Around week 5 of my new baby's life, I began having issues with my MER. My milk suddenly stopped letting down, despite having full breasts. My lactation consultant recommended I get a prescription for an oxytocin nasal spray to help. My OB perscribed the following:
Oxytocin Nasal Spray
40 Units/ML
Use 1-2 sprays twice a day as directed
I've noticed I have a good let down when I use this spray roughly 2-3 minutes prior to breastfeeding/pumping. However, when I don't use it, I still have no natural let down. I have to work extremely hard to massage my breasts to get any milk out, and I don't see a change in how my son is sucking/swallowing (little to no swallows).
A few questions:
1. Is it safe to use this hormone more often throughout the day (even at every feeding/pumping) to ensure a good letdown?
2. Are there any side effects to me or my newborn (now 7 weeks old) in doing so?
3. Are there other natural ways to get my milk to let down without having to use this spray (I've tried deep breathing, relaxation, positive thoughts, sweet foods, warm compresses)
I'm sincerely grateful for any advice/help you can provide. I'm determined to give my child the best by breastfeeding him for as long as is realistically possible.
Thanks,
Jennifer
Oxytocin Nasal Spray
40 Units/ML
Use 1-2 sprays twice a day as directed
I've noticed I have a good let down when I use this spray roughly 2-3 minutes prior to breastfeeding/pumping. However, when I don't use it, I still have no natural let down. I have to work extremely hard to massage my breasts to get any milk out, and I don't see a change in how my son is sucking/swallowing (little to no swallows).
A few questions:
1. Is it safe to use this hormone more often throughout the day (even at every feeding/pumping) to ensure a good letdown?
2. Are there any side effects to me or my newborn (now 7 weeks old) in doing so?
3. Are there other natural ways to get my milk to let down without having to use this spray (I've tried deep breathing, relaxation, positive thoughts, sweet foods, warm compresses)
I'm sincerely grateful for any advice/help you can provide. I'm determined to give my child the best by breastfeeding him for as long as is realistically possible.
Thanks,
Jennifer
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