Too stressed about not able to breastfeed - less milk supply and baby got tacypnea
Hi Everyone, Any response is appreciated.
I gave birth on 31st of march via forceps. My baby boy has high breathing rate since the day he was born. So he was moved to nursery after 4 days and the doctors realised his oxygen levels are in low 90's which led them to do an echo and he was diagnosed with mild pulmonary hypertension.
He breathes at a faster rate and gets worked up very easily due to which he does not spend much time on the breasts.
I started pumping and was having good supply. I still tried putting him on breasts even if he latches for 3 to 4 mins cause I really wanted to do breastfeed.
When he was discharged it was a rough 3 to 4 days because i was constantly worried about his breathing and couldnt pump.
Now my milk supply is gone and his feeds are getting more of formula based. I am getting stressed day by day. I really wanted to breastfeed for few months but i dont see that happening in future.
Also, he only latches on the left boob but avoid right one (which pumps more than the left)
I am 26 days postpartum. Is my journey of bresstfeeding over?? Or is there hope ?
Please any response is appreciated to put my mind to ease.