Got milk?

clwhipple1980

I DON'T!!!  It is so frustraiting...  My little man will be 3 weeks old tomorrow and I have been supplimenting with formula.  I am going crazy that I can't get more milk.  I have been taking Fenugreek and pumping every two hours.  I only pumped 4 ounces all day.  I will put LO to breast and then see if he want's formula after and he is still eating 4 ounces of formula, so I know he is not getting enough, if any at all.  I am trying to to keep myself together but it is not working very well.  It makes me feel like I am not a good mom because I can not provide milk for my baby.  Is anyone else having milk supply issues?  Does anyone know any other tricks to get more milk?

huskymama725

Try drinking more water, and putting him to the breast all the time. I know it sounds strange, but supplementing can actually decrease your supply.  Putting baby to the breast often is the best way to increase supply.  Also, pumping after each nursing sesh to make sure all your milk is completely emptied from both breasts.

s00z

Just like PP said, drink more water and nurse, nurse, nurse. You can also try eating oatmeal, too. Check out this website: https://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-supply.html, too. Good luck...the first few weeks are the hardest, but it does get easier.