my baby is not getting enough he is latching on good it just that my milk isnt enpough what can i do to help produce more i want to breastfed just loking for help on mothers wgho did some adviceds please?
2006-11-21 06:57:04 · 14 answers · asked by user 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
98% of the time you have enough milk, if your baby is making enough diapers you have enough milk. EVEN IF you feel that your baby is nursing all the time and isn't full. In the beginning they often feed every hour during the day, and more often during growth spurts. Your baby will also suckle for comfort and to increase your supply.
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/newborn-nursing.html
"Wet diapers: In the early days, baby typically has one wet diaper for each day of life (1 on day one, 2 on day two...). Once mom's milk comes in, expect 5-6+ wet diapers every 24 hours. To feel what a sufficiently wet diaper is like, pour 3 tablespoons (45 mL) of water into a clean diaper. A piece of tissue in a disposable diaper will help you determine if the diaper is wet."
Just keep doing what you are doing and you will probably be just fine. If you have concerns see a lactation consultant OR your local La Leche League http://www.lalecheleague.org/ab.html?m=1 (select your country in the upper right) Most doctors know very little about nutrition and particularly about breastfeeding. Most current doctors went to school during the height of formula feeding.
You can also try oatmeal, fenugreek, and mother's milk tea.
Breastfed babies do not act like formula fed babies, they do not seem as satisfied because breastmilk is easily digestible whereas formula gives them that over full logey feeling. Breastfeeding is the way babies are supposed to be, not formula fed. Also their tummies are the size of their fist, it doesn't hold much and they need tonnes of calories to grow, of course they eat all the time!
2006-11-21 07:13:34 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My daughter is almost 6 months and I've been breastfeeding from day one. You have to constantly nurse to build up your supply. Be sure you're drink at LEAST 8-10 glasses of water every day and don't forget your prenatal pill. I supplemented my daughter in the beginning from time to time with a 4 oz bottle just to satisfy her occasionally but when I gave her the bottle I made sure I pumped. Your breasts work on supply and demand. The more the baby nurses and demands milk, the more milk your body will make. Around three months you'll experience something similar where it'll seem like you don't have enough milk. Just keep nursing frequently and in a few days your body will catch up with the baby. Also there is a tea out there called Mother's Milk which is supposed to help with the supply, my best friend and cousin had to use it because their babies were roughly 10 lbs each and wanting to eat every hour and they just really weren't producing enough. My best friend gave up and went to formula but my cousin is still trying. The first month or so is always the toughest. I seriously didn't think I'd make it past two months but it got easier and now as my daughter is getting ready for solids I'm beginning to wean her. Best of luck and congrats!
2006-11-21 15:13:03 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
How do you know your baby isn't getting enough milk? Is your baby wetting and having enough bm's? By now your milk is probably starting to come in. Your body will produce milk according to supply and demand. The more baby nurses, the more you will produce. You are probably making enough milk. Just count the diapers, your baby should have about 8-12 diapers per day. Give it a few days. Your baby is going to nurse what seems like every second of the day at first. This is natures way of getting your body in gear. This does not mean you aren't producing enough. Make sure you are getting enough fluids.
2006-11-21 15:23:13 · answer #3 · answered by ssstinagail 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
I produced more milk when I pumped. I had to pump the first month because my baby couldnt latch. I produced more milk than I needed.
when he was a month old he was able to latch on and that slowed down my milk production and I ended up having to suppliment and then went dry.Walmart has a nice double pump for a desent price.
I loved it. It did take alot of time though. but less time that a single pump.
2006-11-21 15:02:31 · answer #4 · answered by Catelyn O 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ok first of all relax make sure you are drinking alot of fluids and continue to nurse as much as possibly the more you nurse the bigger your milk supply will get. As long as your baby is not losing weight you will be fine it takes about five days after the baby is born for your milk to really come in. Just keep nursing on demand and drink as much as you can. Good Luck
2006-11-21 15:09:53 · answer #5 · answered by mary3127 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Ok first off you are making plenty of milk if your baby is having 6-8 wet diaper and 2-3 poopy diapers a day. Your baby is going through one of many growth spurts. They go through one at 1, 3, 6, and 12 weeks. Just keep feeding on demand and get plenty of water and fluids. Eat well and your baby will. If your baby is not thriving or gaining weight then it is time to see your dr otherwise keep up the good work.
2006-11-21 15:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by mktk401 4 · 5⤊ 0⤋
The more the baby breast feeds the more milk you get. Drink lots and let the baby nurse as often as he wants. You will then get so much milk , you'll want to donate some. Don't give up. It is the best for the baby.
2006-11-21 15:03:29 · answer #7 · answered by Zoey 5 · 5⤊ 0⤋
Welcome to the club!
The first weeks, as you and you baby get used to be together, you wont release lots of milk. I suggest you drink lots of water, and vitamins, and breastfeed fulltime. The milk you release will be produced by the stimulation the baby makes when he sucks the nipple. (my english is not good...sorry) The message that the brain receives when the baby is drinking would be to produce more milk. At first weeks wont be great amounts, but will be every 2-3 hours...good luck!
2006-11-21 15:07:31 · answer #8 · answered by astridmarie_y2k 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
If you keep nursing him when he wants it he will "train" your body to make enough milk. This will also happen whenever the baby is having a growth spurt. Keep at it and you'll do great!
2006-11-21 21:13:36 · answer #9 · answered by JordanB 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/pumping/milkcalc.html
this shows how big there tummys are. scroll down. you will see that in the first week their bellys can't even really hold an ounce.
just nurse freqently. its a supply & demand issue.. the more you nurse the more milk you get
you are doing wonderful
kellymom.com can anser ALL your nursing questions!
2006-11-21 15:54:38 · answer #10 · answered by Lady in Pink 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋