Breastfeeding After Milk Dries Up

by Amy
(Fremont Ne)

Visitor Question: I just wondered if I could start breastfeeding my son now. He is 2 months old. He was premature and couldn't suck and I didn't pump so my milk is dried up. If I start to breastfeed him now will my body start to make milk again or is it too late?

AMY

Breastfeeding Magazine Response: The process of "getting your milk back" is called relactation.

The process involves two things:

1. Teaching your baby to latch on and nurse from your breast, and

2. Developing a breast milk supply.

To learn more about the process, visit our relactation page for tips on getting started right away.

The sooner that you start...the easier it is.

Good luck!