Poor teaching

[squallrinoa]

I have a teaching problem. my son was born 6/27/08. Right afterwards, he was sent to the NICU. When he was dc'd, three weeks later, I never received any breastfeeding teaching. He was given bottles in the NICU and developed a preference for them. He has just recently taken to eating from the breast. I am having a difficult time developing a schedule to feed him and keep him satisfied. Not to mention my supply has dropped since he came home. Please Help me.

[Assunta_Osterholt]

You may need to support and stimulate the milk supply with a good hospital grade pump until you can transition the baby to fully breastfeed. Hopefully you are using a wide base/slow flow nipple as you work with him to teach him how to breastfeed. Above all, you would benefit with a one to one consult with a lactation consultant that can come up with a care plan to get breastfeeding on track.