what to do in case your breast does not produce enough milk for a two-month old baby?

Answer 1

It is an extremely rare case where the mother can not produce enough milk. It is most often just a lack of knowledge and support. Try this website, there is a link to chat boards and a group of ladies who can give you some excellent advice! If need be they will probably send a consultant over to your hoem to help you!
If you choose to supplement at this point it will only make the problem worse! Please if you think you mus then pump every chance you get so that your supply does nto continue to drop!

http://www.lalecheleague.org/

Answer 2

That is very unusual. I would increase the amount of time the child nurses. Breast milk is a supply- demand issue. The more the baby takes, the more milk you produce. Often mothers, do not think they have enough milk, because the baby is nursing a lot. In this case, the baby is using the mother as a "human pacifier". The breast is meeting the sucking urge for the baby. If the child is loosing weight, I would be concerned. If that happens, you can supplement with formula and increase feedings until the milk is up.

Answer 3

Breast milk is produced in response to the demand from your baby. As your baby grows and changes so does his nutritional needs and your body will adjust the breast milk to fit his needs. If a baby is going through a growth spurt, it is not uncommon for the baby to begin wanting to nurse, even every hour, as this is what increases your milk production. The very best thing to increase your milk supply is frequent nursing. The more your baby needs, the more you will produce. Some moms think they aren't producing enough breast milk about 6-8 weeks after the baby is born because the engorgement and leaking begins to diminish. Eating a healthy well-balanced diet with lots of veggies, lean meats, whole grain products, low-fat milk, and limited sweets and fats plus drinking lots of water will help you stay healthy. Rest when you can (sleeping when your baby sleeps does work well for the first few months). I breast fed all 4 of my babies. The last 2 were exclusively breast fed until over 6 months old. There were times when we went through several days of what seemed like I always had a baby attached to my breast, but then things would even out and we'd be on a pretty regular schedule again. As long as your baby is growing and you can hear and see your baby swallowing during nursing, than everything is OK.

Answer 4

Talk to your Pediatrician or Gynecologist or call the La Leche league in your area.
If your baby is gaining weight you are probably producing enough milk. If your pediatrician is worried about your baby's weight he/she should be able to make some suggestions.
I know Smoking decreases your milk volume and I am pretty sure that caffeine and alcohol or not drinking enough water can also decrease your milk volume as well. So you might be able to make some changes there. Also make sure your baby is emptying each breast when she eats. Which will take at least 15 minutes on each side.
I had this problem with my last child because he would fall asleep five minutes after he started eating and he wouldn't empty the breast (The Dr said some kids like to use mom as a pacifier.) If your breasts aren't emptied all the way your body will naturally decrease the production of milk. Its also important that they eat for at least 15 minutes on each side because for the first ten minutes the baby is getting the "foremilk" which has more water and less fat and viatmins than the milk that comes out after about 10 minutes.

But with my son, The pediatrician told me not to feed him right away when he got hungry to let him fuss for 5 or 10 minutes so he would be wide awake and really hungry. This worked for me even though it was hard to let him cry. My Dr also told me to drink a full glass of water every time I nursed him to make sure I was getting enough fluid. It took about two weeks but it worked. But my advice is to call the La Leche league in your area or look them up online. If they can't help you or you've already tried everything they suggest go see your Pediatrican he might be able to prescribe something to you to increase your milk production. Whatever you do don't use formula, unless a medical expert determines there is no way you will ever produce enough milk. Congratulations on your new baby and your decision to breastfeed and Best of Luck to you both!

Answer 5

Connie- congrats on the little one!

When my son was born I lost 60% of my milk because I wasnt pumping durring the night. So I was advised to eat Oatmeal (anyway shape or form) and take Fenugreek or Mothers Milk suppliments. The Fenugreek is sold at every dept. store and grocery store that sells vitamins. You have to take 3-6 pills 1-3 times a day (depending on how much you need to increase your milk). Also if you own a breast pump you need to continue pumping after the baby nurses. And do this often. Our bodies run on supply and demand. The more you demand milk out of those puppies the more they will make.

You can get your milk back without having to use formula! Remember suppliment, and nurse often and long. Good luck and if you need more help contact the LLL. They are miricale workers and will come to your house to help you for free.

Answer 6

If you feel that you are losing your milk, you need to get as much rest as you can, and calcium can help, drink lots of water. I have breast fed 5 babies and know that it can take a bit of balancing. If you are trying to supplement with the bottle,then the breast won't get as much sucking, its the sucking that stimulates the milk to be produced. Feed on the side that has less milk first when the baby is the hungriest, and then as they tire put them on the easier side, so they get the milk that they need. All the best :)

Answer 7

congrats for the new baby!!!! after feeding your little one, breast pump both breast, so to produce more milk.massage your breast gently so that there is enough circulation around the breast part. Drink lots of liquid like water, milk, juices. It really helps and won't make your system go dry. And moreover, stay calm as always. do not stress yourself, your young can feel it, remember, you are going to give her/him the best part of you, so always posses calmness in you so that you'll have every milking session a very rewarding, humbling and precious one.

Answer 8

MOST women go through a time when they think they are not making enough milk, when in fact they have plenty. If your baby is making enough wet and poopy diapers, and gaining as they should (as compared to normal breastfed babies) then they are getting enough milk:

Is your milk supply really low?
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/low-supply.html#supply

Is Baby Getting Enough Milk?
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/supply/enough-milk.html

Cluster Feeding and Fussy Evenings
... My baby nurses and fusses all evening! What's wrong
http://www.kellymom.com/babyconcerns/fussy-evening.html

"When do babies have growth spurts?

Common times for growth spurts are during the first few days at home and around 7-10 days, 2-3 weeks, 4-6 weeks, 3 months, 4 months, 6 months and 9 months (more or less). Babies don't read calendars, however, so your baby may do things differently."
http://www.kellymom.com/bf/normal/growth-spurt.html

If your supply really is low then you get a lactation consultant to work on you, because 99% of women can make enough milk:
*IF the baby is latched on properly and
*IF they are feeding often enough
*IF they are working with NOT against the baby

FREE lactation assistance:
http://www.llli.org/WebUS.html (Change the country in the upper right if you are not American)

Answer 9

One of the biggest growth spurts babies go through is at around 6-8 weeks of age. New breastfeeding mommies often confuse the constant nursing with a low milk supply.

Here are some resources for you.

Answer 10

1. Drink lots of water
2. Nurse more often
3. If baby doesn't want to nurse more often, pump in between to stimulate more milk production
5. Eating Oatmeal/Granola is supposed to help milk production
4. Supplement with formula if necessary