Milk Supply Increase?
- 03-31-2009, 08:49 PM #1Registered User
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Milk Supply Increase?
Moms, I BF and feed formula to my 1.5 month old; however, she's wanting to eat more so I find myself increasing her formula intake. Is it possible to increase my milk supply?
- 03-31-2009, 09:46 PM #2Registered User
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yes, mother's milk tea, it takes 2 days for it to work. from Bumps 2 babes. i don't know if they sell it at mothercare. you can also stimulate your breasts by bumping in between feeds.
- 03-31-2009, 09:54 PM #3Registered User
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Take a look at this thread:
http://www.geobaby.com/forum/thread123473.html
I'd highly recommend fenugreek.
Also, if you can, do breastfeed directly, as this will help stimulate the milk glands more and it is a matter of "supply and demand." :)
Good luck.
- 03-31-2009, 11:16 PM #4Registered User
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The more you breastfeed or express, the more milk you will have. She could be going through a growth spurt. As Buckeroo suggested above, try feeding her directly from your breast as often as she wants. Your supply should increase within days.
- 04-01-2009, 08:43 PM #5Registered User
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Also try this website. Its a great resource for breast feeding mothers- kellymom :: Breastfeeding and Parenting
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agree totally with the fenugreek part suggested by Buckeroo,since I would eat fresh fenugreek every meal and had never a problem....it seems you can get pills too for fenugreek intake
- 04-01-2009, 09:23 PM #7Registered User
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I agree completely with the above. Feed your baby directly from the breast whenever she is hungry (when mine was 1-2 months I fed every 1.5 to 2 hours during the day, fortunately she slept some longer stretches at night!), and get some fenugreek as well.
- 04-01-2009, 09:25 PM #8Registered User
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Also, drink plenty of water and eat whenever you are hungry. I even used to snack, eg, a piece of fruit or a yoghurt, after every night feed I was so hungry. And try to rest when you can (I know, easier said than done!)
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