I have a first time mom who is 14 years old!  She menstruated a good 2
years before becoming pregnant but she does not think her milk has come
in.  Originally she told me it had (she had large sore breasts) and that
she could feel let down.  However now she doesn't think so.  I believe a
well meaning nurse as the hospital got it into her head that she may not
be able to lactate due to her age.  Anyway her mom is there to support
her and she breast fed 3/5 of her children and seems to be very
supportive of her daugter's efforts.  The first day the baby was home
they observed 2 bowel movements but only 3 wet diapers.  The next day
the same, so she gave him a bottle and this is how the cycle gets
started.  Of course I told her to call Ped. if not at least 5 wet
dosposable diapers.  ShThe mom says she is nursing him at least every
1/2 to 2 hours because he is always hungry and rooting.  Is it possible
that she is not making enough milk?  Is it possible that her milk hasn't
come in?  If so what does she do in the mean time?  Pumping does not
seem to go well for her and time is of the essence.  She is really
determined to nurse BUT she IS only 14 and wants it to happen instantly.
I could use some advise on how to counsel her!  P.S. I told her to toss
her Formula Co. brand named pump because she was not having any results
but she says she cannot afford another.  Sorry to ramble but this is my
first experience with a 14 years old mom and I want to do the very best
for her.                             Karen