbZMMQC0H here is the SNS I mentioned! It worked for us but is a pain to use!

Your experience is very similar to mine. My 5 week old also had a tongue tie/lip tie release done weeks ago, however we haven’t seen much improvement. I also have low supply so sns was recommended. I started off with a diy sns and it was so cumbersome, so I eventually purchased the Medela starter sns. This was much more user friendly but it is designed as a temporary measure. One time use but we used it multiple times.

My son also caught on to the tube with both systems. He knew when the tube was going in and stopped feeding when he felt that it was no longer there. It also started to affect his latch so I am no longer using the sns, and back to bottle feeding to supplement. Sorry I wish I had a more positive experience but eliminating the sns process saved me from an extra headache.

Good luck and hope it works out for you!

https://www.amazon.com/Starter-Supplemental-Nursing-System-Bottle/dp/B001G87KYE/ref=pd_bxgy_75_img_2?_encoding=UTF8&pd_rd_i=B001G87KYE&pd_rd_r=HJ5VM9K070CAHA3Z5BDH&pd_rd_w=PlxKg&pd_rd_wg=rfT73&psc=1&refRID=HJ5VM9K070CAHA3Z5BDH

Yes - supplementer :)

This is a link for the "starter" one that costs about $18 on Amazon
It was okay. I used it for about 2 days, but it spilled milk on me two times and just didn't work 2x (because I'd put it together wrong).

This is the expensive-ass one I have (at least it comes with 2 so I can use one and have the next one ready & it's never leaked on me and seems to be pretty idiot-proof to put together after figuring it out by doing it the first couple of times).
I chose it because a few blogs with women whose stories seemed somewhat similar to our issues said it was better, and it is also according to the reviews easier to tuck into a bra to nurse discretely in public and nurse lying down (both of these are very important to me as this is my 3rd kid).

Here's a link for the other one that seems to be popular.

I was seeing an IBCLC weekly and all I wanted to do was exclusively breastfeed and triple-feeding (attempt to nurse, bottle, pump) was so exhausting, I really wish I had started the whole SNS journey sooner ... maybe we'd be able to wean from it sooner and be only breastfeeding. It was so, so amazing when we were able to cut the amount of "top off" by like 2/3 in just 2 weeks. I cannot sing the praises of at-breast supplementation enough -
if what you really want to be doing is breastfeeding, it's BREASTFEEDING, you know?

We've kind of plateaued at the 10oz level, but that may be because of the shield, or other issues we have that I'm hoping will resolve if we stick with it as she gets bigger/stronger. (I actually joined to post/ask about our particular struggle.)

If you're looking for supplements, I found that milkmaid tea and old fashioned oatmeal really helped me a lot.

Edit: formatting

My girl wouldn't latch without milk coming out at all, so you're doing pretty well! I used this supplemental nursing system so she'd get fed and that helped her to know why she should latch on.

You got dealt a shit hand, and I’m sorry. I don’t mean to place any pressure to continue, but since it sounds like you really want to keep trying, here’s some advice:

• My LC recommended the SNS starter kit and it really helped. The idea is that you connect a bottle of formula (or expressed milk) to a small tube whose opening is right next to your nipple, then baby patches on to both at once. Baby sucks harder/longer because the flow rate is higher. Your nipples get stimulated during feeding, which helps increase supply. You would still pump after feeding (even though you likely will not get much) to help supply rise over time. Filling the SNS and cleaning it will be your partner’s job.
  
• Rent a baby scale with 0.1 oz sensitivity from the hospital. Do weighted feedings so you can know how much extra formula you really need to give and convince yourself that the situation is improving
  
• Lots of water and calories for you; partner to make sure there is something beside you while nursing or holding during naps. Oatmeal is great, ideally in a form you can hold with one hand (lactation cookies, bars)
  
• The pain will get better. In the meantime, not all nipple creams are equal, so try a few. I like Medela’s brand but Lansinoh and Earth Mama Nipple Cream are also popular.

I second using the sns with a sheild! They don't have to work as hard and get instant reward for sucking. It's what they suggested for me after I had to start supplementing right after birth.

Starter Supplemental Nursing System with 80ml Bottle https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001G87KYE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_qb8fzbHJHDXX1

This is the one my hospital gave me. It's basically like a little IV and you stick the tube under the sheild but not past your nipple! You can also use the sns with out the sheild but I haven't mastered that yet (my little guy is only 5 weeks)