Breast Milk Supply & Production
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Help with Low Milk Supply
Asked by A.G. from Austin
on January 17, 2010
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Hi to all you mamas!
My son is 5 1/2 months and we have been breastfeeding from the start. At his 4 month check up, he had fallen completely off the growth chart (in...
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- It sounds like you're mainly concerned about your son gaining weight. I would recommend nursing him on just one side. That way he gets the hind milk or cream that co...
- I tried Goats Rue by Mother Love, it seemed to help me.
- I have also had supply issues with my daughter. It is my understanding that long term use of raspberry leaf might inhibit supply...so you might consider laying off of...
Keeping up Milk Supply While Decreasing Breastfeeding
Asked by F.T. from Athens
on October 11, 2008
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Hi, I have twin girls, age 14 months. I am still breastfeeding them twice a day (morning and night) and then they get whole milk the other feedings. I work 6 hours a...
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- With my first child I had no problems keeping up with supply until we weaned at 11 months. My second child has been another matter. It's been a challenge to make eno...
- CONGRATULATIONS for you!! Nursing those twins past 12 months is just awesome :) Don't worry about your supply. You should make just enough for those 2 nursing sessi...
- I took fenugreek to increase my milk supply and it worked. I didn't have an overabundance, just more than before. It may work well for you. There is also a tea you can...
Milk Supply
Asked by M.H. from San Diego
on April 30, 2010
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Hello, I have a 5mth old and I can't seem to pump enough during the week to keep up with his needs. He stays with my mom Mon-Fri so nursing him directly is not possibl...
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- Nursing more is really all you can do. You can take as many herbs and things as you want, but since pumping isn't as good at getting the milk out as nursing, those won...
- When my milk supply decrease my doc recomended oatmeal for breakfast every day and a lot of water. It worked for me.
- If I wanted to pump 8 oz, I would drink 10 oz of water and that seemed to do the trick for me. You need to keep really well watered, cause remember, if the liquid is ...
Milk Supply
Asked by M.M. from Los Angeles
on December 8, 2010
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Hi,
My baby girl refused to breastfeed for one month and five days. I pumped on and off. I did not punch much because I was already facin leaking breasts problem (my ...
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- I know this is going to sound crazy and it may get some snarky commnets, but I've heard that drinking one beer a day will help increase your supply. I know several pe...
- Sounds like she is going through a growth spurt. To keep up your supply, you may need to wake her every 3 hours during the day to feed, even if she doesn't eat much. ...
- I agree with drinking a beer a day. It helps over night. My doctor actually told me to try this. I have also tried the Fenugreek (sp?), but my doctor said to not ta...
Drug to Increase Breast Milk Supply
Asked by S.D. from Portland
on August 26, 2008
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Has any one used Domperidone to increase her milk supply? My supply has decreased dramatically and I was told about this medication. I just want to see if any one has ...
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- Yes..i have been take Domperidone for 16mo. I adopted my son at birth and i have been breastfeeding ever since. I highly recomend it. I have had no side effects and i ...
- I would recommend Fenigreek instead. It is a natural supplement and won't harm the baby. I took it with my daughter.
- my doctor let me try Reglan, and i get at least an extra ounce a breast! if i don't take it, i see the decrease in almost 12 hours. i was also told to pump every 2 ho...
Breastfeeding/Milk Supply
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on June 24, 2008
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This is my second time breastfeeding, with my first I had NO problems and did it for a year. My son is will be 8 months old next month on the 7th and my milk supply h...
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- Because many women don't respond as well to the pump as to their own baby, they lose their supply when they pump. If it is possible, you may want to try to take a wee...
- have you tried any fenugreek??
- Mother's milk Tea Fenegreek (sp?) you can find both at GNC There are medications that can help build you milk production...i think Reglan or phenegran. you need to c...
Weaning How to Stop Milk Supply
Asked by A.V. from Dallas
on May 29, 2009
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I stopped nursing my 12 month old son about 3 days ago. He doesn't seem to miss it at all. My problem is, that I still have so much milk supply and my breasts are hurt...
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- I pumped just enough to take the presser off where I wasn't hurting, and thats all , and then in a few days my milk stopped coming. Hope this works for you too.
- I pumped exclusively, and I basically whittled down the number of pumps and the length of pumps (it probably took me a month). You do NOT want to get mastitis - so yo...
- I found these freezer things at Target that are round with a hole in the middle. You freeze them then put them in your bra. They helped a lot. I didn't go cold turk...
Using Reglan/metoclopramide to Increase Milk Supply
Asked by S.M. from Sarasota
on April 2, 2007
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I would like to know if anyone has any experience using reglan, or metoclopramide, to increase their milk supply. My daighter is 4 months old, I have never had a real...
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- I agree with everyone else about the Fenugreek. I purchased capsules called "Lactate Support" by Gaia Herbs. They contain Fenugreek and Fennel and worked great. I fo...
- Hi, I don't know anything about the drugs you mentioned. I know fenugreek seeds are very helpful. You can find them in Indian grocery stores. I am a nursing mom of ...
- You can get different brands of "Mother's Milk" teas at any health food store. They usually contain fenugreek and fennel, then other ingredients depending on brand. I ...
Breastmilk Supply
Asked by K.T. from Indianapolis
on March 20, 2012
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its only been 3 and a half weeks and my milk supply seems low..... the first week it wouldnt stop and i was feeding her and pumping lots but now when i pump its only 3...
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- Your baby is so much more efficient than any man-made pump out there. At her age, I suspect she is going through a growth spurt and is more hungry than usual. Also, ...
- I nursed my kids for forever (well, 20 months for the first one, and almost 2 1/2 years for the second). I nursed on demand and always had enough milk. When I pumped...
- Don't use formula unless you want your supply low forever. Keep putting baby to breast an exhausting amount of times. Supply and demand usually takes over. My baby ...
Milk Supply Decreasing
Asked by A.H. from Lynchburg
on February 2, 2009
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I have been breastfeeding for the past 8 months and now my milk production has decreased dramatically. Are there any ways to increse my milk production? I was hoping t...
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- A., go to your local health food store or even your grocery store might carry it, get Mother's Milk Tea by traditional Medicinals, or any other compant that makes a br...
- A., As far as teas go, the best one that I give my doula clients is from a woman who is a midwife and wildcrafts her own tea blends. Go to: www.tubsntea.com She of...
- With my first daughter, I drank Mother's Milk tea and it worked rather well. I found it at The Vitamin Shoppe. You can also try pumping in between feeds. I did that wi...
