My daughter is 3 months old and I've been breastfeeding less and I noticed my breast milk is alot less now, how can I build it back up?
2006-11-30 07:50:54 · 11 answers · asked by sarabmw 5 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
It is normal for you to feel your supply is getting lower. Your breasts will be less hard and you will leak less, this is because your body is better at making breastmilk on demand.
If your baby is gaining well and making enough wet diapers then your supply is fine. Even if she is nursing CONSTANTLY or seems hungry all the time. Babies go through growth spurts where they do eat all the time, even formula fed babies (afterwards you hear moms on here saying "My baby was drinking X oz and is now only drinking Y how do I get them to drink more. I don't want a snacker! )
Read this article:
Low Milk Supply
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-supply.html#supply
It explains it all in more detail and better than I can do in this forum.
2006-11-30 07:57:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I had the same problem when I was sick with a high-grade fever for 3 days. I was ill so my body was producing less milk. By the time I was better it seemed my milk supply was gone and my baby was frustrated. My doctor recommended the herbal supplement Fenugreek (Trigonella Foenum-Graecum) 620 mg capsules taken 2 at a time 2-4 times a day with food and water. I got it at a natural food store. Plus, keep on breastfeeding and try not to supplement. If you supplement pump for that feeding with a quality breastpump like Advent (my personal favorite and after having 3 kids and trying out bad ones Advent is a def. winner).
DO NOT DRINK ALCOHOL OF ANY KIND IT DECREASES MILK SUPPLY. Years ago people believed that alcohol increased milk supply because the baby would suck more but after studies the found the babies would suck more because of lack of milk. Plus alcohol crossed over into the milk.
Keep trying!
2006-11-30 08:00:47 · answer #2 · answered by Lisa P 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Aside from pumping much more often (even if you get very little out), there are supplements you can take to help milk production. In fact, women who adopt infants can still breastfeed, by taking the right medications. Talk to your OB and see what she has to say! You could also contact someone from La Leche League, or just call Labor & Delivery at the hospital to ask to speak to a breastfeeding expert.
2006-11-30 08:01:20 · answer #3 · answered by Rebecca O 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Pump for additional 10-15min after feeding, the more you pump, the more milk will come. Also, drink plenty of fluids.
2006-11-30 07:54:25 · answer #4 · answered by Ella 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It works by supply on demand. Start feeding more and you shall build it back up!
2006-11-30 07:55:41 · answer #5 · answered by princesbubbleyum 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
To add to what Em's said: make sure you're adequately hydrated - drink plenty of water and milk yourself.
2006-11-30 07:53:06 · answer #6 · answered by zippythejessi 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe it or not, drinking beer is supposed to help. My sister-in-law was told that while in the hospital with her baby. I forget exactly why it works, but it does!
2006-11-30 07:55:37 · answer #7 · answered by la la la 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Just keep feeding/pumping. The more you do that the more milk you'll produce.
2006-11-30 07:52:12 · answer #8 · answered by CelebrateMeHome 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Focus on nursing and take Healthy Nursing Tea by secrets of tea...!!!!
2016-03-25 04:33:27 · answer #9 · answered by Sable 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yep, what everyone else said
2006-11-30 07:57:46 · answer #10 · answered by Merrily 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋