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Milk Supply
Asked by M.M. from Chicago
on May 19, 2009
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I have an 11 week old baby and just returned to work last week. My son only drinks the pumped milk from my breast and I also supplement with formula. Since my return t...
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- The only surefire big way to increase your supply (though you can take fenucreek which I'm told helps) is by pumping more but if you can't do it at work, pump extra at...
- Oatmeal boosts milk supply. Eating a bowl everyday has helped me. Also check out the website www.kellymom.com. They have lots of tips and tricks for breastfeeding mo...
- Two things will help, go to Whole Foods and ask them, but they have a tea that is called mother's milk or something like that. When I have trouble I have a cup of tea...
Increasing Milk Supply
Asked by M.J. from Chico
on March 5, 2008
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Just wondering about healthy ways to increase my milk supply. My daughter is 6 months old and I just returned to work fulltime. I would like to hear other moms suggest...
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- I took fenugreek in addition to Mother's milk and it worked for me. Good Luck.
- I am a nursing mom of a 6 month old too and my supply started to go down about a month ago. However, between talking to my doctor and every where I read, it's always ...
- Is your employer respectful of your need to pump? Do you have a comfortable place? Knowledge is power, so know that by California law, employers MUST provide you wit...
Milk Supply Dwindling After 8 Months
Asked by E.R. from Washington DC
on October 14, 2008
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I have been nursing my daughter since she was born with no problem. I returned to work when she was 4 months and have been balancing pumping and breastfeeding with muc...
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- in my lactation group meetings (over at Fairfax INOVA) the nurse suggested to another woman who is having the same aparent problem as you that she have a "nursing holi...
- Hi, Caraway seed (in bread, soups) will promote breast milk production, and also beer (something lite)..... it has been a while since I was breast feeding my babes, b...
- First, congrats on breastfeeding for 8 months! You may want to contact the LLL at http://www.llli.org/ there is a help discussion forum there that I am sure would be o...
Nursing and Work
Asked by I.D. from Austin
on January 28, 2009
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Hi, I am a working mother of a 4mth old and trying to nurse. I started pumping but as the days go by, I get less milk and I need some advice, ideas to help me keep my ...
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- When I went back to work after my son was born, I also pumped at work....i found staying hydrated with lots of water and taking Fenugreek supplement helped me keep goi...
- When I was in that situation, I contacted a La Leche League leader and they helped me alot to continue the nursing relationship. Good luck.
- pumping is not the most fun thing to do..... and, if you are at work, i bet you are thinking, ok hurry hurry hurry... when i was pumping, friends advised me to imagin...
Nursing Concerns
Asked by K.M. from Chicago
on February 20, 2009
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Hello, I am wondering if anyone has had thoughts that their BM supply was low? I feel like I do everything right..eat, sleep, I've take Fenugreek, etc...But for some r...
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- K., I apologize, I didn't read any of the responses, so if you heard this, sorry. I actually had the same thing happen at 11months (so close to making it 1yr. which ...
- K., I have been there. I made it through with a lot support from my lactation consultant. They are so helpful and understanding. Best of luck.
- Hi K.! I understand your concern and I hear a lot of moms who are like you and think they aren't producing enough and then end up quiting which makes me sad. It's comp...
Fun with Fenugreek
Asked by E.B. from Philadelphia
on November 14, 2008
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Hello Mamas,
I’ve been having a serious problem with my supply for the past 3 weeks. Nursing is fine--- he seems fat and happy after he’s had a nursing session...
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- Hello, Fenugreek works really well for some women and doesn't help much for others. For me it didn't help much, but I have friends who had to stop taking it becaus...
- Hi! And Congratulations on the little one. It is wonderful that you are pumping for him!!! My DD is 14 months now and still nursing around the clock although she doe...
- Just an idea, but maybe the problem isn't you or your supply, but your pump. I had bought a cheaper pump (evenflo- I would never recommend it!!) and I maybe pumped 1 o...
Need Advice on Good Breast Pump
Asked by B.B. from San Luis Obispo
on February 17, 2009
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hi ladies. i am in the last semester of the registered nursing program, and am due in two weeks. i have chosen to return to school after taking just a week off (i kn...
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- The only pump I used was the Medela Pump in Style Advanced Backpack. It worked really well for me and was neat and compact. My friends all used a Medela pump as well...
- Hi B.- My daughter didn't latch on for 3 1/2 months so I pumped exclusively for that period. I LOVED the Medela Pump in Style. I ended up using it for both of my ...
- I only scanned over some of the responses and I am also a fan of the Medela Pump in Style Advanced. The only thing I didn't see (of the few I scanned) was the halter ...
Drying Up
Asked by T.M. from Denver
on September 1, 2006
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I'm feeling a little desperate because my milk supply is dwindling to almost nothing. I've tried everything I can imagine, but nothing seems to be working. I'm current...
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- I had the same problem, my son started daycare when I went back to work when he was 4 months old. I took mothers milk plus also...I actually took more than what the b...
- Try getting a bath with lavender bubble bath. It totally let my milk let down and is very relaxing. Just don't put the bubble bath gel/soap on your breasts.Maybe you'r...
- I am a working mommy of a 3 month old, as well. I pump while at work every two to three hours, and I have been drinking Mother's Milk tea, as well. I was freaked for...
SOOOO Frustrated. Pumping.
Asked by K.L. from Denver
on December 9, 2010
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Ok, so I just attempted to pump. My 7 month old nursed at 6:30am this morning. I went to pump at 10:15am. He nurses every 3 hours, so I should have been "ready" to pum...
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- I had done some pumping, had the issue of feeling like I could never have enough or my baby running out of milk. How I did this and this was every day was at night fe...
- I had the same problem, with both of my sons. I ended up having to supplement with formula because it was such a problem. So if you have concerns, go to your doctor an...
- Start pumping immediately after each feeding... after a week or so you should notice a difference.
Pumping Issues
Asked by K.W. from Bakersfield
on August 31, 2009
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I have a 3 month old that is exclusively breast fed. I pump only when I miss a feeding, or when he falls asleep in the middle of one in an attempt to have enough milk ...
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- Sorry to say a good pump goes a long way as does making sure you have therigt cup fit. That being said to get a good amount of milke from pumping it usually tajes an e...
- Hi K., I had the same issue with my 1st pump. I even got an infection because it wasn't emptying them enough! I was strongly urged to invest in a Medela Electric pump...
- Investing in a better pump is definitely a worthwhile investment, especially if you think you'll be pumping more in the future (e.g. to store up more milk if you're re...
