Breastfeeding Support Group

While breastfeeding is recommended by many doctors, it is not as simple as it seems. This is a community dedicated to parents who are choosing to breastfeed, providing a safe place to discuss everything from pumping, to questions of whether baby is getting enough, weaning, breast care, scheduling, supply, and more.

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MomHopes 03/09/2011

So I've tried fenugreek and didn't see much of an increase so the next step the lactation people are telling me is Reglan. I called my doctor's office and they called in a prescription for me today. I would take it over 12 days. I just googled it and I'm really scared about the side effects. I'm wondering if it's really worth it. I have twins and my supply is ridiculously low. This is so embarrassing to admit but I only get about an ounce per pumping session.
They tell me that even a little bit is helpful to my babies. They are in the NICU and will start on formula tomorrow plus any breast milk I can supply.
Is it worth trying the Reglan?

deleted_user 03/09/2011

Reglan has some pretty hefty side effects on post partum emotions. I took it and felt like I was in a FOG for 12 days. I'm told that DOMPERIDONE is much easier/safer and doesn't have the post partum side effects. Plus because it doesn't have those side effects, you can increase the dosage as needed to help boost yoru supply. See if your doc will prescribe that insead.

deleted_user 03/10/2011

I couldn't take Reglan because of the side effects but I did extremely well on Domperidone. Some drs are afraid to give it to you because of an FDA warning based on one case where some one had an adverse reaction receiving via IV. But check out Dr. Newman's site. There is a lot of great information on the safety and dosing. It is actually available over the counter in many European countries. An LC can help you get it too.

deleted_user 03/10/2011

How old are the babies? When DS was first born I only got an ounce or two of milk the first few times I pumped. It wasn't until he was 10-12 weeks that I started getting upward of 4 oz in a session. You have to keep in mind that a newborn stomach only holds about 1 ounce so you are making close to the right amount!

Here are a couple of tips to help with supply that aren't medical.

1) relax in a warm place when you pump.
2) pump more frequently for shorter time periods - if you aren't nursing at all right now, go ahead and pump every hour if you can - and get up in the night every 3 hours to pump as you would be feeding a baby at night.
3) make sure you are using a hospital grade pump that is sized properly
4) drink lots and lots of water - I always notice a drop in supply when I don't.

deleted_user 03/10/2011

Hi there,

I left you a lengthy note in the Premature group as well but I took Reglan for several weeks to help...almost IMMEDIATE increase in pumping. You do have to be VERY careful to watch how you feel. I also lost a lot of weight because you will be having bowel movements a LOT. It is for acid reflux patients, and it increases your stomach's digestion to get the food out faster.

Watch yourself carefully and have your sig other do the same.

My dr's would not give me an RX for Domperidone because it is not FDA approved here in America. Otherwise, I would have tried that...I would have tried anything.

MomHopes 03/11/2011

I cannot get a prescription for domperidone. I asked the lacation consultant about it and she said they don't use it at our hospital and they aren't even allowed to talk to us about it. I really wish I could get it because from what I've read it's much safer than Reglan.

deleted_user 03/11/2011

Domperidone doesn't cross the blood/brain barrier, so it does not affect your brain chemistry, ie: no depression, or other side effects.

My LC's were really excited about it, but the Dr's were not.

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