Mother's Milk Tea
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Low Milk
Asked by L.T. from Chicago
on October 14, 2009
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Over the past few days I feel my milk supply has lowered. Any suggestions how to produce more naturally? My son is only 2months old and I want to keep breast feeding. ...
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- The child nursing is the best and biggest sign to your body that you need more. So, try to encourage him to nurse more. I know at 2 months it seems like they are con...
- I never nursed so my response may or may not be completely helpful, but I did pump 8 times a day and was a milk-making machine. For me, hydration was key. Not that...
- What makes you think your supply is dropping? I only ask b/c around 2 months your body will switch from a more hormonally created supply (ie "always full all the time...
Milk Supply
Asked by A.M. from Columbus
on January 9, 2007
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My son was born in October, I had a great milk supply going until I went back to work. I only worked for 4 weeks and now I'm a stay at home mom. While I was working I...
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- Fenugreek suplements or Mothers Milk Tea works wonderfully. I used MMT while breastfeeding my daughter and ended up with more milk than she could ever use so I donate...
- There are a few things you can try. First drink more water, try oatmeal in any form (cookies or straight oatmeal), and nurse more often. Also once you nursed on one si...
- I also had the same problem and ended up having to stop breastfeeding......my milk supply just dried up and my ob said it happens to few people but it does happen........
Don't Have Enough Milk.
Asked by T.E. from Atlanta
on July 4, 2009
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Is it too late to get my Breastmilk flowing again. My baby is 7 1/2 mths. She's not latching on like she used to and my milk is drying up. I would like to pump, but th...
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- I don't know what others have written, but drink lots of water. Stay away from sodas, caffeine, drinks that are not good for your body..alcohol...etc. You can use Bles...
- First there's making sure you drink enough water. Then I know there are herbal supplements like Mother's Milk Tea or Fenugreek that help with supply. Lastly, if her ...
- I don't know what pump you are using, but the Medala Advanced pump (babies r us has it) has an adjustable suction. I found that when production went down for me, incre...
Losing Milk
Asked by S.L. from San Antonio
on June 12, 2008
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My first child I didn't breastfeed, the second I am trying and I seemed to slow down pace. I figured it was easier to pump and give her the milk, (maybe that is where ...
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- Like another mom, when my 2 week old daughter ended up sick and in the hospital, I nearly lost my milk supply. I was advised to pump every 2 hours for 20 minutes and ...
- Apple juice and lots of it. The more fluids you drink the better. Also Mother's Milk tea (Traditional Medicinal). I got it at Kroger. Make sure that you are nursing/ p...
- I used fenugreek. That helped and drink lots and lots of water. :-)
When Does Your Milk Come In?
Asked by L.U. from Seattle
on January 9, 2011
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Hi moms. Quick question.
I am a third time mom and can NOT for the life of me remember when your milk comes in?! It wasn't a big deal with my first two boys, they g...
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- Keep trying! I'd say...don't try pumping right now, unless your lactation specialist tells you to. You may have another day or so before your milk comes in...I can't r...
- Your milk will come i about 5 days after birth, but it sounds like your daughter is having latch issues. I went to 3dfferent peds and 3 different lactation consultants...
- you are NOT a failure! you are clearly a very good mom who is having a hard time due to circumstances that are not your fault! please see a good craniosacral therapist...
Running Out of Milk
Asked by H.H. from Denver
on February 10, 2009
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I am really torn up about this and I need some help. My son is 7 1/2 months old and has been strictly breastfed from birth. I always thought that I had plenty of mil...
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- Congratulations on motherhood. Nursing is a special bond to share with your baby. You might try to consult a lactation professional in your area - ask you doctor for...
- Here are just some ideas if you are running out of milk... You can get "More Milk Plus" from the health food store. You can also get Malt mix - it's by the chocolate...
- I would try mother's milk tea. You can buy it at Whole Foods or Wild Oats. It is a homeopathic tea. I've been drinking it for that past few months and think it is help...
Milk Supply
Asked by E.S. from Grand Rapids
on February 26, 2007
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I am nursing my 12 wk old son and have had a drastic drop in my milk supply. I do have PCOS, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and I know that is the culprate behind it all...
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- Hi E., First I want to congratulate you on continuing to breastfeed!!! It's really the single best thing that you can do for you and you child. Around 12 week...
- dear elizbeth i went thur the samething with my last daughter they put me on reglin for it i also drank a tea for brest milk and that seam to help there is also somt...
- Hi E., I was wondering if you had nursed your daughter, too? Did you have a similar problem, if you did nurse her, too? I do know that babies experience growth spur...
Milk Supply
Asked by C.C. from Los Angeles
on February 28, 2010
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Hey mamas,
I have posted a few questions in the past and have received great advice and so I am requesting more help from all of you sages. I am the proud mama of a...
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- Unfortunately supplementing with formula is the worst thing you can do for your supply and your baby doesn't need anything other than your breastmilk. That is the abs...
- Pump for 5 minutes AFTER every feeding. You may get nothing for the first few attempts then a few sqirts... after a week (maybe two but I doubt it) you will have a ton...
- here is my old list that i have passed on to many a mom...also check out babyzone's breastfeeding boards..and kellymom.com 1. rent a hospital grade pump..Medela C...
Advise on Increasing Milk Flow
Asked by M.G. from New York
on March 11, 2008
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I am breasfeeding my 5 month old and I am worried that I am producing less milk. I started taking "mother's milk" tea to increase my production. Does anyone have any...
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- if you want to make more milk try to pump immediatly after you nurse. it may trick your body to produce more. it may take a few days but if you do it every time it m...
- When I was having problems, my sister suggested pumping right after you nurse. It works.
- As the other posters have said, it's all about supply and demand. Drink as much as you can and pump after every feeding, even if nothing comes out. Your body will be...
Need More Milk
Asked by K.V. from Richland
on December 7, 2009
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I am looking for suggestions from breastfeeding moms who have needed to bump up their milk supply. I strictly breast feed my 5 1/2 mo. old baby girl, and will be star...
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- I had the same issue. At first I just expressed a few drops with my hands straight into the bowl after getting it going with a hand pump. When she was just starting ce...
- I had the same problem: plenty of milk when my son nursed, but couldn't get much from pumping. I finally decided to just mix his cereal with formula, since he was gett...
- This site has great information for increasing your supply: http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-supply.html#increase Aside from using these methods, I would just...
