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How Do I Increase My Milk Supply?
Asked by S.B. from Los Angeles
on September 21, 2008
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When I had my little boy I intended to only breastfeed. But as his Jaundice started getting worst a few days after birth, I was urged by the doctors to start supplemen...
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- I can totally sympathize. I went through the same thing and I took fenugreek (it's herbal you can get it at GNC) and drank Mother's Milk tea (you can also get this at...
- Congratulations on the arrival of your son... great day to be born... my son was born 8/26/07!! Start having miso soup at least once to 3 times a day. It helps increa...
- Fenugreek. Worked for me.
Uneven Breast from Nursing... HELP!
Asked by S.P. from Seattle
on August 28, 2009
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I am currently nursing my newborn & when she was 1st born, my breast were pretty even. After my milk came in, I noticed my right breast came in with more milk & was mo...
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- It's common. My daughter preferred nursing on my left side more than my right and my newborn son prefers the right side so I have and am currently experiencing the sam...
- Thank you for posting this question. I am nursing my son who is 6 weeks old and I have the same issue. My right breast is the biggest, but has always been a tad bigg...
- Sorry, but it happens and asymmetry is just part of nursing for some and not for others. Sounds like you are doing all the right things to stimulate your right breast...
Help with Preparing Formula Bottles
Asked by E.C. from Lexington
on August 29, 2008
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I am returning to work tomorrow, and even though my 6 week old is currently exclusively breastfed, I am worried he will need to get some formula if my supply goes down...
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- We had to supplement with formula since my breastmilk production is SO LOW. We use distilled water -- or you can use spring water. You just don't want to use tap wat...
- E., When I was nursing my babies I would nurse them at night and put them to bed. Then I would wait about 15 minutes to make sure the baby did not wake up and need t...
- Looks like you've gotten a lot of great suggestions so far... Here is what works for me. I am a breast-feeding, part-time working Mom with supply issues. So I pump e...
Safest Way to Dry up Milk Supply, Have Mastitis Now
Asked by C.M. from Dallas
on March 20, 2007
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What is the safest way to dry up my milk supply? I need to be careful since I am currently battling my third round of mastitis. I am on antibiotics.
I don't think...
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- most everything i would say has been covered, but if you're still experiencing pain from the mastitis, get some castor oil from the health food store and rub that on y...
- I don't know if this will work for you, but with my first daughter, i used cabbage leaves and it seemed to help. i bought green cabbage, seperated the leaves and wash...
- You can use cabbage leaves in your bra, change them once they start whilting-hope this helps! Steph
Frustrated with Breastfeeding
Asked by T.C. from Detroit
on August 14, 2009
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Hello ladies...first off I am looking for support and advice. Please keep any negative comments, criticism or lectures on breast is best to yourself. I apologize if I ...
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- Hi T.! I have to say no lectures will come from me... my daughter and I had a hard time "connecting". I reached out for help and got a LOT of harshness and stringen...
- Have you considered using her favorite bottle's nipple on you while nursing? It is best to use one attached to something, so that the baby can't choke on it. It might...
- Hi T., Boy this all sounds too familiar. I to am breastfeeding. My daughter in almost 5 1/2 months now & in the beginning started getting very frustrated. She had no...
Joining Us in Bed & Milk Supply
Asked by M.C. from Washington DC
on July 3, 2008
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I actually have two issues I want to send out about. I guess I know the answers somewhat, but would love some support in implementation.
First - I've gotten into th...
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- Unfortunately, I cannot comment on your second question as I did not have to return to work after my children were born so I was able to continue a breastfeeding sched...
- No advice, but I wanted to commisetate. My 3 month old son does the same thing--wakes up around 2:30am for feeding, goes back to sleep beautifully, then wakes up arou...
- I wouldn't worry about her forming a habit at such an early age. I do it with my daughter who is 5 months so I can get some more rest and so she doesn't wake up her 4...
Need Advice on How to Boost My Milk Supply
Asked by S.D. from Rochester
on October 21, 2008
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Recently we found out that our 5 month old son has a sensitivity to milk (we've been seeking treatment from our pediatrician for small amounts of blood in his bowel mo...
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- try drinking one beer once a night, I think it's the yeast in the beer. Worked wonders for me!
- I struggled with keeping my supply up while working as well. I can't say that any of these things worked in particular, but I was able to pump enough until our son was...
- yeah to all of the above! fenugreek (just be sure to take them regularly, don't stop until your supply's up), water, water, water, pump more frequently - and relax in...
Milk Supply and Formula Questions
Asked by K.B. from Wichita
on September 27, 2006
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Hi there. I am a new mom of a 12 day old boy. I am trying to breastfeed, but have found myself frustrated. When I pump I am only getting 2oz total, and that doesn't...
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- I had trouble breastfeeding with my second child. I had a breast reduction 2 years before she was born and the surgeon tried to do it so I could still produce milk - ...
- I exclusively pumped for my son because of a birth defect and i had to supplement with formula. I put one part formula to three parts breastmilk. The more you pump, ...
- Pumping doesn't always result in much milk, babies are MUCH more effective than pumps. Can you simply nurse when he needs to eat? You will run the risk of supply iss...
Progesterone Only Birth Control Pills and Decrease in Milk Supply
Asked by A.O. from Harrisburg
on May 19, 2009
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I am nursing my four and a half month old- I pump at work but he still eats so frequently during the day that he gets one or two bottles of formula a day when I am at ...
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- Hi Ali! The exact same thing happened to me. I started the progesterone only pills when my son was two months. I got what seemed like my period and noticed my milk ...
- I had a very similar issue. From what I read, your milk supply decreases when you get your period. It will pick back up a few days later. It is scarey when it happens ...
- The herb blessed thistle and especially fenugreek will increase your milk supply. the fenugreek will also help w/ gas and stomach issues. I would stop taking the pills...
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...
