Archie, first of all let me thank you for all the support u hv given us thru out. May I request u to give ur valuable input on breastfeeding ? As u can c there r n no.of mails on bf issues. Friends like suki, veenu and me everyone is having some issue or the other.

thanx in advance suki replied. Hi archie,

whatever u said is 100% rite.. i was into total PP Dep.. but now trying to overcome it..

its all coz of the encouraging mess from the board .. i am not going to give up BF at any cost.. but i keep on trying with all other possibilities..

going to meet lactation consultant and La Leche League member too..

thanks a lot to all moms who encourage me a lot in this issue...

Suki archie replied. Dear Vara,

Fact is milk supply is an individual aspect and therefore one must not get worked up because of little troubles faced while breastfeeding.

Those who did not try hard to feed baby in early hours post delivery they are likely to face more troubles.

Also those with flat or inverted nipples will have more troubles, in some of these cases use of shield helps but not in all.

Giving breast milk is wonderful thing but if baby needs more that mother can't produce there is no reason to think low and go in to depression, which Sukanya is going through. Suknya don't mind but you are having one or other message on same concern in last few days. It's OK to face little trouble and if you can't manage very well to feed all time on breast there is no need to get upset on that. Just give little more frequent portions of formula.

This is time like during pregnancy, make your own experience and stop listening and comparing to people.

You may notice (july 2004 board) I had concern on milk quantity in first week after child birth. I managed to get over and things improved as my son started to get fed only with BM.

One must be persistant and patient with this than negative and depressed about whole issue.

True that for about 1.5 to 2 months post delivery you are expected to feel emotional and at time low but that should not let take control on your life activities.

Enjoy motherhood. Do not give up and do not compare with others.

The truth is more you feed baby the more milk will be produced. Seek help of lactation if it's issue of lactching. Make sure baby gets nipple properly in mouth and not just trying to latch for hour without getting milk.

There is not much I could comment on this.

Good luck
Archie