Breast Milk Supply & Production: Munchkin

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I Dont Make Enough Milk. HELP!

Hi moms, I've never had a lot of milk and I've been taking Fenugreek and nursing tea from week 4. I drink 2-3 liters of water a day and I pump 4 times a day. I haven't had to supplement with formula yet but I feel like at this point she may not be getting enough. Does anyone have any advice of what I can do to get more milk besides what I'm already doing? Thanks M.

Domperidome

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Nursing Vs. Pumping..

Hello Moms, I have, what might seem like as strange question. Is there any literature on nursing vs. giving a baby breastmilk in a bottle by pumping? I have tried to research this without luck, so would appreciate any feedback. A little background on this request: I have a 8 month old baby girl who I have always nursed (no bottles etc)... this is largely because we both enjoy it and its most convenient.. but a large factor is also that i have a fanatical family who believes not nursing is a crime... now, i need to switch to...

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Help with Lactation

Does anyone have any tips on promoting better lactation. I have a 4 week...

Fenugreek

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Using Fenugreek Vs. Reglan

My husband has started to give my son a bottle of breast milk during the evening while I continue to pump. He will easily take 2-3 ounces in one feeding. I've noticed that since he gets milk out of the bottle easier than my nipple now, he wants more food. Last night he ate 3 ounces then went to breast for an additional 30 minutes, then my husband gave him another ounce in a bottle. At night, I feel like I am not able to produce as much milk since we started the bottle. I've heard various recommendations on fenugreek and reglan. My...

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Help with Lactation

Does anyone have any tips on promoting better lactation. I have a 4 week...

Mother's Milk Tea

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I Dont Make Enough Milk. HELP!

Hi moms, I've never had a lot of milk and I've been taking Fenugreek and nursing tea from week 4. I drink 2-3 liters of water a day and I pump 4 times a day. I haven't had to supplement with formula yet but I feel like at this point she may not be getting enough. Does anyone have any advice of what I can do to get more milk besides what I'm already doing? Thanks M.

Reglan

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Using Fenugreek Vs. Reglan

My husband has started to give my son a bottle of breast milk during the evening while I continue to pump. He will easily take 2-3 ounces in one feeding. I've noticed that since he gets milk out of the bottle easier than my nipple now, he wants more food. Last night he ate 3 ounces then went to breast for an additional 30 minutes, then my husband gave him another ounce in a bottle. At night, I feel like I am not able to produce as much milk since we started the bottle. I've heard various recommendations on fenugreek and reglan. My...