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Oatmeal

NiniJ55NiniJ55 member
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So - I hear that oatmeal is is a good and natural way to boost supply.  Kellymom says just one bowl a day is fine.

What I am wondering is how long does it take for you to see a difference.  If I start having a bowl of oatmeal every morning in my last month will that help for my supply to come in faster?  Of course while stiff BF and pumping to make it come in as well.  Also - when should I start pumping.  Should I start pumping right away after each feeding for LO (directly from the breast)  to make my supply come in faster or should I wait a few weeks. 

I am wondering if I should take my pump with me to the hospital.  TIA - I know you guys might be getting sick of me - but I have a lot of questions and I don't really know of anyone who was successful at breastfeeding that I am comfortable asking.  THANKS!

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  • dallenswife08dallenswife08
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    So - I hear that oatmeal is is a good and natural way to boost supply.  Kellymom says just one bowl a day is fine.

    i see a boost in my supply a couple of hours after eating oatmeal although i do not eat it to boost supply, i eat it because i like it :)

    What I am wondering is how long does it take for you to see a difference.  If I start having a bowl of oatmeal every morning in my last month will that help for my supply to come in faster? nope, not really, its all just a matter of actual breast stimulation, its best to nurse as soon as you can after birth, nursing within the first hour is the best Of course while stiff BF and pumping to make it come in as well.  Also - when should I start pumping. if you plan on returning to work you should start pumping as soon as you can to make sure you have a great supply, that your breasts are used to being pumped(normally you will get much less by pumping than by the baby actually nursing)  Should I start pumping right away after each feeding for LO (directly from the breast)  to make my supply come in faster or should I wait a few weeks.i pumped and hand expressed when i was engorged so i would have a nice freezer supply 

    I am wondering if I should take my pump with me to the hospital. YES YES YES!!! take it with you that way if you have any questions you can ask a nurse there just make sure the nurse is lactation certified  TIA - I know you guys might be getting sick of me - but I have a lot of questions and I don't really know of anyone who was successful at breastfeeding that I am comfortable asking.  THANKS! ask away! this is the best thing for your baby! you both deserve the best!!! :D

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    No oatmeal will not make it come in faster. How long it takes doesn't matter unless it takes more than 5 days. Your colostrum is rich with fats, nutrition and antibodies. Baby *needs* that from you. You don't need to pump right away, it will do more harm than good. It will promote clogged ducts, oversupply, overactive letdown and mastitis. Don't worry about pumping right now. You can take your pump, but 99% of the time they have one there.

    Check out my link "Pumping FAQ" that might help give you some info. 

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  • NiniJ55NiniJ55 member
    imagenoah-bear:

    No oatmeal will not make it come in faster. How long it takes doesn't matter unless it takes more than 5 days. Your colostrum is rich with fats, nutrition and antibodies. Baby *needs* that from you. You don't need to pump right away, it will do more harm than good. It will promote clogged ducts, oversupply, overactive letdown and mastitis. Don't worry about pumping right now. You can take your pump, but 99% of the time they have one there.

    Check out my link "Pumping FAQ" that might help give you some info. 

    I tried checking out your link yesterday as well.  It says article not published for some reason.  I can not access it. 

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    imagedallenswife08:
    imageNiniJ55:

    So - I hear that oatmeal is is a good and natural way to boost supply.  Kellymom says just one bowl a day is fine.

    i see a boost in my supply a couple of hours after eating oatmeal although i do not eat it to boost supply, i eat it because i like it :)

    What I am wondering is how long does it take for you to see a difference.  If I start having a bowl of oatmeal every morning in my last month will that help for my supply to come in faster? nope, not really, its all just a matter of actual breast stimulation, its best to nurse as soon as you can after birth, nursing within the first hour is the best Of course while stiff BF and pumping to make it come in as well.  Also - when should I start pumping. if you plan on returning to work you should start pumping as soon as you can to make sure you have a great supply, that your breasts are used to being pumped(normally you will get much less by pumping than by the baby actually nursing)  Should I start pumping right away after each feeding for LO (directly from the breast)  to make my supply come in faster or should I wait a few weeks.i pumped and hand expressed when i was engorged so i would have a nice freezer supply 

    I am wondering if I should take my pump with me to the hospital. YES YES YES!!! take it with you that way if you have any questions you can ask a nurse there just make sure the nurse is lactation certified  TIA - I know you guys might be getting sick of me - but I have a lot of questions and I don't really know of anyone who was successful at breastfeeding that I am comfortable asking.  THANKS! ask away! this is the best thing for your baby! you both deserve the best!!! :D

    Thanks so much.  Like I said - I don't really know of anyone who successfully BF.  My mom could not, neither could my sister or bestfriend. 

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    Try this link: Pumping FAQ
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    imagenoah-bear:
    Try this link: Pumping FAQ

    Your article is very informative - you mention the Ameda purely yours - is that pump the same as the lansiloh double pump?

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    imageNiniJ55:

    imagenoah-bear:
    Try this link: Pumping FAQ

    Your article is very informative - you mention the Ameda purely yours - is that pump the same as the lansiloh double pump?

    I've heard more and better recommendations about the Lansinoh than the Ameda. I personally have a Medela PISA (backpack) and love it. If you go to the baby boards and ask, you'd probably get some great recommendations. 

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