https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 10 May 2026 10:36:37 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-919303 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:41:13 +0000 hilsy85 919303@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Espion: @Pepper: gotcha! In that case I would pump every 2-3 hours to keep your supply up, and eat lots of oatmeal! Do you have a good pump? Maybe consider renting a hospital grade pump (the medela symphony is amazing) until you're done with the meds! So sorry you're dealing with this :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-919175 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 11:00:00 +0000 Espion 919175@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: Pump like crazy! I'm so afraid of someone even looking at my boobs funny because it might make my supply dip, lol! It will also help clear the infection faster. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-919162 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:55:11 +0000 Pepper 919162@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Espion: This is my thought... I don't want to do anything that could potentially hurt him. I'm assuming I will need to pump and dump and feed formula until the medication is done. I don't have a problem with formula, but I'm a little sad that this could end breastfeeding for us if my supply diminishes. We were doing really well!</p> <p>@hilsy85: Yeah the cross reaction possibility scares me... I actually don't know how allergic I am because I had a reaction when I was really little. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-919135 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:46:54 +0000 Espion 919135@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: Depends on how allergic she is to penicillin. They can cross-react. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-919122 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:45:31 +0000 hilsy85 919122@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: what about keflex? It doesn't contain penicillin. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-919101 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:40:38 +0000 Espion 919101@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: Bactrim is safe in babies, but not in newborns. I generally don't give it to babies less than 2 months of age, because it can cause an increase in unconjugated bilirubin levels; and therefore, jaundice. Jaundice is usually not a big deal, but if the bilirubin levels are high enough, then it can cause neurologic problems. To be completely safe, I wouldn't breastfeed while taking Bactrim. True, the risks are probably small, but I'm of the "why chance it?" group. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-918999 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 10:17:58 +0000 Pepper 918999@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So things are a little more complicated now. I am not able to take cylindamycin because of an illness I had several years ago. I am allergic to penicillin. So that leaves the Bactrim as my only option. My OB and another pediatrician that was in the office today said to continue breastfeeding; as the benefits outweigh any risks. I just don't want to expose him to any risks! I'm getting such conflicting information. One ped says no, another says yes! Ugh. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-918449 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:36:35 +0000 sotofamilia 918449@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@hilsy85: My doctor sucked in general, so I was kind of hesitant to post that...I'm happy to hear that someone else had the same experience with clindamycin!</p> <p>@pepper: good luck, I hope you feel better soon! Mastitis is no joke, especially when you're already exhausted and trying to figure out how to take care of your newborn. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-918413 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:26:47 +0000 hilsy85 918413@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@sotofamilia: yes! Clindamycin is what I took as well. I had no issues from it. And I also nursed on it. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-918404 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:23:14 +0000 sotofamilia 918404@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm glad everything is working out in terms of feeding the baby! We also supplemented with a few bottles of formula in those early weeks, and it turned out absolutely fine! We are EBF at this point and he's almost five months old.</p> <p>I just wanted to chime in and add that I am also allergic to penicilin and my doctor prescribed clindamycin when I got mastitis when my baby was three weeks old, and we kept breastfeeding with no issues. He ended up getting really gassy, so I started taking some probiotics, and we both got straightened out within a week.</p> <p>Although maybe take my advice with a grain of sand, because my doctor also told me to pump and dump because I had mastitis, and my lactation consultant told that that advice was ridiculous and outdated and nursing actually helps treat it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-918393 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:20:06 +0000 hilsy85 918393@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: glad to hear that you're going to be able to switch meds--I think I took ciprofloxacin or something like that? and had no issues with it. Hope you can get some rest today and feel better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-918384 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:17:50 +0000 hilsy85 918384@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am so sorry that your OB prescribed you something that you can't BF on!!! I would be seriously pissed off--you would think he of all doctors would know you're breastfeeding, or at least think to ask! I would just give the formula as is--I hope you're feeling better! Is there any way your OB can switch your meds so you can take one that you can nurse on so you don't need to worry about pumping/giving bottles of formula? I hope things are going ok!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-918377 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 07:16:17 +0000 Pepper 918377@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for the well wishes everyone!</p> <p>@rahlyrah: I have a really high fever, waiting to get ahold of a doctor that will give me a safe antibiotic. He drank the formula without issue, at least my kid isn't picky! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-918212 Wed, 10 Jul 2013 04:42:30 +0000 Ra 918212@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>How are you feeling? Did C do ok with the formula? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-918011 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:12:08 +0000 mrsjyw 918011@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Get well soon! Give as is! A was on formula for a day beford my milk came in n he was fine. Just pour it into a slow flow nip btl! We didn't and it was a pita getting him back on my boob!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-918004 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 23:10:10 +0000 LaineysMom 918004@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I agree with @ilu4310: don't dump! Freeze it and use it in a few months! Sorry you're going through this. :sad: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917981 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 22:55:39 +0000 runsyellowlites 917981@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I don't have any advise but I'm definitely mad for you! That's just horrible that your doctor would make such an oversight!</p> <p>Is there possibly a moms group or friend that could have some milk to spare? </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917899 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 22:22:43 +0000 LovelyPlum 917899@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Feel better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917893 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 22:20:39 +0000 78h2o 917893@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@ilu4310: good thought!<br /> @Pepper: feel better! I had it at 2 weeks and it sucked! The antibiotics helped pretty quickly though. Hope you feel better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917882 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 22:16:32 +0000 ilu4310 917882@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>According to lactmed Bactrim shouldn't be used in the newborn period but in general is safe and compatible with breastfeeding. Definitely don't dump! Freeze the milk you pump tonight, label it so you know to use later, and use it when lo is older. </p> <p>Feel better! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917755 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:38:12 +0000 Pepper 917755@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@rahlyrah: Yes, but I'm not sure if he can have those and Zantac? Will probably need to google...</p> <p>@Meggo5: Thank you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917742 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:36:04 +0000 Periwinkle 917742@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry you're dealing with this :( hope you feel better very soon. </p> <p>When we introduced formula, we mixed it with breastmilk since he didn't like it "straight." I would be hesitant to mix if you have only 3oz. Maybe try as is first, then if he refuses, mix to see if he'll take it. </p> <p>Feel better soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917722 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:29:52 +0000 Ra 917722@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Pepper: Do you have gas drops? I'd give him some (or put in bottle) just in case. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917698 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:21:19 +0000 Pepper 917698@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kemma: That's what I thought too, but apparently that's only if the baby is older than a month. LO is only 2 weeks. </p> <p>Thanks everyone, looks like I'll just give as is... </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917689 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:19:02 +0000 Kemma 917689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I just did a quick google search and from what I've read Bactrim is ok providing baby was full term and healthy and not suffering from jaundice but I'm totally not a doctor so feel free to ignore me!</p> <p>Hope you feel better soon and that your LO goes ok with the formula :-) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917673 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:13:48 +0000 autumnlove 917673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Give as is! Good luck! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917670 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:12:56 +0000 sera_87 917670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I would just feed as is, pausing to burp after each ounce or so. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917664 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:10:19 +0000 matador84 917664@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'd give as is. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917656 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:07:35 +0000 Ra 917656@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I had to supplement B with formula when he was in the hospital with staph. They just had me give it to him as is. It made him more gassy than usual but, other than that, he took it without issue. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/cant-breastfeed-for-the-night-how-to-introduce-formula#post-917639 Tue, 09 Jul 2013 21:03:07 +0000 Pepper 917639@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am freaking out. Ugh. I have mastitis, and I'm allergic to penicillin, so my OB prescribed Bactrim for me. I took my first dose and fed him, as my OB instructed me to do so. Well, I started wondering if Bactrim was safe to take while breastfeeding, as I found some conflicting information. I called the on call pediatrician. The ped said since he is under a month old, I'm not to breastfeed while on Bactrim. Wtf?? I literally can't believe my OB prescribed something that isn't safe!!</p> <p>So now I'm to pump and dump and feed him formula. We have some ready to feed similac here, but I literally have no idea how to do this. Should I be mixing it with pumped breastmilk at first? I have a measly 3 oz in the fridge that I can use. This is a nightmare, especially when I'm this tired and have a fever :( any advice would be appreciated, as the ped didn't really give me much information about how to introduce formula. </p>