hi everyone, im having a problem
breastfeeding, i had a steady strong flow
for the first 2 weeks, after 6 weeks i had
to go back to school, and now its dropped
down dramatically to where i can only feed
my son 2 times a week!!
how can i get my milk supply back up
before it stops making any milk at all????
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mominashoe
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Joined: 04 Dec 2007 Posts: 1768 Location: , KS USA
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Posted: 01-29-08 18:57pm
The secret is to keep doing it. You
cannot take a break even for one feeding.
If you are away from your baby, you need
to pump when he would normally eat or
every two hours for about 30 minute
pumping sessions at a time.
Stress can also lower your milk
production. There are teas that are
supposed to help increase it, and you can
get them at your local health food store.
Drinking moderate amounts of beer (not the
cheap kind, try imports) also helps
because of the grain and iron content, and
it helps you relax enough to make milk as
well.
The important thing is that your baby gets
enough to eat. If you can't make enough
milk, don't be ashamed. Breastfeeding
isn't for everyone. Even feeding a couple
times a week is good for him, and
switching to formula because you have to
isn't something you should feel guilty
for. Give yourself a pat on the back for
giving it a try if it doesn't work out in
the end.
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Lilly Ivy
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Joined: 09 Aug 2007 Posts: 1601 Location: Newell, WV
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Posted: 01-29-08 19:19pm
Beer actually makes sence that way. But of
course be sure it's wore off before you
feed/pump. I think like 2-3 hours.
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Amanda4101
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 23 May 2005 Posts: 49 Location: Oklahoma
Posted: 02-24-08 21:06pm
Take the herbal pill called Fenugreek. It
helped me...
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ladylee70
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Joined: 14 Nov 2006 Posts: 1912 Location: Boise, Idaho,
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Posted: 02-24-08 21:28pm
mominashoe
wrote:
The secret is to keep doing
it. You cannot take a break even for one
feeding. If you are away from your baby,
you need to pump when he would normally
eat or every two hours for about 30 minute
pumping sessions at a time.
Stress can also lower your milk
production. There are teas that are
supposed to help increase it, and you can
get them at your local health food store.
Drinking moderate amounts of beer (not the
cheap kind, try imports) also helps
because of the grain and iron content, and
it helps you relax enough to make milk as
well.
The important thing is that your baby gets
enough to eat. If you can't make enough
milk, don't be ashamed. Breastfeeding
isn't for everyone. Even feeding a couple
times a week is good for him, and
switching to formula because you have to
isn't something you should feel guilty
for. Give yourself a pat on the back for
giving it a try if it doesn't work out in
the end.
I didn't know about the beer thing. Great!
I sometimes have a problem with milk
production as well. I will try this. I
love important beers.
