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Breast Milk
Asked by H.W. from Lakeland
on June 7, 2010
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My wife is having a hard time expressing her milk, is there any suggestions on how to get more milk out? She is drinking 6-8oz glasses of water a day, no more then that.
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- More water, check out WestonPrice.com for really good nutirtion, and- when my oldest had twins, and had this problem she you have a-just one- beer- usually I wouldn'...
- Rent or buy a breast pump and pump!!! I nursed three kids and I loved my breast pump. I could stimulate/supplement my milk supply, save milk for an outing, take it ...
- H., All of the advise that has been posted in good. But also, she may just have low milk production. Hopefully she doesn't stress, which will decrease production....
Expressing Milk
Asked by M.A. from San Francisco
on June 23, 2011
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Hi all mamas. I really need some help here..I'm breastfeeding only, and about to go back to work so I have opted to express milk (by Hand). WhereI live i couldn't find...
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- You would pour it into a bottle, unless you buy the bottles that are made to work with plastic bags (Playtex bottles).
- check with your insurance. many insurance companies will cover the cost of purchase or rental of a breast pump. if you qualify for w.i.c. they also will provide a br...
- Dr. Jane Morton has a great link regarding hand expression; she's done a lot of research at Stanford about pumping getting out of hand and how hand expression can actu...
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 L.O. from Savannah
on January 25, 2008
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I'm nursing my 6month old. and don't seem to have enough to store. I've only had to leave he once and I thank God that i was back before she got hungry again. How can ...
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- I agree with most of the other mothers, start pumping more. It might take awhile but your supply will increase. I nursed my son for 13 months. My milk supply starte...
- Hello Leyla, You have received wonderful suggestions. But I would like you to suggest as well to visit or find your local La leche league http://www.llli.org. All the...
- I have herd from other mom's that pumping at least once a day helps b/c it has much more suction.
My Milk Is Running Out! Help!
Asked by J.F. from Chicago
on July 9, 2008
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I have a 3 1/2 month old. I have been breastfeeding with no problems. I work 3 days a week and try to pump twice when I'm at work. I haven't been getting as much mi...
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- The more you supplement the less your body will produce. If you can, try pumping more at work. I know... hard. And when you are home on the weekend, have marathon fe...
- The best way to stimulate milk production is to nurse/pump more often. If this can't be done at work, then try increasing your production over the weekend-as soon as ...
- You should contact La Leche League. They will usually even come to your home if necessary.Hope this helps.
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...
Low Milk Supply
Asked by A.G. from Dallas
on October 12, 2006
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I posted a request a couple of weeks ago about my milk not coming in yet.
Well the good news is...my milk is finally in, but I still am able to pump not even an oun...
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- I was never able to actually breast feed but I pumped until he was 4 months. I used the Medela and loved it. The next best thing is to rent one of the hospital grade...
- My baby girl is 3 mos old. We had some problems initially because she was jaundiced and wasn't nursing enough so my milk supply went down. I got it to come up by usi...
- A., I had the same anxieties when I started nursing my son. I wasn't sure what to expect and there is that constant fear that I'm not feeding my baby enough. Howeve...
Milk Supply Going Down
Asked by B.B. from San Francisco
on May 24, 2007
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I have a 5 month old daughter that I have breast fed since she was born. I went back to work 2.5 months ago, so I pump 3 times a day for 20 minutes each to get milk f...
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- You can consult your physician, however I was advised to take an herbal vitamin called milk thistle. Best of luck to you and your baby
- Hi B., I had the same problem with my milk supply when I went back to work. In the instructions of my breast pump it said to have a picture of your baby to look at...
- hi B., i have this tea that my friend got me. its called organic nursing moms from yogi teas. it works really good. it kinda tastes like black licorice, but it works ...
Low Breast Milk Supply
Asked by E.M. from Norfolk
on February 26, 2008
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Hi all:
Any advice on how to increase breast milk production? I work full time and have to use a pump. My son does not latch on well and breastfeeding has been too ...
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- My first child had latch issues that made me miserable until I read a little secret in a book. As you bring baby to your breast, make sure that your nipple is pointin...
- I was told I would not be able to bf my son, but I did until he was 4 years old. What helped me was a Traditional Medicinal tea, available at safeway or wherever tea ...
- E., I know your frustration. I have 3 and breast feeding for all was a challenge. My first didn't latch well, I was so stressed and we only nursed for 3 months. ...
Breast Milk Not Coming Out
Asked by E.J. from Atlanta
on April 10, 2007
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Hi, I am the mother of a 5 week old infant and we are having some difficulties with breastfeeding. I have noticed that the milk streams from both breasts are difficult...
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- Drink LOTS of water! Try pumping/nursing more often as well. Dehydration will cause milk production to decrease, and nursing more often will also help increase your ...
- I will probably be repeating what other mom's have written but I would drink more fluids, Mother's Milk tea, and there are tonics that you can take that are specifical...
- E., Sounds like your milk supply is drying up. I'd suggest talking to your ob gyn or a lactation consultant at the hospital where you delivered. There are thin...
