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Increase milk

soapymksoapymk member
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Ok, so I'm pregnant with # 3  and would like to be sure to produce enough milk this time. With #1 I had no problems and bf for about 5 months until she started getting teeth. With #2  she never seemed full and after a week of raw nipples from her always wanting food I was supplementing formula. This time I know there are things you can eat drink and do to increase production what really helps?? any suggestions appreciated
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Re: Increase milk

  • jlsimon56jlsimon56 member

    Well the first 6 weeks you have your LO, your supply is regulating based on how much they are eating.  So just be sure to let them eat as much as possible.  If you give a bottle of formula, you are telling your body you don't need more milk, even though you do. 

    If, after the 6 weeks, your baby isn't gaining weight and isn't having wet diapers, then you should talk to an LC or someone.  Drinking water, eating enough, sleeping enough, etc. should help your body make enough milk.  If you need a little boost, Fenugreek is a pill to take that can help.  There are also teas.

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