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Pumping moms...ways to increase supply?

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I just started back to work a couple of weeks ago, and I'm having trouble keeping up a supply of breastmilk.  I can usually only pump 2 ounces at a time, even when I miss a feeding.  I know she's getting a lot more when I nurse (as evidenced by her plumpy little face), but how can I get more out of me?  I'm drinking lots of water, etc.  I know the milk is in there b/c I still feel full sometimes.  I just can't seem to get it out.  Should I try different shields or something?  Any other ideas?  Think renting a hospital pump might help things? I have the Medela In Style pump.
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  • summerbridesarasummerbridesara member

    Hi Jill!  I used to massage my breasts before and during pumping and that helped.  I also took Fenugreek for awhile.

    Your new sig picture is so nice!

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  • Megan.10.06Megan.10.06

    Well, I don't have life experience, but I did alot of research for my sister,so I will pass along.

     

    Fenugreek Seed Oil capsules

    Oatmeal

    Mother's Milk Tea

    Of course tons of water

    Brewers Yeast

     

    None of these worked for her and she ended up going on Reglan, but good luck!

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  • nj67ws56qa21nj67ws56qa21
    Thanks, ladies.  Do you know where can you find Fenugreek supplements?  I am considering those since none of the regular things seem to work. 
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  • Megan.10.06Megan.10.06

    My sister got her's at Target, but their Target is awesome LOL.  If you have trouble finding them, I know for a fact GNC has them. 

     

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  • summerbridesarasummerbridesara member
    I got mine from a GNC.
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  • sunrizsunriz member

    I got my fenegreek from Healty Grocer.  I have some left...30 capsules or so.  I also have mother's milk tea.  You are welcome to have them...let me know.

     

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  • LClaireLClaire
    I'm not a ton of help (I'm the worst pumper EVEREmbarrassed), but just wanted to suggest that if you can find the liquid form of fenugreek, it's supposed to be absorbed much more quickly for you. I know I found it at Whole Foods in Denver for a friend, but I'm thinking you might also be able to check any of the more natural foods kind of stores?? Even Wegman's maybe? Good luck - I hope it helps!! That must be so frustrating:(
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  • mrspablondiemrspablondie

    Giant has Fenugreek in the organic aisle.

     Also, dark beer helps.  I had a couple guinness' over the weekend and I was engorged for the first time in weeks !!

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  • KellyND04KellyND04
    Fenugreek worked for me, too. I know what you mean about feeling like there is milk in there but you can't pump it out, My left side was always like that - it just didn't pump well.  I did find that each side seemed to respond better to its own particular setting/speed on my pump...but that involves pumping each side separately so I didn't do it often - too much time.  Eating oatmeal and drinking beer were also some easy things that seemed to help, too.
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