Relactation

I’m a 49 year old women starting relactation so I can breastfeed my husband. I was wondering what supplements I should be taking and if anyone has succeeded at this?? I breastfed both my daughters and I was an over producer but that was 21 year ago. If anyone has any suggestions or has succeeded at this I like to know. My husband suckles at least 5 times a day and off and on throughout the night and I’m only getting little drops!! We have been at this for about a week. Just looking for some advice.

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stillgrowing · 46-50, F

I had good luck with fenugreek and goats rue. If you can find it, Motherlove’s more milk special blend helped me when I started relactating.

justanothername · 51-55, M

You can get natural lactation supplements from your pharmacy

Nick1 · 61-69, M

Looks like you are making good progress. You can try using Tens unit for stimulation and may be massaging.
Good luck.

Piper1 · 51-55, F

@Nick1 Tens I would have never thought about that might give that a try.

stillgrowing · 46-50, F

@Piper1 I use one too! I should have mentioned that. It is great for stimulation and feels good too.

SW-User

@Piper1 highly recommend the tens unit!

Domking · 61-69, M

There is a benign medicine which is usually taken to prevent vomiting during a sea voyage or a long car journey.
Not a steroid or a hormone - it increases prolactin after a week or so of usage.
The name us 'domperidone' - Google it.
Of course, check with your doctor whether it's okay for you and about dosage
Cheerio

Piper1 · 51-55, F

@Domking Thank you for your advice I have thought about trying that but for now would like to keep it natural.

Domking · 61-69, M

@Piper1 try fenugreek seeds - it's a naturally grown spice.

Applepiedom · 61-69, M

LMAO a week? And drops? Sounds like you're on your way

Piper1 · 51-55, F

@Applepiedom I hope so!!! I so want to be heavy with milk again.

Applepiedom · 61-69, M

@Piper1 well if you got drops on a week,I'd keep it up. Sounds like it'll just be time

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