Hi this is my first time posting. I am a FTM of triplet boys. They were born at 31 weeks and are still currently in the NICU and are 33 weeks 3 days now. They are doing so well and should be coming home soon!! I am pumping right now trying to supply them with enough milk. I have a low supply and wonder if anyone has any suggestions on how to help increase my supply? I use a Medela hospital grade pump that I rent from the hospital and I am currently taking a prescription from my doctor. I can only use this prescription for three weeks. Does anyone have experience with this or with breastfeeding multiples? Any help would be much appreciated! Thank you!
Re: FTM pumping question
Water intake, eating well, taking prenatals, and using herbal supplments can be helpful. Getting skin to skin with your babies if able is also a great way to up supply, kangaroo care style. Are or have you been nursing them yet?
To be honest with twins I actually wish I had supplemented with a bottle of formula at night to get them sleeping better earlier. I was too stubborn to do it but I think it would've helped my sanity when I went back to work.
Good luck, let me know if I can help in any way.