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milk supply

Heather_huffHeather_huff
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my son is 1 month old and I have been pumping since his birth....but I feel like my milk supply is getting less and less....anything I can do to increase my milk supply

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Re: milk supply

  • trickytricetrickytrice
    I've heard that some powerpumping sessions might work. How have you been eating? That is very important. Are you getting enough protein? I drink Mother's milk every now and then. Also be sure to nurse on demand. The nursing will help increase the supply more than the pumping.
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  • FutureMrsDenmanFutureMrsDenman member

    Our lactation consultant recommended several different things over the time I had problems with my supply: 

    Power pumping every 2 hrs round the clock (for one to two days).  Remembering to drink all of my water.  Taking Fenugreek.  Keeping pics of DD with me when I couldn't be at her side at the hospital.  Drinking Mother's Milk Tea.  Eating 1 - 2 bowls of (non instant) oatmeal a day.  I also tried a lactation tincture but I can't remember the name of it.  Spending a smuch time skin to skin with my DD as possible.

    I think problems with supply are really common for Mom's of preemies, but there is a lot of hope for improvement.  Try suggestions on www.kellymom.com too.  (I may have gotten the link wrong ... kelleymom?).

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