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vwebb85
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Milk running low!
I feel like my milk production is running low! What can I do to increase it??
By the way... I pump so I know how much I'm getting
Message edited 7/13/2009 8:01:09 AM.
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Chai77
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Re: Milk running low!
The consultant I saw said to take this herb fenugreek, mothers milk tea and to pump several times per day in order to stimulate greater production.
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| Posted 7/13/09 7:59 AM |
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shapla79
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Re: Milk running low!
Eating oatmeal and drinking extra water helps too!
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sultana
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Re: Milk running low!
Where can you get fenugreek/ mother's milk from???
thanks
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| Posted 7/17/09 6:12 PM |
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steph4777
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Re: Milk running low!
Posted by sultana
Where can you get fenugreek/ mother's milk from???
thanks
Pretty much any health food store. I know I've seen fenugreek at GMC and Vitamin Shoppe.
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| Posted 7/17/09 6:24 PM |
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Blissful
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Re: Milk running low!
Posted by vwebb85
I feel like my milk production is running low! What can I do to increase it??
By the way... I pump so I know how much I'm getting
Pumping is NOT an adequate way to determine supply.... You need to go by babies output... how many wet and poopy diapers.
I was a really good pumper in the begining and then after a few weeks could barely pump anything... But my supply is fine
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| Posted 7/17/09 6:31 PM |
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SweetTooth
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Re: Milk running low!
Posted by Blissful
Posted by vwebb85
I feel like my milk production is running low! What can I do to increase it??
By the way... I pump so I know how much I'm getting
Pumping is NOT an adequate way to determine supply.... You need to go by babies output... how many wet and poopy diapers.
I was a really good pumper in the begining and then after a few weeks could barely pump anything... But my supply is fine
I have NEVER been a good pumper, but my supply is fine too. I am feeding TWO babies and the most I ever get during a pumping session is 4-5 oz, and that is after 5-6 hours!
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| Posted 7/17/09 6:54 PM |
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sultana
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Re: Milk running low!
Thanks Ladies
I feel better! I can barely get anything out of my pump so i thought maybe my 2 week old was not getting anything. Went to the Dr today and he said she was gaining fine
I will try to look for those pills/tea
i asked about increasing milk supply on a mother's forum i am on overseas and a few suggested red wine (!!!!!) one was even a midwife. of course they meant a few sips not a bottle but still find it shocking
Glad we are helping each other with BF! wish you all were around with my first!
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| Posted 7/17/09 7:00 PM |
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nrthshgrl
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Re: Milk running low!
I used fennel tea (add honey, it's not very tasty).
Also you may need to eat & drink more to produce more. Don't underestimate the amount of calories you're losing when you nurse.
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| Posted 7/17/09 7:06 PM |
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MrsRivera
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Re: Milk running low!
Posted by Blissful
Posted by vwebb85
I feel like my milk production is running low! What can I do to increase it??
By the way... I pump so I know how much I'm getting
Pumping is NOT an adequate way to determine supply.... You need to go by babies output... how many wet and poopy diapers.
I was a really good pumper in the begining and then after a few weeks could barely pump anything... But my supply is fine
ITA. DD usually takes 8 oz. bottles every 3 hours, yet when I pump at the end of the night (4-5 hours after she's last fed), I can usually only get about 5 oz. now.
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