My baby girl will be turning 4 months next week, and I am worried about not producing enough milk for her. Is there a safe way to increase my supply? Are there any vitamins or supplements you might recommend?
2007-09-09 12:37:27 · 14 answers · asked by jeneral 2 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Newborn & Baby
The more she nurses the more your body produces. Don't worry about it at all - its a natural system of supply and demand.
2007-09-09 12:41:10 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water and pump about an hour after each feeding. Your breast milk is based on supply and demand. The more you pump the more milk you will have. It doesn't happen right away so give it about a week. Don't give up. Hope this helps. Good Luck!
2016-05-20 22:05:12 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your body will produce more than enough milk for the baby aslong as you follow these simple things and are healthy
-switch brest being fed off every feeding as to avoid Irritation to you of running out (when using the other breast the other one will almost like refill)
- do not breast feed more than 30 min straight (even if your switching)
those are the simple things for more advanced instuctions ask the docter there either tell you about it or send in a docter that does (sometimes one person in the hospital Specializes in breast feeding) oh and NO BEER OR ALCOHOL
oh and watch the baby if he/she does not seem to be Swallowing then you may not be able to breastfeed then contact your local docter for help
hope this helps and congrads on the new baby
2007-09-09 12:48:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
You can drink more fluids. However, most of the supply that is created is based on demand. If your child is gaining weight as she should then she is getting enough. Just eat healthy, drinkin plenty of fluids and let you baby nurse as long as she wants. You should make enough to keep her happy and healthy.
2007-09-09 12:41:55 · answer #4 · answered by MaryJean 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
pumping between feedings is known to increase supply, but if you don't have time for that there are natural herbal suppliments that you can use. Talk to a lactation consultant for a list, or go to a health food store.
2007-09-09 12:42:42 · answer #5 · answered by Ryan's mom 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the more u nurse the more milk u produce try pumping then ur have extra just in case. if ur babys growing then shes getting enough ask her dr and a consulant.
2007-09-09 13:21:22 · answer #6 · answered by eyes_kitty_green 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If she is wetting enough and not fussy after feeding then you have enough supply. If she is nto just try pumping or speak to a lactation consultant. You mat also try here... www.lalecheleague.com
2007-09-09 12:40:12 · answer #7 · answered by Betsy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
drink plenty of fliuds, water mostly, and if the baby isn't suckling enough, you a breast pump. Hot showers will help also.
2007-09-09 12:45:46 · answer #8 · answered by ♥STREAKER♥©℗† 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Drink lots of water & increase your meals.
2007-09-09 12:40:33 · answer #9 · answered by mrsdebra1966 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If you are of age and not a tea totaler, drink a beer once a day.
No, I am not advocating becoming a lush. However, I kid thee not, this advice was given to my wife from her OBGYN and it seemed to work for her.
2007-09-09 12:41:36 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋